(promotional samples ahead)
Octopus Party Nail Lacquer seems to have mastered indigo. He has created denim shades, dazzling sparkly cobalts...and now violet leaning. I can't even fathom where he could go next. I decided to compare the current queens of indigo, in case some folks were still undecided as to whether they should hunt down all three...and spoiler: you should.
At first blush, they look pretty similar. All three are deep, indigo-ish holos. They have a similar amount of majesty and noise...if you don't pay too close attention. As soon as you start to really look, you'll see the differences.
In the bottle, it is quite hard to tell the difference at all. If these were a regular brand in a store, you might grab one without noticing that there were three distinct shades here.
But they are different. You can see some holo glitters twinkling in DD here and there.
And once they go on your nail, the differences, to me, are very obvious. Go Deep is a glaringly holo deep cobalt blue, and super opaque on the first stroke. Double Duchess is a true indigo violet, with a sprinkling of holo glitter and an obvious purple flash under the holo rainbow. Indikon is the quintessential denim holo. Its metallic underbelly adds to the dusty denim feel of the finished product.
See? I told you you needed them all.
Here is a side-by-side macro comparison.
left to right Indikon • Double Duchess • Go Deep |
And now for the original swatches, in case you somehow forgot how amazing these shades were on their own. I mean, I guess it could happen...people get abducted by aliens and have their memories erased all the time right?
Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Go Deep |
Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Double Duchess |
Octopus Party Nail Lacquer Indikon |
Final Thought
These are similar, but not at all the same. Even if you aren't jonesing for all three, maybe this will at least help you figure out which one you can't live without.
Great comparisons! They all look lovely :)
ReplyDeleteLove comparison posts! I think out of these 3 Go Deep is my favorite but all 3 are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love all three but Indikon and Double Duchess are my faves.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! I'll have to find out if I can get this brand here in Oz...
ReplyDeleteI love comparison posts !
ReplyDeleteAwesome comparison post. Go Deep would be the one for me!
ReplyDeleteGreat comparison...Double Duchess is my favorite, but they're all stunning. :)
ReplyDeleteIn your comparison photo, I prefer Go Deep, but when I look at your swatches, I prefer Indikon. I guess that means I need all three. HAHAHAHA!
ReplyDeleteI love comparison posts!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm devastated that I skipped Go Deep :(
ReplyDeleteGo Deep is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteDouble Duchess is still my favourite but really, all 3 are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat comparison! You are right, in the bottle there's barely a difference. Must be the holo pigment throwing you off!
ReplyDeleteUhh, yeah, I need all of these.....right now... :P
ReplyDeleteSO close in the bottle but definitely not dupes! All 3 are gorgeous but like Double Duchess the best with with rich color and hint of purple.
ReplyDeleteAll 3 are pretty and verrrrry similar!
ReplyDeleteIndigo one must
ReplyDeletenever once skip, or regret
will ravage your heart
Ohhhh the rainbows in Double Duchess are gorgeous! Comparison posts are my favorite, especially on your nails!
ReplyDeleteGreat comparison!
ReplyDeleteGreat comparison!
ReplyDeleteBeing a true NPA, I don't even understand why you compared these, they are obviously completely colours, lol ;) ;) ;) I need them all ;) :) :)
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