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Thanksgiving has come and gone already! I know we have another month to
go yet, but with my upcoming move only a few weeks away, I cannot help but
wonder where 2018 has gone! It certainly feels like an eventful one, and being
in the midst of holiday season, I couldn’t think of a better collection to suit
my mood than the new China Glaze The Grinch Collaboration Collection!
Try as I may, the stress of the holidays compacted with relocating back
to Arizona has tempered my holiday spirit, and I have been starting to feel a
little Grinchy myself. Thankfully, The Grinch Collection has come at the time
when I need it most and serves as a reminder that the holidays aren’t about the
decorations or presents or even the food. It’s about being with loved ones and
that is definitely something I still have going for me. Without further ado,
let’s get a closer look at the polishes in this collection.
Grinchworthy
Two coats plus top coat
If there was ever a polish to be described as Grinchworthy,
this nail lacquer certainly would be it! Not only did China Glaze nail it with
the colour, the glitter composition gives a slight texture plus added illusion
of dimension. I know this isn’t a colour that everyone enjoys, but I find
Grinchworthy to be a standout from this collection and a shade I hope you would
consider, even if greens aren’t your normal jam. Application was easy without
issues, and I believe those with shorter nails or who paint with thicker coats
may even find this to be a single coater with careful application.
Ho! Ho! No!
Two coats plus top coat
Ho! Ho! No! is another standout from this collection for me.
The subtle pops of golden sparkle against the rich red base are truly glorious
and add just that touch of something extra to already sexy red nails. Like the
previous nail lacquer, it is densely pigmented and could potentially be a
single coater with a thicker application or if you have short nails. Add to the
colour the name, and I am sold!
Resting Grinch Face
Three coats plus tip coat (outer
nails)
One coat over China Glaze Liquid
Leather plus top coat (inner nails)
It would feel wrong for China Glaze to release a holiday
collection without a glitter bomb, and Resting Grinch Face is their take on it
this season. As shown above, you can reach opacity but applying as a normal
polish with just three coats, although there is always the option of sponging
it on instead if that is your preference. I have also shown it over a black
cream so you can get a better sense of how dense the glitters are in a single
coat. Ether way is pretty, so that’s just a matter of personal preference. If
you opt to just all out with just this alone without a base shade, you likely
will find a second coat of top coat is necessary for a smooth finish on the
nails.
Who Wonder
Two coats plus top coat
Who Wonder is another great addition to this collection! I’m
feeling a little like a broken record with this post, but I feel like China
Glaze totally nailed the inspiration as I can envision Cindy Lou Who when I
look at this. It is also a welcome break from the darker fall nail shades and
as some dazzle! It applied nicely to my nails without issue although it isn’t
quite as densely pigmented as some of the others in this post: I definitely
needed the two coats for opacity and don’t expect this to cover in one coat
over average sized nails.
Merry Whatever
Two coats plus top coat
Merry Whatever was a surprising favorite for me. Even though
yellow gold usually looks nice on my warm skin tone, I just don’t “feel” it and
rarely pull them out from my collection. Merry Whatever, on the other hand,
while it is a yellow gold, has pops of silvery glitters that makes it just a
little less warm. I definitely see this being a go-to gold polish for me long
after this season is over! I have no application issues to report about this
beauty.
You’re A Mean One
Two coats plus top coat
Is it possible to read the name You’re A Mean One without
adding in the next part to the song? I know I cannot resist! Whatever the case,
this stunning polish makes being mean look good! This is the perfect polish
that allows you to embrace your darker, more defiant and sassy side, as my
husband likes to call it, all while still being a sweet angel for Santa’s
visit. The application was flawless with this one, so at least the formula
plays nicely in spite of the name.
This is all I have to share with you today on the China Glaze The Grinch Collaboration
Collection. There are two more shades left, so stay tuned for my next post
where I share with you the look I created with them in addition to easy nail
art by China Glaze!
Have you seen the latest The Grinch film or picked up any of
these shades? Which ones are your favorites? I’d love to hear from you! Until
next time, dear readers, have a wonderful day!
XO!
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