Named after the wonderful Muchion! Who's Muchion you ask? Well, she is the lovely lady who was so kind to let me do a group order of holographic polishes and ship them to Canada!
MUS has fantastic shipping by the way. They super packed everything in large bubble wrap and they ship with a hazardous material licence, not like some of those other companies that lie and say they are sending "art supplies".
Now back to the polish...
This polish is like a gorgeous deep shimmery red. It looks fantastic in all lights.
Above is outdoors in sunlight.
I usually am not gravitated to reds, but this one speaks to me. This is the first red polish I have actually ever worn...I think.
The shot below was taken in a sunlight filled room.
"Muchion" is packed with shimmery, micro-flakie goodness.
Thank-you Muchion for sending this polish to me,
and thank you Make Up Store for making it!
How could would it be to have a polish named after you??? Which reminds me that I need RBL Scrangie...
MUS polishes can be bought at Make Up Stores around the world, starting at $14. For purchasing within the USA and Canada visit the Denver store or phone in to place your order =)
Gabriela is a Barbie-pinkcreme with a touch of shimmer. This is totally not a colour I would normally reach out to buy and I was hesitant to put it on, but after I tried it I started to like it. I'm a sucker for neutrals, teals and purples, but now pinks are starting to grow on me!
I think this is a really fun colour, perfect for summer!
These pictures don't really do it justice either! It is extremely vibrant in real life,borderlining neon!
This polish was sent to me by the lovely Muchion over at MUS =)
MUS polishes can be bought at Make Up Stores around the world, starting at $14. For purchasing within the USA and Canada visit the Denver store or phone in to place your order =)
This is a fantastic polish for layering or wearing as a subtle shimmer on bare nails. Here I have 2 coats layered over the black creme, MUS Mika.
The black base coats bring out the gorgeous shimmery/flakie magic of Blenda. It gives off a blue/grey tint and plenty of sparkle!
I'm excited to try it over other base colours to see how they will transform!
Close up // Blurry shot to show the shine
Here's Blenda on it's own // 2 coats
Hope you enjoyed! Any thoughts on what colour should I try layering Blenda over???
This product was sent for review by the lovely Muchion from MUS!
MUS polishes can be bought at Make Up Stores around the world, starting at $14. For purchasing within the USA and Canada visit the Denver store or phone in to place your order =)
Mika is a super glossy black creme polish. This is 2 coats with no top coat, but you could easily get away with only 1 and have it be opaque.
I think Make Up Store is a fantastic brand, but I wouldn't personally spend this much on a black creme polish. ($14) I'd ratherbuy one of their fantastic holo or shimmer polishes! (Which I'll also be sharing with you)
Overall, Mika has a great, smooth formula and I also love MUS's bottle design! I'm interested in trying some of their other cremes.
This polish was sent to me by the lovely Muchion over at MUS =)
MUS polishes can be bought at Make Up Stores around the world, starting at $14. For purchasing within the USA and Canada visit the Denver store or phone in to place your order =)
Hello! A few weeks ago we had some sun so I was able to swatch a few holos! I tried on Ludurana Maravilhosa and absolutely loved it! It is sheer and super sparkly and holographic! I then started to wonder how it would compare to Make Up Store Britta and Glitter Gal Frappe... I couldn't find Frappe, so here is a comparison between Maravilhosa and Britta!
Britta, Maravilhosa, Britta, Maravilhosa
Britta, Maravilhosa, Britta, Maravilhosa
Britta, Maravilhosa, Britta, Maravilhosa
Here is what they look like in indirect sunlight
Britta, Maravilhosa, Britta, Maravilhosa
Ludurana Maravilhosa:
~ Sheer, can be layered, glossy finish, simple application, normal dry time
Make Up Store Britta:
~ Opaque, lilac toned, matte, difficult "super-holo" application, very quick dry time
Both:
~ EXTREMELY HOLOGRAPHIC in their own different ways!
Comment and tell me which one you like better and why =)
Hello Everyone! On my last post, I had asked you to name the silver holos. Well, there were some really good guesses, but only ONE person got it right!
So now for the moment you've all been waiting for
Here are the answers **Edit** As well as a review!
And the WINNER is miChelle! You really know your silver holos =)
(The answer is Greta, Gosh, OMG, Nfu Oh 61, for those who can't see the video)
I've been wanting to compare Make Up Store Greta, Gosh Holographic, China Glaze OMG, and Nfu Oh 61 for a long time! But there was a problem, I didn't have Gosh Holo. Well, I recently received Gosh Holographic in a swap with my friend Deborah, who's from the UK! She also sent me a gorgeous teal holo franken that's quite similar to DV8! I was actually expecting Gosh to be more holo, but Greta takes the win!
(Note: As I said in my last post, my photo and video comparisons are representations of the exact polishes I own, and may not generalize to all polishes of that name and brand. Sometimes there are differences in between batches etc., and in the past we have seen companies reduce the holographic effect of new batches, ex. MPJ, Color Club holos...)
Hope you enjoyed this comparison game =)
**Edit** I don't have time to do a separate review post, so I will add this info here!
Application:
--- The winner for smooth application w/o any base coat is China Glaze OMG, however, it required 3-4 coats for full opacity and dried slowly like regular polish.
--- The others applied in the usual streaky holo fashion, but they dry quickly so it's easy to build up layers. They also even themselves out, making application easier. The best way to apply these is to load the brush with polish, then use a few quick strokes that don't overlap, to prevent pulling the polish off (like when you use a crackle polish).
--- I don't haveMUS's Aqua Fix yet, but I will retest these polishes once I get it. I have Nfu Oh's Aqua Base, but it seems that no matter how long I wait for it to dry, it makes my polish crackle!
--- My only complaint is that my Nfu Oh 61 is lumpy... this is the way it came in the mail. I think I may add thinner to try and fix this. When I take the brush out, the polish is lumpy and stringy like melted cheese...
Finish:
--- Hands down, Greta wins for the most holographic polish! Not only is it in-you-face-holo in the sun, it shines brightly like a flame in every light source! (Which is good news for me here in rainy, overcast Vancouver!) Under certain warm, artificial lights, it even looks like it is glowing! Greta also has a matte finish, like most holographic polishes.
--- OMG had the glossiest finish and also the smoothest holographic effect. It came in second place, after Greta, for the most holo polish.
--- Nfu oh 61 has a shiny foil finish that I love! I love it enough to put up with the poor quality of the polish. You can see in the video that the holo effect is somewhat subdued because of the light glare on the foil finish. I like this finish because in non-holo-friendly light, the polish still looks interesting. 61 probably has the most scattered holo effect.
--- Gosh Holographic was less holo than Greta and OMG, it was also more scattered. If you look closely, you can see that Gost and Nfu Oh have the same prismatic qualities and show the opposite colours as Greta and OMG, when all the nails are aligned. Gosh is also interesting because in a non-holo-friendly light, you can see some silver micro-glitter embedded in the polish.
Wear:
--- OMG wins for best wear! I think this may be party due to it's glossy quality. It lasted 3 days without and chips or tip wear! (I took off all the polish after 3 days)
--- Greta came in second, it had minor tip wear after 3 days, followed by Gosh, with a few chips on the second day, then 61, which started chipping a few hours after application!
--- I can't tell you yet how aqua fix will affect the wear, as I do not have it yet. I look forward to trying it out!
--- To increase wear, I recommend using OPI Nail Envy, 2 coats of holo polish, a layer of quick dry top coat, then one last layer of holo polish. Using this sandwiching method, I was able to wear Greta for 5 days with no chips or tip wear!!! This is amazing as I usually get chips within the same day when I wear Nfu Oh holos.
Availability and Cost:
--- Make Up Store Greta is available through Make Up Store outlets around the world. It ranges upwards from $14 USD/8mL depending on location. The ones I got from Singapore cost more... If you live in the US, you can call the Denver location and get them shipped to you!
--- Gosh Holographic is discontinued. As far as I know, it was only released in Europe and did not come to Canadian stores. I received mine in a swap from the UK. The only way to get it is to find someone that has it. At the time of this post, the cheapest ebay bid for it is $21 for 8mL with 2 days left!
--- China Glaze OMG is also discontinued. I believe the collection was out in 2009. I was able to find mine dusty hunting, so you may be able too as well! If you're looking to ebay, the cheapest going bid right now is $15 with 2 days left, and a buy it now of $60 for 14mL If you plan on buying from ebay, MAKE SURE that you are buying OMG, not another polish from the OMG collection... yes, they named a polish the same name as the collection.
--- Nfu Oh 61 is also available online for $12.50 USD/17mL, but it is currently sold out on fabuloustreet.com. Note, there have been 2 versions. I have the new version and it is less holo than the old version. I also believe that the old version did not have these application issues.
That's all for now =) Thanks for reading!
Let me know which one is your favourite, or if there are any others I need to get my hands on =)
How well do you think you know your silver holos???
Click to enlarge!
Here are your choices:
**Gosh // Holographic**
**Make Up Store // Greta**
**China Glaze // OMG**
**Nfu Oh // 61 (new)**
Leave a comment with your guess =)
Answers: I will post them when I do my full comparison review of these 4 beauties =) Till then, guess away!
NOTE: This is what these polishes look like, from the bottles I personally own. I can't guarantee that they all look the same or are as holo. I promise you I shook them up like crazy to achieve full holo awesomeness =) I'm telling you this because I was looking up comparisons on Google and I have to say that what I see in real life, does not match what the swatches I found ;)
Super duper quick post! I'm currently at school and using a really old computer that is not compatible with blogger, so I apoligize if this is messed up in any way, shape or form. BUTTT I had to share this with you! I've noticed that a lot of people are interested in the uber holo Make Up Store holos, but can't swallow the price! Here is are 2 posts about these holos if you are unfamiliar with them.
~~Greta~~
http://to-polish-or-not.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-nfu-oh-61-vs-make-up-store-greta.html and
~~Madeleine~~
http://to-polish-or-not.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-nfu-oh-vs-make-up-store-part-two-62.html
(Yes, the computer will not even let me link them in...)
So I'm happy to let you know that the Make Up Store in the US is having a 40% OFF SALE this Friday the 14th!!! This means that each 8mL bottle is now $8. It's still a bit pricey but much more affordable. I believe you need to call their store to place an order on Friday the 14th. That is what I was told to do in an email I received today.
Hello again! Today I am going to show you 2 peachy pink holos, but first I want to clear up something from my last post. It may not have been obvious in my last post, but Nfu Oh 61 is still VERY holographic! It just looks dull in comparison to Greta! So here is 61 + Greta compared to some other silver holos:
L-R: Top Row = Greta // 61 //61 Bottom = Greta // Color Club Worth the Risque // OPI DS Coronation // Icing Glamorous
Compared to these duller holos, 61 stands out! Both Greta and 61 show a vivid array of colours, but the rainbow effect is more elongated and less scattered in Greta, as seen above.
I also own 2 other Nfu Oh holos: 62 + 66. 62 is a peachy pink and 66 is like an apple green. I've heard that the MUS holos are very similar in colour to the Nfu Oh's (dupes). They don't have a green for me to compare to 66, but they do have Madeleine, a peachy pink. The other dupes are (blue) MUS SIW & Nfu Oh 65, and (pink) MUS Britt & Nfu Oh 63.
Madeleine // 62
62 // Madeleine
62 // Madeleine
From these pictures you can somewhat see that Madeleine is somewhat more holographic than 62, but the extent of this is nowhere near that of the 61 & Greta comparison. There is also a slight difference in colour, Madeleine is slightly lighter.
I'd say they are close enough that you don't need both, but you could always use 62 as a baseand top off with Madeleine (since it only comes in 8ml bottles and is $$$). Also, from my experience, both apply equally poorly without the proper "aqua" base coats.
I've yet to do a wear test on these, but IF Madeleine wears as amazingly as Greta did (which you'll hear about in a future post), it is an indication that the extra $$$ = extra high quality!!! If you're looking for affordability though, 62 is definitely a cheaper alternative!
***Thoughts?? ***What are you looking for in a holo?? Lasting Wear?? Extreme holoness?? Hassle-free application??
YAY! I have finally ended the procrastination and have created a blog! I hope you like =D
Today I have for you TWO Silver Holographic Polishes! that are NOT hard to find (As in they are still being sold in stores or online!!!) Here we have Make Up Store Greta & the new Nfu Oh 61:
My mum brought me back Greta from Singapore, but Make Up Store is located around the world. In the states you can even also order by phone!
I got my Nfu Oh 61 from fabuloustreet.com! As far as I know, they ship to the US and CANADA =) check their site to find out if they'll send to you or find out if your country has a distributor.
**Make up store holos run anywhere from $14-$18 for only 8ml!! **While the Nfu Oh holos go for $12.50 US for 17ml at fabuloustreet.com with free shipping within the states, if you buy 2 or more polishes! After being sold out for what seemed like forever, I finally got my hands on 61 and it's companion, aqua base. The Nfu Oh's also come in a gorgeous corset bottle, while the MUS polish comes in sleek bottles just a wee bit taller than those of Gosh. So aside from the drastic price difference and bottle shape, do the two differ? Let's take a look!
Pinky + Ring = MUS Greta over Aqua Base Index + Middle = Nfu Oh 61 over Aqua Base
I can't quite capture it with my camera, and due to the lack of sun, I am stuck with my stove light. BUT as you can see here, Greta is wayyyy more holo than the new Nfu Oh 61! Take a look at them compared on a nail wheel:
L-R = 61 // 61 w. Aqua Base // Greta w. Aqua Base // Greta
Click the pic to see the awesoness even better =D
Here you can clearly see that Greta >>> new 61 in terms of holoness! I don't have the original 61, but perhaps in it's glory days, 61 may have rivaled Greta... Also, if you look closely at that last picture, you can see that my new Nfu Oh 61 crackled over aqua base!!! Many people including me wondered if Aqua Base was necessary for these holos...MORE ON THAT LATER!! =) ...as well as a Greta wear test, an interesting find with 61 and application tips! Here's one more look at Greta =D
Today's challenge is BLUE!
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