This is my first time trying out the Dior Nail Polish and I honestly can say that I love their nail colors so much already. Iโve always been using Chanel for most of my high-end nail lacquers (reviewed HERE), supplemented by a bunch of OPI, Essie, and China Glaze. This time Iโm venturing into other nail polishes to see if the grass is really always greener on the other side. Well, Iโm happy to say that yeah, perhaps, it almost always is, except for a few caveats.
The Dior Vernis nail colors are all in a gel formula, just like the new Chanel Le Vernis. It goes on smoothly and feels very rich and creamy while fast-drying at the same time. The brush applicator is wide and very precise, which Iโm really impressed at. Also, the scent of this particular nail polish is not as strong as the other nail polishes Iโve tried before, even slightly less than Chanelโs. The very best thing about the Dior Vernis Gel Shine is that the colors are extremely versatile, wearable, very classic and well-pigmented. I noticed that I seem to like most of their shades and would want to wear them all.
- Incognito (257) โ Definitely the best nail color if you want something subtle yet sophisticated. Itโs a very corporate shade and also very casual. The best definition would be that this nail color is very versatile for everyday use. The perfect nude nail color, even more so for medium skin tones.
- Cosmopolite (785) โ Iโd like to call this a vintage, retro-ish, washed-out red, or more of a brick rose-red. Itโs classic but not boring and has an old-world feel. A muted red that is also very versatile. Great for when youโre bored of red nails or that red nails may be a bit too much for the occasion. This is definitely a unique red tone shade.
- Mirage (338) โ If youโre a fan of purples, magentas, plums, or violet-pinks like me, then youโll love this shade. Itโs quite similar to OPI Dim Sum Plum or Essie Big Spender, but with slightly more lasting power than the other two.
- Massaรฏ (853) โ My most favorite shade of the entire Dior Vernis by far, and one of the most perfect red nail color Iโve ever seen. Itโs definitely a rich deep red and slightly vampy like blood. Thereโs no black tone nor orange tone. Itโs more of a blue-toned red and the formula goes on smoothly into the nails. This nail polish definitely complements all skin tones because of its perfect beauty.
- Nuit 1947 (970) โ I love vampy shades and this one is also perfect for me. Itโs a deep vampy red like wine but looks almost black in low light. Itโs similar to Chanel Le Vernis in Rouge Noir than Vamp. No shimmers, just plain reddish-black nail color.
- Gel Coat โ This is the topcoat of choice for the Dior Vernis Gel Shine. It is meant to make the gel nail colors dry fast and to make them long-wearing. Which I think is definitely true on the fast-drying ability of this topcoat, but Iโm not sure about this top coatโs long-wear potential. My nail color starts chipping on the side during the 5th day, which doesnโt happen with me whenever I use the Chanel Le Gel Coat with the Chanel Le Vernis. I donโt know if itโs this topcoat or the Dior Vernis in general, but I find this topcoat to be not as long-wearing as what itโs supposed to be. A lot of people prefer the Top Coat Abricot more than this Gel Coat, which I havenโt tried yet, but will definitely give it a go-to compare them side by side pretty soon.
Verdict: I love the Dior Vernisย and will definitely recommend it to you all. The colors are great and the formula is also wonderful. I love that the scent is not too strong and it disappears quickly, and I also love the wide brush applicator for a more even application better than Chanelโs. Also, the nail colors dry very fast with the help of the designated Gel Top Coat, but itโs not as long-lasting as the Chanel Le Gel Coat (reviewed HERE). I probably get a good 7 days of wear with these Dior nail polishes, while I get almost 2 weeks from the Chanel Le Vernis. In addition to that, Chanel has a lot of colors to choose from, yet Dior Vernisโ well-pigmented pretty colors are to die for.
– The Dior Vernis retails for $27 in Sephora, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Saks, &ย Neiman Marcus.
– The Dior Gel Coat is also $27 in these following retailers: Sephora, Nordstrom, Macysย &ย Saks
– While the Chanel Le Vernis nail polishes are also available atย Nordstromย
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