So, I was a bit saddened to hear so many Hard Candy polishes were discontinued right under my nose! I've been to three Wal-Marts trying to snag the shades, but alas!
On the bright side, there are new shades to drool over! I picked up two to show to today.
![Hard Candy Emerald's Eve swatch]( "Hard Candy Emerald's Eve")
![Hard Candy Emerald's Eve swatch]( "Hard Candy Emerald's Eve")
![Hard Candy Emerald's Eve swatch]( "Hard Candy Emerald's Eve")
![Hard Candy Emerald's Eve swatch]( "Hard Candy Emerald's Eve")
![Hard Candy Bite of Black Swatch]( "Hard Candy Bite of Black")
![Hard Candy Bite of Black Swatch]( "Hard Candy Bite of Black")
![Hard Candy Bite of Black vs Pure Ice Private Show comparison]( "Hard Candy Bite of Black vs Pure Ice Private Show comparison")
Here is the comparison shot of Hard Candy Bite of Black vs Pure Ice Private Show. As you can see, there is almost no difference. The only one I could tell is that the fuchsia glitter in private show can reflect more red than pink, which I actually like better. The formula on Private Show is also slightly better. The price point is also a factor...Hard Candy polishes are $4 for .26 oz, while Pure Ice is $2 for .5 oz.
On the bright side, there are new shades to drool over! I picked up two to show to today.
First up, the tackiest polish I own. Hard Candy Emerald's Eve is a mix of small blue-green glitter and large holographic gold hex glitter in a clear base. Now, I knew going into it that this was going to be a pain to apply. I used Scrangie's method of application and a lot of patience to get this result, and I'm pleased. I know this look probably isn't for everyone, but I wear a lot of ridiculous things (like my awesome new Unicorn Sweater), so I love it! This was three "coats".
Next is Hard Candy Bite of Black, a mix of fuchsia, blue, and silver glitter in a black jelly base. I like this a lot, but was disappointed that I had an almost exact dupe already. I love the Hard Candy line because it has such funky shades, so it was kind of a bummer. This will teach me to keep better stock of what I already own! This was three coats.
Here is the comparison shot of Hard Candy Bite of Black vs Pure Ice Private Show. As you can see, there is almost no difference. The only one I could tell is that the fuchsia glitter in private show can reflect more red than pink, which I actually like better. The formula on Private Show is also slightly better. The price point is also a factor...Hard Candy polishes are $4 for .26 oz, while Pure Ice is $2 for .5 oz.