China Glaze Hologlam 2013 holographic polishes

***All products purchased by me, all opinions are my own. I am providing a link to the shop where I purchased my products. I have no affiliation with the shop.***

Today I have swatches of 4 of the new China Glaze Hologlam polishes. I recently grabbed them from an Ebay shop for $3.50 each, which was a steal. The shops prices have gone up to $5.95 now, but even at that price it is still a great deal.

I love China Glaze polishes, they are good quality, easily accessible and a great price. China Glaze usually always knocks it out of the park with their collections. With that said, I am a bit disappointed in this collection. (insert sad cupcake face here) I was expecting alot more holographic goodness out of these polishes. The colors are nice, they are just lacking in the holographic department in my opinion. I had to have direct sunlight on the swatches to really be able to enjoy them at all. I just think given the more wintery/fall color scheme that this collection has that if worn in those months there will be alot more disappointed folks out there. I really wish that there had been more spring/summer color choices in this collection. I personally think it would have been a better choice on China Glaze's part. Most of us match our polishes to what we are wearing, and in spring/summer months you see more bright vivid colored clothing being worn.

Now that I have all that out of the way, let me share the swatches with you.

Sci-Fly-By, Galactic Gray, When Stars Collide, and OMG A UFO

Swatches taken in normal indoor light.

Galactic Gray, OMG A UFO, When Stars Collide, Sci-Fly-By

Swatches taken under desk lamp.

Sci-Fly-By, When Stars Collide, OMG A UFO, Galactic Gray

Swatches taken in direct sunlight on the next 2 pictures.

Galactic Gray, OMG A UFO, When Stars Collide, Sci-Fly-By

Sci-Fly-By, When Stars Collide, OMG A UFO, Galactic Gray

Sci-Fly-By had the strongest holo effect out of these 4 polishes, and is my favorite. OMG A UFO had the second strongest effect, and my second choice. In being honest, I don't think I would have bought these polishes if I had seen them in person beforehand. There are much better choices in mainstream and indie companies when looking for great linear holographic polishes. Of course this wont stop me from loving and buying China Glaze products in the future.

Ebay shop where I purchased from can be found by clicking here.

I would give this set of 4 polishes... 3 out of 5 cupcakes.

The polishes went on nice and even, took 1-2 coats for full opacity, and dried quickly.

Peace, Love and Cupcakes!