GOSH Holo and GOSH Holographic Hero - Old vs New Comparison

I posted about Gosh Holographic Hero previously in this post. That was my first time with the famous GOSH Holo, as the 'old' version was around before my nail varnish obsession took hold. Thanks to the lovely Squeakymom, I now also have the original GOSH Holo to compare. 

Side by side, I have original Holo on my thumb, middle and little fingers, and new Holographic Hero on my ring and index fingers.

While both holos have the classic linear holo and high shine in bright light, it was fairly obvious in all lights that the older Holo has more of the multi-coloured shine. Holographic Hero does still have it, just not as obviously.

The application was typical holo, in that it's a little awkward. You need a lot of polish on the brush, and the first coat needs to be completely dry, or it drags and you end up with bare patches. Application was definitely better on the newer Holographic Hero, but both were a touch fiddly.

The original Holo was withdrawn, partly due to complaints that it chipped a lot and didn't last. The newer version has great bit ONE NIGHT ONLY warnings on the cap now. When I last wore Holographic Hero, it lasted fine for a day at work and an evening. Overnight, the difference in lasting power was obvious to me - this morning the original Holo has chipped quite badly on my thumb, and making breakfast has now chipped the other two fingers that are wearing Holo. Holographic Hero is still fine.

So overall, original Holo looks better, new Holographic Hero applies and wears better, and still looks almost as good. Maybe I can wear a couple of coats of the new one, with a coat of the old one on top for extra colour! I'll let you know how that goes. 

GOSH Holographic Hero

GOSH Holographic was an old favourite, one of the few holos available in the UK, that had been discontinued after lots of people complained about its poor wear.  They have now brought it back, with a slightly revamped formula (apparently) and lots of big print to say that it isn't intended to last well!  They said that they were launching in early August, but I could not find this in any of the Superdrug branches I tried, and staff had never heard of it.  But today, finally, there it was!

This is two coats of Holographic Hero, with no topcoat or basecoat. 

Application takes a little practice. Like many other holos, it can drag a little if you're not careful, so you need a decent amount of polish on the brush. After that though, this is fine - brush is nice, formula is smooth and dries quickly. 

This is a nice shiny silver holo. In indirect light it's not special, just a pretty silver. But in the sunshine - wow, it's so pretty!

Gosh Holographic Hero is available (if you're lucky!) in Superdrug for £4.99 and the label now clearly says 'One night wear for Holographic Lovers' so you can't complain when it chips. Not that you'd wear holo for a night out, because you need the sun to make it work. Oh well.

I'll let you know how it wears!