Superficially Colorful Witch You Were Here

Witch You Were Here was released by Israel-based indie polish maker Superficially Colorful as part of the Halloween 2015 collection. Creator Jin describes this one as a "deep dark purple holographic polish." The color looks to be something along the lines of a palatinate purple, deep and dusky with the luscious creamy quality and velvety depth that I think of as Jin's signature touches. Abundant ultrafine holographic pigment washes the base with overtones of ultramarine blue and hints of deep red and gives a spry red flash to the finish. The holographic effects are subtle but serve beautifully to dimensionalize and enrich the purple base.

Application was a delight, as I've learned to expect from this brand. The consistency of Witch You Were Here is fluid and very creamy with a medium viscosity and a buttery, self-leveling glide over the nail. Pigmentation is very good, with completely even opaque coverage in two coats. Cleanup is surprisingly easy for such a dark, well-pigmented shade, with a skosh of pigment travel but much less than I anticipated and almost no residual staining. I love that! Nothing is more frustrating and disappointing than cleaning up after a polish only to get tinted cuticles and sidewalls for your trouble. Witch You Were Here dries naturally in very good time to a slick glossy finish. 

Photos show two coats of Witch You Were Here over treatment and basecoat with a topcoat of Seche Vite.

Superficially Colorful Witch You Were Here

Superficially Colorful Witch You Were Here

Superficially Colorful Witch You Were Here

Superficially Colorful Witch You Were Here

Superficially Colorful Witch You Were Here

Superficially Colorful Witch You Were Here

Superficially Colorful Witch You Were Here

Superficially Colorful Witch You Were Here

Superficially Colorful Witch You Were Here

Superficially Colorful Witch You Were Here

I expect that the holographically-generated swath of ultramarine blue would be even more brilliant in direct sun, which sadly is in short supply again today. But it is impressive even under overcast skies, adding an intense, saturated aspect to the color that is characteristic of many creme holos -- one of the reasons why I love them so much -- and goes to show that holographic effects needn't be in your face to have a significant impact on the appearance of a polish.

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Liz