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★ China Glaze Happy HoliGlaze Collection ★ (Swatches, Review & Giveaway!)

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Good Morning beauties! It’s another frigid day here in New England! And it’s perfect for the collection I have to show you today! This is the first of many MANY Holiday collections you will see on the blog and I’m so happy that I get to kick it off with the new Happy Holiglaze collection from China Glaze! This collection is made up of 12 polishes ranging from glitters to foils and a new texture. Let’s jump right in!  Oh – and stay tuned to the end.. I’m giving away FIVE sets of this collection!

All Wrapped Up – Blue / purple microglitter. In some lights it looked purple and others blue. Super pretty! The formula was pretty good. I was able to get full opacity in two coats shown below. 

Bells Will Be Blinging – Blue, gold & silver glitters in a clear base. There are even some holographic bar glitters! Really great formula and the glitter was super easy to get out of the bottle. I have two coats layered over China Glaze Queen B.
Be Merry, Be Bright – Purple & red glitter in a clear base.  This reminds me of Holiday ornaments for some reason. I really love it! Formula was great – No issues getting the glitter out. I have two coats layered over China Glaze Charmed, I’m Sure. 
Elfin’ Around – Coral pink / red foil. This is SO pretty in person! Extremely opaque in one coat and great formula! I used two coats for the photo below. 
Just BeClaws – Crimson red foil. Definitely a typical Holiday red, but there’s something different about this one that catches your eye. Formula was awesome! Photo below shows two coats. 
Mingle With Kringle – Gold foil. This color makes me feel super luxurious! I love wearing gold polishes on my nails and I know I’m going to get a ton of use out of this one for the Holidays! Formula was great – Full opacity in two coats shown below. 
Put A Bow On It – Fuchsia pink micro glitter.  This is definitely my favorite! It is absolutely stunning in person. Formula was really great. This one can be worn on it’s own or layered. Photo below shows two coats.
Santa Red My List –  Pink foil. I really love this one as well! It’s probably dupable, but I love the subtle pink shimmer throughout. Formula was amazing! I only needed one coat for full opacity but did two for the photos below.
So Blue Without You – Blue foil.  I didn’t expect to like this one when I saw it in the bottle, but as soon as I put it on my mind changed completely. It’s super bright and bold for a Holiday collection and I love it! Formula was great as well. I used two coats for the photo below but probably could have done a third for good measure.
This Is Tree-Mendous – Green & gold microglitter. Dare I say it? This color is in fact TREE-MENDOUS! It reminds me of a Christmas tree with gold twinkling lights. LOVE! Formula on this was yet again really fabulous.  China Glaze has been killing it formula wise lately! Photo below shows two coats.
Your Present Required – Multi colored glitters in a clear base. I was so torn on what to layer this one over. The glitters are so fun and pretty so I decided to go with China Glaze Mimosas Before Manis. I think they pair so well together! I had no issues getting the glitters out and they laid nicely on the nail with the blob & spread method! Photo below shows two coats of Mimosas and two coats of Your Present Required.
There’s Snow One Like You – White textured polish with glitter. Okay, so I’ve been pretty positive throughout this whole review. But this polish. Why?! I just don’t like it. One bit. The formula was horrible. When I first started to apply it, it was runny but then once I went back for my second coat, it was a hot thick mess. I’ve seen other bloggers say it looks like ‘cottage cheese’ on the nail.. but here’s what I think…I’m pretty sure China Glaze was going for the ‘Fake snow’ look.. which instantly reminded me of this :
If you’ve ever dealt with Snow In A Can, you’ll know it’s a thick textured mess. And I’m 99% positive, it looks exactly like the polish.  This was a miss for me personally but maybe there’s someone out there who loves it?
Overall, with the exception of the white texture, this collection is outstanding and could quite possibly be the best Holiday collection I’ve seen so far. There are a TON of stand outs for me. The microglitters are high on the list along with a few of the foil polishes.  I love that it wasn’t full of a ton of reds and was bright and cheery! 
China Glaze has also graciously offered to donate FIVE complete sets of this collection to 5 of you lovely readers! Because they are supplying the prizes and shipping them out, this will be a US only giveaway. (Sorry!) Please follow all rules in the rafflecopter below. Good Luck! 

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Comments

  4. Lauren W. says

    A day off with my guy and our families! Today is starting off terribly because our work schedules are hit or miss for holidays off. I’d love these polishes too 🙂

  6. Kat D says

    I have SO much makeup on my list. Good gosh! How about just ALL the LE Holiday palettes?! Does that work? Haha, love these swatches Jess! <3

  9. melsimli says

    Doesn’t seem very holiday to me .. they all seem like they could be in other collections :/ they are all still very pretty

  12. kgallagher24 says

    To see my husband again! He’s active duty US Navy and I haven’t seen him since July.

  17. StinaBina says

    I’m not gonna lie, I KIND of like that white texture… More than I like the other CG textures, at least…

  23. kmchevelle says

    I want someone to renew my PopSugar must have subscription for Christmas since the price went up lol

  24. christy vasuqez says

    I actually really like the white texture, maybe its a childhood thing since it reminds me of the fake snow my grandparents would put all over the Windows lol I don’t have much on my list this yr except for a few things for my furbabies

  30. Christy Vasquez says

    I can’t even spell my own name today, guess that’s what i get for being lazy and not doing it right the first time lol

  36. Angela Mendonca-Burch says

    For Christmas I’d just like continued health and my family. I’m jewish so Christmas only goes that far for me. But I love the festive season.

  40. BellaMia Nails says

    I really haven’t thought of anything for my Christmas list. I have two girls and as long as they are happy, I’m happy <3.

  43. Kharrissa says

    The Breville One-Touch Tea Maker and seat covers for my car are on my dream list. However, I’ll end up spending the money on my grandkids.

  47. Jbh Jbh says

    I have a food processor on my list… a decent one that will do what I need instead of the cheap one I have! I know, pretty boring 😛

  52. Laura says

    I would love a Hello Kitty sewing machine for Christmas, but more realistically, a couple bottles of Zoya will be plenty for me!

  55. Evy says

    Loved all the swatches! Even the textured one… only for Christmas though! It does in fact remind me of a snowball! Great review, and thanks to you and China Glaze for a chance at the giveaway

  56. Anela828 says

    My wish list involves winning this set so I can share them with my mom while my husband is deployed and we can enjoy them together!

  57. stacey l. says

    All I really want for Christmas is new running shoes and of course, polish! Oh and stamping plates.

  58. Sallybeth Daniels says

    Christmas list is to see my neice and nephews happy, with the whole family together!

  60. Kayla Angus says

    What else would be on my list but Nail Polish of course!! HAHA and thanks for the Awsome giveaway

  62. Aisuru Nail says

    Lots of stuff that go with making your own nail polish line (: hopefully soon! I’m getting everything around christmas and it’s a present to myself xD

  69. Kathryn Klein says

    I’d like to get a scone pan, a mini scone pan, and some special baking emulsions from King Arthur Flour.

  73. anissa says

    on my christmas list would be a silver helmer (maybe 2) and a new ROKU box for my tv …. if we’re talking *wishes* then i’d be over-the-moon grateful to have a new (to me) car before my current one completely gives up!
    great swatches and thanks for the giveaway 🙂

  75. Sheila Gage says

    My Christmas list is pretty short. I guess because we live in the age of buy in now and I practice that as often as possible LOL! But…La Mer is on my list, new windows for my house and something that’s perpetually on my “list” Christmas and otherwise is a new handbag. Always a new handbag.

  76. Sarah Grantham says

    My Christmas list this year pretty much involves a new computer! My laptop has finally given out after 5 years of hard work.

  79. Pan says

    Thanks for the giveaway! The only thing I really want for Christmas this year is a Helmer to hold all my nail polish in!

  80. Sabrina Saenz says

    I like the snow one. It looks like snow flocked nails! Would love to try that out. On my list this year, is a new purse. Also some boots, and polishes of course to add to my collection!!!

  81. Sarah says

    My Christmas list is torn between nail polish, or going in halfway with my husband’s most wanted (but we can’t afford any other gifts if we get it) the Xbox1 and some games.

  84. Chalsae Darr says

    Hmm, I would really like the ud glinda palette (if it’s not already gone from their sale), maybe some new polishes. Don’t really have too much on my list this year.

  85. Eva says

    Lots of nail polish (ILNP Mutagen, butterLONDON Wallis, many textured polishes) and a few Bundle Monster stamping plates 😀

  89. Michaela Kay says

    I just want to see my kids smiling Christmas morning and not overindulge myself this year. LOL Thanks for another awesome giveaway!

  91. Leah Roggmann says

    I have just been telling people if they want to get me anything, to get me gift cards for anywhere that sells polish and nail related items. lol Thank you so much for the giveaway!

  93. Sarah Yurga says

    I only want my kids to be happy for Christmas – I’d be thrilled to have some artwork from them.

  96. Molly V says

    Awesome giveaway! All the polishes look amazing, I’m even kind of a fan of the “snow in a can”! Lol

  97. T'Ann Davis Landels says

    I’d love to have a healthy and pain free holiday season. 3 out of 4 of us in my family unit have chronic pain. I’d just love to have a pain-free Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. That would be just the lovliest of all seasons for me! Oh, and any of these colors would be FANTASTIC!!

  104. Celeste M. says

    God has given me everything I need so anything i get for Christmas is a bonus! Hopefully these nail polishes will be one of those bonuses (:

  106. Ebony J says

    I love these polishes! They are all so amazing looking and they are prefect for the holigaze!!! (:

  108. cassiha says

    I like the white. It’s weird but kind of fun? Nothing specific on my Christmas list yet but nail polish is always a win! 😉

  110. Victoria Purington says

    I love There’s Snow One Like You! Not sure what’s on my Christmas list (nail polish?) yet…

  111. nailz_by_sweetheart says

    On my christmas list is all kinds of nail products! I’m trying to get more things for my collection! I don’t have any China Glaze yet!

  114. Katie B. says

    I actually want almost all of them (with the exception of maybe 2 or 3). And believe it or not, I like the white texture!

  115. Tanya Payne says

    Ohh Christmas, my 2nd favorite holiday. I try not to make a “list” but this year I really want Cirque XX. I mean REALLY WANT!

  120. Raquel Castillo says

    Awesome giveaway! Can’t wait for the holidays! I hope to get some gift cards I can use for polish and such… Our a helmer.

  125. Melaney R says

    a diamond candle and the vice 2 palette from urband decay are on my wish list this year =)

  127. Ioma N'Tora says

    What’s on my Christmas list…hm…besides nail polish, I usually ask for cookies, candy, and all things bad and fattening! I’d really just like to have some nice family time, and maybe a white Christmas since we haven’t had one in years.

    So many interesting colors in this collection! It’s hard to choose favorites, but I really like This Is Tree-Mendous and So Blue Without You.

  131. Sonya Singleton Richards says

    I love China Glaze and all of these look fabulous! Hope I win! I’m obsessed with nail polish right now!

  133. Rachel austin says

    id love a bunch of liquid sky lacquers for christmas and for my family to have our home and our health

  136. Jada C. says

    My christmas list this year consists of nail polish and starbucks gift cards, hah. I really love so blue without you!!!!!!

  140. Lily MoOnStArNiNjA says

    Nothing really. I just hope our family can get together for the holidays.(We live far apart.) Tyvm! <3

  141. Nicole Johnson Huckins says

    I haven’t thought much about it yet! Maybe new clothes, I just had my 4th baby on Monday and I need new clothes until I can fit into my pre-preg ones!

  142. Ashlee Stone says

    I really want a new camera and the good health of my loved ones 🙂 Thank you (and CG) for the giveaway 🙂

  144. Deanna Stevens says

    I want new clothes where I have lost some weight! I would love to win these as that is my in between treat when I lose I get my nails done!!!!

  151. Caren Collins says

    Some more pajamas are on my Christmas list. Yes its boring but i desperately need them LOL

  163. Kelly Gibson says

    LOL I don’t think the white is too bad but it DOES look like snow in a can – which is perfect for the holidays! Maybe just as an accent nail tho and not a full mani. Love the foils. The colors look perfect for the winter holiday season. Can’t wait to get my mitts on them!

  170. MamaKin says

    I’d love a job…. but I’ll settle for some polishes & some of the MoYou stamping plates I’ve recently started drooling over 🙂

  181. Sheril Fearon says

    i love love love all the colors!!! good luck to everyone!! thank you for another wonderful, generous give -a- way…. 🙂

  193. Kerianne Marshall says

    You know you are getting old when your wish list so far is a new vacuum cleaner…lol

  195. Mama M says

    Honestly? There are a few things I’d love to have but the BEST gift would be the ability to get caught up on medical bills and such. I am forgoing my own Christmas gifts so that hopefully my kids will have something under the tree!

  203. Nomore Illusion says

    I am behind…haven’t even thought about it! I am thinking my car needs some love, however!

  205. Angelica says

    On my christmas list is to be with my kids & my fiancee. To get maybe lots more nail polish & maybe a few pieces of jewlery.

  213. Kya Sarin says

    This year my list includes, a good quality digital camera, a single cup coffee maker, more books than a care to count, and money so that I can finally get my books * there are three* edited and published.

  216. Jeri Eroh says

    I want a new iPod Touch for Christmas. I also want to make sure that my kids have a great Christmas, and that my husband does, too! Thank you for the giveaway!

  219. omfg says

    I’ve been waiting for swatches of this collection. Thank you! And I agree, that white is pretty horrible.

  221. Heather Troeppl-Hunsaker says

    My Christmas list? Really as long as my children get the things they want I don’t need anything but my family 😊

  222. Mona R. says

    Thanks for this awesome giveaway!! My list has lots of polish sets that have been waiting so lonely in my wish list.. Xmas would be a perfect timing to give these beauties a home 🙂

  224. Yanira says

    Nail Polish! I really want to try OPI Liquid Sands and to finally get a China Glaze Holiday set with their incredible “mini” bottles. I rarely finish a full size bottle.
    Thank you so much and crossing my fingers 🙂

  225. Peggy Williams says

    I actually don’t have a Christmas list this year. I have a few people on my list though that will be getting polish gift sets.

  226. Shari Campbell says

    I would luv to win the China Glaze Holiday Set…trying to get started in the business & desperately need polishes. They are so gorgeous – I really think everyone will luv them!!

  230. shawnte says

    I don’t have a xmas list but I really want one of those cute little robot dogs since I live in a pet free building lol

  232. Brisharee says

    Being able to buy presents for everyone is top on my Christmas list. There is nothing that I really want this year but to just be with my family before I transfer to a college across the country.

  234. Riotbettyx says

    I never have a list. I’m just happy when I’m able to take off work and spend time with my family.

  251. Carrie Hughes Copeland says

    A bottle of Sebastian Signs #44 and a bottle of Thierry Mugler Angel perfumes.

  256. Tammi Ishibashi says

    nail polish,gift cards, harveys seatbelt bags, and an awkward panda and awkward turtle

  260. Mahdi Martin says

    I want some new clothes for Christmas. I’ve lost lots of weight and I think I’ve earned it!

  262. tropicalchrome says

    Another set of drawers for my nail polish because I’m very close to outgrowing the one I have!

  263. Kate says

    The thing I’m most coveting for Christmas this year is the Benefit Advent Calendar! I want it so bad!

  264. Anna says

    I’m mainly just wanting my kids to have a great Christmas. If I were to pick something exclusively for me, it would either be a sephora or ulta giftcard!

  274. Lindsey says

    These are GORGEOUS! I love Put a Bow On It, looks amazing. And the gold! And the toppers! Hard to pick a favorite, really! Thanks for the fantastic swatches!

  276. Tiffany says

    These look very nice, except for the texture. Blech! All Wrapped Up and Be Merry, Be Bright are my faves.

  288. Renay Templeton says

    I would have to agree, the white was a bad choice to use a texture. The rest are really pretty.

  294. Jenwhitephantom says

    My christams list? Eek so early! I usually just love a box of lush bath goodies 🙂

  297. Crystal Camarda says

    I love China glaze! I’m always let down whenever I try any other brand. No one compares!

  299. tammy d says

    it’s exactly like snow in a can! lol otherwise there is some good colors in this collection 🙂

  311. Elaine Susan Vail says

    I have a lot of nail polish and nail art tools on my wish list! As well as Fiesta dinnerware! 🙂

  316. AJ Bradley says

    I don’t celebrate holidays, so will just be shopping for deals…on polish most likely.

  322. ShellBelle says

    These are stunning polishes! My Christmas list this year is all toys and clothes for my 3 children. Being a single mom means saving a long time for Santa! 🙂

  324. Hannah Smith says

    Love these polishes! For Christmas I just want to go visit my parents. My dad had an accident a couple weeks ago and was in the hospital for 2 weeks. My hubby, son and I moved last year from where they lived in Ohio (now Indiana) to Florida, so we’re really far away.

  326. starchild202 says

    A new computer is on my list, but I would be thrilled with some new polishes, wink, wink, nudge, nudge

  327. Nicole Acuna says

    I really want the new Ipad Air and the Zoya winter collection, hopefully my husband gets the hint lol

  329. Emma Codd says

    The only thing on my Christmas list this year is to have a successful back operation on December 9th and get my life back! This year has sucked 🙁

  339. Stéphanie Daniels Fefanails says

    Hi! Thanks for this amazing GA!! This year I have lots of polishes on my Xmas list!! But also some hair stuff and a static bicycle 😉

  340. Misti says

    Pretty colors! I do agree that the white textured one is odd…. I never know what I would like for gifts because it comes up so quickly, I don’t think about it. Maybe a nail stamp kit?

  341. Ruth says

    My Christmas list is very short this year as I’d really love an Olympus Pen EP-2 camera (in purple, of course). I lost my grandmother this year so it’s going to be a tough one, plus I can’t go home to Vienna this year. If anyone dropped some nail polishes under the tree (some indies, maybe Illamasqua Baptiste) I’d of course take them too 😉 xx
    Thanks for the Giveaway. Very generous. Have a great holiday

  344. Chrissy Mac Sanders says

    I need more nail polish in beautiful, bright, bold colors for all to see! That and I need a stand mixer as well 🙂

  347. Julie W says

    My family has always done Christmas lists and it’s still lots of fun! Our has mainly practical items like gift cards and $$ to put towards things like the water filter we really want or groceries. But we also include a few indulgences like games for my husband or polish for me 🙂

  350. Cathy Malmat says

    As cheesy as it sounds, I’d love to see anyone from my family for Christmas this year. We’ll see my fiance’s family since many of them live in town or not too far, but it’s still up in the air as to whether or not we’ll see any of my folks, so here’s hoping!

  352. Nataly Cantor says

    A sephora gift card, so I can buy my own makeup, Vera Wang princess perfume and socks…I tend to loose them

  355. Nikki says

    My Christmas list is short this year, but these are definitely on it! Trying to spend more time with family and friends and less money!

  360. Nicole LaRussa says

    I am getting helmers for Christmas so I can have one place to store all of my polish instead of the 50 different containers I am using right now!! I am too excited!!

  362. SweetiePie54 says

    What isn’t on my Christmas list this year? I’ve been unemployed for awhile so I want EVERYTHING! 🙂

  363. Janelle says

    My biggest wish for my Christmas list would be for me to be healthy again. I hope my 2 boys (3 and 6) have a wonderful Christmas, & that I’m able to enjoy it with them.

  373. Lillibit NAW says

    I love all China Glaze nail polishes and these you show us are great 🙂
    Good luck to everybody and thank you for this giveaway.

  375. Brandy Oakes says

    The KB Shimmer Blogger Collection and this CG collection are both on my christmas list this year 😀 My fave in this collection is This Is Tree-Mendous and Put a Bow On It… thanks for the swatches and review and the great giveaway! crossing my fingers!! <3

  378. Alysondra Edwards says

    My list this year is a mix of items from Sephora as well as a FitBit band 🙂 If I don’t get lucky and win I might add one or two of these to my list though as well!

  379. Leslie Parker says

    A tablet, polish and SNOW! Thanks for the honest reviews! I would’ve bought There’s Snow One Like You right away if you hadn’t said how bad it was.

  380. LacquerMeSilly says

    Thanks for the Giveaway! What’s on my Christmas list? A puppy…but thats more like my every day wish list 😉

  389. Alicia Clarke says

    I think this year I might want a sewing machine. I’m thinking about getting more into sewing and diy projects.

  402. Joanne Fiorentino says

    A macro lens for my camera so I can take uper close up pictures of all my awesome polish!

  404. dystini says

    nail polish (I’m a newbie, started about a month ago) and yarn, cuz I knit and always want yarn

  409. Samantha Port says

    I’m basically just asking for money… that way I can pool it all together and get one big thing I really want, or maybe go on a shopping spree on Llarowe or Ninja Polish… :O

  425. Barb McGregor says

    Probably going to host Christmas Eve at my house like I did last night. It was a huge hit and I really enjoyed it 🙂