As promised in my post showing Butter London Toff, I am showing how it compares to other mauve shades in my collection. I have learned here that it is important not to judge a polish by the way it looks in the bottle....kind of like don't judge a book by its cover. I thought I had some pretty close dupes, but it turns out I just have 1.
As you can see, Essie Angora Cardi is pretty close to Toff. I say "pretty close" because it does have a bit more rosy undertones and Toff has more purple undertones. Toni is a bit too purple. I decided that if Toni and Angora Cardi got together and had a baby, Toff would probably be their bundle of joy.
And never mind Finger Paints Free Form Fawn - she is a distant cousin. Again, in the bottle it was similar, but wow did it ever come out different on the nail.
So there you have it. If you don't want to spend $14 on a Butter London and are okay with "close enough" then grab Angora Cardi. If you are looking for a really pretty purple-mauve, check out Julep Toni. I LOVE it and will be doing a review soon. And as far as Free Form Fawn....MEH.
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Hahahaa! I love your reference to the "polish birth", made me laugh! All of those polishes look lovely on you!!!!
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DeleteI love the polish baby reference too! I do that all the time! Also, I just purchased Toff, and I am thinking that it looks a bit like "Plums the word" from SH CSM. Although I have not put my eyes on the bottle...I have just bought 4 polishes from Butter London and I AM HOOKED!!
DeleteThese are such pretty fall shades!
ReplyDeleteYes, they all work very well for fall!
DeleteToff's my favorite. I'm pretty sure I need it. <3
ReplyDeleteAll of them look beautiful on you. I "only" (smirk) own one polish of mauve/raisin polish, but your post definitvely inspires me to wear mine soon. What a great reminder!!!!
ReplyDeleteDupes or not I am completely smitten by all of those polishes. I think I fancy the FingerPaints shade the most. :)
ReplyDeleteBless you for the comparison! Now I know I don't need both Toff and Angora Cardi. 😊
ReplyDeleteBless you for the comparison! Now I know I don't need both Toff and Angora Cardi. 😊
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