Thursday, March 14, 2013

Illamasqua Baptiste Review/Swatches

Say Hello to my new favorite purple!  This is Illamasqua Baptiste.
Illamasqua Baptiste
When I started hearing rumors about Illamasqua polishes on clearance for $7 at Sephora inside JCPenney, I ran to my nearest store to check.  Nope, none of them were on sale:(  I left empty handed.  But I refused to give up.  I went back a few days later and there they were.  I guess they are a little behind at my store.  This is one of the beauties I picked up.  I actually had this on my wish list for a while, but took it off when I was cleaning it up.  But of course, it was still in the back of my mind.
Illamasqua Baptiste
This is my first Illamasqua polish and if they all apply like this one, I will be their newest fan.  This is two coats and it was so creamy and easy to apply.
Illamasqua Baptiste
I love the dimension of this polish.  It can look almost black in some lights, but it's not one of those polishes that are so dark that most people would think it's black at first glance.  It has the perfect amount of purple shimmer.
Illamasqua Baptiste
I love the deep shade of plum purple - it's so rich and royal.
Illamasqua Baptiste
You may want to check your nearest Sephora inside JCP to see if they are still on sale.  Otherwise, they are still on the Sephora website for $14 here.  I would actually buy this for $14 now that I know how much I like it.

Better yet, if you want to win a $50 Sephora gift card and use that to buy this polish, enter my giveaway here!

Do you have any favorite Illamasqua nail polishes?  I know my friend Liesl reviewed Collide here and that went straight to my wish list:)

38 comments:

  1. Amy (Polish and Such)March 14, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    This is so gorgeous! I keep meaning to try to go to my JCP that has a Sephora but it is out of the way.

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    1. UnknownMarch 14, 2013 at 10:48 AM

      I know, I should have asked you if you wanted anything. The day I went the second time I just last minute stopped there to see if they were on sale. Do you want me to check tonight? My husband and I are bringing the kids to the mall to get out of the house a little bit. This snow is getting ridiculous!

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  2. RiotbettyxMarch 14, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Wow! I've never bought any Illamasquas, but I'm a sucker for dark purples. This one is gorgeous!

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    1. UnknownMarch 14, 2013 at 11:13 AM

      I really liked the formula. It was on the watery side, but in a good way:) I recommend it. Thanks for commenting!

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  3. Erin OrtizMarch 14, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous :) I haven't owned a Illamaquas so I'm not sure what they are like but this color is to die for :) It just glows!

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    1. UnknownMarch 14, 2013 at 11:13 AM

      If they are all like this, I am sure to buy more! thanks for stopping by.

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  4. LieslMarch 14, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    This is so gorgeous, glowy, and fiery! Beautiful on you, too, and that tird photo... *dies* I've not gone to check out my Sephora-in-Penney yet because I know I'd leave with a bagful, lol.

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    1. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 11:05 AM

      I was totally going to call it "Sephora-in-Penney" and reference you, but I was afraid people would think I talk about you too much:)

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  5. KarenMarch 14, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Wow such a stunning shade! Def on my wish list now! :)

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  6. Yun, The Polish HideoutMarch 14, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    This is stunning! The shimmers are so pretty! My nearest Sephora in JCP is quite far away, so I haven't had a chance to check out this deal yet. :-)

    ~ Yun

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  7. Beauty-NinjaMarch 14, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Oh wow!! This is stunning!!

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    1. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 11:06 AM

      Yes, it really is. I'm still wearing it today. I couldn't take it off.

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  8. Life With LaurenMarch 15, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    That is the PERFECT purple!

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  9. VickiMarch 15, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Ohh that is a GORGEOUS color!

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  10. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Gorgeous color! Stopping by from Tara's blog. Have a great day.

    Marisa @ A Girl in Heels

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  11. The Rantings of a Drama Queen's MumMarch 15, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    That's very pretty.

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  12. jennieMarch 15, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    This purple is gorge!!! I LOVE IT!

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  13. Polished MarvelsMarch 16, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    Hi Essie, I love Baptiste on you!!! I have a small container of Illamasqua polishes, Baptiste unfortunately is not among them - stupid me ordered Propaganda instead (blackened blue jelly). Imagine my stupefied look when I opened the box and realized my mistake - LOL

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    1. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 4:42 PM

      :( I'll have to look that one up. What other colors do you like? I think I need more!

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    2. Polished MarvelsMarch 19, 2013 at 1:18 AM

      Hi Essie, my favs from Illamasqua are Elope (grass green crelly), Force (muted Cobalt/blurple), Faux-pas (muted mid-tone purple rubber finish) and Alarm (bright red) - but they have TONS of beautiful shades :-)

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    3. UnknownMarch 19, 2013 at 12:27 PM

      Ok. I wrote them down and will now Google them:) Thanks.

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  14. JennMarch 16, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I love that shade! I have a soft spot for purple... and I just hope I can get a shade like that, too.

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    1. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 4:42 PM

      Me too, I have always loved purple so I have a soft spot for purple polish:)

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  15. Julia @ beautyfiendsMarch 16, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    I need this polish in my life!!

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  16. taraMarch 16, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    wow! that color is amazing!

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  17. hollybeary creationsMarch 16, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Okay Straight up DROOL!!! I must find this polish. This is gorgeous. I've never tried any of their polishes sounds like they are worth a try.

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  18. The Bold and BrownMarch 17, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    OMG! I need to find this color! This is absolutely GORGEOUS! Purple is my favorite color, and this one is shiny, so win-win! very pretty!!
    Just stopping by for the link-up :)

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    1. UnknownMarch 19, 2013 at 12:28 PM

      I know, it has always been my favorite color too. Thanks for stopping by!

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