Formula X Spectrum Nail Lacquer ($12.50 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a “red + gold micro-glitter in sheer crimson.” It’s a cool-toned, medium pinky-red with flecks of gold sparkle. It was mostly opaque after two coats, and the consistency was a little thin but not enough to impact the application negatively. This has gold sparkle, as compared to the cooler-toned, pinky-white sparkle of Solar Flare, but they were still very close. Zoya Bobbi (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, more muted. L’Oreal The Queen’s Might (LE) is redder, warmer. China Glaze 108 Degrees (LE, $7.50) is darker, cooler-toned. See comparison swatches.

Formula X Solar Flare Nail Lacquer ($12.50 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a “pink micro-glitter in sheer strawberry.” It’s a vibrant, pink-shimmered, pinky-red with a pearly, metallic finish and a glossy shine. It was fully opaque after two coats, and the consistency wasn’t too thick or too thin and covered smoothly and evenly. Zoya Bobbi (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, pinker. L’Oreal The Queen’s Might (LE) is less shimmery. China Glaze 108 Degrees (LE, $7.50) is cooler-toned. See comparison swatches.

Formula X Astrolady Nail Lacquer ($12.50 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is described as a “pink + gold textured glitter.” It’s a light-medium, cool-toned pink with warm, golden sparkle and glitter. The finish is mostly matte, textured, and glittery. It had opaque color coverage with two coats of polish, and the consistency wasn’t too thick or too thin. It feels fairly bumpy/textured, so depending on your preference, you might want a couple of layers of top coat (which will also make it shiny). I don’t have anything like this in my stash that I can recall, due to that textured finish, so no dupes to recommend.

Formula X Spectrum Nail Lacquer

Formula X Spectrum Nail Lacquer

Formula X Spectrum Nail Lacquer

Formula X Spectrum Nail Lacquer

Formula X Spectrum Nail Lacquer

Formula X Spectrum Nail Lacquer

Formula X Spectrum Nail Lacquer

Formula X Solar Flare Nail Lacquer

Formula X Solar Flare Nail Lacquer

Formula X Solar Flare Nail Lacquer

Formula X Solar Flare Nail Lacquer

Formula X Solar Flare Nail Lacquer

Formula X Solar Flare Nail Lacquer

Formula X Solar Flare Nail Lacquer

Formula X Astrolady Nail Lacquer

Formula X Astrolady Nail Lacquer

Formula X Astrolady Nail Lacquer

Formula X Astrolady Nail Lacquer

Formula X Astrolady Nail Lacquer

Formula X Astrolady Nail Lacquer

Formula X Astrolady Nail Lacquer