Christian Louboutin Loubichrome Nail Colours Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 19:00:00 +0000

Loubichrome I

Christian Louboutin Loubichrome I Nail Colour ($30.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a bright lemony chartreuse–it only has a touch of green–paired with fine threads of metallic pearl. It had nearly opaque coverage after two coats, and the consistency was smooth, spreadable without pooling along the edges of my nails, and went on fairly evenly. Of the three, this shade was the only one that could have applied better. It wore well for seven days on me with minor tip wear.

The limited edition bottles and shades are inspired by Specchio, which is a “laminated leather with a mirror-like quality.” The polishes themselves are not holographic; they are merely chrome-like with respect to the finish–so high shine, fine shimmer that gives them a more metallic look overall. I think the packaging holds the most allure, as the handles have the signature, stiletto handle with a metallic, rainbow finish–they are stunning and look even better in person than the effect looks in press photos. All three shades from the miniature launch applied fairly well to well, were mostly opaque to opaque in pigmentation, and lasted a full week on me.

For some reason, I’ve found the $30 price point–even for a mini–more palatable than the $50 price point for a full-sized bottle; perhaps it’s because I’ve never come close to finishing a bottle of polish… Nonetheless, keep that in mind as they are miniature (0.20 fl. oz.) and I’m sure there are dupes across many brands for those more interested in the color than the packaging.

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NYX Lime (P, $4.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Zoya Piaf (P, $9.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula X Fluorescent (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Illamasqua Radium (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).

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Loubichrome I

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Loubichrome II

Christian Louboutin Loubichrome II Nail Colour ($30.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a slightly muted, medium coppery red with warm undertones and a pearly shimmer finish. The consistency was smooth, not too thick or too thin, and was easy to work with on the nail. It was opaque after two coats, though one coat was almost enough. It dried down to a naturally high-shine finish, though a top coat would certainly give it a plusher and glossier look. I noticed more than minor tip wear after seven days of wear.

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Deborah Lippmann Brick House (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Nubar Pink Flame (P, $8.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
China Glaze Bend Over Backwards (LE, $7.50) is darker (90% similar).
Le Metier de Beaute Silk Road (LE, $10.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).

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Loubichrome II

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Loubichrome III

Christian Louboutin Loubichrome III Nail Colour ($30.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark plummy purple with warmer pink undertones and a metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented–nearly opaque in a single coat–and applied with smooth, even coverage and no visible brush strokes. The consistency wasn’t too thick or too thin, so the polish flowed well across the nail without pooling along the edges. It lasted for seven days on me before showing more than minor tip wear.

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L'Oreal The Mystic's Future (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Zoya Mason (P, $9.00) is darker (95% similar).
Formula X Equinox (P, $12.50) is cooler (85% similar).
Zoya Carly (P, $9.00) is darker (95% similar).
China Glaze Senorita Bonita (LE, $7.50) is less shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar).

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Loubichrome III

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Christian Louboutin Beaute Loubichrome I Loubichrome Mini Nail Colour

Christian Louboutin Beaute Loubichrome II Loubichrome Mini Nail Colour

Christian Louboutin Beaute Loubichrome III Loubichrome Mini Nail Colour

Christian Louboutin Beaute Loubichrome I Loubichrome Mini Nail Colour

Christian Louboutin Beaute Loubichrome II Loubichrome Mini Nail Colour

Christian Louboutin Beaute Loubichrome III Loubichrome Mini Nail Colour

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Christian Louboutin Loubichrome Nail Colours Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Loubichrome I

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Loubichrome I

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

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Loubichrome II

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Loubichrome II

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

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Loubichrome III

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Loubichrome III

LELimited Edition. $30.00.

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