China Glaze - Desert Escape

Monday, June 01, 2015

Hello friends! Long time, no see! Well, don't worry because I've got a few good posts for you this week. Let's start the week off with this gorgeous collection from China Glaze - Desert Escape. I love the mix of brights and nudes, creams and shimmers. Of course, they all performed quite nicely. Read on for my thoughts and swatches!

China Glaze - Desert Escape | Kat Stays Polished

What’s She Dune? is described as a tranquil sandy beige crème. It applied cleanly with no issues. Swatch is 2 coats plus top coat. I think this nude complements my skin tone just fine. I've had some issues with others in the past, but I'd definitely wear this one often.

China Glaze - Desert Escape: What She Dune? | Kat Stays Polished

Don’t Mesa With My Heart is descrobed as a vibrant violet pink crème. This is absolutely gorgeous and again, applied without any issues. Shown is 2 coats and top coat. This is definitely a nice subtle color for summer if you're not ready to jump into those brights.

China Glaze - Desert Escape: Don't Mesa With My Heart | Kat Stays Polished

Rain Dance the Night Away is described as a bright turquoise crème. This has to be my absolute favorite of the set - duh, of course. It's bright, it's vibrant, it's oh-so-creamy, and it applies like a dream. Shown is 2 coats and top coat. It's definitely a color that will get you in the summer mood whether you're hanging out at the pool or going to the beach. This will match a LOT of new summer outfits I've purchased in the past few weeks. LOVE!

China Glaze - Desert Escape: Rain Dance the Night Away | Kat Stays Polished

Don’t Desert Me is described as an intense fuchsia pearl shimmer. To be honest, this one didn't "wow" me like some of the others. I'm definitely a fan of shimmer and this one is certainly gorgeous, but I just wasn't feeling it. It applied just fine - 2 coats and top coat for the pictures below.

China Glaze - Desert Escape: Don't Desert Me | Kat Stays Polished

Meet Me in the Mirage is described as a brilliant rose gold metallic shimmer. I love highly metallic polishes like this because even though the formula is pretty thin, it is opaque in just 2 coats. I'm also a little addicted to shiny things. Be careful though, polishes like these WILL show nail imperfections underneath. I'd recommend a ridge filler base coat if you're worried.

China Glaze - Desert Escape: Meet Me in the Mirage | Kat Stays Polished

The Heat Is On is described as a sunlit red-orange crème. This one seems a bit on the crelly side...just a hint. In any case, I love formulas like this one. It's bright, creamy, and is perfect for this hot summer sun. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the...nail room?

China Glaze - Desert Escape: The Heat Is On | Kat Stays Polished

Okay - if you've decided that you need these, here is the down low on where you can get them:

The individual shades sold as open stock colors will only be available on LockAndMane.com.
Sally’s will only carry select nail art kits but they will not retail the individual colors.
Ulta is not carrying this particular collection.

If you're interested in the nail art kits, there are 2 to choose from.

Fringe with Benefits kit which includes a set of temporary tattoos:

China Glaze Desert Escape - Fringe With Benefits Set

Art You Looking Tribal kit which includes a black Stripe Rite liner:

China Glaze Desert Escape - Art You Looking Tribal Set

Pricing for everything is as follows:

Individual shades MSRP $7.50 | Nail Design Kits MSRP $14.95

Tribal Council Micro Minis MSRP $12.00.

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*Products provided for an honest review. All opinions are 100% my own.

Kat D.

I love makeup just as much as the next girl! When I'm not working at my day job or swatching for the blog, I love spending time with my husband and my daughter. When I do get the occasional free time, I love to bake! Decorating cookies is my latest hobby. Feel free to chat with me on any of my social media accounts! ❤