I started with the lightest color, which was called Lime Green on the shelf label but which I'd call acid yellow. I used three coats of this and still had visible nail line. The brushstrokes didn't settle as well as I'd like (perhaps topcoat would have helped, but perhaps not). Shame, because I like the color.
I took Lime Green outside into the sunshine to see if that would make it greener. The answer? Not really.
Copper is not copper; it's orange. This was better behaved than Lime Green as far as coverage and brushstrokes. I used three coats, at which time it was opaque. I might have been able to get by with two.
Purple is actually purple, so that was refreshing. It's a bright warm-toned purple with a touch of blue in the shimmer; if you're like me you already own this sort of this several times over. This one was on the sheer side, though not quite as sheer as Lime Green; I used three coats.
Bronze was aptly named as well (though I know from discussions back in the day on knitting boards about book Ravenclaw colors that bronze means different things to different people). This is more of a flecked shimmer rather than a frosty one, with pops of copper and gold coming through against the deep warm brown base. I used three coats though really could have stopped at two; it was just so pretty I kept painting.
Bronze is the standout in the quartet as far as I'm concerned. At $3 for .32 fl. oz., it's a good value, especially since I understand that The Cos Bar is a luxury beauty boutique which started in Aspen, Colorado, which I've seen called "The Most Expensive Town in America".
Bronze is beautiful! was v. curious about these, thanks for posting them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! I saw them at Target but passed on them because I really didn't like what I saw. After seeing your swatches I know I made the right decision! :)
ReplyDeleteCopper and bronze probably are my favorites, thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThe lime green one I want to stamp over it. Lol! I have to agree with you the bronze one is by far the prettiest :)
ReplyDeleteI have to agree about Bronze! Wish I had picked it up when I saw them at Target. But then again, I'm not lacking for nail polish at the moment. LOL. Having a storage problem currently.
ReplyDeleteI've seen these at Target and wasn't sure if they were worth picking up, thank you for sharing your swatches (and I agree Bronze is the one to get out of these!)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about Bronze being the standout; they all seem like colors that have already been made :/
ReplyDeleteThe only one I would have considered is the purple one, but it looks a bit too sheer for my likings. :)
ReplyDeleteMy vote is for bronze as well.
ReplyDeletethat brown one is gorgeous! i normally don't like browns but those shimmers in it are pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteI might have to check out the bronze one!
ReplyDeleteI agree with a lot of your other comments. The bronze is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI picked up Lime Green, Copper, and Bronze a few weeks ago because all of the COS Bar products at my Target (in Virginia) were on clearance for half off. I haven't worn them yet but did swatch on a color wheel and they all look gorgeous you! I think Bronze might be my favorite, such a nice rich color.
ReplyDeleteJen, on clearance already? Wow, I guess experimenting with bringing this brand in didn't work out as well as they'd hoped.
DeleteI agree: Bronze is outstanding!
ReplyDeleteOooh I was curious about these when I saw them at Target. They look really good on you. I really like the purple and bronze :)
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing these and passing on them because they look frosty. I'd totally try the bronze, though. It's super pretty.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Bronze is stunning on you!!
ReplyDeletehmmm, not feeling any of these but the purple one would probably be cool over black!
ReplyDeleteI'm always a sucker for a pretty brown! These don't seem to be all that great formula wise-so I'll pass on these!
ReplyDeleteI like the orange and purple ones! Very pretty shades! :-)
ReplyDelete~ Yun
Well, now I know I didn't just get a bad batch of Lime Green, it turned acid yellow on me, too. They're not on sale around here (Omaha, NE) maybe they're selling better in the Midwest.
ReplyDeleteI might take it back and get bronze.
Well, now I know I didn't just get a bad batch of Lime Green, it turned acid yellow on me, too. They're not on sale around here (Omaha, NE) maybe they're selling better in the Midwest.
ReplyDeleteI might take it back and get bronze.