Smoke and Storm

I think I've found my new favourite wintry nail polish: Sportsgirl Smoke. I've had my eye on it for a while, but for some reason didn't feel compelled to purchase it. As much as the colour appealed to me, I had reservations about whether it would work with my skin tone. After being alerted by Tezza that it was now on sale, I made sure to stop by my nearest Sportsgirl the next day to pick it up. I'm glad I did because it's the perfect concoction of mushroom, taupe, light grey and purple. I'd describe it as a slightly puttyish, smokey grey with dusty purple undertones that become more prominent depending on the light.

The main reason I was drawn to Smoke was because of its similarity to one of my favourite nail polishes, Storm (also by Sportsgirl). I've previously compared Storm alongside Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Wet Cement, and I'm still trying to find a polish as close to it as possible. Swatching Storm and Smoke next to each other, Storm is noticeably darker and more blue-toned, with almost imperceptible silver microshimmer. Smoke is much more grey and warmer. I'm liking the lightness and neutrality of Smoke, with the touch of purple that adds interest and sophistication. Storm needs only one coat for opaque coverage, but Smoke was still a little patchy even with 3 coats.

l-r: Sportsgirl Smoke, Sportsgirl Storm

l-r: Sportsgirl Storm, Sportsgirl Smoke

Most accurate colour representation of Smoke (with Storm on my ring finger)