Illamaqua Facet Nail Varnish ($17.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a “grey crystal.” It has a taupe (mix of brown and gray) base color with flecks of copper and molten gold sparkle and shimmer. The consistency wasn’t too thick or too thin, and the polish flowed well across the nail without pooling along the edges or streaking. It looked opaque most of the time, but sometimes the light would catch underneath and you could see the nail line slightly.
Urban Decay Gunmetal is darker, less shimmer. Urban Decay Barlust is warmer, browner. Essie Hot Coco is warmer, cream. See comparison swatches.

I’m not sure why, but Facet not currently showing up at all (not even as sold out or out of stock) at either Bloomingdale’s or Sephora, but as far as I know, the whole Sacred Hour collection was supposed to come state-side. It is available on Illamasqua’s website.

Hemlock is described as a “pale opal green iridescent.” It’s a pale, neutral beige with iridescent green threads of metallic shimmer. It’s semi-sheer–noticeable color but there is also visible nail line. The consistency was slightly thicker, and while I tried to layer it over Facet to see how the two would pair together, it did look somewhat thick. I reviewed this earlier in the year, and Illamasqua’s brought it back for fall, but the newer bottle definitely had a slightly thicker consistency compared to my original bottle. NARS Disco Inferno is cooler-toned, less green. Color Club Kismet is a full-on green with a holographic finish. See comparison swatches.

I typically get anywhere from seven to ten days of wear with Illamasqua’s formula with no chipping, just very minor tip wear (there is more nail growth than tip wear!).

Illamasqua Facet Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Facet Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Facet Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Facet Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Facet Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Facet Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Facet Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Facet Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Facet Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Facet Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Hemlock Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Hemlock Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Hemlock Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Hemlock Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Hemlock Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Hemlock Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Hemlock Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Hemlock Nail Varnish