Christian Louboutin Ni Toi Ni Moi Nail Colour ($50.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a “mint green.” It’s a lightly brightened, medium-dark green-teal with a cream finish. Essie Naughty Nautical (LE, $8.00) is brighter, lighter. YSL Vert d’Orient (36) (P, $25.00) is darker. MAC Salad Dressed (LE, $16.00) is bluer. MAC Ocean Dip (LE, $16.00) is greener. Illamasqua Venous (LE, $17.00) is similar. China Glaze Exotic Encounters (LE, $7.50) is darker. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

It was mostly opaque after two coats, though there was a hint of nail line coming through at certain angles (I almost thought I was imagining it due to it being that subtle). The consistency wasn’t too thick or too thin, and it flowed really well across the nail without streaking or pooling along the edges. It dried down to a very glossy, plush-looking finish (almost like a jelly-cream hybrid) and didn’t need a top coat. I felt like this applied exactly as it should–with great ease–and it lasted longer than the other two shades I’ve tested from the range. This shade had minor tip wear, but no chipping, after ten days of wear.

Christian Louboutin Ni Toi Ni Moi Nail Colour

Christian Louboutin Ni Toi Ni Moi Nail Colour

Christian Louboutin Ni Toi Ni Moi Nail Colour

Christian Louboutin Ni Toi Ni Moi Nail Colour

Christian Louboutin Ni Toi Ni Moi Nail Colour

Christian Louboutin Ni Toi Ni Moi Nail Colour

Christian Louboutin Ni Toi Ni Moi Nail Colour

Christian Louboutin Ni Toi Ni Moi Nail Colour