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Swatches, Comparison: Revlon Carbonite

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Revlon Carbonite Nail Enamel

Revlon Carbonite for Fall 2011

We can always count on our friends at Revlon to bring us the hottest shade of the season for a fraction of the cost. After the huge success of Perplex and Black Envy, Carbonite makes its grand entrance into fall with the Grit & Grandeur Collection. Will it live up to our expectations?

Carbonite is described as pewter gray with a metallic/foil texture. The formula is what truly fascinates me. It's like liquid metal with a smooth lead finish. Not super sparkly or reflective like a true metallic, but it still falls in the same category. And what's even better than that? It's opaque, and I'm talking about a one coater! Ok, maybe two if you're like me! 

Let's check out how it compares to Chanel's Graphite.

Revlon Carbonite vs Chanel Graphite

One difference I spotted right off the bat, Carbonite is missing the abundance of gold glass flecked glitter that makes Graphite a rare gem. Not a huge deal; you can re-create a similar look using a gold effects top coat (like CND Gold Sparkle or ChG White Cap). Also, the base color of Carbonite is lighter towards a pewter whereas Graphite has more of a deep silver/gray.

Carbonite and Graphite Bottle Comps

Overall  Even though these aren't dead on dupes, I love the smooth liquid metal of Carbonite. The formula and application was next to perfection. And best of all, it's a budget friendly alternative to Chanel Graphite!

Carbonite is available for a limited time only and retails for $4.99/ea (0.5 oz). What do you think of Revlon's latest dupe attempt? Which brand do you prefer?


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