Revlon Facets of Fuschia – FLAKIE!!

Posted by on Nov 26, 2011 in Features, Polishes, Revlon | 40 comments
Quick Info

Product
Revlon Facets of Fuschia

Where to buy
Target, Target, Pharmacies

Price
$15 (I think!)

Volume
14.7ml

For me, Revlon is a brand that is always consistently good in terms of formula, but never exciting.

Well, I stand corrected. Consider the wind well and truly taken out of my sails.

Facets of Fuschia is a glitter flakie. No, you read that correctly. Revlon have come up with a glitter flakie and it’s phen-freaking-nomenal.

Facets of Fuschia has a murky black base which takes around 3-4 coats to build up.  Once it’s built up, it’s magical.  Small dots of glitter mix with hexagonal all over the nai

As with lots of flakies, this dried roughly.  I had run out of Seche when I did this swatch so please excuse the rough finish.  I suspect just one coat of Seche would resolve the finish and leave you with a trapped within look.

 

As soon as I saw this, I thought of China Glaze’s Mummy May I, from their 2010 Halloween Collection.  So I decided to do a side by side.

The lacquers are similar at first look but there are some big differences.  Mummy May I has a burgundy /plum base whilst Facets of Fuschia is most definitely a more charcoal-esque base.  Also, Mummy May I has just small glitter pieces whilst Facets of Fuschia has thrown in some hexagons for giggles.

If you are having trouble finding Mummy May I, Facets of Fuschia is more than a good enough substitute.  Indeed, I think I might like it better.

 

  • Anonymous

    Gosh, that’s very fashion forward of them! If a little bit behind the 8 ball, but better now than never. I like it – it looks spacey.

  • Pammymela

    I recently bought facets of fusia but haven’t tried it yet – I keep putting it off for a special occasion,,, I don’t know why. But your post is making me think I need to put it on right now!

  • Rainbowify Me

    For every time I see pictures of Facets of Fuchsia I want it even more! :drool:

  • http://www.dreamingofverona.blogspot.com Lexi T

    Oh wow, I never thought I’d say this, but, I prefer the Revlon!
    Definitely on the “To Purchase” list.

  • Anonymous

    Nice, right?

  • Anonymous

    It’s such gorgeous. Such a departure / risk for Revlon but a good one I think.

  • Anonymous

    Put it on! And send me a picture!

  • Anonymous

    It’s Revlon babe! Somewhere in Revlon HQ, it’s still 1995 LOL.

    This is a great lacquer.

  • Anonymous

    I truly believe it’s the hexagonal glitter that pushes Revlon’s over the edge. Almost like it adds another dimension to the lacquer.

  • mary.e.stevens

    Wow the Facets of Fuschia looks stunning! Definitely going on my christmas list! :)

  • Anonymous

    This is a GREAT Christmas lacquer.

  • http://olgiepolgie.blogspot.com/ Olgie

    I’d love to get this. It’s so pretty! I bet every Revlon display in Australia will be missing this colour, though.

  • Anonymous

    I have both. I plan on doing like a skittles mani out of them I do have other similar polishes like these as well. :) they look hot on you! :)

  • Yvonne

    Thanks for the swatch, I think I might pick this up today in my travels.  It is perfect for a Saturday night :)

  • Millie

    Revlon is bringing this one to Australia? Really?

  • Guest

    This doesn’t classify as a flakie, because there’s no actual “flakies” in it, just small and large hex glitter. Flakies also don’t dry very rough or gritty – that’s glitter again. A true flakie is something like Nfu-Oh 59 or Essie’s new Shine of the Times effect top coat. It’s still pretty, though, and your swatches are very nice. :D

  • Scholarly Nail

    This looks amazing on you! I have been super impressed with Revlon’s polishes lately, they did some really great ones this year! The fizzy polishes, this collection, the Masquerde collection, holiday, etc. have all been fantastic! Heck, I like most of the collections they came out with better than the big salon companies releases this year! 

  • Ice Queen

    Facets of Fuchsia is amazing. I haven’t put it in a side by side with Mummy May I. Your photos show that they aren’t dupes and dare I say it… The Revlon is prettier, when they are pitted against each other. 

  • Anonymous

    The Revlon is definitely nicer IMO.

  • Anonymous

    Revlon are totally stepping it up. I have a lovely pastel blue next week that is anything but boring and chalky.

  • Anonymous

    Thanks. :-)

  • Anonymous

    I’ve seen it but not everywhere. And I saw it a little while back.

    This particular bottle was sent from the UK.

  • Anonymous

    Good luck!

  • Anonymous

    Thanks beautiful, how are you doing?

  • Anonymous

    Hahaha I’m sure. Normally is the way.

  • Anonymous

    They are getting alot better. I spend much more time at the Revlon counter than I used to.

  • Mae

    I bought Facets, fully expecting to love it, but I just didn’t :/ It’s a gorgeous polish, but it just doesn’t do it for me :[ I wore it once, maybe I just need to put it on again and let it grow on me. It’s so pretty!

  • http://varnishme.blogspot.com Olivia

    You just can never go wrong with purple + put some glitter in it and it’s love at first sight. :)

  • Pandora

    I love this so much but every time I head out to buy it it’s sold out :(

  • Anonymous

    It seems pretty popular – with good reason!

  • Anonymous

    Totally agree. I love the mix of fuschia and black anyway – feminine but not overly so. There’s alot of rockstar in this lacquer.

  • Anonymous

    Oh no! Try try and try until you love it!

  • http://themustardjumper.wordpress.com Natalie

    I just brought this back from the US, plus the milky pink with silver glitter. I had to go to Brooklyn Target to find it but i was obsessed.

  • Anonymous

    Same for me Lucy. I bought Revlon by the stackload as a teenager.

  • Anonymous

    It’s glorious. So beautiful.

  • Anonymous

    I’ve been alright. how about you? :)

  • Anonymous

    Busy love. This new job is taking up a lot of time – but I’m loving it.

  • Anonymous

    I’m thinking they MUST have a new product development team / star to be coming out with these colours.

  • Anonymous

    I’m glad you are loving it. :) It makes me happy to know that you are happy. :) Miss ya. ;)

  • Anonymous

    I miss you guys too. I need to make some more time for Twitter.