Every year, there seems to be a highly coveted nail polish shade or two that hits the market with a frenzy. One example is last year's Metro Chic ($8) from Sephora by OPI, a perfectly muted smoky purple. Another example is Chanel's Le Vernis Nail Color in Vamp, so popular, in fact, it even has its own Wikipedia entry.
This year, there's a big to-do with another Chanel shade. The brand's Jade ($25), a green with a slightly hazy undertone, sold out almost immediately after it launched in September. In fact, it's now going for some pretty crazy prices on eBay — upwards of $117. Wowza. But that doesn't have to stop you from wearing an almost-identical match. While some of the options below might not be exact replicas, they're pretty close. Have you tried any of these Jade Green dupes yourself? Which ones are your favorites?
For more options, keep reading.
The following suggestions aren't perfect matches or they're harder to find:
- Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Milf ($14) — Sold out.
- MAC Peppermint Patti — Hard to find.
- Quirius Erin Island ($6) — A similar tone.
- Orgasm Cosmetics Nail Lacquer in Easy, But Not Cheap ($6).
- OPI Damone Roberts 1968 — No longer manufactured.

















Charles Anastase
Pepe Jeans
theOutnet
I have Peppermint Patti, it is nice, but its matte
1And I thought $25 was too much for nail polish...who pays $117
2I had not realized how hard it was going to be find! So glad you gave some alternatives.
3I'm wearing the orly mint mojito right now
looks great!
4Oooh - I like the OPI and Orly colors.
5Urban Outfitters also sells this adorable mint green for only $4 bux!! Enjoy!
6I bought an OPI color exactly like the Chanel one about a year ago! I love it because it's different & funky. Funny how it's the the must have!
7Oh thankyou!
8I needed this, I wasn't about to shell out so much for that nail polish.
13 year olds cant pay the price for pretty.
I'm going to get the Essie
These shades don't look the best on me. I'm sticking with Tiffany blue. Essie is the best though, great polish.
9Retrodoll, where did you find a Tiffany's blue?!
10That sounds like a fab nailcolour!
I believe I'm skipping the Jade but I'll be on waiting list for the grey shade from spring!
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