Described as a multichrome holo with a green/silver/grey shift, this polish is a consummate chameleon, a spectacular example of multichrome shifts as well as holographic effects. It's rather unprepossessing in the bottle, sort of a murky purplish green, but on the nail it is sleek and full of magnificent shifty goodness. The predominant color is a medium-toned silvery laurel green, an understated semi-metallic greyish green with an elvish air a la J.R.R. Tolkien. Superabundant finely-milled holographic pigment is athletic and extremely light responsive, shading the base with nuanced hues of violet, navy, and pine garnished with pale gold and aqua sparks. The multichrome shifts are dramatic, going from a violet-edged vivid mantis green to a burnished olive-tinted silver. In direct sun, there's a stunning holographic display with crisply delineated ribbons of brilliant prismatic colors flaring to encompass almost the entire nail.
Application was fantastic. The consistency of Unteraargletscher (which the German speaker in the house tells me is pronounced OON-ter-ah-GLEHT-cher, or thereabouts) is fluid, light and smooth with a medium viscosity and a silky, self-leveling slip over the nail. Pigmentation is somewhat sheer. I used three coats for completely even, opaque coverage and that's what I would recommend to get the most out of the multichromatic and holographic effects. Cleanup is easy and straightforward. Unteraargletscher dries naturally in very good time to a sleek, shiny finish. Topcoat does not inhibit the holographic properties of the polish in any way, and actually works to emphasize its multichrome shifts.
Photos show three coats of Unteraargletscher over treatment and basecoat with a topcoat of Seche Vite.
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So many colors show up and overlap in this sophisticated shifter! I especially love the bruised shades, the plum and violet, which are so striking with the green, and the misty azure that you can see in the prismatic flair. As multichromes go, it's on the subtler side, but I could never get bored with this polish. Too many things to see!
xo,
Liz
It looks like Elevation is bound and determined to make us stretch our knowledge and language in naming their polishes! I sometimes think that the more complex the polish is, the more they see to it that I have to s-t-r-e-t-c-h to get the name down. They have sure done themselves proud with this polish - it is gorgeous. I would love to see it in person - one way of doing that, yeah? This could well become a favorite!
ReplyDeleteAt least they are grounded. Ha!
DeleteThis one has a somewhat subdued presentation at first, but inspires curiosity in short order with its changeable appearance. The more you study it, the cooler it becomes. And the holographic effects in the sun are dazzling! I loved wearing this.