Tentation is described by Chanel as an "intense fuchsia" and that's a pretty good description. It's actually a cool-based red packed full of fuchsia/pink shimmer which does indeed give it an intense fuchsia appearance.
The photos are two coats with no top coat. Application was good, just as you would expect from a Chanel polish.
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| Chanel Tentation |
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| Chanel Tentation |
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| Chanel Tentation |
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| Chanel Tentation |
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| Chanel Tentation |
Someone asked how close Tentation was to Chanel Rouge Carat, so I did a quick comparison.
As you can see, they are totally different!
But as I wore Tentation throughout the day, I kept thinking I had something awfully similar. So when I got home, I poked around my stash a bit and came up with a few to do comparison shots with.
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| Chanel Tentation Comparison |
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| Chanel Tentation Comparison |
As you can see, most of them aren't even close to being dupes. There is one that is VERY similar though. OPI Peru-B-Ruby. It's the most similar in color AND finish. As far as color, the Milani Speed Up Pink is the closest color match, but it has a sparkle rather than a shimmer and is a few more coats to get the color match.
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| Chanel Tentation Comparison |
They're not what I call dupes, but they're close. OPI Peru-B-Ruby is slightly darker and a smidge bit more on the red side of fuchsia than Tentation. They do have the same fuchsia/pink shimmer though. In this case, I'd choose Chanel Tentation. The formula is slightly better and Chanel is Cruelty-Free.
What do you think? Will you be getting this one? Or any of the new Chanel polishes?
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That looks fab on you! I'm not sure if I can rock the color, and I totally agree about the OPI... hmmm, I am going to need to swatch all 4 of these in person before making any purchases.
ReplyDeleteIt's a pretty color so I wouldn't mind having a dupe.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and beautiful nails!
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I love this!!! It's so pretty! Thanks for the comparisons.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this, the first Chanel colour I loved since Mimosa.... I don't think it's that dupeable actually. Love your blog by the way :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the swatch. I have it on hold along with Attraction at Neiman Marcus. I agree with you about loving Tentation without needing to swatch. lol! I will have to see how I feel about Attraction when I pick it up tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteJust picked up this and Distraction! Love them both!
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