Espadrilles (534)

Chanel Espadrilles (534) Le Vernis ($28.00 for 0.40 fl. oz.) is a slightly bright, medium orange-red with warm undertones and a cream finish. It had opaque coverage after two coats (almost in opaque in just one) with a smooth, shiny finish that was even and plush-looking. The polish's texture wasn't too thick or too thin, so it flowed well across the nail without overflowing along the sides. Chanel's formula typically wears seven days on me with minor tip wear, and the newer formula is comparable to that in wear time, but I find the newer formulation loses its shininess more quickly (after four or five days). Chanel Holiday (LE, $28.00) is darker (95% similar). Guerlain Nahema (P, $26.00) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Lal Mirchi (LE, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar). Cult Nails Ay Poppy (DC, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Bougainvillea (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Ablaze (LE, $16.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Blow-up (P, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Kid Orange (P, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Oriele Orange (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). China Glaze Life Preserver (LE, $7.50) is darker (90% similar). Essie Meet Me at Sunset (LE, $8.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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