Press Sample
It's the weekend, so that means some gorgeous swatch spam. This edition will be show off the gorgeous new China Glaze Rebel collection, with some awesome names from the 90s. It will give you awesome flashbacks, and you'll definitely want to wear these polishes. Head back later for a 90s inspired nail art look!
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| China Glaze Rebel Collection for Fall 2016: Swatches and Review |
Fresh Prince-ss: 3 thin coats plus top coat. This is a sweet pink creme. It's definitely a staple. I actually think it would be opaque in 2 coats, but the regularly 85% humidity is messing with my life. I like this shade of pink because it makes me tan.
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| Fresh Prince-ss |
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| Fresh Prince-ss |
Don't Mesh with Me: 1 coat over Fresh Prince-ss and 1 coat over Purple Fiction. I wanted to see how this polish looked over light and darker polishes. I feel like this can be opaque in 3-4 coats, but I love it layered over a darker color. It sort of looks dirty over Fresh Prince-ss but it's amazing with Purple Fiction. It's a shimmery purple polish with a pink shift.
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| Don't Mesh with Me over Fresh Prince-ss |
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| Don't Mesh with Me over Fresh Prince-ss |
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| Don't Mesh with Me over Purple Fiction |
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| Don't Mesh with Me over Purple Fiction |
Pearl Jammin: 3 thin coats. This polish is one of the stars for the collection, for me. I love the pearl blue color with the strong gold shift. I also think this polish would be awesome for a wintry look, and transitions into spring. It's unique for a mainstream as well---I feel like I need a creme version of this shade of blue!
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| Pearl Jammin |
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| Pearl Jammin |
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| Pearl Jammin |
Holo at Ya Girl: 1 coat over Pearl Jammin and 1 coat over Blue-Ya. I also wanted to see how this polish looked over dark and light colors and I like it both ways. Like Don't Mesh with Me, I feel like this can be built up in 3 coats. It's a holo glitter in a strong gold shimmer base.
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| Holo At Ya Girl over Pearl Jammin |
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| Holo At Ya Girl over Pearl Jammin |
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| Holo At Ya Girl over Blue-Ya |
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| Holo At Ya Girl over Blue-Ya |
Dope Taupe: 2 coats. I LOVE this griege color creme. It's just enough between beige and grey that it's super flattering and the forula was buttery. This is WITHOUT top coat. It's self leveling and beautiful. Another favorite for me.
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| Dope Taupe |
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| Dope Taupe |
Y'all Red-y For This: 1-2 coats. This is a super pigmented red shimmer polish. Because of that, I had a bit over cuticle staining upon removal, so remove with care. I was able to actually paint 4 nails in one dip of the polish--that's how pigmented it is! I used two for the photos, but you only need one. A classic red with a gorgeous shift.
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| Y'all Red-y For This |
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| Y'all Red-y For This |
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| Y'all Red-y For This |
Jagged Little Teal: 2 coats. Ah yes, I listen to Alanis Morrisette on the reg, so I'm down with this. It's a teal creme that is definitely more green than this photo, but it's a true teal creme for the fall. Formula was great and no staining on me!
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| Jagged Little Teal |
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| Jagged Little Teal |
Purple Fiction: 2 coats. This is a vibrant purple with a pink shimmer. I think any purple lover will want this and I especially love it with Don't Mesh with Me. Plus...the name!
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| Purple Fiction |
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| Purple Fiction |
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| Purple Fiction |
Combat Blue-Ts: 2 coats. This is a rich cobalt blue matte polish and it's really an awesome color. You simply have to work fast when putting down your coats. I also suggest a ridge-filling base coat, because as you see below, it shows it all off!
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| Combat Blue-Ts |
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| Combat Blue-Ts |
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| Combat Blue-Ts, with top coat |
Teen Spirit: 2 coats. I feel like Kurt Cobain would like this nail polish. It's a dark blue polish with vibrant blue shimmer. But, it's amazing matte. Just look! All the blue shimmer glows when it is matte and bits of purple shimmer show through too. So much love there.
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| Teen Spirit |
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| Teen Spirit |
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| Teen Spirit, matte |
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| Teen Spirit, matte |
Blue-Ya: 2 coats. This is similar in looks to Teen Spirit but it has a teal base with strong gold and green shimmer. After I saw how amazing Teen Spirit was matte, I did the same here. AMAZING. Matte-ing the polish just elevates the gorgeous shimmer against the dark base.
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| Blue-Ya |
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| Blue-Ya |
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| Blue-Ya, matte |
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| Blue-Ya, matte |
Heroine Chic: 2 coats. This is a fun gunmetal brown metallic with gold and red flakes. It actually surprised me on the nail. It's unique and beautiful, and really, is the epitome of 90s grunge.
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| Heroine Chic |
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| Heroine Chic |
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| Heroine Chic, matte |
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| Heroine Chic, matte |
So which are your favorites? Mine are Pearl Jammin, Combat Blue-Ts, Heroine Chic, and Dope Taupe. But I love how the darker colors look matte. It's a cohesive collection and definitely gets me in the mood for fall!
The Rebel Collection is available now with select shades at Ulta and Sally's. The complete collection will be at BeautyPlusSalon.com and retail for $7.50 each.
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I was able to grab Combat Blue-Ts, but am on the lookout for Pearl Jammin and Heroine Chic!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely need both of those! Looks like Pearl Jammin is selling out everywhere!
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ReplyDeleteLove that Pearl Jammin and Dopo Taupe! Your manis are always spot on!
Yea I love those also!!
DeleteThis collection looks so great, there's so many I want to pick up, especially that matte blue!
ReplyDeleteAnd the other polishes look awesome matte. I love how this collection came together
DeleteGreat post and review-I love how you mattified several to show off the flip side. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteRight?! Teen Spirit and Blue-Ya look so amazing matte!!
DeleteLove, love, love Y'all Ready for This and Purple Fiction! I adore that you mattified some of these as well!
ReplyDeleteI love how bright the red is. Definitely a different type of fall red. And yes!! The shimmers come alive when they are matte
DeleteIt's a great collection! The purple is absolutely awesome.
ReplyDeleteAh! So good matte!! I love pearl jammin, so gorg!
ReplyDeletePearl Jammin is one of the stars of this collection. I love it!
DeleteI got the mini pack but want to go back for some single colors!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! There's so many winners in this collection!
DeleteI love all of these, but I really need Combat Blue-ts!
ReplyDeleteIt's an awesome color! Just don't forget a ridge filling base coat if you have ridges. It showed mine off haha
DeletePearl Jamming, Jagged Little Teal, and Purple Fiction are my favorites from this collection. You did such a great job with this review and your swatches are perfect. <3
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to choose favorites. There's so many must haves. Thank you!
DeleteI need these alllll! Beautiful swatches!
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