L’Oreal Gold Dust Colour Riche Nail Lacquers ($6.99 for 0.40 fl. oz. each) is a limited edition formula for the holidays. There are nine shades available, and I have four to share with you in this post (I don’t have the rest, and I’ve yet to spot these locally). The Gold Dust formula is a textured polish, so it dries to a matte finish with a “luminous and sandy finish.” I haven’t spotted them online (most of the limited edition mass products don’t!), but they are supposed to be available at your local drugstores. The texture of these is slightly thick, and the brush is on the wider side; if you have narrower nail beds, I think these might be somewhat frustrating to use. For me, it was only troublesome when I applied the polish to my pinky nail. Two were fine with just two coats, and then two could have used three thin coats as there were some areas that were sparse. I tested The Statement Piece for wear, and it lasted seven days with some tip wear but no chipping (I rarely get chipping, though, just as a note!).

The Statement Piece is a pale, champagne gold with a sandy, glittery texture and silver sequin glitters. This one sparkled nicely, applied well, and was totally opaque in two coats. None of the following mentions have the textured finish, but the colors are similar. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Cruising (P, $10.00) is yellower. Revlon Gold Coin (P, $4.99) is cooler-toned. Chanel Diwali (LE, $27.00) is darker. See comparison swatches.

The Reign of Studs is a cool-toned, light-medium purple with silver sparkle and silver sequins. It was nicely opaque after two thin-to-medium coats and dried down quickly. This one was really lovely on–very sparkly and dimensional. Zoya Carter (P, $8.00) has a textured finish, but it’s a red-toned purple. China Glaze Skyscraper (LE, $8.00) is bluer and not textured. See comparison swatches.

Rough Around the Edges is a matte black with a sandy, sugary texture with silver sparkle. It was mostly opaque with two coats, though I’d do three thinner coats to get fuller opacity with this particular shade. I didn’t have anything that really looked quite like this when it was dry. Shades like Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Batty (P, $10.00) and Illamasqua Creator (P, $17.00) are black with silver sparkle, but they’re glossy.

Hidden Gems had a blackened, sandy base with teal shimmer and silver sequin glitter. This shade took unusually long to dry, and it didn’t dry evenly–I sat around fifteen between between coats, then another thirty after the second coat, and the camera picks up where it’s still slightly wet (anything that seems shinier/wetter). I think this one really needs at least three thin coats. I don’t have a lot of textured polishes, so I don’t have a dupe for this, though the composition reminded me of L’Oreal VIP Status (DC), which is metallic/shimmery (traditional polish). See comparison swatches, just for fun.

L’Oreal The Statement Piece Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Statement Piece Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Statement Piece Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Statement Piece Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Statement Piece Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Statement Piece Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Statement Piece Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Statement Piece Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Reign of Studs Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Reign of Studs Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Reign of Studs Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Reign of Studs Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Reign of Studs Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Reign of Studs Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Reign of Studs Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Reign of Studs Nail Lacquer (with top coat)

L’Oreal The Reign of Studs Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal The Reign of Studs Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Rough Around the Edges Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Rough Around the Edges Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Rough Around the Edges Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Rough Around the Edges Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Rough Around the Edges Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Rough Around the Edges Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Rough Around the Edges Nail Lacquer (with top coat)

L’Oreal Rough Around the Edges Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Rough Around the Edges Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Hidden Gems Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Hidden Gems Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Hidden Gems Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Hidden Gems Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Hidden Gems Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Hidden Gems Nail Lacquer (with top coat)

L’Oreal Hidden Gems Nail Lacquer

L’Oreal Hidden Gems Nail Lacquer