Urban Decay Pallor Nail Color ($10.00 for 0.30 fl. oz.) is a light, pinkish white with iridescent opal shimmer. It had semi-opaque pigmentation after two coats, but it seemed too pigmented to be used as a layering shade, as the white base was rather strong and looked very streaky when applied over a more opaque base polish. The texture wasn’t too thick or too thin, so it didn’t pool along the edges, but I had trouble with this shade bubbling as it was drying down. Dior Perle (187) (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Girl Trouble (P, $16.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). ILNP In the Clouds (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Asphyxia Nail Color ($10.00 for 0.30 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium pinky-lavender with warm undertones and threads of fine, lavender shimmer. It had semi-opaque pigmentation after two layers of product, but it was a little uneven with some areas appearing almost opaque and others appearing a touch streaky. The texture was thinner, a little watery, and I couldn’t prevent brush strokes from appearing. Formula X Equinox (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Scorching Haute (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Uzi Nail Color ($10.00 for 0.30 fl. oz.) is a dark gray with neutral-to-cool undertones and fine silver shimmer that looked like threads of shimmer running through the polish. The consistency was thin, a little too liquidy, so I had to take greater care to ensure I didn’t load the brush up with too much product or else I would get pooling along the edges. There were some visible brush strokes, even after it dried down. It was fully opaque in two coats. MAC Grey Friday (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Formula X Metamorphic (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NARS Wrong Turn (LE, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Oil Slick Nail Color ($10.00 for 0.30 fl. oz.) is a grayish black with cool undertones and silver shimmer. It was fully opaque in two coats, though it was quite pigmented even in one layer. It wasn’t too thick or too thin, which made it an easy shade to apply. I had no issues with the color bubbling or pooling along the edges, and it dried down to a smooth, shiny finish. L'Oreal Drop Dead Gorgeous (P, ) is darker (95% similar). Color Club Show Time (P, ) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Cosmic (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Cult Nails Ignite (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). China Glaze Smoke & Ashes (LE, $7.50) is darker (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Mildew Nail Color ($10.00 for 0.30 fl. oz.) is a medium, olive green with warm undertones and lighter, greenish-gold shimmer. It had a more metallic finish, but that also meant that there were much more visible brush strokes as the thicker consistency made it harder to apply the color in really smooth, fluid strokes. It had full color coverage after two layers of product. Cult Nails In a Trance (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Ripley (P, $10.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). China Glaze This is Tree-mendous (LE, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar). Formula X Borealis (P, $12.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Zoya Yara (P, $9.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). China Glaze Agro (LE, $7.50) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Urban Decay Smog Nail Color ($10.00 for 0.30 fl. oz.) is a blackened brown with subtle, warm, reddish undertones and fine burgundy and bronze shimmer. It was intensely pigmented with nearly opaque coverage in just one coat, though I did two just to be sure. The consistency was on the thinner side but did not seem to run when applied to the nail. I saw one or two visible brush strokes, but the majority disappeared as the polish dried and self-leveled. Cult Nails Swanbourne (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Barlust (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Cavaliere (526) (LE, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Other Side (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Christian Louboutin Beaute Farida (P, $50.00) is warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Roach (LE, $15.00) is warmer (85% similar). Rescue Beauty Lounge Ghost (LE, $20.00) is warmer (85% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Isherwood (P, $10.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

I typically get seven days of wear out of Urban Decay’s formula with minor tip wear but no chipping (with no base or top coat). This is normal wear for me with most formulas, though. I tested four of the twelve shades for wear, and the wear was consistent with my past experience with the brand’s formula (seven days).

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Urban Decay Pallor Nail Color

Urban Decay Pallor Nail Color

Urban Decay Pallor Nail Color

Urban Decay Pallor Nail Color

Urban Decay Pallor Nail Color

Urban Decay Pallor Nail Color

Urban Decay Pallor Nail Color

Urban Decay Asphyxia Nail Color

Urban Decay Asphyxia Nail Color

Urban Decay Asphyxia Nail Color

Urban Decay Asphyxia Nail Color

Urban Decay Asphyxia Nail Color

Urban Decay Asphyxia Nail Color

Urban Decay Asphyxia Nail Color

Urban Decay Asphyxia Nail Color

Urban Decay Uzi Nail Color

Urban Decay Uzi Nail Color

Urban Decay Uzi Nail Color

Urban Decay Uzi Nail Color

Urban Decay Uzi Nail Color

Urban Decay Uzi Nail Color

Urban Decay Uzi Nail Color

Urban Decay Oil Slick Nail Color

Urban Decay Oil Slick Nail Color

Urban Decay Oil Slick Nail Color

Urban Decay Oil Slick Nail Color

Urban Decay Oil Slick Nail Color

Urban Decay Oil Slick Nail Color

Urban Decay Oil Slick Nail Color

Urban Decay Mildew Nail Color

Urban Decay Mildew Nail Color

Urban Decay Mildew Nail Color

Urban Decay Mildew Nail Color

Urban Decay Mildew Nail Color

Urban Decay Mildew Nail Color

Urban Decay Mildew Nail Color

Urban Decay Smog Nail Color

Urban Decay Smog Nail Color

Urban Decay Smog Nail Color

Urban Decay Smog Nail Color

Urban Decay Smog Nail Color

Urban Decay Smog Nail Color

Urban Decay Smog Nail Color