Sunday, February 27, 2011

China Glaze Lighthouse and White Cap (Anchors Away, Spring 2011)

One "ewww" and one "ohhhh"...

China Glaze Lighthouse
This one is the "ewww". I want so badly to find a medium yellow shimmer that I actually like. They all look horrible on me and the application on this one was not at all fun. The above is three coats (with super obvious VNL) and I didn't dare do a fourth coat because the formula was thick and hard to manage. This is on the second day of wear and I already had a few chips. :(

China Glaze White Cap

It's like fairy dust! Yes, it's sheer. It's very sheer. This is four coats but the formula was very smooth and easy to use. I don't really know how to describe this color: technically, it's white? But it's white shimmer shot through and through with this opalescent glass-fleck-like shimmer. It's seems like it's almost equal parts opalescent shimmer and white shimmer. It's just so ethereal and pretty.

Close-up of White Cap


(These polishes were sent to me by China Glaze.)
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7 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    nice colors !!

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  2. The Phalanges FriendFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I love love love White Cap.
    But Lighthouse is still in my untrieds...I'm like scared to use it now LOL.

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  3. paint that nailFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I really like White cap! Seems like a very nice layering color. =)

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  4. juneFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I have lighthouse also...you're so right about the application & color. The color looked much better online then it does in person or on. I will have to get the white cap. It reminds me of frosty, which I love. I've went through half a bottle already. :)

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  5. cathrynFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    PROPS TO YOU for wearing that yellow for 2 days. thats incredible

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  6. LucyFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Glad to know about Lighthouse. I think I'll skip it. White Cap is pretty but I believe I have several bottles in different brands like it. It will save me money! Looks lovely on you.

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  7. lazylungsFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    i think they both look good on you! i haven't tried Lighthouse yet but i hope it works out for me :/

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