Dive into the vibrant world of Cirque Colors Vice 2025, a collection of dazzling neon nail polishes that are perfect for making a statement this summer. This in-depth review explores eight unique shades, from a fiery fuchsia pink ("Retail Therapy") to a striking neon white ("White Lie"), examining their application, opacity, and overall performance. We’ll delve into the nuances of each color, highlighting their unique characteristics and revealing any surprises along the way.Expect detailed descriptions of each polish's formula, including thickness, self-leveling capabilities, and the number of coats required for optimal coverage. We'll also discuss the challenges of capturing the true vibrancy of these neons in photographs and showcase how they appear under different lighting conditions, including a captivating blacklight test. Prepare to be inspired by the boldness and brilliance of the Cirque Colors Vice 2025 collection.
Pros And Cons
- Seven polishes total, three brand new.
- Retail Therapy, Valley of the Dolls, and Boozy Brunch previously released with fantastic formulas.
- Many polishes had excellent opacity, some nearly one-coaters.
- Miami Dade had a less thick, forgiving formula, self-leveled nicely.
- Drama Queen was a one-coater.
- White Lie offered good coverage for nail art bases.
- Neons were difficult to capture color accurately.
- Most polishes dried down flat, requiring a glossy top coat.
- Valley of the Dolls might need two or three coats depending on application.
- Sunen self-leveled slower than other polishes and might need two or three coats depending on application.
- Yellow creams often stain natural nails (though not personally experienced in this review).
- White Lie, when used for full coverage, may need two to three coats; overworking causes dark spots.
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Retail Therapy: Neon Fuchsia Pink
Retail Therapy, a vibrant neon fuchsia pink, boasts a fantastic formula, slightly thicker for excellent opacity. It's nearly a one-coater, requiring only two coats for full coverage. The color is incredibly bright, with a subtle blue undertone, making it a challenge to capture its true beauty in photos.
Despite the photographic difficulties, Retail Therapy's flat finish is impressive. A glossy top coat is recommended to enhance its shine and vibrancy. This is a previously released shade that remains a favorite due to its stunning color and easy application.
Valley of the Dolls: Neon Bubblegum Pink
Valley of the Dolls, a neon bubblegum pink, offers a fantastic formula but is slightly thicker. Application might require two to three coats, depending on your technique. Overworking the polish may lead to three coats being needed for even coverage.
This shade is more subdued than a typical neon, leaning towards a neon pastel. It’s a fun, bright pink that's versatile and easy to work with. Despite needing a second or third coat, it achieves excellent coverage with even application.
Boozy Brunch: Neon Coral Cream
Boozy Brunch, a neon coral cream, is the perfect pedicure shade for summer. It has a fantastic, slightly thicker formula that's nearly a one-coater. Achieving color accuracy in photos proved challenging due to its bright neon nature.
The coral shade is a versatile choice. While a glitter topper might be fun, it's a captivating color on its own. This shade’s vibrancy makes it difficult to capture its true hue in pictures; it changes appearance depending on the lighting.
Sunen: Neon Bright Yellow Cream
Sunen, a brand-new neon bright yellow cream, surprised with its excellent formula, despite self-leveling slightly slower than other shades. It's a two to three coater, with overworking leading to three coats being necessary.
The color is a unique blend of bright and sunny yellow, falling between typical bright and tennis-ball shades. It's a standout yellow, different from previous Cirque offerings. Remember to use a glossy top coat for optimal shine and be cautious about staining.
Miami Dade: Neon Blue Cyan Cream
Miami Dade, a returning neon blue cyan cream, has a fantastic formula that’s slightly less thick than others in the collection. A solid two-coater, even with overworking, it self-levels beautifully and is remarkably forgiving.
This vibrant cyan shade is a long-awaited return and is stunning on nails. It provides excellent coverage and is a consistent favorite. A glossy top coat is needed for shine.
Drama Queen: Neon Purple Magenta Cream
Drama Queen, a new neon purple magenta cream, is a one-coater with a fantastic formula. Its wet appearance is brighter and more magenta-toned, drying down to a darker shade. The color is more intense, appearing more purple than magenta upon drying.
While typically purple neons are less vibrant, Drama Queen stands out as bright and summery. The formula is excellent, and this too needs a glossy top coat to enhance shine. No staining was observed, but a double base coat is always a good precaution.
White Lie: Neon White Cream
White Lie, a neon white cream, boasts a very thick formula, typical of opaque white creams. It provides excellent coverage in one coat as a base but requires two to three coats for full coverage as a standalone polish.
The shade is a striking, stark white, reminiscent of correction fluid. Overworking can cause dark spots, so careful application is key. It’s perfect for nail art, toppers, and as a base for brighter colors.
Comparisons and Blacklight Effects
Color comparisons between the new polishes and previous releases revealed subtle differences in tone and brightness, particularly noticeable under various light conditions. The neons exhibited variations in appearance across different lighting.
The blacklight showcase revealed all polishes glowed brightly, with colors appearing more saturated than in standard light. This demonstrated the true neon nature of these shades.
Final Thoughts and Conclusion
Overall, the Cirque Colors Vice 2025 collection is a vibrant and exciting addition to their lineup. The bright neons are perfect for summer, offering unique shades and excellent formulas. The inclusion of a stark white cream is a welcome surprise, ideal for nail art and as a base coat.
While some shades were more challenging to photograph accurately due to their intense brightness, the polishes themselves are stunning and easy to apply. Miami Dade, Sunen, and Boozy Brunch stand out as particular favorites, but the entire collection shines. For fans of bright and bold colors, this collection is highly recommended.