Finally got around to wearing this. When it comes to Chanels, my new philosophy is to wait for dupes. Unlike Dior or Deb, I'm not particularly a super fan of Chanel's formula or brush, which makes it even easier to ignore. :)

3 coats

Chanel Peridot is a golden green duochrome with a quite reflective finish. Fun fact: cloudy days are best for duochromes. Direct sunlight does them no justice, hence the crappy phone pics. I was always away from my camera when the optimal time arose to capture the beauty of this polish.




I had no issues with the formula or dry time. My brush was slightly frayed, though.




If you don't have one of the many dupes (OPI Just Spotted the Lizard, Jessica Iridescent Eye, GAP Gold Rush, etc.) of this already, get one! It really is a beautiful shade. 




I'm hoping to get back to regular posting next week. I'm putting together a blog sale as well as a giveaway for my latest milestone. *cheers*




Thanks for reading!

I chose the first three polishes that popped into my head to compare with Chanel June. My mind definitely cries dupe way more often than necessary (i.e. it's usually wrong).

Deborah Lippmann P.Y.T., Chanel June, China Glaze Peachy Keen, Barielle Blossom

It was obvious from the bottles that two were definite outliers, but I stayed the course anyway.

The swatches are shown in the same order as the bottles, 3 coats each

As far as comparisons...



-P.Y.T. is far too pink but has the same squishy creme finish as June.

-Peachy Keen is the most similar of the bunch, but it is brighter and has a true creme finish. Note to self: I bet a coat of PYT over Pechy Keen could achieve a near-June result.

-Blossom is not at all similar, but super pretty, and I must remember to wear it soon.





With the slew of dupes coming out from cheaper polish brands (oh hey Revlon), I would imagine that a color as popular as June may have a dupe sometime in the future. The only question is, are you willing to wait?



If any polishes come to mind that you'd like compared with June, let me know. If I have it, I'll compare it.

3 coats

Chanel June is a gorgeous peach. The finish is a cross between a creme and a jelly, which results in a squishy, yummy looking finish. I just love squishy cremes. The color is also a love for me. This is as close to orange as I can get before things get ugly.



The formula is great. I had no issues with application, and three thin coats were enough for full opacity.



So, is this a must-have? I can't in good conscience recommend a $26 polish to anyone, especially since a lot of popular Chanels have been duped by cheaper brands lately. However, I will say that I absolutely love it and plan to wear it often, so it is a must-have for me.



Chanel June is limited edition, retails for $26, and is available at Chanel.com