Tuesday, July 26, 2011

China Glaze Crackle Glaze Metals - Review, Photos & Swatches

If plain crackle polishes are not your thing, China Glaze Crackle Glaze Metals might be something that will interest you. I've never been a huge fan of crackle or shatter polishes but the metallic shades are something that got me interested.
L-R: Oxidized Aqua, Tarnished Gold
"Oxidized Aqua" is a metallic, shimmery bluish green, leaning more towards blue that will look amazing over golds, silvers and any darker creme shades. "Tarnished Gold" is an antique, foiled gold that looks great over reds, maroons, black and greens.


I've layered "Tarnished Gold" over a dark blackened red from Zoya called "Blair". I like the overall effect but, it definitely needs a good top coat to maintain the foiled look. This gold shatter on top of any black nail polish would fit very well into the accent nail trend!


I've layered "Oxidized Aqua" over a shimmery rose gold color from Sally Hansen called "24 Karat". I LOVE the way this combo turned out. The "crackle effect" is not as much as the previous polish but, the subtle effect is what lends it that chic, beautiful look!
 


Available now through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. 
 
Have you tried the China Glaze Crackle Metals? Love it or leave it? Do tell! 

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16 comments:

  1. RoboZeldaJuly 26, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Awesome! I haven't tried China Glaze crackle yet - but I really want to! I've had 50/50 luck with the Sally Hansen stuff - fuchsia went on awesome, but the royal blue was a royal mess. Thanks for the review!

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  2. Staci July 26, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I haven't tried them yet, but they look nice

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  3. G.G.GJuly 26, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Appu.....have you swatched that Zoya one?? would love to see..Its so sad such things dont come to India :-((

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  4. ChrisJuly 27, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I think Crackle polish looks cool on other people, but I can't get into it. Even in the 1990s, when Cover Girl first brought it out, I wasn't drawn to it.

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  5. IkyaJuly 27, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I liked tarnished gold! actually I liked both! But I want a nice oxidized silver colour!!!:D

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  6. AppuJuly 27, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    @RoboZelda - I haven't tried the SH crackles yet. I'm not a huge fan of plain crackles or neons, I like this because its metallic. Let me know if you like it :D

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  7. AppuJuly 27, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    @Staci - They do! Let me know how you like them :)

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  8. AppuJuly 27, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    @Poorni - Yet to swatch the Zoya one! I LOVE that shade, so festive & beautiful. Will swatch it for you soon!!I know, I hope these things launch in India as well :(

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  9. AppuJuly 27, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    @Chris - I always thought crackle was not for me! But, I kinda like these especially the blue :D

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  10. AppuJuly 27, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    @Ik - I liked the gold as a shade but I think blue looks better on me :) A silver would look awesome. In fact, there is one called Platinum Pieces!!!

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  11. IkyaJuly 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Oh really? will check it out! I want like an oxidized silver.. :D maybe I'll mix gold and silver and use it!:P

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  12. AppuJuly 27, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    haha yeah! That would work great :D Or maybe layer it over a greyish shade :)

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  13. GauriJuly 28, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I've never used China Glaze. However, I'm going to run out of my OPI Silver Shatter soon & this might be a great replacement!!

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  14. AppuJuly 28, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Cool! I've never tried any shatter from OPI :) Hope you like this!!

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  15. shivani (AOYV)July 28, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I'm very torn over this shatter trend. Its intriguing, but I just don't know if I should really wear this on my nails. Hmm. Love the gold and red combo.

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  16. AppuJuly 29, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I love the gold and red combo too! I feel it looks very festive for some reason :)

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