China Glaze Metro (Downtown) Collection Review, Photos, Swatches Reviews Contains: Sample 7/15/11July 15, 2011 China Glaze Nail Lacquer: Concrete Catwalk, Loft-y Ambitions, Midtown MagicChina Glaze Metro Collection: DowntownChina Glaze Downtown Collection ($2.99 to $5.99, depending on retailer, for 0.5 fl. oz.) contains six shades: Concrete Catwalk (steel grey crème), Loft-y Ambitions (burgundy shimmer), Midtown Magic (burgundy base with flecks of gold shimmer), Skyscraper (sparkling, glitter blue), Trendsetter (mustard yellow shimmer), and Westside Warrior (camo green crème).Concrete Catwalk is a dark gray cream that was opaque in two coats. Zoya Kelly was the closest I could think of, but it is very blue-based, so it looks different when worn.Loft-y Ambitions is a deep, burgundy with very subtle micro-shimmer. I used two coats for opaque color. It’s similar to Rescue Beauty Lounge Bruised with shimmer, and perhaps, a touch cooler-toned.Midtown Magic is a blackened, chocolate brown with multi-colored shimmer that is dominated by gold and copper. I used two coats for opaque color. It looks a lot like Dior Czarina Gold.Skyscraper is a translucent blue-violet color base with lots of silver glitter. I used two coats in swatches, and it was mostly opaque. I couldn’t think of any dupes from shades I’ve reviewed in the past.Trendsetter is a mustard yellow with a hint of chartreuse in it, accompanied by a gold shimmer. I used two coats for opaque color. It’s bolder and yellower compared to MAC In the Buff–actually, it reminded me of Sun Blonde eyeshadow initially.Westside Warrior is a dusty army green with a cream finish. I used two coats for opaque color. It’s greener (and less yellow) compared to Rescue Beauty Lounge No More War and Zoya Dree.The glittery shade (Skyscraper) will be difficult to remove, like any other glitter-based polish, if worn alone and as densely as shown in the swatches, so I recommend soaking a piece of felt in remover and pressing against the nail for 15-20 seconds, then pull to remove. The creams and shimmers will be much easier, as is the norm. Like Uptown, these had a good formula with nothing being too thick or thin. The polish spread evenly without streaking and drying time was about average. I used Zoya’s Anchor and Armor for base/top coats for all swatches. I typically get a week of wear with China Glaze’s polishes.China Glaze Metro (Downtown) Collection Review, Photos, Swatches A9.5Product10Pigmentation9.5Texture9.5Longevity4.5Application96%Total Recommended We hope you'll consider supporting Temptalia by shopping through our links below. Thanks! Sephora Beautylish Ulta Nordstrom More China Glaze Nail Lacquer: Concrete Catwalk, Loft-y Ambitions, Midtown Magic China Glaze Nail Lacquer: Concrete Catwalk, Loft-y Ambitions, Midtown Magic China Glaze Nail Lacquer: Concrete Catwalk, Loft-y Ambitions, Midtown Magic China Glaze Nail Lacquer: Skyscraper, Trendsetter, Westside Warrior China Glaze Nail Lacquer: Skyscraper, Trendsetter, Westside Warrior China Glaze Nail Lacquer: Skyscraper, Trendsetter, Westside Warrior China Glaze Concrete Catwalk Nail Lacquer China Glaze Concrete Catwalk Nail Lacquer China Glaze Concrete Catwalk Nail Lacquer China Glaze Concrete Catwalk Nail Lacquer China Glaze Loft-y Ambitions Nail Lacquer China Glaze Loft-y Ambitions Nail Lacquer China Glaze Loft-y Ambitions Nail Lacquer China Glaze Loft-y Ambitions Nail Lacquer China Glaze Midtown Magic Nail Lacquer China Glaze Midtown Magic Nail Lacquer China Glaze Midtown Magic Nail Lacquer China Glaze Midtown Magic Nail Lacquer China Glaze Skyscraper Nail Lacquer China Glaze Skyscraper Nail Lacquer China Glaze Skyscraper Nail Lacquer China Glaze Skyscraper Nail Lacquer China Glaze Trendsetter Nail Lacquer China Glaze Trendsetter Nail Lacquer China Glaze Trendsetter Nail Lacquer China Glaze Trendsetter Nail Lacquer China Glaze Westside Warrior Nail Lacquer China Glaze Westside Warrior Nail Lacquer China Glaze Westside Warrior Nail Lacquer China Glaze Westside Warrior Nail Lacquer
MaryI’m so excited about this collection. China Glaze did an awesome job. Looks like I’ll be getting Concrete Sidewalk, Midtown Magic, Westside Warrior, Skyscraper, and Trendsetter!
JessiWow, this has to be my favorite China Glaze collection in awhile. They always have amazing colors but I’m really excited for these!
AnnChristine, do you have an article or guide on how you put nail polish on so neatly, I’m a novice, how do you get the polish so perfect around the cuticle? Details please!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I already have a video tutorial on it 🙂 youtube.com/temptalia!
SusanCan you do a tutorial on how you do your nails so smooth & perfect? If I could paint my nails like that I would save so much $ not going to the nail salon for a mani!
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I already have a video tutorial on it 🙂 youtube.com/temptalia
JuliaI think I’m just going to buy the whole Downtown set–the only one I don’t have to have is Loft-y Ambitions and it is still very lovely! My favorites are Skyscraper and Trendsetter–I love funky colors like Trendsetter and the shimmer just elevates the specialness for me.
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »There is no specific date, sorry!
CarrieI’m seriously underwhelmed by the collection :-/The gray isn’t bad, but I have a lot of nice darker grays as it is and the rest meh. I guess I’m not a big fan of fall colors!
LeighI’m quickly finding out that I’m just not impressed with a lot of the fall collections/items coming out by companies this year. I have to have Midtown Magic and I’m about to check out the Uptown polishes but none of the others here appeal to me. Oh well. I’m a nail polish addict, so I have plenty of polishes anyways. More money in my wallet I suppose! 🙂
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »I always use Zoya’s Anchor & Armor!
GeorginaLove this collection … I need Concrete Catwalk, Midtown Magic, and Westside Warrior. Christine, and sorry if I simply don’t see this, do you know approximately when this collection will be available? Thanks!Ps: On the “Concrete Catwalk” captions, you put “Concrete Sidewalk”. (:
Christine Light-Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. »There is no specific date, sorry!
gabyi already have 3 of the metro collection: CG in the city (mi favorite), it is already out in sallys mexico
CaitGah! Midtown Magic is gorgeous! Do you know where I can get it for that price, and when the collection comes out? I’d love to own it.
LaudesLoved ChG’s summer collection (“Island Escape”?)& ended up buying it all! But I’ve really been looking forward to the fall collections. I’ll definitely buy: “Concrete Catwalk,” “Midtown Magic,” and “Skyscraper” – at least. As usual, your reviews & multiple-view photos really help in deciding which to buy – thanks!!
ElizabethI LOVE midtown magic and skyscraper 🙂 I think those will be the ones I will get from this collection
ChelseaAfter seeing this review I went out and bought trendsetter because it was such an amazing unique color. For some reason my trendsetter is much more khaki olive.. nowhere near as yellow and the gold sparkle doesnt come through as much. I am super dissapointed.It doesn’t look anything like yours and I have no idea why 🙁 stupid china glaze
