This red is so stunning in real life. I do think that it could benefit from a third coat, to make it look deeper, and a bit more interesting; but overall, it is a stunner. It's almost like CbL Dirty Diana, but without the pink and purple undertones. In certain lights it can lean mauve, but I think this is very close to a true wine red. It is not burgundy on me, it looks more like a dark cherry.
I love the golden hues in this one. What I noticed though, is that it has a very strong salon-like smell. I like it, because to me, it smells like a beach day, since I usually take my swatching equipment with me. Instead of getting a tan, I get a mani. That's just me though, I think that a lot of people will find it too strong. Is the color worth it? yes, it is.
Layering Order:
2 coats NailNation 3000 Smoldering Crimson Holo
no basecoat or topcoat in these pictures
Bonus Picures - NailNation Smoldering Crimson (NN) compared to
Colors by Llarowe Dirty Diana (CbL)
Layering Order:
2 coats NailNation 3000 Smoldering Crimson Holo (pinky and middle)
2 coats Colors by Llarowe Dirty Diana (ring and index)
no basecoat or topcoat in these pictures
Gorgeous colour!
ReplyDeletethank you, this is a classy red :)
DeleteIt's so nice and I like it. :-)
ReplyDeletethank you, hard not to like these reds!
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