China Glaze • Ruby Pumps • Polishes

*TOP REVIEWER* mizsockmonkey on 5/2/2006 6:27:00 PM more reviews by mizsockmonkey

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I absolutely love this and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat (and I'm sure I will), but I have to agree with what other reviewers are saying about the wear. It does seem to chip much faster than other polishes, even with a top coat.

Oh well. I'll just continue to paint my nails with it and almost get in car accidents because I'm admiring their beautiful sparkly redness. If it didn't chip so much I think I'd wear it all the time.

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scotpaulabear on 2/25/2006 10:57:00 AM more reviews by scotpaulabear

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

Totally agree with the "ruby slippers" comparison - I felt very sexy and shimmery with this on! I've only used it so far as a topcoat (most recently with Opi I'm Not Really a Waitress - thanks to everyone who gave me that idea!) and I got tons of compliments. Lots of fun, easy to put on and not that hard to take off. I'd definitely get this again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* fivezero on 2/20/2006 12:26:00 AM more reviews by fivezero

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

Like other reviewers have said, it really does look just like the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz! This is the nicest glitter polish I've ever used - it goes on really smoothly, the glitter is evenly distributed, and it lasted about 4 days on my toes before chipping (no top coat used). I've touched up the minor chips and it still looks as shiny as ever!

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By the way, here is a round-up of the Ruby Slipper nail polishes I've tried:China Glaze - Ruby PumpsThe ultimate in red glitter. Gorgeous ruby red with red glitter aplenty. Perfect ChG application, as always.Color Club - Ruby SlipperThis is more red glitter with red nail polish added to it, rather than the other way around. A metric assload of glitter.Avon - Nailwear - Ruby SlipperBeautiful neutral red with loads of fine red and silver microglitter, making it a tip colour for the less daring.Maybelline - Wet Shine Diamonds - Cherry CaratsA pinker red with pretty red glitter. Not quite as blingy as ChG's, but perfect if you were wanting a pinker red.Sally Hansen - Magical Nail Makeup - Ruby SlipperDo not be fooled. This is peeeeeeenk. But with holographic glitter, so it's all good.Essie - Ruby SlippersProbably the worst of the lot, even though SH's isn't even red. This is like a failed batch of ChG Ruby Pumps, before they discovered the fab formula #409 that became ChG Ruby Pumps. Essie's glitter is haphazard and doesn't spread out evenly. I love Essie, but this was a bummer.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Oleander on 1/18/2006 7:31:00 PM more reviews by Oleander

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This polish is just way cool. Makes your nails look like Dorothy's slippers from "The Wizard of Oz." Not a color I am wearing a lot on my hands (I did at Christmas time), but as a pedicure color, this will really put some zing in your step! I use one coat of Ruby Pumps on top of another similar red (such as OPI I'm Not Really a Waitress), and it's dazzling. I like that the glitter is small and doesn't make the surface of the nail all bumpy-looking, and I have had no trouble with the wear--lasts quite a while. So fun!!

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Maverick8 on 12/28/2005 11:42:00 PM more reviews by Maverick8

Age: 36-43   Skin: Very Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This really is a gorgeous color...no question, hands down, it's THE best glittery red. BUT it chipped after only 2 days as a pedi. I figured it must be something I did, so I did a do-over and it chipped again in less than 2 days and it flaked off. I used the same base and top coat that I do when using OPI, Chanel, Revlon etc. which all last a month without chipping. Really it deserves 2 stars, but I gave 3 due to the color. I realize I'm in the minority, but I haven't had much luck with China Glaze. Application requires 3 coats and it is not a smooth application process for me. I am almost relieved as I can cross this brand off my addiction list!

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*TOP REVIEWER* dana on 12/27/2005 6:46:00 PM more reviews by dana

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

The name couldn't be more apt. It looks *exactly* like Dorothy's slippers. In fact, when I wore this on my tips for Christmas, people kept commenting that my nails looked like...Ruby Slippers. I have never received so many compliments as I have with this polish. The red glitter is fine so the whole nail just sparkles brilliantly. I can't say enough good things about this polish. The only problem I had with this polish is that it chipped easily on my nails, even with several layers of topcoat. I still gave it a 5 however, due to how gorgeous the color is.

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BlueEyez259 on 12/15/2005 2:32:00 PM more reviews by BlueEyez259

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This is a wonderful glittery red shade that I prefer to wear on my toes. The only reason I took off a lippie is because it is somewhat difficult to remove this n/p because of the glitter. I like layering this over other red n/p because it is somewhat sheer on it's own. Definitely a fun shade!

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randiu on 12/4/2005 1:46:00 PM more reviews by randiu

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

This is a definite for red lovers! It's a ruby red and loaded with tons of sparkly red glitter. The glitter is smooth on it, and not rough like some glitter polishes. I had to use 3 coats to achieve the shade in the bottle though, and that's the only reason I'm giving this a 4 instead of 5. It was a little bit streaky, and applied extremely sheer. But after the 3rd coat it was gorgeous! Definately looks like Dorothy's shoes. I don't think it's too much for tips like some previous reviewers have noted. :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* ooliedonna on 11/30/2005 8:25:00 PM more reviews by ooliedonna

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I'm a red polish freak, so I knew I had to try this one when I saw all the raves for it. This is not your everyday red with a bit of shimmer in it. It is one GLITTERY nail polish, it really is as sparkly as Dorothy's red slippers, so the name is totally appropriate! It appears to be a very sheer polish with lots of glitter in it (reminiscent of OPI's glitter topcoats from the holiday collection a few years back), and I needed 3 full coats to really make the color pop. One coat was streaky and see-through, and two wasn't quite the rich red in the bottle. Three had lots of color and dimension. Personally, I think it's too over the top for fingers, but it's a dazzler on the toes as long as you are not going for subtlety. It's a fun, gorgeous color, and a must for any red-polish-lovers collection, just not as versatile as other red polishes out there.

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Mel_C_home on 10/27/2005 10:36:00 PM more reviews by Mel_C_home

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Beautiful ruby with glitter! This isn't as "wow" as I thought it would be since its such a nail board fav, but it is gorgeous and I won't part with it :)I can't wait to use this over the Christmas Holiday and Valentine's Day - perfect!

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timbuktu on 10/26/2005 10:22:00 AM more reviews by timbuktu

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

A blazing ruby red with glitter that will knock your socks off. I put this on over OPI Romeo and Joliet the other day and it looked absolutely amazing -- my fingertips were sparkling just like Dorothy's fabled ruby slippers!

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*TOP REVIEWER* gigglemommy on 10/18/2005 7:01:00 PM more reviews by gigglemommy

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Hazel    

oh yes i will buy this product again...and again...and again...lol! i can't really add anything to the previous posts, other than that this color is GORGEOUS over other red polishes! i love it over cg's visions of grandeur! one coat of that and one coat of this and you have a gorgeous deep red base with drop dead red sparkle. freaking awesome!

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*TOP REVIEWER* beauty_junkie_04 on 10/17/2005 6:55:00 AM more reviews by beauty_junkie_04

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

WOW!! I usually don't like glitter nail polish, but I caved and bought this because of the many raves on the Nail Board. I'm not disappointed at all for buying this! This has got to be the prettiest red polish I've ever seen!

Upon applying the first coat, I must say I wasn't impressed. It came out this sheer magenta with red glitter in it, and my first thought was, "Blech!". But I continued and applied a second coat, and that's when the RED pops out at you. No streaks, no see-through...just opaque ruby red glitter that sparkles like mad!

I'm tempted to think that three coats is really what's needed in order to achieve the true red of this nail polish, only because it's 90% glitter and 10% sheer red glaze...and the color needs to be built up in several coats. But it's soooo worth it! This polish really is beautiful!

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*TOP REVIEWER* dramaqueenie2 on 10/14/2005 1:06:00 PM more reviews by dramaqueenie2

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This is the most sparkling red glitter polish ever. I like the size and consistency of the glitter in it. The red is a deep, blue based red glaze just packed with ruby red glitter. One coat of this could be layered over another color. Or 2-3 coats and you have sequins on your fingers. Great for holiday parties, but overall too flashy for my tips. It's a fantastic choice for toes any time you want them to *twinkle*

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*TOP REVIEWER* Geekgurl1 on 10/12/2005 10:49:00 PM more reviews by Geekgurl1

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

Fabulous! Bright sparkling red that lasts forever. Looks just like Dorothy's slippers. I will buy this forever, I love it :)

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Serendipity75 on 9/25/2005 4:16:00 PM more reviews by Serendipity75

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Overall I really like this polish. The color is too die for and I LOVE the glitter flecks in it. It really does look like Dorothy's Ruby Slippers in the Wizard Of Oz. However, I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 because I have peoblems with CG polish. No matter what I do it chips horribly my nails. I am primarily an OPI user and I have never had this problem with OPI. But I really wish that I didn't hae that problem with it because it is a gorgeous color!

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*TOP REVIEWER* emalc on 9/19/2005 8:29:00 PM more reviews by emalc

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Fabulous color! Ruby Pumps is just that - a ruby red - not too dark, not too bright, slightly blue-based...and VERY GLITTERY! Think about the shoes from the Wizard of Oz and you'll get the idea. This will make an especially great Christmas through Valentine's kind of color!

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chocmartini00 on 9/16/2005 9:04:00 PM more reviews by chocmartini00

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Yes! This nail polish color is definately SEXAY! I LOVE wearing it on my toes especially... it's a gorgeous true ruby red that is saturated in red sparkles. I like staring at the color when I'm done applying and this makes me feel seductive wearing it! This is a red nail polish everyone should add to their collection.

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*TOP REVIEWER* supko on 8/28/2005 7:42:00 PM more reviews by supko

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I agree with Leysa's review below -- this color is indeed H-O-T. This is a red sparkle shade with dense red microglitter (similar to Revlon Firecracker, but with finer glitter). Ruby Pumps is amazing layered over burgundy polishes like China Glaze Vampy. I applied this to my toes and I cannot. stop. staring. -- the color is just so glamourous and gorgeous.

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*TOP REVIEWER* leysa on 8/3/2005 7:46:00 PM more reviews by leysa

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

Possibly THE hottest nail color I have ever seen. Hot hot hot. This is a very true, bright ruby color. But it's sexed up with matching ruby glitter, and it's not over-the-top at all - it's just gorgeous. Basically you get this sparkly, shimmering ruby shade, and it IS the perfect red. I would buy this as many times as necessary - it's THAT good.

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