Nail Look: China Glaze Metallic Crackle Glaze

I have all of the China Glaze Metallic Crackle Glazes, but I am featuring only two here which were sent to me for review: Tarnished Gold and Cracked Medallion. Here are some looks using these with the China Glaze Metro collection polishes:


City Siren topped with Tarnished Gold Metallic Crackle Glaze


Urban Night topped with Cracked Medallion




Street Chic with Tarnished Gold



I am honestly not a huge fan of crackle polishes. I prefer to Konadify my nails or add a flakie polish or top coat if I want a design on them. I do admit though that adding a crackle polish is the easiest way to add zest to your manicure. It gives it texture and a look that will surely turn heads.

These new Metallic Crackle glazes are interesting, though, because not only do they add texture and contrast, they also give amazing shine. Coupled with a contrasting base polish, these are remarkable designs.

What I don't like about crackles is that they are not office-friendly, so I only get to work these during weekends. I also think they are a bit too juvenile, but they sure are fun for a night out on town clubbing with friends. 

China Glaze crackles are some of the better crackle polishes I've tried, just because they really do give prominent "cracks" on the nail.  Some crackle polishes I've tried don't really crack as much or don't produce obvious cracks, which defeats the purpose of the product.  And it's not because of the way I applied the product either: I always apply any crackle polish thickly to produce big cracks, but that is not the result I get every time.  I like that China Glaze crackles produce at least 1 mm. cracks every time.

Note: Media samples were provided by a representative of the company for consideration.  All opinions are completely mine.