I think it’s totally okay to say that a collection isn’t your vibe, and I appreciate how you were still able to be unbiased in your review. They feel very wintery to me, and I am also a box collector so I picked it up right when it went live. I’m a pale girlie so when I’m in the mood for a light color I think these will be a good option for me. ( btw, I subscribed! Thanks for the reminder 😊)
I'd say the colors were also not something I would wear but I did end up buying two colors; Vitamin Glow and Phantom Call. Those were the only two that I really could see myself wearing.
I couldn't agree more. I don't often wear pastels, but I absolutely freaking love layering jellies over other polishes or putting toppers over them or layering the jellies themselves. I had the box shipped to my mom since I'll be out of town when it will arrive so I anticipate my nieces having Cloud Nine nails before we leave at Christmas. I really would recommend trying these jellies over other colors. For example, one of my all time favorite combos is Life in Plastic from the retro polish collection over Work Bestie with Everything Taco over top. It just works for me. Makes my brain go BRRRRT.
I miss Spirit Fingers. I want buckets of it. This collection is cute, but -like with all her non-goth leaning collection (and Ivory Tower in DA), I like one color. THAT SAID! The fact that there always seems to be A COLOR that I would absolutely die for IS SO AMAZING!
Simply should release polish buckets from now on so that we won’t run out of our favourite limited edition polishes 😭😭 COME BACK TO ME MATCHA MAKER AND LAVENDUH 😭😭😭😭😭
I enjoy watching these videos. It's a fun way to enjoy the polishes without buying them. This collection isn't for me; I know I will rarely wear it, if at all. But watching videos about it is fun!
I got the whole set as I don’t really stick to a certain “type” so I am a fan of dark and moody, bright and obnoxious, “autumnal aesthetic”, nerdy designs, unusual formulas or straight up batshit-f*cking mental polishes, and these glow in a way I couldn’t resist wanting to play with. Oh and I’m SO glad you did them over black because the reason I bought them was that I have an idea for some cool nail art that utilises the jelly aspect of this collection and what you showed makes me think it’s gonna work the way I hoped, so grazie mille. I have to say that the nail art you did was stunningly gorgeous! I may have a go at something along those lines too, thanks for the inspo. I totally get why these aren’t your fave but it would be boring if all the collections were the same vibe so it’s cool that Cris released something a little different to her usual mood. Thanks for another great review though even if they’re not your thing, it was super helpful ❤
I just did a mani using Cloud Nine over black that I'll be sharing some point soon! My advice for a full mani over black would be to thin the polish a little bit to try and get as even of coats as possible, because when I tried for the mani I did notice differences nail to nail based on the application straight from the bottle. If you end up doing a similar art and post it, make sure to tag me so I can see it, I love when I inspire other manicures ☺️
i'm most excited about Phantom Call! i got the whole box set. i love that you always swatch over black and try to find comparisons! your swatch videos have become my go-to because of how thorough you are.
I love how different these polishes are over black! I have some shimmers from mainstream brands that I like to use on their own or as a top coat over colours like purple or green. I recently got a black nail polish and wow, it’s like I have a whole new collection of polishes!
Okay I am sold on this set now! I wasn't entirely sure at first but you really highlighted how beautiful and versatile they are! I'm so glad they aren't LE so I can grab them at a later point. Would also love to see more nail art videos! I enjoy your shorts immensely, but I love the longer ones too since you're so thorough and detailed, and easy to follow along with. You have a knack for breaking down what you're doing in a way that doesn't feel daunting!
This collection is right up my alley. I love that HT is doing shimmers and they are beautiful! I have a huge collection of polish, and i know i have very close dupes to all of these. Otherwise, i would've jumped on this. It's perfect for winter, imo. I like that you showed them matte! I was curious about that! Great video!
New subscriber here! I’ve been recommended your videos a few times, but hadn’t clicked yet, I’m so happy I did though! I love your personality, your humor is a hoot and a half, and your nail art is awesome and so beginner friendly! It’s also nice to get the male perspective on polish, I’m glad more guys have been joining the nail community. I do nail art for my husband sometimes and he has such cool and unique ideas that I never would have thought of, I’m betting you’ll be similar. P.S. I’d *love* to see a full nail art tutorial on the night sky nails! Seeing how you do things closer up would be really helpful. Thank you!
I love this collection, it's up my alley, but also what I love about Alien Infatuation and Spirit Fingers is that they have the bright shimmer in a deep dark greyed out base and I think it would have been fun to see more like that and Swan Lake in here as well. I love seeing all of the comparisons and the nail art you end up doing with the set, even when you don't really love the colors.
My favorite were phantom call and vitamin glow. I got both. I was still stuck on getting shadow lake since I still want a dark blue but I'm hoping that playing with sapphire will be back in stock soon.
I loooooove this intro. Also wasn't feeling Phantom Call til I saw this! I love your honest review and I love the idea of this formula. Also as someone who's not supposed to wear anything but basic cremes to work, I bet I could sneak these in 😉 Thanks as always for the review and comparison! I always start with the Nail Father before I buy 😂
Definitely agree, would have loved if these shades were all dark and moody. That being said, I picked up Phantom Call and will be wearing it all the time 😂
Love the intro! I got the notification from Holo Taco and immediately purchased “Moon Lagoon” and “Vitamin Glow”. I just adore the pastel-ish colors with those beautiful glow from within look. 😍
You are the only swatcher I have watched who has actually COMPARED THE POLISHES. So many have made presumptive statements about "this polish looks like that" or "this collection looks like that collection" with a number of them comparing them to the exact polishes from Mooncat that you did. Clearly, they are not the same nor are they dupes. That alone is going to get me to subscribe. I also *madly respect* you for saying what is essentially 'this isn't my vibe, but I respect it & would love to see X with the same technique' because that's exactly how a critique should be. Critiques aren't about shaming what you don't like. That's just a bashing. I personally think I'll love all of them, but that's because I don't typically use jellies in the way they are intended... though I likely will with Cloud Nine, Phantom's Call, and Shadow whatever. I suck at names. I almost always put them over a complimenting color to get higher opacity in fewer coats unless I really want that built up depth that you can *only* achieve with jellies & 3+ layers or I do what you did when putting them over black and put them over contrasting colors to get brand new looks that you can't achieve another way. Can you tell I'm salty over what other swatchers have said? How they've commented on this collection as if this is a creme collection and not a jellies collection... it irritates me. I love your energy. Your dog is adorable. You do a quality review and critique. That's a subscribe for me indeed.
thank you so much! I try to always find the polishes that are the closest based on what I have in my collection 😊 that's such a good hack to use a complimentary color for better opacity in fewer coats 🤯
I'm a big fan of pastels, so I was super stoked when I saw these. I like that they can be soft and kawaii, but also could be layered on different solid colors to jazz things up. It's a good 2-in-1 for me and I'm excited to try them out when they arrive ^--^
I stumbled on here by accident and loved your review! As a beagle owner and lover, beagles always want to eat and will torment you hours before meal time. I'll be back! This collection is very much my vibe as i want a pop of color that's more subtle for work and interviews and such. I love loud colors too (currently wearing Siren Song from mooncat) Great review!
Totally agree Phantom Call is the bestest one! Soooo shifty! Shadow Lake was my second fave, and beautifully Winter. Thanks Nail Daddy for your excellent swatches and in depth commentary!
shadow lake over black is what sold me on it tbh.... it's GORGEOUS. I thought it would be given how sheer it is but I was hesitant to buy without seeing it first- sometimes these things are hit or miss. Over black it just had that royal blue depth I tend towards, very excited to recieve it!! (annnnd uh. everything else i got while it was on sale lol)
I always love your videos, and you inspired me to do my own take on a Trans Pride manicure (11/20 Transgender Day of Remembrance). I would have to agree with Nail Husband, Shadow Lake is my favorite out of these. That being said........I'm like you, Nic, these polishes are not made with me in mind. But that's ok, I'm sure they are going to make someone very happy! Thank you for this great review!
This is the first time I bought a collection at launch from Holo Taco. I have bought several other bundles (dark rainbow, all unicorn skins, all shimmers) but this one spoke to me on a different level. HT has grown into my all time favorite brand, especially their special formulas. The glitter, the shimmer, the holo, I can't find that anywhere else. The only shades I don't like are Secret Society and Menchie Cat Eye (they look weird on my skintone) and even though they reformulated Not Milky White, it's not the best. Also I don't think any regular cremes or even the top coat are particularly worth the money (with the exception of one-coat black), there are cheaper alternatives for the nail pen (ones you can refill with much cheaper 100% jojoba oil), and there are items in the shop that are definitely overpriced and marketed towards the die-hard fans, but damn, their special formulas are really, *really* special.
yay! i'm so glad you showed them over black. i didn't think i'd like swan song at all, but i'm a box collector, so i'll have it anyway. but over black! might get some good use out of it after all. :D
I hopped right on this one, these colours are so icy and wintery feeling, perfect for cold January. This is the perfect Christmas present for me from me so it will be going under the tree. 😆
I am so excited for Phantom Call (and Shadow Lake) ! I'm not the biggest pastel person, so most of the others will probably get limited use for nail art, but not much solo shade usage from me.
The polishes I'm tempted by remind me of the Goddess Complex set from Mooncat, so I'll just wear Earth to Gaia some time soon to scratch any itches this gave me
Thank you for reviewing these! I agree with you on this collection and wish it was darker/moodier colors. I did buy it though because I love Holo Taco polishes, but it’s not my favorite.
The beanie on top of the cowboy hat lmao 😂 I am happy these aren't LE, because I like a couple of them, but not enough to spend money on them now 🤷 tbh, I have to really like the LE polishes to get them at launch, because I much prefer to see them reviewed and swatched a bit before I decide to get them. I love HT polishes, but I really don't like how they don't really show the polishes properly before they are launched. I wish they would just have swatchers post about them, and show a couple of product photos on their own socials in the week leading up to the launch. Anyway, thanks for the honest review, it's much appreciated! I especially appreciate that you always swatch over black, and compare to other polishes.
Hey try hanging up all your collection boxes on the wall! I use command strips that are wall safe and most peel easily off the back of the box if I decide to take them down! But right now I have like 10 boxes on my wall in front of my desk and when the sun hits them through the window, omg they act like suncatchers! They MIGHT cause damage if you leave them on the back for like years so idk if you want them like ✨pristine✨but yea! Great way to save shelf space and use up wall space for like 10 bucks!
I recently discovered your channel and loooovvveee 'em, especially your humor! I'm fairly new to nail polish. Made a beginner plunge and bought tons of Mooncat and some holo taco. So some shades here are too similar to MC so I only picked up Phantom Call. Buuutttt, seeing some of these colors over black (thanks for doing that!) I might pick up cloud nine. I have sage brush and it looks gorgeous with unicorn skin!!!
Ok but they are so pretty over black 😍Also that manucure 💅sooooo pretty, might try it when I get the collection! Also I'm pretty sure my fave will be shadow lake 💙
Shades are nice, but its not a collection I will go for. Love that you showed some comparisons, no matter how limited or different they might be. I think it gives ideas of similar effects, even if the base color isn't exactly the same.
If I wasn’t making these videos nor collecting the boxes I’d probably only pick up a few of them. Otherwise I fear I would have bought the collection for the box cause it’s so pretty 🤩
I’ve been a bit on the fence about these because I feel like I struggle with jellies to get the colour to look even (without those slightly more transparent patches) but these were so pretty I couldn’t not get any… 😅 I’m not very into pink polish either (I have a blush money I’ve never worn because I applied one layer to one nail and gave up on it), but that cyan shimmer convinced me to try it out. I think you’ve reinforced I think that was a good idea hehe My favourite is Phantom Call for sure! Alright, you’ve convinced me to subscribe.. I usually enjoy your mix of combos and variations, they’re really helpful 😊 I haven’t finished watching Cristine’s launch stream but I’m guessing Blue Rizzler isn’t that similar to Vitamin Glow at all then huh… Edit: typo…
Phantom call is my favorite. I'm hoping for a more moody version of this connection someday. I like a pastel but meh, it's too girly girl for me. Also, give that dog her dinner! 🐕
This collection did not speak to me either. Still pretty. I did get Shadow Lake and Phantom Call. I'm curious to see how Phantom Call compares to Mooncat's Cyborg. I think that will be a more interesting comparison that Fields of Lavender.
I bought moon lagoon, vitamin glow, phantom call and shadow lake. White and pink are just not things I'll wear (or I have other versions I would 100% of the time reach for first). LOVE everything over black though. A+. Would consider layering over Bat B*tch or one of the dark academia collection.
During a live stream... she vaguely hinted at the possibility if not the probability of another moody collection that's all microshimmers in a jelly base since spirit fingers, alien infatuation, and devil's advocate all did so well. Waste of Space did pretty well too... another jelly with glitter. I definitely think the market will support Underglow gets a moody fairytale makeover because I need to see this micro shimmer underglow mood with a brown, a deep blue, a forest green... a gun metal gray...
omg they WOULD absolutely make nancy drew titles 🤣🤣 unfortunately only moon lagoon any maybe vitamin glow (yay for julien blue!) caught my eye, the whole collection just feels too.. idk girly? cutesy? to me. it's not exciting enough. i absolutely adored alien infatuation and spirit fingers, but this one just has too many pinks and purples for me (i guess that sells best)
Shadow Lake was my favorite. Overall, I think that this collection should have been released as a Spring collection. The color palate just doesn't say 'Fall', 'Winter', or 'Holiday'.
I skipped this one, since I just bought the gemstones collection last month. I couldn't justify another 150$ Canadian in nail polish, and they're not LE. Maybe I'll pick a couple up some day but I don't like this collection hard enough to get the box lol
I skipped it. I’m still working through the entire birthstone collection. I’ll probably pick up a couple of colors eventually but I’m good for now. I just want the box!
It is a cute collection, but 2 colors aren't for me... I'm not a white and pink lover 😅 The box is cute, but the winter shimmers is my favorite! Except for Safiya, no box is as pretty for me 😅
I have to be honest, seeing the official launch video, and then this review, I feel like for the most part, these colors aren't anything new or groundbreaking (I'm eyeballing Shadow Lake pretty hard, though). I know Holo Taco makes some good quality polishes, but I'm not bowled over by these shades either (except, again, for Shadow Lake). I also saw a video recently about how everything is going to be duped eventually, so I don't feel the urge to jump up and order any of these at the moment.
Can't say I'm a fan of any of these, but then, I don't really care for jellies. I tend to favor richer, deeper colors--OPI Russian Navy, or Revlon Divine, say.
I like shimmers alot ,better than holo , but I don't care for lights/pastels. I can appreciate the colors on others but not on myself. These polishes are a pass for me
I just don't like how any of them look. I've seen a few swatches, and they have the gummy, goopy look to them. Wish Holo would bring back the birthstones instead from the holidays.
Hellloooo Titiannnnn 🥹 And hello to you too Nic Thank you for sharing! I’m New here, been lurking around to watch all of these new HT release reviews too find out if im just being picky or if this collection’s high point really is the box 😅😬😅 I think with some more color variations and less light/pastel shades this set would have been better😅 because the two darker ones are my favorite by far.
The collection over black polish made me get half the set + one coat black because those are GORGEOUS and so transformative!
It makes me sent the pink one and I wasn't gonna get that one
I didn't get Cloud Nine. Now I want to. 🤦
I think it’s totally okay to say that a collection isn’t your vibe, and I appreciate how you were still able to be unbiased in your review. They feel very wintery to me, and I am also a box collector so I picked it up right when it went live. I’m a pale girlie so when I’m in the mood for a light color I think these will be a good option for me. ( btw, I subscribed! Thanks for the reminder 😊)
I'd say the colors were also not something I would wear but I did end up buying two colors; Vitamin Glow and Phantom Call. Those were the only two that I really could see myself wearing.
I couldn't agree more. I don't often wear pastels, but I absolutely freaking love layering jellies over other polishes or putting toppers over them or layering the jellies themselves. I had the box shipped to my mom since I'll be out of town when it will arrive so I anticipate my nieces having Cloud Nine nails before we leave at Christmas. I really would recommend trying these jellies over other colors. For example, one of my all time favorite combos is Life in Plastic from the retro polish collection over Work Bestie with Everything Taco over top. It just works for me. Makes my brain go BRRRRT.
I miss Spirit Fingers. I want buckets of it. This collection is cute, but -like with all her non-goth leaning collection (and Ivory Tower in DA), I like one color. THAT SAID! The fact that there always seems to be A COLOR that I would absolutely die for IS SO AMAZING!
I absolutely love spirit fingers and smoke screen from moon cat is a dupe!!!! They are so much alike in the best way! Smoke screen is also magnetic!
Simply should release polish buckets from now on so that we won’t run out of our favourite limited edition polishes 😭😭 COME BACK TO ME MATCHA MAKER AND LAVENDUH 😭😭😭😭😭
I enjoy watching these videos. It's a fun way to enjoy the polishes without buying them. This collection isn't for me; I know I will rarely wear it, if at all. But watching videos about it is fun!
Love the dog’s side eye while you were recording the collection box lol
I love the winter hat over the cowboy hat !
I got the whole set as I don’t really stick to a certain “type” so I am a fan of dark and moody, bright and obnoxious, “autumnal aesthetic”, nerdy designs, unusual formulas or straight up batshit-f*cking mental polishes, and these glow in a way I couldn’t resist wanting to play with. Oh and I’m SO glad you did them over black because the reason I bought them was that I have an idea for some cool nail art that utilises the jelly aspect of this collection and what you showed makes me think it’s gonna work the way I hoped, so grazie mille.
I have to say that the nail art you did was stunningly gorgeous! I may have a go at something along those lines too, thanks for the inspo. I totally get why these aren’t your fave but it would be boring if all the collections were the same vibe so it’s cool that Cris released something a little different to her usual mood. Thanks for another great review though even if they’re not your thing, it was super helpful ❤
I just did a mani using Cloud Nine over black that I'll be sharing some point soon! My advice for a full mani over black would be to thin the polish a little bit to try and get as even of coats as possible, because when I tried for the mani I did notice differences nail to nail based on the application straight from the bottle.
If you end up doing a similar art and post it, make sure to tag me so I can see it, I love when I inspire other manicures ☺️
Moon Lagoon over black was SHOCKING. I LOVED it.
i'm most excited about Phantom Call! i got the whole box set.
i love that you always swatch over black and try to find comparisons! your swatch videos have become my go-to because of how thorough you are.
thank you so much! this is so sweet, and I'm glad that my video was helpful
Damn over black they're insane! Phantom Call is definitely my fav too as a purple girlie!
I love how different these polishes are over black! I have some shimmers from mainstream brands that I like to use on their own or as a top coat over colours like purple or green. I recently got a black nail polish and wow, it’s like I have a whole new collection of polishes!
yes!! I love experimenting with different layering techniques to see how polishes can transform depending how they're put together 😊😊
Okay I am sold on this set now! I wasn't entirely sure at first but you really highlighted how beautiful and versatile they are! I'm so glad they aren't LE so I can grab them at a later point.
Would also love to see more nail art videos! I enjoy your shorts immensely, but I love the longer ones too since you're so thorough and detailed, and easy to follow along with. You have a knack for breaking down what you're doing in a way that doesn't feel daunting!
thank you!! Are there any particular nail art techniques you are most interested to see?
As a pastel lover, I'm so excited to receive this collection! And I'm such a sucker for shimmers, so this collection is 2 for 2 so far
I love the nail art you did - that was so cool!
This collection is right up my alley. I love that HT is doing shimmers and they are beautiful! I have a huge collection of polish, and i know i have very close dupes to all of these. Otherwise, i would've jumped on this. It's perfect for winter, imo. I like that you showed them matte! I was curious about that! Great video!
New subscriber here! I’ve been recommended your videos a few times, but hadn’t clicked yet, I’m so happy I did though! I love your personality, your humor is a hoot and a half, and your nail art is awesome and so beginner friendly! It’s also nice to get the male perspective on polish, I’m glad more guys have been joining the nail community. I do nail art for my husband sometimes and he has such cool and unique ideas that I never would have thought of, I’m betting you’ll be similar.
P.S. I’d *love* to see a full nail art tutorial on the night sky nails! Seeing how you do things closer up would be really helpful. Thank you!
I want to see the fan brush tutorial!!❤
FULL TUTORIAL on that cloudy starry night please!!!
I love this collection, it's up my alley, but also what I love about Alien Infatuation and Spirit Fingers is that they have the bright shimmer in a deep dark greyed out base and I think it would have been fun to see more like that and Swan Lake in here as well. I love seeing all of the comparisons and the nail art you end up doing with the set, even when you don't really love the colors.
I love them all, but especially phantom call
Phantom call is the best 🤩
My favorite were phantom call and vitamin glow. I got both. I was still stuck on getting shadow lake since I still want a dark blue but I'm hoping that playing with sapphire will be back in stock soon.
I loooooove this intro. Also wasn't feeling Phantom Call til I saw this!
I love your honest review and I love the idea of this formula. Also as someone who's not supposed to wear anything but basic cremes to work, I bet I could sneak these in 😉
Thanks as always for the review and comparison! I always start with the Nail Father before I buy 😂
I had so much fun filming this intro, it was so silly 😂
would love to see the fan brush melt them all together tutorial thingy yes :O
The other hand is a great combo!
Definitely agree, would have loved if these shades were all dark and moody. That being said, I picked up Phantom Call and will be wearing it all the time 😂
Love the intro! I got the notification from Holo Taco and immediately purchased “Moon Lagoon” and “Vitamin Glow”. I just adore the pastel-ish colors with those beautiful glow from within look. 😍
I will say, regardless of the color the glow is beautifullll
You are the only swatcher I have watched who has actually COMPARED THE POLISHES. So many have made presumptive statements about "this polish looks like that" or "this collection looks like that collection" with a number of them comparing them to the exact polishes from Mooncat that you did. Clearly, they are not the same nor are they dupes. That alone is going to get me to subscribe. I also *madly respect* you for saying what is essentially 'this isn't my vibe, but I respect it & would love to see X with the same technique' because that's exactly how a critique should be. Critiques aren't about shaming what you don't like. That's just a bashing.
I personally think I'll love all of them, but that's because I don't typically use jellies in the way they are intended... though I likely will with Cloud Nine, Phantom's Call, and Shadow whatever. I suck at names. I almost always put them over a complimenting color to get higher opacity in fewer coats unless I really want that built up depth that you can *only* achieve with jellies & 3+ layers or I do what you did when putting them over black and put them over contrasting colors to get brand new looks that you can't achieve another way.
Can you tell I'm salty over what other swatchers have said? How they've commented on this collection as if this is a creme collection and not a jellies collection... it irritates me.
I love your energy. Your dog is adorable. You do a quality review and critique. That's a subscribe for me indeed.
thank you so much! I try to always find the polishes that are the closest based on what I have in my collection 😊 that's such a good hack to use a complimentary color for better opacity in fewer coats 🤯
Phantom call is beautiful 😍😍😍 my favorite!
I'm a big fan of pastels, so I was super stoked when I saw these. I like that they can be soft and kawaii, but also could be layered on different solid colors to jazz things up. It's a good 2-in-1 for me and I'm excited to try them out when they arrive ^--^
I stumbled on here by accident and loved your review! As a beagle owner and lover, beagles always want to eat and will torment you hours before meal time. I'll be back! This collection is very much my vibe as i want a pop of color that's more subtle for work and interviews and such. I love loud colors too (currently wearing Siren Song from mooncat) Great review!
Yes, please, to a tutorial on using a fan brush to blend!
I’m here for your humor but I’m really here for Titan!❤
This entire collection is GORGEOUS so SOPHISTICATED…I love them all!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥰 take me to the moon baboon lol
Sophisticated is a great word to describe these!
Maybe that’s my problem. I’m very unsophisticated in my color tastes. Give me all the glitters and bright colors.
Totally agree Phantom Call is the bestest one! Soooo shifty! Shadow Lake was my second fave, and beautifully Winter.
Thanks Nail Daddy for your excellent swatches and in depth commentary!
Great review and nail art! I like darker shades too. I picked up this collection because it looks like it can be versatile and 😊
Ooo you've convinced me about phantom call and shadow lake... ❤
shadow lake over black is what sold me on it tbh.... it's GORGEOUS. I thought it would be given how sheer it is but I was hesitant to buy without seeing it first- sometimes these things are hit or miss. Over black it just had that royal blue depth I tend towards, very excited to recieve it!! (annnnd uh. everything else i got while it was on sale lol)
I love your set up / approach to showing comparisons.
dark and moody ftw!
I always love your videos, and you inspired me to do my own take on a Trans Pride manicure (11/20 Transgender Day of Remembrance). I would have to agree with Nail Husband, Shadow Lake is my favorite out of these. That being said........I'm like you, Nic, these polishes are not made with me in mind. But that's ok, I'm sure they are going to make someone very happy! Thank you for this great review!
It’s that Connecticut winter PTSD🫣 amazing video!!
😂😂😂😂 you know it, thank you!!
This is the first time I bought a collection at launch from Holo Taco. I have bought several other bundles (dark rainbow, all unicorn skins, all shimmers) but this one spoke to me on a different level.
HT has grown into my all time favorite brand, especially their special formulas. The glitter, the shimmer, the holo, I can't find that anywhere else.
The only shades I don't like are Secret Society and Menchie Cat Eye (they look weird on my skintone) and even though they reformulated Not Milky White, it's not the best.
Also I don't think any regular cremes or even the top coat are particularly worth the money (with the exception of one-coat black), there are cheaper alternatives for the nail pen (ones you can refill with much cheaper 100% jojoba oil), and there are items in the shop that are definitely overpriced and marketed towards the die-hard fans, but damn, their special formulas are really, *really* special.
yay! i'm so glad you showed them over black. i didn't think i'd like swan song at all, but i'm a box collector, so i'll have it anyway. but over black! might get some good use out of it after all. :D
I hopped right on this one, these colours are so icy and wintery feeling, perfect for cold January. This is the perfect Christmas present for me from me so it will be going under the tree. 😆
Same 😂
the real question is do you wrap gifts from yourself to yourself? 🤔
Can I just say, I love your goofy edits? They're so silly!
great video!!! love her polishes ❤
I was gonna skip Phantom Call but now I'm rethinking it. It's so interesting and a little strange! and I like strange.
Like phantom call vitamin glow shadow Lake I ordered the collection waiting 💜💅
I love Phantom Call and I'm happy these will not be limited edition because i need to wait to buy it
I am so excited for Phantom Call (and Shadow Lake) ! I'm not the biggest pastel person, so most of the others will probably get limited use for nail art, but not much solo shade usage from me.
The polishes I'm tempted by remind me of the Goddess Complex set from Mooncat, so I'll just wear Earth to Gaia some time soon to scratch any itches this gave me
Thank you for reviewing these! I agree with you on this collection and wish it was darker/moodier colors. I did buy it though because I love Holo Taco polishes, but it’s not my favorite.
Yay! Been wondering if you would do a video for these! Thank you doll! ❤
Titan can do no wrong. Thank you for the review, it was very helpful.
Hahah the nail husband yay had me dying😂
Tutorials yessss please!!!
The beanie on top of the cowboy hat lmao 😂 I am happy these aren't LE, because I like a couple of them, but not enough to spend money on them now 🤷 tbh, I have to really like the LE polishes to get them at launch, because I much prefer to see them reviewed and swatched a bit before I decide to get them. I love HT polishes, but I really don't like how they don't really show the polishes properly before they are launched. I wish they would just have swatchers post about them, and show a couple of product photos on their own socials in the week leading up to the launch. Anyway, thanks for the honest review, it's much appreciated! I especially appreciate that you always swatch over black, and compare to other polishes.
I'm glad someone noticed the beanie there 😁 and thank you!! I'm glad I could provide that for you 😊
Hey try hanging up all your collection boxes on the wall! I use command strips that are wall safe and most peel easily off the back of the box if I decide to take them down! But right now I have like 10 boxes on my wall in front of my desk and when the sun hits them through the window, omg they act like suncatchers! They MIGHT cause damage if you leave them on the back for like years so idk if you want them like ✨pristine✨but yea! Great way to save shelf space and use up wall space for like 10 bucks!
fan brush gradient tutorial, yes please?
I recently discovered your channel and loooovvveee 'em, especially your humor! I'm fairly new to nail polish. Made a beginner plunge and bought tons of Mooncat and some holo taco. So some shades here are too similar to MC so I only picked up Phantom Call. Buuutttt, seeing some of these colors over black (thanks for doing that!) I might pick up cloud nine. I have sage brush and it looks gorgeous with unicorn skin!!!
Ok but they are so pretty over black 😍Also that manucure 💅sooooo pretty, might try it when I get the collection! Also I'm pretty sure my fave will be shadow lake 💙
Shades are nice, but its not a collection I will go for. Love that you showed some comparisons, no matter how limited or different they might be. I think it gives ideas of similar effects, even if the base color isn't exactly the same.
If I wasn’t making these videos nor collecting the boxes I’d probably only pick up a few of them. Otherwise I fear I would have bought the collection for the box cause it’s so pretty 🤩
lol @ Nancy Drew titles. YES!
💅💅💖thanks for sharing 🤗
Oh no I only got phantom call and vitamin glow, but after seeing cloud nine over black I’m like…. I want it…
I’ve been a bit on the fence about these because I feel like I struggle with jellies to get the colour to look even (without those slightly more transparent patches) but these were so pretty I couldn’t not get any… 😅
I’m not very into pink polish either (I have a blush money I’ve never worn because I applied one layer to one nail and gave up on it), but that cyan shimmer convinced me to try it out. I think you’ve reinforced I think that was a good idea hehe
My favourite is Phantom Call for sure! Alright, you’ve convinced me to subscribe.. I usually enjoy your mix of combos and variations, they’re really helpful 😊 I haven’t finished watching Cristine’s launch stream but I’m guessing Blue Rizzler isn’t that similar to Vitamin Glow at all then huh…
Edit: typo…
Phantom call is my favorite. I'm hoping for a more moody version of this connection someday. I like a pastel but meh, it's too girly girl for me.
Also, give that dog her dinner! 🐕
Phantom Call is the one I am most intrige about!! I'm sad we didn't get a third colour to match Sprit Fingers and Alien Infatuation!
Not nail related but I adore your beagle. I had one and he was the best pup ever!
Simply legally owns every penny I make at this point.
This collection did not speak to me either. Still pretty. I did get Shadow Lake and Phantom Call. I'm curious to see how Phantom Call compares to Mooncat's Cyborg. I think that will be a more interesting comparison that Fields of Lavender.
I love it ❤
I bought moon lagoon, vitamin glow, phantom call and shadow lake. White and pink are just not things I'll wear (or I have other versions I would 100% of the time reach for first).
LOVE everything over black though. A+. Would consider layering over Bat B*tch or one of the dark academia collection.
that's a good idea! I love layering different polishes to see how they transform!
During a live stream... she vaguely hinted at the possibility if not the probability of another moody collection that's all microshimmers in a jelly base since spirit fingers, alien infatuation, and devil's advocate all did so well. Waste of Space did pretty well too... another jelly with glitter. I definitely think the market will support Underglow gets a moody fairytale makeover because I need to see this micro shimmer underglow mood with a brown, a deep blue, a forest green... a gun metal gray...
omg they WOULD absolutely make nancy drew titles 🤣🤣
unfortunately only moon lagoon any maybe vitamin glow (yay for julien blue!) caught my eye, the whole collection just feels too.. idk girly? cutesy? to me. it's not exciting enough. i absolutely adored alien infatuation and spirit fingers, but this one just has too many pinks and purples for me (i guess that sells best)
Shadow Lake was my favorite. Overall, I think that this collection should have been released as a Spring collection. The color palate just doesn't say 'Fall', 'Winter', or 'Holiday'.
Really? I think it's perfect for January, tho I can see the pink as more of a spring shade. Shadow Lake is also my favourite, it's just such a vibe
I want to see the blue compared with MC all who ghosted me 🤣
ok the trans pride manicure is super cute
I skipped this one, since I just bought the gemstones collection last month. I couldn't justify another 150$ Canadian in nail polish, and they're not LE. Maybe I'll pick a couple up some day but I don't like this collection hard enough to get the box lol
I skipped it. I’m still working through the entire birthstone collection. I’ll probably pick up a couple of colors eventually but I’m good for now. I just want the box!
Ok. I subscribed 😊
It is a cute collection, but 2 colors aren't for me...
I'm not a white and pink lover 😅
The box is cute, but the winter shimmers is my favorite! Except for Safiya, no box is as pretty for me 😅
I have to be honest, seeing the official launch video, and then this review, I feel like for the most part, these colors aren't anything new or groundbreaking (I'm eyeballing Shadow Lake pretty hard, though). I know Holo Taco makes some good quality polishes, but I'm not bowled over by these shades either (except, again, for Shadow Lake). I also saw a video recently about how everything is going to be duped eventually, so I don't feel the urge to jump up and order any of these at the moment.
Can't say I'm a fan of any of these, but then, I don't really care for jellies. I tend to favor richer, deeper colors--OPI Russian Navy, or Revlon Divine, say.
Honestly four coats is a deal breaker for me even though I understand WHY, just taking forever to dry no thanks
What its like living in skyrim right now.... oops I mean Alberta 🥶
These are pretty but that white looked really patchy. Four coats for a polish that costs what Holo Taco does is a no from me. 🙁
I like shimmers alot ,better than holo , but I don't care for lights/pastels. I can appreciate the colors on others but not on myself. These polishes are a pass for me
Damn swan song looks patchy as hell
I just don't like how any of them look. I've seen a few swatches, and they have the gummy, goopy look to them. Wish Holo would bring back the birthstones instead from the holidays.
Hellloooo Titiannnnn 🥹
And hello to you too Nic
Thank you for sharing!
I’m New here, been lurking around to watch all of these new HT release reviews too find out if im just being picky or if this collection’s high point really is the box 😅😬😅
I think with some more color variations and less light/pastel shades this set would have been better😅 because the two darker ones are my favorite by far.
Oh no!
I clicked like and now the number is 666- quick. someone help by adding another like!
I'm going to try the 🏳⚧gradient!