China Glaze Holos

I have heard a lot of bad things about China Glaze's Holographic Collection, and I heard it all after I had already picked up Galactic Gray and Infra-Red. I didn't find them to be as troublesome as I expected after reading some reviews, but they were certainly not a smooth, easy application.  However, the holo effect in Galactic Gray makes it worth the effort to me. The colors are so strong and vivid, even in regular lighting. 

I'm a little less excited about Infra Red. In the sunlight it's pretty - and bright, but inside it's quite dull and boring. More of a dusty rose color than anything.

Most of the photos of Infra Red did nothing to show the holo-ness - these were the best I could do :\ 

These polishes, if nothing else, have made me realize that I definitely need more holographic polishes in my life! Perhaps a blue... a linear purple...light pink....hmmm haha 

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L.A. Girls 3D Effects - Purple Effect

I finally ended my search for a purple holo! *dance dance dance* Recently I stopped at a Rite Aid and sort of avoided looking too closely at the nail polish section (attempting a no-buy month!).. but the glittery, holo-y goodness of the 3D Effects display drew me right in! At only 4.99 a piece I couldn't really resist this beauty and quickly grabbed the Purple Effect!

Next time I wear it, I'll probably use some purple underwear for more opacity...but DAMMIT HOW PRETTY IS THIS?! I don't have many holos, so I'm not sure how the quality of this guy holds up comparatively, but I couldn't be happier. The pictures show two very easily applied coats (it's basically a jelly formula) and a top coat. The holo is even pretty holo-y indoors. Pretty exciting if you ask me!

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