Quick answer
If you want a bold, bright blue with a versatile crelly finish that can go from sheer to opaque, choose Sunday in Santorini. If you prefer a deep, rich ruby red with a velvety matte look, Knotty is your pick.
Finish and opacity differences
Sunday in Santorini has a crelly finish—a hybrid between jelly and creme—that gives a soft, luminous look. Its coverage is buildable: 1-2 coats for a sheer jelly effect, or 2-3 coats for a fully opaque creme. This makes it ideal if you like to control the intensity of your color.
Knotty features a velvet finish that appears matte and smooth. It also has buildable medium coverage, requiring 2-3 coats for full, even color. The velvet texture gives a sophisticated, understated look that's different from glossy or shimmer finishes.
Color and wear considerations
Sunday in Santorini is a bright royal blue—a classic summer shade that pops against any skin tone. Its long-lasting wear and easy removal are practical benefits for frequent color changers.
Knotty is a deep ruby red, leaning into the berry-wine family. It's a versatile shade for year-round wear, especially fall and winter. It also offers long-lasting wear and easy removal, plus it's best paired with a glossy top coat for maximum shine if you want to add gloss to the velvet finish.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Finish preference: Choose Sunday in Santorini if you like a glossy, jelly-to-creme look. Choose Knotty if you prefer a matte, velvet texture.
- Color family: Sunday in Santorini is a bright, cool-toned blue. Knotty is a deep, warm-toned ruby red.
- Coverage flexibility: Sunday in Santorini offers more versatility in opacity (1-3 coats). Knotty requires 2-3 coats for full coverage but delivers consistent velvet color.
Product facts
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Sunday in Santorini: Bright royal blue with a crelly finish; buildable medium coverage (1-3 coats). You can adjust the opacity from a soft jelly look to a solid creme, giving you two looks in one bottle.
Sunday in Santorini
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Knotty: Deep ruby red with a velvet finish; buildable medium coverage (2-3 coats). The velvet finish gives a matte, sophisticated appearance that stands out from standard glossy polishes.
Knotty
Which one is right for you?
Best for
- Those who want a bright, cheerful blue with adjustable opacity (Sunday in Santorini)
- Those who prefer a deep, sophisticated red with a matte velvet finish (Knotty)
Not for
- If you want a glossy finish without a top coat, Knotty's velvet finish may not satisfy (add a top coat for shine)
- If you prefer an opaque color in one coat, Sunday in Santorini's buildable coverage may require multiple layers
