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Lots of Lacquer 10/7/25 Lots of Lacquer 10/7/25

OPI Malaga Wine Comparisons

Which burgundy red nail color is right for you? Discover swatches of OPI Malaga Wine compared to 6 other popular burgundy and red nail colors.

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essie gel couture pre show jitters Comparisons

Discover swatches of essie’s best selling long wear nail polish, pre-show jitters, compared to 3 other popular essie white and pink nails colors.

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The Differences Between Nail Polish And Gel Polish

Gel polish VS nail polish, what’s the difference? Which polish type is best for you?

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OPI Comparisons: OPI Red

Discover swatches of OPI’s earliest red, OPI Red, alongside comparisons to two other OPI red favorites - The Thrill of Brazil and Malaga Wine.

Lots of Lacquer 3/15/25 Lots of Lacquer 3/15/25

OPI Funny Bunny Comparisons

Discover swatches of OPI Funny Bunny and comparisons to two other popular white nail colors, OPI Kyoto Pearl and essie blanc.

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essie gel couture matter of fiction Comparisons

Swatches of essie gel couture matter of fiction, alongside comparisons to these popular essie pinks - gel couture sheer fantasy, fiji and ballet slippers.

Lots of Lacquer 3/11/25 Lots of Lacquer 3/11/25

essie gel couture fairy tailor Comparisons

Inside, find a comparison of essie gel couture fairy tailor to these popular essie nail colors - matter of fiction, of corset, mademoiselle and sugar daddy.

Lots of Lacquer 3/8/25 Lots of Lacquer 3/8/25

OPI Put it in Neutral VS Lisbon Wants Moor OPI

Discover the similarities and differences between two popular OPI pink nail colors - OPI Put it in Neutral and OPI Lisbon Wants Moor OPI!

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OPI Put it in Neutral Comparisons

Inside see swatches of OPI’s Put it in Neutral, plus find out how it compares to other sheer OPI shades, It’s a Girl! and Samoan Sand.

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Nail Colors Similar To OPI Big Apple Red

Discover similar and alternative shades to OPI’s Big Apple Red. Inside you’ll find nail colors to branch out into if you already love this classic power red -

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Nail Colors Similar to OPI Let's Be Friends!

Discover swatches of similar nail colors to OPI Let’s Be Friends! If you love blush pinks and off white shades with pink, lavender or blue undertones, you’ll enjoy the colors inside -

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Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Unicorn Top Coat VS Crystal Top Coat

Discover two of Sally Hansen Miracle Gel’s special effect top coats; the Unicorn and Crystal top coats! These long-wearing iridescent toppers can add a top of beauty and sparkle to your nails.