Arms and Armory x Cirque Alter Ego Ring
The formula on this is good. It's very thin but it doesn't streak or leave bald spots. It applies very smoothly. I think it looks best at three coats, and that's what I'm wearing here. The dry time is quick and the wear of this is very durable compared to a lot of other holographic polishes. I got a week with only minimal chipping at the corners. In addition to the durable finish and smooth formula, the polish also features Cirque's signature herbal-floral scent for a little bit of soothing aromatherapy while you're wearing it.
The ring is adjustable- it has a gap in the back. Cirque states that it fits sizes 4-9.
The polish and the ring are both right up my alley. Black and silver is my favorite color combination for jewelry, and I absolutely love black holo polishes. I like the style and shape of the ring a lot. Despite how much I love the set, I do have a few small critiques on it:
-It's expensive ($42 for the set).
-Arms and Armory doesn't appear to have a webshop and their Etsy store is closed.
-Alter Ego could be a little stronger in the holo department for the price.
The ring is so cool that I'd love to see more of what Arms and Armory has to offer, but the lack of a functioning website is a turn-off for me. Cirque is on the level, though, no doubt about it. Their website has all the information you could need, swatches for every color, and great customer service.
The Arms and Armory x Cirque Alter Ego set retails for $42 and is available directly from Cirque Colors.
(This was sent for review.)
I LOVE your honesty in reviews!
ReplyDeleteI like it, but not for that price. 42$? Even with the ring? Hell no.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous black holo! I also love the design of the ring. If I can get over the price tag, I might get this (I would assume the ring is of good quality to warrant the price tag).
ReplyDeleteMeh to me also. I've got another black scattered holo that I like better that was WAY cheaper - as in $9.50 for a bottle - and it's way more holo packed, which is why I like the look (at least per swatches) more. Because if I'm going scattered holo, I want to drown in the holo goodness. If it's a linear that I'm missing in the piccies, then again, I have another near black (I've gotten it to black with black underroos and one coat of holo yummyness) that is way more holoriffic and a much more agreeable price of $8.00.
ReplyDeleteMod Lacquers for the scattered, it's Star Seeds. Mentality for the linear, it's Vamp. Both on etsy. I'd consider swatching them vs this one, but yeah, I'm not paying $42 for ONE polish and a ring that will never fit - the adjustables that claim to go to size 4 NEVER go small enough, despite having measured my fingers and while my pinky is under, no other finger is.
Pretty, but for that price I'd have to hope that ring was sterling.
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ReplyDeleteEee! This is pretty! I love the polish color and the cool ring. But I stopped short at the price tag. Yikes. :S
ReplyDeleteOMG Holo black. Too pretty!!
ReplyDeleteLove it but I can't see spending that much for nail polish and a plated ring that I'll probably be allergic too. Oh boy do I want that ring though!
ReplyDeleteLove it but I can't see spending that much for nail polish and a plated ring that I'll probably be allergic too. Oh boy do I want that ring though!
ReplyDeleteLove the polish, but the ring does not speak to me..... And that price, you may call me dutch (I am) but that is way too costly for me :-(
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful, though I wouldn't pay that much. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Polish itself is beautiful but I don´t like the ring :/
ReplyDeleteAlso I am not sure if the Cirque Polishes are really worth their price, I have three (Fascination Street, Never Nude, Epoche) and all of them are badly seperating after only 6 months.
It's a lovely polish. I really like the holographic effect and the ring is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYour swatch photos are always my favorites. This polish made me think "magical sparkling black granite", for some reason. I'm not normally into black polish, but this is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous swatch! This made me think "magical sparkling black granite"...I'm not normally into black polish, but this is very easy on the eyes.
ReplyDeleteThis polish is a real stunner, but....hem...
ReplyDeleteI think I'm ok with my Zoya Storm :D