The Phalanges Files: China Glaze Electrify

Thursday, April 12, 2012

China Glaze Electrify

Hi guys! For today, I have the second (and last) polish that I got from China Glaze's Colors from the Capitol collection, Electrify.

Electrify is a bunch of small, bright gold and slightly larger red hex glitter in a clear base. There's alot of red, but more gold.

Sunlight, no flash.

Ottlite, no flash.

Sunlight, no flash.

Electrify was named for District 5 (which is in charge of giving electricity to all of Panem) and happens to be my absolute favorite polish from the collection. At the most superficial level, I love this because it's ridiculously sparkly and fun, and ya'll know how I feel about GLITTAH. But I also like that you can see how the district fits in with the polish, and I can also see some other Hunger Games stuff in there too, like the girl on fire costume and even the cornucopia. My only sadness is that more of the collection didn't come out like this, but I guess my wallet is relieved about that. But bottom line, Electrify is magic. Get you some.

Formula-wise, Electrify was good. I used three coats for the pictures and was really happy with the coverage. However, Electrify does dry gritty and dull, so to get the most out of it, I needed two layers of topcoat: one thick layer of Gelous and another thick layer of Poshe on top. It was hellish to remove, but at least everything dried lightning quick and was absolutely gorgeouss.

But that's all from me today!

Thanks for reading guys, and have an awesome Thursday!! ^_^

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KrisInPhilly · 677 weeks ago

That looks really good on you! It's one of my favorites from that collection too.
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Chaosbutterfly 88p · 677 weeks ago

Aw, thanks girl!
You should post pictures! I'd love to see it on you. ^_^

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Hillary · 677 weeks ago

I love how it looks as a full finger polish. To make taking it off easier try the foil method. It took my polish off in 5 mins no effort needed. Also, this polish looks absolutely awesome as an accent polish! Your pics really captured the true beauty of this glitter!
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Chaosbutterfly 88p · 677 weeks ago

Thanks!!
You know, I do the foil method without the foil (because I hate throwing away foil and it's expensive too) and this was still stubborn! And then the glitter was everywhere...I even found some on my face the next morning and I don't know how it got there. :(
I love how you used it though...it really stands out against the black.

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Amanda · 677 weeks ago

Wow, they sure picked a fitting name for this polish. It looks electric.

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Chaosbutterfly 88p · 677 weeks ago

I think so too!
Its nice when the polish actually fits the name. ^_^

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maisenzasmalto 107p · 677 weeks ago

I'm usually afraid of glittah (I don't like gritty surfaces but most of all long and painful removal) but WTH this one is fabulous...Can't take my eyes off that sparkling! I think it's pretty good for just three coats, the polish must be really packed with glitters xD and it really looks amazing on you!!

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Chaosbutterfly 88p · 677 weeks ago

Aw, thank you girl!
And don't be afraid of the glittah....it is your friend. *throws glitter at you*

Although you're right, the grit and removal is nothing nice. =/