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For Holiday 2019,
CND has released a luxurious five-shade collection inspired by Swarovski Crystals. Offering a dazzling range of jewel tones, the limited edition
Crystal Alchemy Collection is available in the CND Vinylux (C$12.50 for 15 ml) formulation and the CND Shellac formulation. I've got reviews and swatches of the Vinylux nail colors to share with you today. To read on, click......
Divine Diamond:
A pewter silver shimmer, Divine Diamond is smooth and pigmented. The finish is not too streaky and two coats give a nice and even finish.
![CND | Holiday 2019 Crystal Alchemy Collection | Divine Diamond: Review and Swatches CND | Holiday 2019 Crystal Alchemy Collection | Divine Diamond: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKX3DPJMPPRylVPP1-_wtX36nTU_SOfiQn4N-xGV-mSyOnOYlKoCNypjpB07TAYFTNOjMLzJrpdJlFe0WMgv3x6ABLXpV7S0B7n8JkN7lAbLBvrGIJ5pdj5MYFB_6h9Q3TSFVFyHXld8R/s1600/cnd-holiday-2019-crystal-alchemy-collection-review-swatches-divine-diamond.jpg) |
CND Alchemy Collection | Divine Diamond | Two Coats with No Top Coat |
Sassy Sapphire:
This is a stunning deep royal blue scattered with fine shimmers. The pigmentation is a touch sheerer than expected but two coats give a nice and even finish.
![CND | Holiday 2019 Crystal Alchemy Collection | Sassy Sapphire: Review and Swatches CND | Holiday 2019 Crystal Alchemy Collection | Sassy Sapphire: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPpTKeeWYFNiew8p6Pio3R6_inXuzWCC5LCNbWCsaMerPTNdrTI_ITGhGu4iIQmN6yLQf-uC3URyYFLBWEGiS0PmuciV3pwdnT55WutDQJNtXlbgfTSnzQi0WA4TbtBpBpEsf0mSqPDl9/s1600/cnd-holiday-2019-crystal-alchemy-collection-review-swatches-sassy-sapphire.jpg) |
CND Alchemy Collection | Sassy Sapphire | Two Coats with No Top Coat |
Powerful Hematite:
A soft charcoal black scattered with silver shimmers, Powerful Hermatite is rich and pigmented. Two coats give an even and opaque coverage.
![CND | Holiday 2019 Crystal Alchemy Collection | Powerful Hematite: Review and Swatches CND | Holiday 2019 Crystal Alchemy Collection | Powerful Hematite: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifMSsFWthl9vCGm-Net6RZBc4oMDw8OFvQK930664g96GxJAJeZsYs3Kp-omw7Raugn-MhZmuCajuNJa2qEG7S5XFdojbzNPvDFABK16LLYWukavzwuCxHhIqd4PNXDmSW66lj2_n1bkcD/s1600/cnd-holiday-2019-crystal-alchemy-collection-review-swatches-powerful-hematite.jpg) |
CND Alchemy Collection | Powerful Hematite | Two Coats with No Top Coat |
Rebellious Ruby:
This is a semi-translucent berry red scattered with iridescent shimmer flakes. As you can see, the formulation is sheer but not patchy. I used two coats for the swatches below.
![CND | Holiday 2019 Crystal Alchemy Collection | Rebellious Ruby: Review and Swatches CND | Holiday 2019 Crystal Alchemy Collection | Rebellious Ruby: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7qrtzvdZdJWA_gU3aQC82I0aGqajE72CwsHC9TwkJi_ixoQ-ja3m2rBCqBc8KE79Qx0JC4DAtQSy96Sr35GsGuxMcIMmjyTPMhOISP15soA-4HfEjEXU-xI3BtxvBvHO2aGkczbglL4_/s1600/cnd-holiday-2019-crystal-alchemy-collection-review-swatches-rebellious-ruby.jpg) |
CND Alchemy Collection | Rebellious Ruby | Two Coats with No Top Coat |
Lovely Quartz:
Reminiscent of opal gems, Lovely Quartz is a pale nude with an iridescent sheen. The formulation is sheer and slightly patchy. I used two coats for the swatches below but the finish may have benefitted from a third.
![CND | Holiday 2019 Crystal Alchemy Collection | Lovely Quartz: Review and Swatches CND | Holiday 2019 Crystal Alchemy Collection | Lovely Quartz: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivcXo4kmLpH8_48Gv02670vOHHwKYb6zYxxDRLsUP2AAljEWh1tzIbvvKVr2DWp0rpup4rhIJ2lnkJu9yCZxKUAirgjJXuDa0U1h6IiEyv07kmMplw7McfMgIllD7F_WaRelflYNYkR2rX/s1600/cnd-holiday-2019-crystal-alchemy-collection-review-swatches-lovely-quartz.jpg) |
CND Alchemy Collection | Lovely Quartz | Two Coats with No Top Coat |
Availability:
CND is available at salons nationwide, Shoppers Drug Mart, Chatters, and Amazon. Visit CND
online for more info.