I remember purchasing Chanel’s Paradoxal a few years ago with a gift card, and at that moment I hadn’t really felt more luxurious. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been worn too much over the past couple of years…So, since it’s fall, I decided to pull out this baby and put it to use!

Paradoxal is a gorgeous purpley taupe with purple shimmer. The shimmer isn’t always visible, but you can really see it under some bright sunlight. It’s a really gorgeous color- and I don’t typically like shimmery polishes! I had to use 3 coats of this polish, because 1 coat was super streaky and watery. I can look past that because after you do the extra coats, it lasts really well!

After a few days, I only had one chip on my thumb, and minor tip wear. I’m really impressed with how well these polishes wear, which can make them worth the higher price tag, if you really want a high end polish. I don’t know if I’d buy another CHANEL nail polish unless I was in love with the color, because they are pretty pricey at $27 a bottle!