China Glaze ‘On Safari Collection’ part 1 – Native

Technically, it’s still fall – at least until December 21st. And yes, I am a little behind in showing this collection but to their credit, these are all hues that can easily transition into the winter season … if not even beyond that (just a smidge of justification here). Part 1, the ‘Native’ grouping, are all richly pigmented colours that bring to mind the incredible vibrancy of the “cradle of civilization” – Africa. These six shades are comprised of a variety of finishes that include crème, jelly, and shimmer – yet all done in a fresh new way. Let the journey begin …

All swatches are with Seche Clear Base Coat and Seche Vite Top Coat

… because I love elephants … (source)

The Native group (natural light)

CG Elephant Walk – a soft & diffused grey shade bearing a distinctive greenish undertone, and filled with incredibly fine silver shimmer. The medium thick formula has an excellent flow & viscosity, being neither too thick nor overly watery, applying in a completely self-levelling way and ending with a nice gloss at the finish. More of a warm-leaning shade of grey, this unique colour totally reminds me of an elephant’s pebbled skin! Coats applied: 2

CG Elephant Walk

Jungle Queen – a complex mix made up of plum/prune/brown hues filled with an ultra finely ground pink shimmer that appears as a delicate purple flash in certain lighting, but disappears when seen indoors – although it does serve to add a deeper dimension. While the formula applies in a self-levelling way, the first coat fell a touch patchy but was quickly corrected by the second layer, ending in a lovely gloss. Coats applied: 2
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Jungle Queen

Naturally, I needed to compare ‘Jungle Queen’ to CHANEL’s ‘Paradoxal’, as the colour resemblance seems to be identical. How they compared:

index and middle fingers: China Glaze Jungle Queen
ring & pinkie fingers: CHANEL Paradoxal – this formula applies with utter perfection by the first coat, a degree lighter in tone bearing a slightly more complex shimmer, less purple in the base and perhaps a tinge greyer overall

Jungle Queen vs CHANEL Paradoxal

CG Purr-fect Plum – an ultra-creamy raisin/dusky plum hue with a slight brown/burgundy undertone. With a formula that bears excellent coverage and opacity, this shade applies in a totally self-levelling way and with a high gloss shine at the finish. BONUS: No staining upon removal. Coats applied: 2

CG Purr-fect Plum

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CG Exotic Encounters – an absolutely gorgeous mid-tone teal crème hue that bears a jelly-like consistency, with an excellent formula that shows amazing pigmentation even with the first coat. Self-levelling and with a high gloss finish at the end, I absolutely love its deep yet murky turquoise leanings – very chic! Coats applied: 2

CG Exotic Encounters

CG Man Hunt – a paradoxically vivid yet muted ultra marine blue shade, in a slightly thick jelly-like formula that may show some bald patches upon initial application, but gives excellent coverage with the second layer. Self-levelling, ultra glossy, and with crazy intense cobalt leanings, there was no staining left behind upon removal. Coats applied: 2

CG Man Hunt

CG Prey Tell – Intense vampy shade = pure love for me! A stunning combination of the deepest berry/burgundy wine/aubergine hues, this amazing formula applies in a hybrid crème/jelly-like manner, is totally self-levelling and leaves behind a mirror-like shine at the finish. Excellently pigmented, it may be a little patchy upon the first coat – soon rectified by the second layer. Bonus: No staining left behind upon removal. Coats applied: 2

CG Prey Tell

Final thoughts: I’ve said it time and time again, but I truly believe that China Glaze puts out an amazing product – especially when you consider its budget-friendly price point. This first half of the ‘On Safari’ Collection (a theme which I absolutely LOVE), has completely and thoroughly impressed me on all points: colour, formula and wear. ‘Jungle Queen’ was a nice surprise and so incredibly similar to the much pricier ‘Paradoxal’ – sure to make many people quite happy. If I had to choose my favourites, I would have to say ‘Elephant Walk’ – because I love grey and ADORE elephants, ‘Man Hunt’ – for its totally eye-catching colour, ‘Prey Tell’ – for its sheer sexiness (and because I have a thing for vampy hues), and finally ‘Exotic Encounters’ – because I melt for anything aquatic. buy valtrex online noprescriptionbuyonlinerxx.com/valtrex.html no prescription

Stay tuned for part 2, the ‘Tourist’ grouping