What does Crelly mean in nail polish?
KBShimmer Bittersweet Symphony swatch
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What is a Crelly Nail Polish?
Crelly Definition:
A jelly-cream hybrid nail polish that is semi-opaque, often with a neutral or white base and chunky, fat speckles or glitters. Plural, crellies.
KBShimmer, gives this definition of a Crelly:
A polish finish that can be layered to cover the nail line, but still has some sheerness to allow glitters to show through
Atomic Polish, gives this definition of a Crelly:
A crelly is similar to a jelly but it has more pigment. The base is opaque like a creme formula and it has additives such as glitter. These are thicker formulas and are usually opaque in 2 coats.
Crelly nail polishes may be in a pink or blue or green base, but they still have the general texture of a semi-opaque polish with a jelly-like finish and contain fat, often seasonal-themed speckles.
Crellies are usually special occasion party polishes, meant for a fun time.
At Lots of Lacquer, we would not consider these to be a workhorse, everyday polish. They are festive.
You might wear a crelly nail polish to a birthday party, festival or holiday get-together, just to be extra-festive.
Bittersweet Symphony is a glitter crelly.
Here are some swatches:
KBShimmer Bittersweet Symphony swatch
KBShimmer Bittersweet Symphony swatch
KBShimmer Bittersweet Symphony swatch
Where to buy it:
Examples of other crellies than the one pictured can be found on Etsy:
Overall, this crelly nail polish has a taupe base with chunky red speckles and orange shimmer.
The nail line is still visible in two coats (shown).
Your thoughts on crellies? Do you like them? Do you have any? If not, would you add them to your collection?
In our view, all in all, they’re fun and the world deserves more of them.
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