How excited was I when I found this display in Superdrug recently?! Sally Hansen polishes in the UK and not only that but the gorgeous Gem Crush Collection.
The one downside? The price! £6.99 per bottle! It really annoys me when I know fine well I could buy it in America for 1/4 of that price! I was going to be good and not buy anything but I simply couldn't pass up on this little beauty, Glitz Gal (08):
It's a beautiful charcoal grey shade of glitter rammed full of little holographic sequins. On first look I thought this was a grey based polish but it's actually a clear base with loads and loads of really fine charcoal glitter. It's so pretty under bright lights which is part of the reason I couldn't get out of the very brightly lit Superdrug without it!
Here are a couple of bottle shots to get you in the mood.
I applied it over a dark grey Kiko base (381) to make sure it was fully opaque:
On the nail it doesn't disappoint, this polish is like a galaxy on your nails, I love it. Two coats of base and two of Glitz Gal achieved the look below, apologies for the pre clean-up picture but it's the one which really shows off the polish in the most true to life way, as with all holographic glitters it's very hard to capture how lovely it is on camera.
Yet again, I am having cuticle issues so excuse the lack of pinkie in some shots, it's currently rocking a style all of it's own.
Have you tried any of the Gem Crush polishes? What others would you recommend?
How exciting! Was this in superdrug?
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Yes! I think a few of the Superdrugs stores have them in stock now.
DeleteOh the sparkles! <3
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the pinkie finger ;-)
I'm a true professional, nothing but the best for work. ;)
DeleteOMG! That's dear! I'll need to check some of the bigger Superdrugs and see if I can find them! Did you get them in Glasgow? Which store?
ReplyDeleteGreat pics looks awesome :-)
It's a lot, isn't it!? Worth it for this colour though, I think. :D
DeleteI got them in the Argyll St branch, they've just re-done the whole beauty section. I would guess the big one on Suchiehall St would have them too as it usually has the biggest choice of beauty products of all the Superdrugs I visit.
Cool thanks! I usually go to the Argyll St one unless I'm up the top part of town then I'll head in to the other one.
DeleteI didn't know they re-did it. I'll need to check it out soon.
I only noticed at the end of last week so it's a new developement, they've moved all the stands around too so it's worth having a good rummage, they had a Hello Kitty section near the tills too.
DeleteI love the grey sparkles. More stuff I need. Curse you!
ReplyDeleteSorry! If it helps I am in the same position reading everyone else's blogs. :D
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