China Glaze Anchors Away Review, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)
China Glaze Anchors Away Collection
China Glaze Anchors Away: Part 2
China Glaze’s nautical-inspired collection consists of twelve new shades, and this post features these six: Lighthouse (multi-dimensional bright yellow glass speck), Pelican Grey (high shine, cool toned grey creme), Sea Spray (calming pale blue creme), Starboard (hip and playful green creme), Sunset Sail (delightful peachy pink high shine creme), and White Cap (whimsical and sparkling multi-dimensional white).
- Lighthouse is a bright, sunshine yellow gold with flecks of metallic gold sparkle. This shade just seems so fun and positive, and it’s gold, which means I’m all over it. I used two coats, and there was some nail line showing, so I think a third would make it opaque. It is a richer, more vibrant version of Cowardly Lyin’–well, that is the closest dupe I could come up with, and I wouldn’t say they’re that similar.
- Pelican Grey is a soft, cool-toned gray with very faint white micro-shimmer. It is slightly bluer (and has shimmer) than Zoya’s Dove. I used two coats.
- Sea Spray is a pale baby blue cream with silvery-blue micro-shimmer. I used two coats. I couldn’t think of a dupe for this one.
- Starboard is a brightened grass green cream with a shiny dry down. I used two coats. It’s kind of like Four Leaf Clover–but with a yellow base (which makes them quite distinguishable from each other).
- Sunset Sail is a warmed up, peach beige with soft beige micro-sparkle. I used two coats. It reminded me a bit of China Glaze III–lighter and more opaque.
- White Cap is a gold-tinged white shimmer-glitter. It doesn’t go on opaque, and it actually reminded me a lot of Chanel Pearl Drop, but obviously the finishes are entirely different.
Though the formula on these seemed to be a bit thicker than average for China Glaze, application was still even and smooth. I ended up with at least two coats on all of these, though some I did three with. China Glaze is one of my personal favorite brands, because of their color and finish range–I really feel like they bring out a little something for everyone in each of their seasonal collections. China Glaze polishes last a good week on me with just minor tip wear by day seven.
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- Product: 28/30
- Value: 8/10
- Ease of Use: 4/5
- Packaging: 4/5
FINAL THOUGHTS: From thee six, my favorites were Lighthouse and Starboard, but I also found both of the more subdued shades like Pelican Grey and Sea Spray a refreshing change from the vamps of fall and winter.
WHERE TO BUY: January/February 2011
China Glaze: Lighthouse, Pelican Grey, Sea Spray
China Glaze: Lighthouse, Pelican Grey, Sea Spray
China Glaze: Lighthouse, Pelican Grey, Sea Spray
China Glaze: Starboard, Sunset Sail, White Cap
China Glaze: Starboard, Sunset Sail, White Cap
China Glaze: Starboard, Sunset Sail, White Cap
China Glaze Lighthouse Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Lighthouse Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Lighthouse Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Lighthouse Nail Lacquer (Flash)
China Glaze Pelican Grey Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Pelican Grey Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Pelican Grey Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Pelican Grey Nail Lacquer (Flash)
China Glaze Sea Spray Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Sea Spray Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Sea Spray Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Sea Spray Nail Lacquer (Flash)
China Glaze Starboard Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Starboard Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Starboard Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Starboard Nail Lacquer (Flash)
China Glaze Sunset Sail Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Sunset Sail Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Sunset Sail Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze Sunset Sail Nail Lacquer (Flash)
China Glaze White Cap Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze White Cap Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze White Cap Nail Lacquer (Natural Light)
China Glaze White Cap Nail Lacquer (Flash)
Ooo Pelican Grey, Sea Spray and White Cap!!! I must get them asap! Thank you for sharing these swatches!
HOw do you get pictures so perfect. mine always come out so blah! btw love ur page 🙂
Lots and lots of practice, I guess!
sunset sail! must have it.
must!!!!
That’s my fave, too!
Ooh I really like White Cap!
is Pelican Grey a dupe for MAC’s On the Prowl?
This whole collection looks amazing! I’m considering getting every shade. 😀
I did 😡 oh boy buyers remorse is setting in a little…. ahhhhhh
Wow, these are so not up my alley. I can pass on all of them (even the green, I’m shocked to say)–yay!
Sea Spray looks a lot like Essie’s Sag Harbor!
*Love* Sea Spray!
Ooooo I needa get Lighthouse, Pelican grey and Whitecap !!!
Omg! I’m loving Sea Spray and Sunset Sail! They are all gorgeous! Makes me glad I’m growing out my nails 🙂
Pelican Grey.. YES!
Gorgeous green!
Entirely skippable for me at this point, maybe Starboard for Nostalgia/name purposes
Hey Christine – can you think of any eyeshadows the same color as Starboard? I love that green!!
Maybe UD Graffiti?
Sea Spray is SO mine!
I like Pelican grey, but I own Recycle, any chance they are similar in shade?
Digging the creme green and coral shimmer.
Beautiful! Quick question–how does Sea Spray compare to Chanel Riva?
Lighthouse will be mine!!!
How does Sea Spray compare to Chanel Riva?
On me, Riva is a lot lighter and brighter – they have similar finishes and are both blue, but Sea Spray is definitely darker and more muted of a blue on me.
http://www.temptalia.com/chanel-riva-nail-lacquer-review-photos-swatches
How much is shipping from 8ty8beauty.com?
Depends on the weight of what you buy.
I just want two nailpolishes lol. Shipped to the bay area, california
I think you can tell them you want to know shipping before paying – I’d just contact them 🙂 I’ve only bought 30-50 bottles at a time.
You might already have an answer, but just in case… For just two, it’ll be $7. That’s why I go with bigger orders from etailers–it’s just not worth it unless you don’t have access to China Glaze where you are.
Pelican Gray, Sea Spray, Sunset Sail, and White Cap are awesome! So prefect for spring and all the nautical trends!
sea spray, pelican gray, and white cap WILL BE MINE<3
Now Sea Spray, Lighthouse and White Cap are on my list!
light house, sunset sail and white cap are my favorite
Sunset sail is awesome!!!!!!
Agreed! Perfect spring / summer polish.
Are these polishes up on 8ty8beauty.com yet? If not, do we know when they will be? I’m really looking forward to purchasing them.
I’m loving almost all of these!
Hi Chrstine
How does Starboard compare with Sparitual’s Yes I Can?
Thanks so much
Margie
I would say it’s pretty similar!
are these colors out yet??
Not yet – later in January!
Starboard reminds me a little of Essie – Pretty Edgy and Sunset Sail seems similar to Coney Island Cotton Candy + shimmer.. I really love Sea Spray though
Based on the photos from this blog, Starboard looks like a dead-on-dupe for Essie’s Pretty Edgy.
How do the formulas compare?
They’re about equal, honestly – they’re both nicely pigmented and wear well!
Some of these look nice and they all have “sea”-ish names, but I don’t really get how it’s a collection. It’s not cohesive at all in terms of colors. It’s just so random.
Hi there! Beautiful swatches. How does Starboard compare to Essie’s Pretty Edgy and OPI’s Jade is the New Black?
I don’t have the OPI shade, but it is similar to Essie’s!
Hey Christine… Do you know if Ulta will be getting these in?
Not sure, but I expect they will.
:O its up on 8ty8beauty now ! 🙂
Hey Ashley, thanks for the heads up!! 😀
This whole collection looks GORGEOUS!!! Love it!
hi!! love ur swatches! which top coat do u use? ur nail polishes are SOOO shining!!
Zoya Armor
I love this collection colours but I experienced 2 collections of china glaze which disappointed me..though most people do not seem to hv the problem :/ too bad,there’s no dupes against chanel’s…love the grey & green one 🙂 thank u,christine for the great work:)
Would one coat of White Cap be okay for layering over other polishes? Or is it too opaque for that?
I think you could layer with it!