OPI Big Apple Red VS The Thrill of Brazil

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Big Apple Red is one of our readers’ most loved red nail polishes.

The Thrill of Brazil is another OPI red nail polish that is very similar to Big Apple Red, but it has a few key differences.

Because these are both red nail colors from OPI and cream finish, they are commonly compared to each other, so today we’re going to show you the similarities and differences between Big Apple Red and The Thrill of Brazil.

To begin, you’ll see Big Apple Red swatches, followed by The Thrill of Brazil swatches, ending with two final comparison photos, with Big Apple Red shown on the top in all images.

Starting with OPI Big Apple Red swatches:

Next, OPI The Thrill of Brazil swatches:

Now for the final comparison photos:

All in all, both Big Apple Red and The Thrill of Brazil have these things in common: 

• Full even coverage in two coats (shown)

• Cream finish

• Available in standard or long wear lacquer formulas

• Made by OPI

They are different only slightly, and in these ways:

• Big Apple is a brighter, warmer red, where The Thrill of Brazil is a deeper, bluer, velvety red

• Big Apple Red is more opaque in coverage, where The Thrill of Brazil is more of a sheer in some lighting scenarios

Looking for a bright warm red? Get OPI Big Apple Red at Ulta Looking for a velvety blue-red? Get OPI The Thrill of Brazil at Beyond Polish

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