MAC Tropical Studio Nail Lacquer ($12.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is described as a “black with rainbow multi-pearl [with a Glitter finish].” It has a sheer, black-tinted base with small-sized light orange and orange-copper glitter (no rainbow glitter–wondering if the description is wrong). After two coats, it was mostly opaque, as the formula spread evenly across the nail–didn’t have to play with the glittery bits to get them into place. It dried down to a slightly bumpy/textured finish, but a layer of top coat will smooth it out without having to apply multiple coats. Cult Nails Blaze (DC, $12.00) is smaller in size and is a top coat so it looks somewhat similar if it is layered over black. China Glaze Electrify (LE, $7.50) has larger glitter in a clear base.See comparison swatches / view dupes.

MAC Soiree Studio Nail Lacquer ($12.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is described as a “sparkly light bronze gold [with a Pearl finish].” It’s a light-medium, warm-toned peachy beige with fine threads of metallic shimmer. It had opaque color coverage after two coats. The consistency was slightly thick but manageable without any major impact on application. It dried down to a lightly shiny finish. There were very slightly visible brush strokes, but only from certain angles. L’Oreal The Statement Piece (LE, $6.99) is lighter, yellower. Zoya Tomoko (P, $9.00) is lighter, yellower. MAC Shimmerfish (LE, $17.50) is cooler-toned. See comparison swatches / view dupes.

MAC Quick Million Studio Nail Lacquer ($12.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is described as a “gold glitter with large particle pink glitter [with a Glitter finish].” It has fine white gold shimmer and pearl with larger chunks of pink glitter. Some of the pink glitter ends up looking gold due to the other shimmer in the base. The consistency was slightly thicker, but the glitters spread fairly well without a lot of work. If you don’t like textured or bumpy nails, though, this one is noticeably chunky when it dries down. Even with two layers of top coat, it still felt a bit textured. It had semi-opaque color coverage after two coats. I’m not sure of a dupe for this one, so I’d love to hear your suggestions!

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MAC Tropical Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Tropical Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Tropical Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Tropical Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Tropical Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Tropical Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Tropical Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Soiree Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Soiree Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Soiree Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Soiree Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Soiree Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Soiree Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Soiree Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Quick Million Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Quick Million Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Quick Million Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Quick Million Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Quick Million Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Quick Million Studio Nail Lacquer

MAC Quick Million Studio Nail Lacquer