Gotta say it – Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! 😉
Illamasqua Scorn is a full-on sexy lacquer that always reminds me of Catwoman’s suit. It has that rubberized feel that makes it really interesting to look at.
I feel like I need to crack a whip, purr, or wear a spiked collar when Illamasqua Scorn is on my nails.
To me, this polish represents Illamasqua very well. I see the brand as being daring, dark, and editorial. Scorn encapsulates all that in a beautiful glass bottle.
Illamasqua Scorn Pictures
Illamasqua nail polishes come in black cardboard boxes.
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Illamasqua Scorn Ingredients
Illamasqua Scorn Swatches
All swatches have:
- Essie First Base (Base Coat)
- 2 coats of Illamasqua Scorn
- No top coat!
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Claims: TRUSTED
√ Black
√ Matte finish
Key Notes
- Name: Illamasqua Scorn
- Amount: 15 mL (0.5 fl. oz.)
- What I Paid: Nothing! (This was provided by PR.)
- Where to Buy: Illamasqua website, Sephora stores & Sephora website
Illamasqua Scorn Review
Colour
Scorn by Illamasqua is an edgy black that’s Catwoman in a bottle. That’s the best way I can describe it. It’s not your ordinary black nail polish. It has personality in spades!
Finish
The matte finish isn’t flat. There’s almost a rubberized look to it.
Now, you know me – I like using my Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat because it really speeds up the nail-painting process. With this polish, you don’t use a top coat, unless you want to transform it into an ordinary shiny black polish.
I was happy to see that Scorn by Illamasqua doesn’t take a long time to dry. No, it’s not lightning fast, but the dry time also isn’t so long that I’m worried about getting dents.
Application & Formula
Scorn by Illamasqua has a thick formula that isn’t really forgiving. Try to use as few strokes as possible, and try to avoid going over the same section more than once or twice.
Other than that, the formula was easy to work with.
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Final Verdict: 8/10
Believe it or not, Scorn by Illamasqua is the only matte/rubberized black nail polish that I own. I really like the look, and I can picture myself wearing this lacquer again and again.
Do you wear matte/rubberized nail polish? Which is your favourite?
Love black and this a great shade
I mean I like black nail polish
Hey Icequeen81!
Do you have a favourite black nail polish? I really enjoy China Glaze Liquid Leather and Deborah Lippmann Fade to Black, in addition to Illamasqua Scorn.
China glaze is available on the island but they never bring black, and Illamasca is not easy to be find here. my fab at the moment is a La colors polish I have. I saw one of milani that has high shine hopefully I can find it here
That’s so strange why they wouldn’t bring Liquid Leather, their popular black!
Oh, yes, Milani is a great choice – very affordable!
This reminds me of the Cult Nails wax finish Fetish. It’s not totally matte but not shiny either. Looks gorgeous on you!
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Hey Rebecca!
Yes, it reminds me of that polish, too…well, at least from what I’ve seen online (since I don’t have that polish).
The finish on this is really interesting. I found myself feeling my nails. Hehe, whenever I have any texture, it’s a novelty for me!
Oh my goodness! I don’t want to be innappropriate or anything, but this color got me all excited in my happy place. :p Thank you so much for sharing this one. I’m saving up for a big Sephora haul and Scorn is now on my wishlist right next to Radium.
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Hey Lizzy!
AHAHAHAHAHHAHA! You are hilarious – I laughed out loud at your comment!
Oohh, what else is on your Sephora list? Any other Illamasqua polishes?