Illamasqua Muse Nail Varnish Review, Photos, Swatches
Monday, August 1st, 2011
Illamasqua Muse Nail Varnish
Illamasqua Muse Nail Varnish
Illamasqua Muse Nail Varnish ($14.00 for 0.5 fl. oz.) is described as a “deep teal blue.” It’s exactly that–at first glance, it’s more blue than teal, but it’s not just blue. There’s teal, blue, and enough depth to call it deep. The finish is creamy, and the color is opaque in two coats (but nearly opaque in just one). I had an easy time with the formula, because it wasn’t too thick or thin, so the lacquer flowed evenly across the nail and didn’t bubble. I typically get a week’s worth of wear out of Illamasqua’s nail polishes.
It reminded me of Cult Nails Let Me Fly without the shimmer. It was a little bluer and darker than Orly Viridian. It is darker compared to Butter London Artful Dodger.
Where to Buy: Sephora, $14
The Glossover
Teal is always an interesting color, because sometimes it leans blue, other times it leans green. Here's a teal that leans a little blue but not too blue.
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Illamasqua Muse Nail Varnish
Illamasqua Muse Nail Varnish
Illamasqua Muse Nail Varnish
Illamasqua Muse Nail Varnish
Illamasqua Muse Nail Varnish
Illamasqua Muse Nail Varnish
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase it? How much is it?
Sephora, $14.
Is it limited edition?
No.
Any dupes?
It reminded me of Cult Nails Let Me Fly without the shimmer. It was a little bluer and darker than Orly Viridian. It is darker compared to Butter London Artful Dodger.
Oh, I just sampled this while in Sephora the other day! It is a nice color that I think will carry well into fall. Christine, what nail polisher remover to you use? I use CVS pure acetone, and I'm worried it might weaken my nails, which is why I stopped doing my nails as much, but I still want to change them every other day!
Zoya Remove+
Looks like China Glaze Shower Together.
Gorgeous shade! I wonder how this compares to Rescue Beauty Lounge's Teal.
Oh, I have this colour - it's gorgeous!
Muse is my favorite from Illamasqua :)
Looks like Dior nirvana but a bit lighter I would say.
Just checked and Dior nirvana got green undertone but OPI Suzi Says Feng Shi is quite close to it :)
Wow, looks way bluer than MAC's Ocean Dip from the Surf Baby collection. Very pretty.
This is my favorite Illamasqua color. :)
Reminds me of OPI suzi says feng shui
So gorgeous! Blues are some of my favorite polish colors and this is perfectly muted for fall and winter.
So pretty!! Reminds me of American Apparel's Peacock, but I suppose this one is a bit more teal?
you have became my favourite blogger!! love this color by the way :D *clicks love it! button*
Lovely color!
omg,your nail surface is that smooth, or its the varnish? :O ( sorry for my english :)This is amazing!
Such a beautiful blue shade. I love the Illamasqua formula, so I'll deff check this out!
I'm loving this color and I'm really curious to try out some Illa polishes. Wonder what kind of brush they have!
This is a very gorgeous color! thanks for dupe suggestions!
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