CHANEL Le Vernis Nail Color Alchimie #591 Review, Swatch, NOTD

Posted on May 13 2014 - 10:00am by poonam

CHANEL Le Vernis Nail color Alchimie #591 Review

Today I am going to talk about the dusky Queen with olive skin tones which is currently ruling my nail paint stash.. my CHANEL Le Vernis Nail color in Alchimie. I received it as a gift from my darling Preetha.. :-* :).

CHANEL Le Vernis Nail Color Alchimie #591 NOTD

Product Claims: Classic and trend-defining shades in an exclusive formula that strengthens and moisturizes nails as it delivers high-shine colour. Applies evenly without streaking.

  • All Chanel nail products are formaldehyde-free, toluene-free and DBP-free.

Direction for Use:- Using built-in brush applicator, lightly apply colour to nails. Let dry and reapply colour until desired intensity is achieved.

Ingredients:-CHANEL Le Vernis Nail Color Alchimie Ingredients

Price:- Rs.1500 for 12 ml

Shelf Life:- 3 years from the Mfg date.

Packaging:- CHANEL nail paints comes in an appealing rectangular shaped bottle with a black colored cap. The cap is here to give it a symmetrical look and can be removed to reach to the round hand beneath it. The round brush handle has stripes pattern which gives a nice grip and better control over the nail paint application. The brush is thin but it doesn’t come in the way of application.

CHANEL Le Vernis Nail Color Alchimie Packaging

My experience with CHANEL Le Vernis Nail color Alchimie #591:-

Alchimie is a beautiful medium-dark olive green nail paint with finely milled shimmers which gives it a gorgeous metallic finish. The shimmers are predominantly gold which is responsible for its warmer tones but finish is more metallic than shimmery.

CHANEL Le Vernis Nail Color Alchimie Review

The formula is neither thick nor thin which gets picked up nicely by the brush and gives a even application. It goes a little sheer in a single coat and I would required a thicker  2nd coat I get that opaque finish.

The formula dries quickly to give a smooth-creamy finish but the brush strokes don’t completely disappear. I could detect brush lines even after final application. The issue is quite common with metallic shades but being CHANEL I was expecting it to give a stroke-free application. So, you got to be a little careful while painting nails and finish up with minimum strokes possible to reduce the streakiness.

It lasted almost whole week on my nails with minimum chip. I found the staying power is similar to Maybelline nails paints, depending on how you mange your nails it may last a little longer.

CHANEL Le Vernis Nail Color Alchimie 591 NOTD

Pros of CHANEL Le Vernis Nail color Alchimie #591:-

  1. Classy packging
  2. Gorgeous Golden Khakhi shade
  3. Beautiful metallic finish
  4. Richly Pigmented
  5. Dries quickly
  6. Lasts for almost a week
  7. Easy application
  8. Removable cap
  9. Round handle is easier to work with

Cons of CHANEL Le Vernis Nail color Alchimie #591:-

  1. Slightly streaky finish
  2. Price but CHANEL is luxury.. 😉

Recommendation:- CHANEL Le Vernis Nail color Alchimie is a gorgeous metallic olive green shade with warm undertones that works well for Indian skin tones. Being a metallic shade it goes a bit streaky, so you got to be a little aware while painting your nails. The color comes true to the bottle in 2 coats which dries down quickly to a smooth creamy finish. I love the classy CHANEL packaging.

PS: It is a limited Edition shade!

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Rating:- 4/5

Have you tried CHANEL Le Vernis Nail Color Alchimie? Do you own any luxurious Nail Paint?

21 Comments so far. Feel free to join this conversation.

  1. Jhilmil D SahaMay 13, 2014 at 10:43 AM - Reply

    This is such a lovely shade. and luxurious of course

    • poonamMay 13, 2014 at 9:06 PM - Reply

      yeahh.. i do agree the packaging is so good!! 😀 after all its CHANEL! 😀

  2. milyMay 13, 2014 at 11:02 AM - Reply

    can never make myself spend 1500 on a nail polish..but this is so beautiful 🙁 i have my eyes fixed on that ring BTW 😛

    • poonamMay 13, 2014 at 9:04 PM - Reply

      hahah.. you know me too.. unless it is one such shade that I really havent seen anywhere.. 😉

      ahhaa.. that;s my engagement ring.. 😀 😀

  3. ArzooMay 13, 2014 at 11:02 AM - Reply

    What a gorgeous shade this is, really loved the uniqueness of this shade, it’s just so beautiful and loved it more on your nails 🙂

    • poonamMay 14, 2014 at 6:32 AM - Reply

      Thank u so much Arzoo… it is indeed a grgs metallic green nail paint… 🙂 🙂

  4. ManasiMay 13, 2014 at 11:18 AM - Reply

    Pretty shades!!

  5. laksMay 13, 2014 at 11:20 AM - Reply

    Gorgeous shade on you nailS Poo. But too heavy for pocket 😐

    • poonamMay 14, 2014 at 6:29 AM - Reply

      Thank u lakss.. and that jst preciselty define this CHANEL nail paint… 😛 😛

  6. Shailja @BeABrideEverydayMay 13, 2014 at 2:05 PM - Reply

    Lovely shade ..but too expensive !

    • poonamMay 14, 2014 at 6:28 AM - Reply

      yupp.. u gotta pay for the name.. 😉

  7. AmishaMay 14, 2014 at 7:36 AM - Reply

    Nice color.. looks good.. exorbitantly priced.. but then luxury is never affordable. If its affordable, its not a luxury, rite?
    More than the nail paint, I was looking at the solitaire on your finger.. That’s pretty cute.. 😉

  8. Shivi@COSMOCHICSMay 14, 2014 at 9:11 AM - Reply

    This is a pretty shade Poonam! very gorgeous and diferent from the rest! 🙂 superlike!

  9. HeenaMay 14, 2014 at 11:40 AM - Reply

    Your Ring is Very Pretty! And, The Shade is Gorgeous!

    • poonamMay 14, 2014 at 9:34 PM - Reply

      Thanks dear.. Its my engagement ring.. ^_^ ^_^..

  10. PinkTrendsMay 14, 2014 at 1:11 PM - Reply

    Quite a different shade. Of course pricey.. just due to the Brand name..

    • poonamMay 14, 2014 at 11:58 PM - Reply

      yeahh.. exactlyy.. but this is my one and Only CHANEL.. my love.. <3

  11. Lana RayMay 14, 2014 at 4:20 PM - Reply

    Gorgeous color! You’re so lucky to get a Chanel as a present!

    • poonamMay 14, 2014 at 11:57 PM - Reply

      Thanks Lana.. yupp.. it is nothing less than a treasure.. it was utterly sweet of Preeetha.. <3

  12. Richa SaxenaMay 16, 2014 at 5:12 PM - Reply

    Thats abeautiful olive shade Poo! Loved it on your nails 🙂

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