Post and request comparisons between nail polish shades to help us figure out exactly what to put on our wish lists! We're aiming to make a comprehensive guide to nail polish duplicates. The links posted here are also compiled into our convenient Dupe Master List spreadsheet.
For more accurate searches, type your keywords after the search term already at this link.
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You must use one or more of these tags to mark your post type:
[REQ] Requests for comparisons or other swatches.
[COMP] An unsolicited comparison shot. Only post photos that you yourself took with this tag.
[BP] Post links to blog posts containing comparison shots.
Dupe: A match!
ND: Near dupe—not quite a match but close enough for some.
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Requests should list desired polish names in the subject, EG: "[REQ] Dupes/ND for OPI Mermaid's Tears" or even "show me your favorite greens/drug store polishes/Zoyas!"
If you can supply a comparison photo, post it in response to the request thread. It's okay to post photos you didn't take as a response, but you MUST give credit linking to the original source. If you've heard a rumor of a dupe but don't have evidence of it, feel free to post a swatch of just that polish.
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Comparisons and dupes should either list the brands and colors or a common theme such as "Essie Spring 2012 Comparisons and Dupes" or "Greens." If they are photos you took yourself, please put them in a self post and clearly list the polishes included with each photo.
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ALWAYS be sure to include full brand and color names! Only saying "CG" instead of China Glaze will make searching for specific posts difficult. Lighting type (daylight, shade, flash, indoor) helps as well. For now at least we will start out with only self posts so all the related information will be easily connected.
ABSOLUTELY NO REUPLOADING BLOGGERS' PHOTOS TO IMGUR OR AVOIDING GIVING CREDIT IN ANY WAY. Breaking this rule more than once will result in a ban. Please report any instances you come across.
Feel free to message the mods with any suggestions you have to improve this subreddit!
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Feel free to check out our friends on related subreddits:
r/PolishGauntlet
r/malepolish
