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Review: Ciate Jewellery Box over Revlon Gold Coin

My previous job had a incentive program that let you "High-5" people when they did a good job, or agreed to swap with you.   This lead you to collect points that could be redeemed for a bunch of different stuff.  I obsessively hoarded my points and when I left, I managed to cash out these points for a ton of gift cards.  Unfortunately these gift cards could be used at Sephora so I did what any normal person would do - spend $120 on nail polish :D.  Sure I could use this for more productive things but too bad, I want fancy nail polish! 

A particular stand out of the polish I grabbed at random like I was on one of those competitions that gives you all you can grab in two minutes was Ciate Jewellery Box.  I don't own anything like, and that's impressive, given the amount I have. Jewellery Box is a clear polish with absolutely minuscule black glitter and larger gold holo glitter.  It's actually super opaque which surprised me - I initially fully layered it over Revlon Gold Coin but moved to a gradient as no gold was showing through!  Black and gold is always a good combination and glitter this tiny makes for a very interesting texture.  







The Verdict:  I love this polish and am now going to have to keep my eye out for more.  If only it wasn't $17....
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  1. UnknownJanuary 20, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    This mani is gorgeous, I'm definitely going to recreate something similar when I find the right polishes (for cheaper)! I'll send you a link when it's done :)

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  2. Ten Mini CanvassesJanuary 20, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Oh wow, those are weensy little black pieces. It almost looks like a liquid sand type of deal but a lot smoother. Nice pick :)

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  3. EmilyJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    OMG!!! This mani is so gorgeous! Love the color combos for it looks so elegant and classy. This is perfect for evening parties or any occasion.

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  4. RobynJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    Wow, I don't think I've ever seen anything really like that! I'll have to go and hunt the Ciate down, very unique!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Awesome, really great mani and polish!
    i wish ciate would be cheaper..

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  6. Sarah BJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Wow, I am loving that it's black micro glitter - and so opaque! If it wasn't for the price tag, I'd be at Sephora now ;)

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  7. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Why is it that you can never do a Google image search on any subject without getting at least one nail varnish picture?

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