This coral-pink jelly had me at ‘Shell-o”! 😉 (I just couldn’t resist making that pun.)
China Glaze Shell-o is from the Sunsational Collection that’s divided into 2 halves: Cremes and Jellies.
It seems that I bust out coral more when the weather heats up. It’s just one of those shades that makes me think of throwing frisbees, racing against the sun to finish a melting Popsicle, and having fun picnics.
Even though this looks nothing like a watermelon, for some strange reason, this is the colour I have in my head every single time I eat any candy that’s watermelon-flavoured.
China Glaze Shell-o Pictures
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China Glaze Shell-o Swatches
All swatches have:
- OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener (Used as a base coat)
- 3 coats of China Glaze Shell-o
- Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
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Claim: TRUSTED
- Coral-pink jelly (Yes)
Key Notes
- Name:Â China Glaze Shell-o
- Press Release: Click here to see the China Glaze Sunsational Collection press release
- Collection:Â China Glaze Sunsational Collection 2013
- Cremes: Neon & On & On, Too Yacht to Handle, Sun of a Peach, Bottoms Up, That’s Shore Bright & Highlight of My Summer
- Jellies: Shell-o, Keepin’ It Teal, Isle See You Later, Are You Jelly?, You Drive Me Coconuts & Heat Index
- Amount:Â 14 mL (0.5 fl. oz.)
- What I Paid:Â Nothing! (This was provided by PR.)
- Where to Buy: Trans Design, NailPolishCanada, 8ty8Beauty, Nailsupplies, Head2Toe, select Sally Beauty Supply stores & select beauty-supply stores
China Glaze Shell-o Review
Colour
Shell-o by China Glaze is a coral that leans on the pinkish orange side. It’s definitely a neon because it really pops! Wow, I can see this one looking stunning on so many different skin tones!
It really wakes up your fingertips for some Bam Pow action that packs more punch than a campy 1960s film.
Finish
This has a jelly finish, but it’s not nearly as shiny as a lot of jelly nail polishes I’ve tried before. That being said, it’s nothing that a shiny top coat can’t fix.
Application & Formula
Shell-o by China Glaze went on streaky, and with 3 coats, I was able to get it to a point where I was comfortable with the opacity. It wasn’t 100% opaque, but it was okay. Definitely by adding a top coat, it also helped to smooth everything out and make it look more even.
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Final Verdict: 8.5/10
Out of all the China Glaze Sunsational Collection Jellies, the colour of Shell-o is the one that I really loved. It wasn’t as streaky as a couple other Jellies, and it had decent coverage for this finish.
Which is your favourite Sunsational jelly so far? Do you wear coral more in the summer?
Such a pretty color! I need to get my hands on some of this collection!
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Hey Olivia!
There were a couple of misses, but overall, the China Glaze Sunsational Collection is really amazing! The summer isn’t complete without bright nail polish.
Is Shell-o anything like Flip Flop Fantasy? It looks like it could be in a FFF Family (say that 5 times fast 😛 ) I don’t have any from the Sunsational Collection since Sally’s isn’t carrying them so I haven’t had the opportunity to actual find them relatively close to me. My wallet is happy so I’m not complaining much 🙂
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Hey Frosso!
That’s a good question. I just took out both from my Helmer to compare. It looks like Flip Flop Fantasy is much lighter. Shell-o is in the same colour family, but it’s significantly darker. You could justify owning both.
(Hehe, I love tongue twisters, so I actually tried saying Flip Flop Fantasy family! :D)
Oh, I thought that some Sally Beauty Supply stores were carrying the China Glaze Sunsational Collection!
It s a nice punch shade
Hey Icequeen81!
If it were scented, it definitely would have a fruit-punch scent!