Radiant Orchid is Pantone's pick for 2014, and it is beautiful. Finally, a color of the year that I actually like! I teamed up with my three of my favorite people to share some products that closely resembled this stunning shade. Fun, right??
The only problem is that I can't seem find a polish that is spot on for Pantone's swatch. I've looked at the swatch on at least 15 devices to get a good idea of the shade, and I've purchased way too many polishes to find a match. I
Formula X Gemini is, I think, on the pink side of Radiant Orchid. It reminds me a lot of Essie Splash of Grenadine but less squishy. Not a match, but so pretty I had to share!
Formula X Harmonics is much closer to Radiant Orchid, but slightly more purple. Gorgeous, huh? It's the closest I've found so far, but I will not rest until I find something dead on. This is seriously my new obsession, eek!
The formula on both of these is great. A bit thick, but they self-leveled easily and dried with a super shiny finish.
Formula X for Sephora Gemini and Harmonics retail for $10.50 and is available at Sephora.
Don't forget to check out these other Radiant Orchid posts!
The only problem is that I can't seem find a polish that is spot on for Pantone's swatch. I've looked at the swatch on at least 15 devices to get a good idea of the shade, and I've purchased way too many polishes to find a match. I
2 coats |
Formula X Gemini is, I think, on the pink side of Radiant Orchid. It reminds me a lot of Essie Splash of Grenadine but less squishy. Not a match, but so pretty I had to share!
2 coats |
Formula X Harmonics is much closer to Radiant Orchid, but slightly more purple. Gorgeous, huh? It's the closest I've found so far, but I will not rest until I find something dead on. This is seriously my new obsession, eek!
The formula on both of these is great. A bit thick, but they self-leveled easily and dried with a super shiny finish.
Formula X for Sephora Gemini and Harmonics retail for $10.50 and is available at Sephora.
Don't forget to check out these other Radiant Orchid posts!