Illamasqua Shattered Star Nail Varnish Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 13:00:00 +0000

Illamasqua Shattered Star Nail Varnishes

Illamasqua Shattered Star Nail Varnish ($17.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is supposed to have a “multi-dimensional glitter finish.” These three shades had the same consistency: slightly thin but not watery, and they were easy to apply for even, smooth results. Trilliant wasn’t quite opaque after two coats, but Fire Rose and Marquise both were. The finish is somewhat shiny, sparkly, and glittery, but not as glossy as the traditional creams and frosts in the Nail Varnish range, so depending on the effect you’re after, you may want a top coat. Marquise was the most matte of the three, and it was also the most textured. This formula lasts a full seven days on me with minor tip wear but no chipping.

Fire Rose Shattered Star Nail Varnish ($17.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a “shattered pink.” It’s a light-medium, rosy pink with silver shimmer and micro-glitter. It had opaque color coverage after two coats, and it was easy to apply and work with. I couldn’t think of any dupes for this one!

Marquise Shattered Star Nail Varnish ($17.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a “shattered orange.” It’s a vibrant, medium-dark orange-red with lighter tangerine shimmer and micro-glitter. It had full coverage color with two coats of polish, and I didn’t have any issues applying it. This one was a bit more textured than the other three, so depending on what you like, you may want to use a thick top coat to smooth it out (which will also give it a glossy finish). Zoya Destiny (P, $9.00) is exactly the same. Zoya Myrta (P, $9.00) is less glittery. See comparison swatches.

Trilliant Shattered Star Nail Varnish ($17.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a “shattered champagne.” It’s a muted, pinky-beige with silver shimmer and micro-glitter. It was mostly opaque after two coats, but there was a little sparseness overall that kept it from full coverage. Zoya Lux (P, $10.00) is lighter, pinker, and has holographic glitter. See comparison swatches.

Fire Rose

PPermanent. $17.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

Marquise

PPermanent. $17.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

Trilliant

PPermanent. $17.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Illamasqua Fire Rose Shattered Star Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Marquise Shattered Star Nail Varnish

Illamasqua Marquise Shattered Star Nail Varnish (with top coat)

Illamasqua Trilliant Shattered Star Nail Varnish

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Illamasqua Shattered Star Nail Varnish Review, Photos, Swatches

Fire Rose

PPermanent. $17.00.

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Marquise

PPermanent. $17.00.

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Trilliant

PPermanent. $17.00.

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