If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know I’ve been on a quest to find the perfect primary cherry red holo. I’ve searched and came up with some gorgeous polishes, but none fit exactly what I was looking for. Loaded Lacquer‘s Double Shot of Sriracha leaned too orange, and Chaos & Crocodiles Security Breach and Colors by Llarowe Little Red Corvette leaned too pink/ purple. So my quest had yet to be fulfilled… until now! I do believe I’ve found the holy grail primary red holo – Darling Diva’s The Alchemist!
Darling Diva The Alchemist
I mean, this is just perfect! The Alchemist is part of Darling Diva’s WitchEE collection, and I love it dearly! Perfect formula, gorgeous color, and a holo that just glows. There’s a bit of a blue shimmer to the polish in certain lighting, but it doesn’t detract from the beautiful pure red!
And take a look at a closeup:
A gorgeous closeup shot of The Alchemist
I mean – wow, right?! I am in luuuurve! When I put this baby on, it was like the skies opened up and an angel kissed my nails. Thank you Darling Diva! My quest has ended in victory! I obviously cannot recommend this polish enough – if you like red holos, this one is a huge winner.
What do you think? Should I start another quest? If so, I’m open to recommendations on what type of quest to embark on! Are you on any polish quests?
Doctor Crafty 
Wow, this is really pretty! As far as new quests….I’m not one for them but a lot of people seem interested in finding the perfect white holo! Or at least the least silver, lol.
Thanks, I’m so happy I picked this baby up! I think it might be a good idea for my wallet to take a break from quests for now lol đ I liked the silvery white holo you posted from the Fair Maiden collection, but I don’t think I’m going to be in the market for a pure white holo.
Wow it really is totally cherry red. Gorgeous!
Thanks! I was so happy to find this gem! đ
Hot damn, this is freaking gorgeous! I’m on a no-buy but I really want this. haha!
Damn no-buys! I’m on one through the holidays as well. You should definitely put this on your wishlist though – it’s totally worth it!!
That is definitely beautiful! It is hard to find a true red holo. đ
Thank you! Yes, most red holos lean pink or orange… but this baby is so gorgeously true red!
That’s such a gorgeous red. I totally understand when you say how difficult it’s been to find the right shade – it seems like red is definitely an under used colour when it comes to holos.
It was definitely frustrating! I was so happy to have found this baby though!
I love red polishes so much. This one looks amazing and perfect for the Holidays!
Me too! A good red polish is such a staple polish. And yes – perfect for the holidays đ
How pretty! Love holos too.
Thanks! I’m a huge holo fan as well đ
Gorgeous!!! Damn no buy -.-, I’ll have to add this to my wishlist for sure â¤
Thanks! Yes, definitely put it on the wishlist for whenever your no-buy is done! It’s totally worth it đ
so pretty! I think you found the perfect red!
Thanks! I think I finally found it too đ
Congratulations!!!!!! đ đ
It sure is incredibly gorgeous â¤
Thanks!! Agreed – gorgeous for sure đ
Nope, I think you got it! This is a perfect red holo! Gorgeous đ
It really is – I love it so hard đ
That looks Amazing on you!!
Thank you so much!! đ
Oh boy!!!! I agree with you!!! I really think you have found your “holo grail” ( get it? Hahahaha! ) red holo!! Alchemist is amazing!!
Hehe – holo grail… I like it. Yes – it totally is amazing đ
Love this polish! Beautiful swatching and photos!
Thank you so much! I love it too đ
Yes! Cherry red with extra shimmers, please sir, can I have some more?
I would bathe in this stuff if I had enough!
You found your perfect polish!! Woo! This is so pretty, I can see why you love it! (:
I was so happy I found it! It really is pretty đ
Wow! That’s really gorgeous! I am kinda speechless! I was so happy to see all the polishes you got in your search for the perfect red holo that I am totally open to any other quest you have in mind, as long as it’s not flakies haha đ
Thanks! I did enjoy searching for this beauty – I’ll have to think about the next quest!
I do love me some flakies, but I don’t think I need to quest for them đ
This polish is soo high up on my wishlist! I really hope Santa reads it đ
I hope Santa brings you this beauty – it’s fantastic!
ooooh pretties !
Thanks! đ
Man oh man…it is totally the perfect red! I raved and raved about it when I reviewed it because it is just amazing. I’m so glad you found the perfect red!
I’m so happy I found it too! It truly is perfect đ
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