Metallic polishes have always been my favorite, but they’re also a huge trend this fall. Chanel’s ‘Peridot’ has been talked about literally EVERYWHERE- so I decided to see if it was worth the hype! I picked up that color as well as ‘Graphite’, a metallic charcoal. (Charcoal is one of my favorite polish colors, so I had high hopes for this polish!)
Here are the polishes while in the bottle. Peridot is a duochrome with green and gold colors, while Graphite is a charcoal/steely gray with very, very refined glitter. I’m actually NOT the biggest fan of glitter polishes (Which I’m sure will surprise most of my viewers who are aware of my sparkle obsession)- I prefer a straight chrome shine. I was instantly a little wary when I saw HOW glittery the polish appeared in the bottle, but I thought I’d give it a try.
I took a picture of graphite both inside and outside in natural light to show just how different this polish looks in different settings (the same with the below pictures of Peridot). These colors look completely different when inside versus outside in sunshine. I LOVE them in natural light- inside they are nothing special. In sunlight you see just how multi-faceted these colors are, while inside they look flat and almost grain-y. Thankfully the glitter is not true to normal glitter polishes with chunks and being difficult to remove- it’s so finely milled that its actually a part of the polish itself. I love how liquidy the shine appears to be in the sunlight, but it sadly does not look that way at all times.
Here is Peridot under the same settings. Peridot has been the most raved about polish color this season, so imagine my disappointment when I didn’t experience instant love with the results. Outside the color is a beautiful metallic olive, a shade almost neutral yet special enough to love. Inside the color is an awkward combination of gold, green and even rust at certain angles. To me, the flat coloring resembles a mood ring like the kind I had when I was in middle school. I feel very juvenile wearing this polish unless it’s hit by a bright light. I feel like this polish is a cult favorite with people potentially raving about it since others are raving so highly of it- or maybe I am really just the only strange one who doesn’t enjoy the lava lamp-esque glow on her fingers.
My overall review of these polishes is that I LOVE the colors they are when they’re hit by direct, intense light. These polishes shine outside in sunlight, showing off their true dimensions, colors and glitters- but inside, for me, they fall flat. Maybe I had higher expectations since each bottle cost $25- but for that price, I think I’m allowed to wish for the best.
Hopefully this review helped if you too have been hearing the overwhelming amount of raves for these polishes- let me know if you’ve tried them and what you think!
newjersey18 says:
Love the colors
ashleighjoan says:
oh, wow. the difference is crazy. i looked at the first pictures before reading and was like "uh, really?" haha. they look lovely in natural light, though. especially peridot.
Jenn says:
I love the peridot I just got it it's actually perfect for the fall.
Great post
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Cam says:
Beautiful colors! I just find Chanel to be to expensive for my broke college student budget…lol! Do you have any suggestions for colors that look similar but not as pricey?
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Donna ♥ Baby says:
i love peridot
Gracie says:
seexxxy nails either way. Peridot is my birth stone, but I definitely prefer the Graphite nail polish.
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mollyoxox says:
i love the nail varnishes's they are sooo pretty;O
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linnea says:
I'm kinda thinking the same thing. I get the Peridot is unique.. but sometimes unique doesnt mean good things.. Its just not my kind of polish. Graphite looks way too glittery for me, even if the glitter is finely milled. Thanks for the honest review!
Natalie says:
Both are gorgeous colors! So pretty for Fall.
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