Cirque Colors Vice 2025 Nail Polish Collection: A Detailed Review

Dive into a vibrant world of neon with our in-depth review of Cirque Colors' Vice 2025 nail polish collection. This highly anticipated release boasts a dazzling array of eight creme shades, each promising intense pigmentation and a bold, unforgettable look. From a punchy purple magenta to a striking neon yellow and a surprisingly easy-to-apply coral, this collection offers a spectrum of colors perfect for expressing your unique style. We'll explore the application process for each shade, comparing them to similar polishes on the market and highlighting any unique qualities, like blacklight reactivity.This review will delve into the nuances of each color, examining its texture, coverage, and overall performance. We’ll also showcase a stunning 80s-inspired nail art design created using shades from the collection, providing a visual guide to the collection's versatility and potential. Prepare to be captivated by the intense neon glow and discover which shades from the Cirque Colors Vice 2025 collection will become your new favorites. Read on for our comprehensive review, filled with swatches, comparisons, and honest feedback.

Pros And Cons

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Drama Queen: A Neon Purple Magenta

Drama Queen is described as a neon purple magenta creme. Three coats were needed for full, even coverage, though the first two coats offered decent color payoff. The creme formula is smooth and easy to apply, although I experienced some minor streaking that required an extra coat. It slightly mattifies before top coat application.

This shade is incredibly punchy, a balance of neon brightness and deep purple tones. While it lacks blacklight reactivity, it shares similarities with Hollow Taco's Work Bestie, though Drama Queen is arguably a bit brighter. Other purple polishes in my collection, such as Paya Jelly and Gigg Gumdrop, were too pink or too different in tone to serve as truly comparable options.

Miami Dade: A Re-released Neon Blue Cyan

Miami Dade, a re-released neon blue cyan creme, had a slightly trickier application due to possibly too much airflow while painting, resulting in a patchier first coat than expected. The formula, however, seemed to become thicker in subsequent coats, presenting some inconsistencies near the nail bed. The top coat smoothed out these issues.

There's nothing quite like Miami Dade in my current collection. Holo Taco's Be Kind Rewind shares a similar tone, but Miami Dade is far brighter. Go Lightly is too dark. Overall, it is a vibrant and striking shade, although this particular application suffered from some drying issues.

Sun In: A Bright Neon Yellow

Sun In is a bright neon yellow creme, exactly as described. Three coats were needed for full opacity, with thinner spots being particularly noticeable due to its high pigment concentration. This highlights the concept of sunspots—areas of the sun that appear less bright due to magnetic fields—making for an interesting science lesson.

This incredibly vibrant yellow creme is unlike anything else in my collection. Tyler's Trinkets Anita Sucker is the closest, but lacks the same neon intensity. Holo Taco's High Def, being a jelly, falls short in vibrancy, and Hustle showcases a more chartreuse hue compared to Sun In's bright yellow.

Boozy Brunch: A Neon Coral Creme

Boozy Brunch, a neon coral creme, is a re-release and surprisingly easy to apply. Two coats provided stunning coverage. The shade leans slightly towards a flesh tone on my skin, but the neon quality makes it distinctly different.

The closest comparison is Circ's Sunset Park, which shares warmth but lacks the neon intensity. Apocalypse Polish's 001 helps showcase Boozy Brunch as a neon coral, not orange. While I don't personally love the color on myself, its smooth application and neon quality make it a standout.

Retail Therapy: A Neon Hot Pink

Retail Therapy, a neon fuchsia pink (though I'd call it a neon hot pink), presented a slight visible nail line at first, but three coats resolved this. Possibly just a personal aversion to pink, or maybe it was a slight issue with application.

The closest match is Circ's Blushing Queens, a similar tone but slightly more red-leaning. Tyler's Trinkets Betty Bubblegum is too coral-leaning, and Holo Taco's Life in Plastic shows the difference between Retail Therapy and a true pink.

Valley of the Dolls: A Neon Bubblegum Pink

Valley of the Dolls, a neon bubblegum pink, was applied on Nail Husband's finger. The application was a bit patchy, similar to Miami Dade, but three coats yielded full opacity. His finger wiggle, however, needed some improvement.

Holo Taco's What Do You Pink is the closest comparison, but lacks the neon quality and has a slight dusty tone. Pinky Swear is too desaturated and warmer, making it a different color altogether.

White Lie: A Neon White Creme

White Lie, a neon white creme and blacklight reactive polish, was a personal favorite. Two coats achieved full opacity. Its blacklight reactivity is a key feature.

Compared to Holo Taco's Milky White, White Lie has a slightly warmer, ivory tone. Under blacklight, White Lie's glow significantly outshines Notmymonkey White. This shade is a standout in terms of application and final look.

80s Neon Vaporwave Nail Art

The nail art design incorporates several shades from the Cirque Colors Vice collection to create an 80s neon vaporwave look. A sponge gradient technique was used for a smooth blend of colors, though the process proved more challenging than initially expected. Black acrylic paint provided sharp lines, though it required more coats than anticipated and chips more easily than nail polish.

Liquid latex facilitated cleanup, while a liner brush was essential for creating sharp lines. Thinning the hot pink polish allowed for a glowy, artistic effect. Despite some challenges, the final result is a visually striking and creative nail art design. A glossy top coat enhanced the overall shine and smoothness.

Overall Conclusion

The Cirque Colors Vice 2025 collection offers a vibrant and varied range of neon creme shades. Application varied slightly from shade to shade, with some requiring more coats than others, and some exhibiting minor streaking or uneven texture. Overall, the shades are impressively pigmented and neon.

While the creme formula is generally smooth and easy to work with, individual experiences might vary based on personal application techniques and environmental factors like airflow. The blacklight reactive quality adds an extra dimension to some shades, but the results can sometimes be unpredictable. The collection is a fun, playful offering, though some shades are subjective based on personal preferences.