Nail Polish - Lilacism

Essie

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3.8

96 reviews
59%
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    3.0
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    parmaviolettes

    4 years ago

    Lilacism was originally released as part of Essie’s 2010 The Art of Spring collection and is now part of their permanent line. Essie describe it as “whisper-soft satiny smooth lilac”. 'Lilac’ seems...

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    About reviewer (47 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Tan, Warm

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    2.0
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    rosieakagretta

    7 years ago

    As other reviews said the color in the bottle looks amazing, I thought I had found my perfect shade of light lavender. I applied it, very thin and difficult to get it to cover and not goop or be...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    SarahMcD

    8 years ago

    This is a grey-lilac in the bottle, but on my nails it turns to a blue. It's also thin and watery, which makes it streaky. Even a third coat isn't fully opaque and is streaked. Some shades of Essie...

    About reviewer (361 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Sharon_Annette

    9 years ago

    This was a fail for me. This was my first Essie color and I did not liked it at all. It was streaky and such a pale color. Lavender is one my favorite colors. I love lavender clothes, shoes,...

    About reviewer (109 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

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    SmokeySings

    9 years ago

    I so wanted to like this because it is a great shade for transitioning from Winter to Spring, imo, and really is great for all Springtime. Just a lovely shade in the bottle and swatches online. But...

    About reviewer (686 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    kittenmint

    9 years ago

    Lilacism is a beautiful pale lavender colour nail polish from Essie. It has a creme finish and the formula is very smooth and easy to apply. It is opaque in two coats and dried quickly. The colour...

    About reviewer (768 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    AMCW

    9 years ago

    I love this so much I've had to re-purchase after a couple of months. Unlike some Essie colours you do need to apply three thin coats to get the desired creamy pastel effect - but it's worth...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    drivewayblues

    10 years ago

    Not sure why the overall rating for this isn't higher! Beautiful color, glossy formula, opaque in 3 thin coats.

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    CatG68

    10 years ago

    I get compliments on this every time I wear it. It's such a pretty bluish purple. It takes me three thin coats to be opaque and has good wear time (I use seche vite base and top coat). I feel like...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    CanadaGirlToo

    11 years ago

    Very pretty lilac colour. It is light, but manages to stay away from babyish. The polish dries very quickly, and lasts well. My inky complaint is with the width of the brush.

    About reviewer (114 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    angekronaus

    11 years ago

    In the spirit of Pantones Colour of 2014 { Radiant Orchid}, I purchased this colour. So far, loving it. Very unusual & opaque in 2 coats but the more you apply, the better the colour...

    About reviewer (294 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    melumebelle

    11 years ago

    While this is a very pretty color, I find the formula to be not so great, with streaky application and polish that gets lumpy if you don't immediately brush it out onto your nail. It's a little...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

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    SM824star

    11 years ago

    My mom was the one that bought this polish, and she didn't like it so she gave it to me. I think Essie is way overpriced ranging from 8-9 dollars depending on where you go. I had to paint this in...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesGreen

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    Parisa909

    11 years ago

    This isn't the lovely lilac-lavender nail polish the Google image swatches led me to believe it was. I was honestly expecting a true, bright lilac. 2-3 coats later and it's a muted blue-grey shade...

    About reviewer (230 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    kawanii

    11 years ago

    As a milky pastel purple, Lilacism took me three coats to get it completely opaque. It was fairly streaky for me. As an Essie Nail polish, I was partially disappointed in this color. It was fairly...

    About reviewer (180 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    GriffithsGirl

    11 years ago

    Gorgeous, gorgeous shade, the perfect pastel lilac. Nice and glossy too. Looks stunning. However the formula is not so great. On my fingernails this chipped horribly after only a few hours (2 coats...

    About reviewer (140 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    ChynaLaShay

    11 years ago

    It's a pretty lilac color in the bottle but in some lighting it can appear blue. I don't like that but in the sunlight it's a pretty purple color

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Dark

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    foppery

    11 years ago

    I wouldn't call Lilacism a true lilac color: it's a very pale lavender with a lot of blue and gray. In some lights it even looks more blue than purple. The lightness and creme finish make Lilacism...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    clarissa90

    12 years ago

    This is my first Essie polish and I bought this since I heard it would be a dupe of OPI's Rumples Wiggins or Done Out in Deco. This polish seems to have a grey undertone and I don't seem to reach...

    About reviewer (1594 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    mingalinga

    12 years ago

    This is a good brand if you are looking to buy nail polish. It glides on nicely and is easy to use. There are a variety of interesting colors, so it can easily become an addiction. This particular...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Dry, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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