Tuesday, April 10, 2012

A Flakey Layering Experiment

Hello Readers!

Today, I have a quick yet very exciting post for you featuring Essie 'No More Film' topped with Cult Nails 'Seduction' vs. Deborah Lippman 'Ray of Light'. I used 1 coat of No More Film followed by 1 coat of Seduction on every other nail (indicated in photo) and 2 coats of Ray of Light on every other nail (indicated in photo).

L-R: Deborah Lippmann 'Ray of Light', Cult Nails 'Seduction' & Essie 'No More Film'

The comparison, CN = Essie + Cult Nails & DL = Deborah Lippmann
Close up, can you guess which is which? Yeah, me too but pretty close! Right?!

So, what do you guys think?? The CN polish is much more intense and not nearly as thick as the DL and the flaky effect is more intense. Essie can be purchased about anywhere and the Deborah Lippmann is available directly on her website. The Cult Nails polish is LE (limited edition) and can be found here, I'd hurry up and get it if you're a flaky fan! 


'Til next time! If you don't already follow me on twitter @bmwmchick.


Cheers,
Bridget

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the comparison!! I like CN Seduction better because of the blue flakes! :)

bmwmchick said...

You're welcome, Jeni! The flaky is MUCH more intense in the CN + this Essie is a 1 coater ;o) win win

Lawless Lacquer said...

Wow! I can't believe how close these look. Thanks for the comparison!

Sa said...

I preordered the Divas & Drama collection and can't wait to try Seduction. From your swatches I like it better than the DL version, too!

Anonymous said...

Great comparison Bridget!

bmwmchick said...

Haha, exactly what I thought when I realized I had the DL!! You're welcome ^_^

bmwmchick said...

I can't wait for you to get them, Sabine! & ditto... lol

bmwmchick said...

Thanks, Esther! :oD

Jessica said...

purple heaven haha

bmwmchick said...

More like blurple heaven ;oD

Julie said...

thanks a lot! I´m a big fan of flakies and purple so I´m in Heaven! I ordered Seduction (I hope it came safe all the way to Argentina) and I love it on your swatches!!! I don´t own the essie one, perhaps I gonna try it over Misa´s Throw me something purple please, what do you think?

Libby's Pink Vanity said...

Yea, that CN is way, way awesome! I love playing with it on all sorts of blues and purples. I forgot that it was similar to a DL. But that is neat that CN blows it out of the water. :P

jbrobeck said...

You are making me want RoL even more!

Maria said...

thanks for the comparison! now can you do Seduction and Clairvoyant over black :) purty please with a cherry on top!!

Marisa said...

Great comparison Bridget!!! I'm loving Seduction right now.

bmwmchick said...

Aww welcome, Julie! It will be amazing!!!

bmwmchick said...

Definitely! I hope you were able to get one (and maybe even a back up :o)

bmwmchick said...

Haha *looks the other way* I didn't do anything ^_^

bmwmchick said...

Haha, this could literally go on forever coming up with different combinations!

Hebridean Sprite said...

Excellent comparison, and so useful! Especially because the DL one is so expensive and people have commented on how thick it is.

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