My Collection, Swatched: Julep Demi

Julep Demi is a dark, blackened red.  It is very reminiscent of OPI Lincoln Park After Dark, but more visibly red.  This color is the most amazing vampy red I have found so far, only because it actually still looks red, not brown.  Most of the other dark reds I own have a lot of brown, but this one is perfection.  The formula is great with this one, opaque in two coats.  This color frustrated me while photographing: it just would not cooperate.  The bottle image at the top is the most color accurate, while the other images came out a brighter red.  LOVE this color, perfect for fall/winter, although I would probably wear this anytime. 

This image is indoors without flash.

This is outdoors in indirect sunlight.  Sorry for the glare, but I included this image to show the color. 

This is also outdoors in indirect sunlight.

This is outdoors in direct sunlight.  Love the glossy look!

Color: Julep Demi
Base Coat: Orly Top to Bottom
Top Coat: Orly top to Bottom

My Collection, Swatched: Butter London Saucy Jack

Butter London Saucy Jack is a creme deep, wine red color with a glossy finish.  The swatches show three coats of the polish with base and top coat. 

 This is Saucy Jack indoors with flash.  The color is showing up brighter than real life.  Also, it looks like there is visible nail line, but I promise that this does not show up in person.  The color is very opaque and covers completely with three coats. 

 This is Saucy Jack outdoors in sunlight, without flash.

The first time I swatched this color, I was completely disappointed with the formula.  It was streaky and patchy, and I gave up trying to make it look nice.  I recently decided to try it out again, and I fell in love.  I realized the first try was mostly due to poor application technique.  The formula is a bit thick, but if you wait for each coat to dry, it will build to full opacity. 

Butter London Saucy Jack
Base Coat: Orly Top to Bottom
Top Coat: Orly Top to Bottom