December 6, 2010

Revlon Perplex Swatches, Review, Comparisons & Giveaway!!!

Chanel2 Revlon Perplex Swatches, Review, Comparisons & Giveaway!!!

We’ve all heard the rumor that Revlon’s new (hard to find) nail color Perplex is a dupe for Chanel Paradoxal. Are the rumors true? Let’s find out!

Revlon Perplex Revlon Perplex Swatches, Review, Comparisons & Giveaway!!!
Relvon Perplex

Chanel Paradoxal Revlon Perplex Swatches, Review, Comparisons & Giveaway!!!
Chanel Paradoxal

Revlong Perplex Revlon Perplex Swatches, Review, Comparisons & Giveaway!!!
Revlon Perplex

Perplex is a purple/grey shimmer, much like Paradoxal. The edges tend to look darker and more greyed out than the purple center. When you move your hand around the color changes with the light. It’s shimmery unusual and totally gorgeous. You only need two coats for total coverage, like Paradoxal.

Chanel Paradoxal1 Revlon Perplex Swatches, Review, Comparisons & Giveaway!!!
Chanel Paradoxal on pointer & middle / Revlon perplex on ring & pinky

Here you can see there is just a barely imperceptible difference between the two. I would say that the purple shimmer in Paradoxal might be a tiny bit brighter than Perplex, and it’s also a little bit shinier. However after you apply a top coat, I think both are equally as shiny, so that pretty much doesn’t matter.

Chanel Revlon Perplex Swatches, Review, Comparisons & Giveaway!!!
Chanel Paradoxal on pointer & middle / Revlon perplex on ring & pinky

When you look at this picture you can see Paradoxal looks a little deeper and more grey whereas Perplex is more purple and not quite as shimmery.

Dupes or not? I would say yes, they are basically dupes for all intents and purposes. The difference between the two is very slight and depending on the lighting they can look exactly the same. If you loved Paradoxal but didn’t get it or didn’t want to spend the $$, try and find Revlon Perplex, OR…

Revlon Giveaway Revlon Perplex Swatches, Review, Comparisons & Giveaway!!!

  • I am giving away four bottles of Revlon Perplex to four different people
  • Enter by leaving a comment on this post about whatever you want and to double your chance of winning, follow me on Twitter and retweet (RT) the following message: Follow @VampyVarnish and RT to win one of four Revlon Perplex Nail Enamels http://bit.ly/hIUsVF
  • The giveaway is open from now until December 8th at 8:00 pm, PST
  • The giveaway is open to all countries, to those who are of legal age for their area
  • The winners will be notified via email within 48 hours of the giveaway end time
  • The winners will have 72 hours to respond to the email or I will choose another winner
  • You can only comment and/or retweet ONE TIME each, or you will be disqualified (NOTE: I know some people have been having problems commenting because it’s giving you a “time out” error. I have tried to replicate this and haven’t been able to on my end. Don’t worry if you have to comment more than once because of the error, I won’t disqualify you. FYI this seems to be mostly an I.E. and Chrome issue so maybe try Firefox or Safari)

Good luck!

-VV

Categorized: Contest, Revlon

326 comments

  • Yaaay! Enter me! :)

    December 6, 2010
  • Christina

    I would love to win this polish, because I can’t find it anyyywhere! Thanks for another great giveaway!

    December 6, 2010
  • this colour is so pretty! enter me pelase!
    I also retweeted, as elenh_ !

    December 6, 2010
  • Yay! =D
    Here’s hoping it snows today ^^

    December 6, 2010
  • aaminahs mom

    yowza !!!!enter me i have neither of the two.great post! :)

    December 6, 2010
  • Wos,nice giveaway,enter me please :-)
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    December 6, 2010
  • Those colors are soo close and such a big price difference! how awesome!!! Love it perfect for fall & winter! Enter me <3

    December 6, 2010
  • Awesome awesome. I haven’t been able to find this anywhere.

    I tweeted as well:
    http://twitter.com/#!/PrimAndPolished/status/11800443101384704

    December 6, 2010
  • Georgia

    I’ve been to at least half a dozen Walgreen’s, one CVS, Ulta and Bed Bath & Beyond looking for Perplex to no avail; I’m beyond perplexed, I’m baffled and Perplex-less. Trying to swap on MUA has been futile, so here I go – enter me! Pick me! Please!

    December 6, 2010
  • ozlem

    Oh my. I like it even more than Paradoxal.

    December 6, 2010
  • Nina

    I love cheap dupes, count me in!

    December 6, 2010
  • Loooove the colors!!! I cant tell the difference….
    Enter Meee
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    December 6, 2010
  • Angela

    I’d love to win! ;)
    Thank you for the opportunity!

    December 6, 2010
  • Gorgeous! I love the color!!

    December 6, 2010
  • enter me please! i’m also going to be retweeting as logicoflove @ twitter.

    December 6, 2010
  • Perplex looks gorgeous!
    Sasha´s last post…For Those Who Are WaitingMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • AmyS

    I cannot find this color ANYWHERE where I live (and I have a lot of CVS & Walgreens and grocery stores in the area). Maybe I can win one and save myself some stalking time! :)

    December 6, 2010
  • Dawn

    They are sooo close, with just a little more shine on the Paradoxal. Purples are my favourites, and I would love either of these.

    December 6, 2010
  • Enter me! I’d love to have perplex!
    I also retweeted it

    http://twitter.com/chrissacamille/status/11802948535324672

    Thanks so much!!! =)
    Camille´s last post…NAIL ART- Back to square 1My Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Kristina

    Happy Monday !! Great posting, thank you for continuing to post good stuff during the holidays!! Enter me as well…

    December 6, 2010
  • Nicole

    Happy Monday, everyone!

    December 6, 2010
  • Dawn

    I have been dreaming of a Paradoxal dupe and it has happened! Thanks for the comparison pictures.

    December 6, 2010
  • Tina

    i have safari and every time i comment i get the time out :(

    i love Paradoxal, i would love to have it, but it is so expencive :(

    December 6, 2010
  • Bree

    Looks like you can see the red microshimmer a little more in Paradoxal than in Perplex, but Perplex is still a gorgeous color, for a much much cheaper price. What is the formula and wear life like on the Revlon polishes these days (specifically Perplex)? Thanks!

    December 6, 2010
  • It does look like a dupe but I still think Chanel’s prettier :D

    December 6, 2010
  • I’m jealous of you being off for 13 days straight! Haha, hope you have fun!

    December 6, 2010
  • Yes! I have been looking for perplex and can’t find it!
    Katie´s last post…Orly Space CadetMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Happy Birthday to me! I so totally win this. :)
    Smoochiefrog´s last post…Feeling FestiveMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Amber

    Gorgeous! Thanks for the opportunity to win this polish!

    December 6, 2010
  • Wow they really look alike in your comparison.
    i’m a gfc follwer, you nailed it!
    i retweeted: ReneeYNI

    thanks!
    xx
    you nailed it!´s last post…I dont feel like blogging todayMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
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  • Sophie

    I would love to win this :) I’ve been wanting paradoxal but its to $$ for me! i might go hunt perplex if I dont win this awesome givaway!! :)

    December 6, 2010
  • i hope I win!! I can’t find Perplex anywhere!!
    Jessica´s last post…Deborah Lippmann- Lady Sings the BluesMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Oh, this is exactly my kind of color!!!

    December 6, 2010
  • Exciting! I love your giveaways :3
    Brigitte´s last post…The Rowdiest of Them All …My Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Daintynymph

    I’ve been wearing grays and purples more often lately, I think I need to start wearing gray-purple nail polish more often too!

    December 6, 2010
  • MESMERIZING colour. I can’t get my eyes off your nails :)
    I need this little gem in my life.
    Enter me please
    Thank you very much for the giveaway
    Marilou´s last post…NOTDMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • ooooh – that’s great! I love this shade :-) thanks!!!
    inbal´s last post…gifts from Nicole and MariaMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Tiffanie

    love your blog! thanks for keeping me up to date on polish and makeup related info. i haven’t purchased or use a revlon polish in years. so it would be great to win :)

    December 6, 2010
  • Carmen

    Gorgeous colour! Thanks for your blog

    December 6, 2010
  • S.Lauren

    Pick me! Pick me!

    December 6, 2010
  • Awesome! Keeping my fingers crossed. :) Thank you!
    Ulmiel´s last post…Dear St Nicolas-Santa-Grandpa Cold-Nail-polish Fairy etc!My Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • I don’t have access to Revlon or Chanel, so very nice giveaway!! :) Thanks!
    Xtinaaj´s last post…Essence Studio NailsMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Eleonora

    Wow I’ve been wanting/searching for a Paradoxal dupe for a long time. It’d be great to have Perplex! Thanks for the opportunity!

    December 6, 2010
  • Charlene

    Yay! Awesome giveaway! I’m liking Revlon more and more these days!

    December 6, 2010
  • I can’t believe how close the two colors are!!

    December 6, 2010
  • Mimi

    i have no idea what to get my family for christmas!

    December 6, 2010
  • Lizzy

    I like this color! I don’t usually go for purple, but this one is awesome!

    December 6, 2010
  • December 6, 2010
  • Tamara

    Cool giveaway! I actually think I like Revlon nail polishes more that Chanel ones. Chanel chips like instantly!

    December 6, 2010
  • Laura

    I am not working for a full week for the remainder of 2010 – BOOOOOOOOOOOYA. Hello, left over vacation days!

    Also, I can’t wait till the December 23rd workday is over because then I’m off for a straight 10 days. THANK GOD.

    December 6, 2010
  • Debbie

    Wowzers! It is gorgeous! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    December 6, 2010
  • This gorgeous color would be a perfect birthday gift for me! I appreciate when affordable dupes are out there for the more luxurious colors!
    ABC´s last post…The Tenth Day of ChristmasMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Anjali

    I’ve been looking for this color everywhere. Bummer that Revlon decided to go the way of Chanel & make it nearly impossible to find…I guess that’s why we have you :)

    December 6, 2010
  • Kajsa/Monticka

    I like the look of the both of them!

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Monticka/status/11813376996937729

    December 6, 2010
  • emmajoy

    This isn’t in Singapore so I would love to get my hands on this! Thanks for the giveaway! I tweeted about this at http://twitter.com/#!/_emmajoy/status/11814061641564160

    December 6, 2010
  • Megan

    Wow, those are CLOSE. Very nice of you to give these away!

    December 6, 2010
  • nav

    Love having purple nails!

    December 6, 2010
  • Elissa

    i thought they were close, but not that close!

    December 6, 2010
  • April

    Wow, I would love to have the Perplex since the Paradoxal is so expensive. Thanks for doing the comparison & for the giveaway!

    December 6, 2010
  • frenchysusie

    Please choose me for Revlon Perplex!!!

    December 6, 2010
  • Lauren

    I love purple nail polish!!!!

    December 6, 2010
  • T-Rex

    I’ve been looking for this color in every drugstore I pass. No luck yet. I hope I win!

    December 6, 2010
  • Jessie S.

    You have really fantastic giveaways! Please enter me!

    December 6, 2010
  • Hannah

    I haven’t seen this in the UK yet, I’d love a chance to win!

    December 6, 2010
  • Jacquelyn Newell

    I must have! <3

    December 6, 2010
  • Jessica

    What?! I hadn’t even heard about Perplex at all! It’s so pretty and a very close match to Paradoxical.

    December 6, 2010
  • Miriam

    I love giveaways :) And I love this colour!

    December 6, 2010
  • Caroline

    Looks like a pretty color!

    December 6, 2010
  • intootje

    I would like to say Happy Independence Day to my home country Finland. And about the polish, it looks gorgeous, I love purple!

    December 6, 2010
  • bunnq

    **think my previous comment didnt make it through? sorry if i comment twice!

    i’ve only seen the Barry M dupe, but this one is really close to paradoxal too!
    i’ve tweeted: http://twitter.com/bunnq/status/11819406157938688

    December 6, 2010
  • Sara

    awesome color!

    December 6, 2010
  • Carey

    I love this color!! Enter me!!

    December 6, 2010
  • Mary

    Yes please

    December 6, 2010
  • maria

    I’m wearing Paradoxal right now and I STILL want Perplex!

    December 6, 2010
  • This color is so beautiful!
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    December 6, 2010
  • I have yet to find this in my local stores =x
    Kae´s last post…Hello Kitty FauxnadMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Saaz62

    i love chanel dupes!

    December 6, 2010
  • Kristen

    If I don’t win it, hopefully I can find it :)

    December 6, 2010
  • Athena

    OMG ! I totally adore this colour <3

    December 6, 2010
  • Elli

    I love Chanel polishes, and Paradoxal over all, but they’re too expensive. I hope to win this giveaway…bye

    December 6, 2010
  • I couldn´t find that colour at Spain!!!! I want it!!! So ENTER ME!!!!

    I tweet the giveaway: http://twitter.com/#!/LauraSanMur/status/11825454600167424

    December 6, 2010
  • Ana Paula Bortoleto

    I would love to get this polish! Please, enter me! Thanks for this great giveaway!

    December 6, 2010
  • Kirsten

    I want this so bad! If I don’t win I hope I can find it somewhere!

    December 6, 2010
  • Kelly! <3
    Feline´s last post…A stormy and snowy Friday nightMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Karen

    I hope I can find this colour if I don’t win the giveaway! Thanks!

    December 6, 2010
  • JenMei

    Thank you VV for all the giveaways during this last month. I never won before (I’m afraid my entry has never even been accepted due to the ‘time out’ error), but it’s fun to partecipate!!

    December 6, 2010
    • Hi JenMei,

      It’s been accepted, it was for the last one also!

      December 6, 2010
  • oooh I love this! enter me too :)
    karen´s last post…Sinful See You Soon- AgaciMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Misty

    Love the color! Please enter me too!

    December 6, 2010
  • Gina D

    love purple. thanks for the giveaway!

    December 6, 2010
  • Kristin

    This color is gorgeous!!!

    December 6, 2010
  • Karen

    Thanks so much for the swatches and giveaways!

    December 6, 2010
  • This colour is just awesome! I would really like to win it :-)
    AnnDee´s last post…In die Kindheit versetztMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • KayDi-Kat

    I want one! With a name like Perplex, it looks like Revlon isn’t even trying to hide the fact that it’s a Paradoxal dupe. I wonder if there are any other colors that have a patent besides Tiffany blue?

    December 6, 2010
  • This is pretty much amazing!

    Enter me please!
    Love this giveaway :)
    Keeley´s last post…LoveMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • that’s definitely the best swatch comparison I’ve seen so far.. SO PRETTY! <3
    Rachel´s last post…NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils vs Urban Decay 24-7 Shadow PencilsMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • svennika

    I love giveaways, but this time please don’t enter me – I just wanted to give a shout to all the people having access to alessandro nail polish (I know it’s available in Germany, don’t know about the rest of the world…)

    alessandro hypnotic is another lovely paradoxal dupe!!

    December 6, 2010
  • Reece

    Gorgeous! Love it! Perfect NYE colour!

    December 6, 2010
  • Carissa

    Please enter me! Thanks for the great contest and Happy Holidays!

    December 6, 2010
  • I’ve been searching for this colour. My fingers are crossed.
    Michelle´s last post…Christmas NOTD 3- Gingerbread MenMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Aleka

    Hi! Thanks for the giveaway!!!

    I’ve twettted too:

    http://twitter.com/princess_aleka/statuses/11838646495739904

    December 6, 2010
  • fuwari

    La la la la la!! I LOVE give-aways! :)
    P.S. You’re awesome! <3

    December 6, 2010
  • Redsalta

    So exciting! I’m almost out of Paradoxal . . .

    December 6, 2010
  • Allison

    Awesome! I can’t find Perplex anywhere – I’d love to win!

    December 6, 2010
  • evo

    i’ve been looking for this for a while.
    thanks for the contest!

    December 6, 2010
  • Gina

    I’d love this polish! I love dupes. I feel like I’m cheating at makeup.

    December 6, 2010
  • Gwendo

    I love that Revlon seems to do a lot of Chanel dupes.

    December 6, 2010
  • I almost grabbed Perplex last week and then decided I didn’t need to doa comp since I already have Paradoxal. Great job on the comp post! (No need to enter me since I have Paradoxal already. :)

    December 6, 2010
  • So we’ll see, maybe I have some luck this time :D
    Danny´s last post…Blog-Parade- Lila-GrauMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • I would L-O-V-E to have that. I’ve been going into my local drug stores for weeks looking for it and still nothing!!
    Amanda´s last post…In case you were unaware- its BundayMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Patricia

    wow with all the holiday stuff going on I feel out of the loop on Perplex might have to start looking around for it to see if I can get my hands on it…or maybe I can win either way this color is sooo pretty!

    December 6, 2010
  • Andrea

    I was too cheap to buy Paradoxal so I would love a bottle of Revlon Perplex!

    December 6, 2010
  • Everyone loves a giveaway. Me included!
    Jenni´s last post…Accessorize MermaidMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • This is such a pretty color! Thank you for hosting this giveaway =)

    December 6, 2010
  • Jenny

    Companies have gotten really good at duplicating the Chanels! I have learned my lesson. :) I decided not to buy Riva, expecting that someone will dupe it eventually.

    December 6, 2010
  • Michelle

    I haven’t been able to find this anywhere! Granted, my local target is pretty crappy about carrying that sort of stuff. They don’t even have a pharmacy. I will have to scope out the Super Target back in my hometown over Christmas!

    December 6, 2010
  • Great giveaway!
    Midnight Cowgirl´s last post…Gift Ideas- Beauty ToolsMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Sarie

    Thanks for the giveaway – would love to win this!

    December 6, 2010
  • I’m in!
    Suzanne´s last post…Ladies I think are prettyMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Lovely colors!
    I follow on twitter (Alexa1202) and RT: http://twitter.com/#!/Alexa1202/status/11862475108519936
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    December 6, 2010
  • Lani

    Count me in!

    December 6, 2010
  • I’d love to receive this polish! Thank you!
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    December 6, 2010
  • kelly

    I have looked for this everywhere with no luck:( I would love to win a bottle. Thanks for the opportunity!

    December 6, 2010
  • Lynn

    Minted, by Revlon ruined the brand for me.. it was horrible, but seeing this color brings me back! I need to go on a hunt for it!

    December 6, 2010
    • ReaderRita

      Oh, Revlon shimmers are the best! Minted was a creme, wasn’t it? (or a creme with just a little sparkle?) I don’t think cremes are Revlon’s forte. But the shimmery stuff- usually wears like iron and goes on well- so don’t give up on them! (and no, I don’t work for them :) )

      December 7, 2010
  • Kim

    Thanks for another great giveaway! Kim

    December 6, 2010
  • Woo hoo! A dupe! I would like to enter please. :)
    Skulda´s last post…Coty ResponseMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Tess

    The color looks great! I’d love to try it. Thanks for the giveaway!

    December 6, 2010
  • I’d love to win. They don’t sell Revlon where I live but I’ve been lemming it since I learned it was a dupe for paradoxal.
    Sunny´s last post…5 December 2010 BlerghMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Halifax

    Perplex hasn’t shown up in Canada yet, so I really appreciate the giveaway. Also RT’ed :)

    December 6, 2010
  • I want to enter your fabulous giveaway! :)

    December 6, 2010
  • I’d love to get my hands on Perplex it’s such a great dupe in my opinion I really love the smokiness to it! So lovely! Thanks for having such a nice giveaway!
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    December 6, 2010
  • Faith D

    I have been searching for this EVERYWHERE with no luck – what a gorgeous color!
    Totally out of luck finding it at Ulta, Walgreens, Bartells, Rite Aid… I can only imagine I’ve spent the price difference in gas money but now – Hahaa! :o )

    Fingers and toes crossed on this one! Thanks!!

    December 6, 2010
  • Andrasescu-Scrieciu Adriana Camelia

    Enter me ,please!
    I like this color
    Nice giveaway,thank you.

    December 6, 2010
  • I’d like to try Perplex, cuz I don’t want to spend so much on Paradoxal, but Perplex itsn’t available in my country :(
    Silva´s last post…Gosh Green HawaiiMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Tina

    i love this colour!

    December 6, 2010
  • Elisa

    Wiiie, count me in!

    December 6, 2010
  • Ela

    what a beautiful colour :)

    December 6, 2010
  • Brianna

    I would love to win! I love purples, especially dark ones. Perplex looks especially amazing. Your swatches are great. :)

    December 6, 2010
  • Sarah

    I really like this polish, and would love to win it!

    December 6, 2010
  • such a pretty color… and if you were to ask me i couldnt tell the difference between the two. your such a sweetheart to share with us. thank you!

    December 6, 2010
  • Anna D.

    Ooh, pretty! I can’t bring myself to spend the $$ for Paradoxal, but I really like the color. If I don’t win here’s hoping I can find it in a local drugstore!

    December 6, 2010
  • TropicalChrome

    I’d love to win this one, because I can’t find it anywhere around here – or most seasonal collections, for that matter. Thanks!

    December 6, 2010
  • Beth

    A dupe to satisfy my lemming? Excitement!

    December 6, 2010
  • HAT

    Thanks! I haven’t found it yet either.

    December 6, 2010
  • Beth

    So happy this has a dup! (this thing says I posted but I don’t see any confirmation that I have so this is my last attempt).

    December 6, 2010
  • Kim

    Hi Kelly, Good timing for your post today – I was out looking for Perplex while running errands. Thanks for entering me in your contest!

    December 6, 2010
  • Allie

    I love that color so much!! I’m stalking walgreens!

    December 6, 2010
  • Ohh fantastic, that is an fantastic dupe for Paradoxal and I would love to win it!
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    December 6, 2010
  • Jenn F.

    This color is gorgeous and I would love to wear it on my nails :D

    December 6, 2010
  • Sarah

    I would LOVE to win this! I can’t find it anywhere! So pretty!

    December 6, 2010
  • Rebecca Lucas

    Love Love Love this color!

    December 6, 2010
  • Me me me!
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    December 6, 2010
  • Nicole

    Wow thats a close match! I NEED this polish as i do not want to spend the money on the chanel.

    December 6, 2010
  • Paula

    Really want this one! :D

    December 6, 2010
  • Caitlin

    I love Revlon nail polish!

    December 6, 2010
  • lore

    “Enter My Giveaway” is in the Wonderland font. I love that font! <3

    love, lore

    December 6, 2010
  • I want it!!!! I went looking for it 2 days ago, and couldn’t find it :( I hope I win :) BTW, I read your blog daily!
    Martha´s last post…The Christmas Season has officially begun!My Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Victoria

    If I dont win a bottel I will spend a long time looking for it :)

    December 6, 2010
  • i definitely need this color in my collection!
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    December 6, 2010
  • lissette

    Thanks, awesome giveaway.

    December 6, 2010
  • Nadine

    Revlon and Milani definitely know how to take advantage of opportunities by duping Chanel polishes. As a consumer, I’m appreciative that the dupes are so spot-on.

    December 6, 2010
  • LouLou

    lovely giveaway, thank you :)

    i would love to get my paws on a bottle of Persplex!

    December 6, 2010
  • Great giveaway! Thank you so much for the comparison :D

    December 6, 2010
  • Andi

    Beautiful color, would love to have one of those, count me in!
    Thanks for the opportunity :)

    December 6, 2010
  • Cat

    It’s great that it’s a dupe and all, but do people like it for the color, or do they like it because it’s a dupe for a *Chanel*? I might be grumpy because it’s finals, but it seems like people are more into the fact that something is akin to something designer than because of the actual product.

    That said, I think it’s an interesting color. It seems to work well with all different skin tones. : )

    December 6, 2010
  • Looks great!
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    December 6, 2010
  • Liz

    Yes, I have heard the rumors also from youtube- I’m subscribed to several beauty gurus. :D Very nice blog post with great pictures of detailed viw as always. I really like this dusty greyish purple color and would like to see it on my nails. :D It would be nice addition to my collection- right now I have about 50 different polishes- one small drawer full of nailstuff.

    December 6, 2010
  • Melody

    I’ve been waiting for someone to do a side-by-side comparison of these two! THANKS!! :)

    December 6, 2010
  • I want it! So pretty.
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    December 6, 2010
  • Kimber Y.

    This is great! I don’t buy Chanel anymore because a much more affordable dupe always seems to pop up a couple months later. Now I’m waiting for some Khaki collection dupes!

    December 6, 2010
  • Mindy

    Please enter me! I really hope this color comes to Canadian store.

    December 6, 2010
  • Iris

    Ahh! Amazing! I would love Perplex!

    December 6, 2010
  • Chiara

    Pretty color! And a great give-away!! Chanel is too expensive (and the quality of their polishes has let me down in the past) and where i live Revlon is hardly available.

    December 6, 2010
  • Woah, they are so, so pretty *___*. Cheap dupes are awesome!
    Sharon´s last post…Nail art 20 – Stained glass windowMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • I don’t like this cold weather here in Illinois!

    December 6, 2010
  • Yeah, I’m a nail polish feign & I’m totally okay with it!!

    Twitter RT: http://twitter.com/#!/ChaiMilkNHoney/status/11908141306351618

    December 6, 2010
  • Thifa

    I’ve been dying to try this! :-)

    December 6, 2010
  • Jennifer A.

    I’ve found a lot of the newer drugstore collections, but not this one! All drugstore brands need to standardize distribution!

    December 6, 2010
  • Tai

    YYAYAAYAYAY I hope I win!

    December 6, 2010
  • Alex

    OMG! This is great! I’ve been lemming Paradoxal like crazy! As an unemployed law student however it’s a little out of my budget so an affordable dupe like this is great! Winning a free one would be even better ;)

    December 6, 2010
  • Tara

    I’ve been looking for this! Awesome, thanks!!

    December 6, 2010
  • Janine

    Two more finals tomorrow and then I’m DONE!!! I love being pre-med, but it’s just so much work… And a pretty new nail polish would do wonders to start off my vacation ^_^

    December 6, 2010
  • Heather

    Awesome! I would love to win one!

    December 6, 2010
  • TheRedRibbon

    I love this colour but I would never spend 23$ for Paradoxal.
    I follow you on twitter and here is my tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/The_Red_Ribbon/status/11913900517761024

    December 6, 2010
  • Jessica D.

    ooh! looks amazing and since i put myself on a polish dollar limit, Paradoxal was out of reach, and while shopping in Buffalo over the weekend (i’m in southern Ontario) I checked Ulta, CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens for Perplex, but no such luck!! Have my fingers crossed!

    December 6, 2010
  • Beth

    Sweet! Always on the look out for Chanel dupes! Models Own Purple Gray was the closest I could find although it didn’t have the shimmer.

    December 6, 2010
  • Casey

    My husband actually bought Paradoxal, heard there was a (n obviously cheaper) Revlon dupe, and so he took it back. Now we can’t find the Revlon! Sad day. Poor guy, he’s called every ds within a 20 mile radius from our house. :)

    December 6, 2010
  • Fab giveaway! I can’t find a bottle of this colour in my podunk town to save my life. Waahhh!
    Ice Queen´s last post…Nail Art Supplies and a Lotion ReviewMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Meena

    Wow, that is an amazing color! I love those slightly strange purples.

    December 6, 2010
  • jane

    ooh props to revlon for making a comparable dupe.

    December 6, 2010
  • OOO I hope I win cause I still can’t find Perplex anywhere!!
    Dori´s last post…Dior Nude ChicMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • lo

    How did I not know this existed?! I’d love to try it out :)

    December 6, 2010
  • Carol

    Hi Kelly,
    Thank you for another great giveaway. I hope I win because I can’t find this anywhere. I even have my sisters who live in 2 different states looking for me!!

    December 6, 2010
  • Priscilla

    Hi!!! I´d LOVE to win one of this babies ´cause it´s IMPOSSIBLE to find new Revlon shades in Brazil!! ME, ME, ME, PLEASE!!! Tks for the awesome giveway and your precious blog!!!

    December 6, 2010
  • cocofiere

    I have scoured multiple Walgreens, CVS and Ulta stores in the Chicagoland area for Perplex to no avail. Even stopped at three today after work (walking in <20 degree windy weather is not advised, LOL) to find a display and the only new Revlon polishes I found were Top Speeds. I'd love to win so I will be retweeting also.

    December 6, 2010
  • Kari Walbert

    Love this color- purples are my favorites

    December 6, 2010
  • Gina

    I guess I’m lucky. I bought Perplex at Ulta in Mentor, OH on Saturday evening, and it had it’s own full display with about 10 bottles of it, and I bought the first one. They weren’t housed with the rest of the Revlon nail colors. I haven’t used it yet and I’m glad to see these swatches so I could see just how close they really are. I’m really excited now!

    December 6, 2010
  • Aoife

    Seems theres barely any difference at all. Great when that happens. I just found a good dupe for Orly’s Space Cadet/MAC Maleficent polish the other day in work. With my discount cost me €3.50 for it, yay!

    December 6, 2010
  • Maureen

    Now I feel like I need to drive out to Mentor (OH) to see if I can find the Revlon in all this snow! I have to admit, at $23, Paradoxal was not only my short list, but a Revlon dupe would be! Thanks for the swatches.

    December 6, 2010
  • TG

    Thanks so much for posting this!! The Revlon provides a wonderful alternative (if youre able to find it) to Chanel. I just LOVE your blog! Here’s my tweet–
    http://twitter.com/#!/tamikag/status/11939418956898304

    December 6, 2010
  • Woop woop! :D
    Arrianne´s last post…TaggageMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Love this color

    December 6, 2010
  • Maggie

    Another great contest!

    December 6, 2010
  • Jennifer

    Pretty! I just noticed the Revlon polishes at Target but haven’t been able to justify the purchase.

    December 6, 2010
  • Robyn

    Yay! I love grey purples.

    December 6, 2010
  • I love the look of this color! Its awesome! Enter me pretty please!
    Mariel´s last post…Sixty NineMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Mar

    Thanks for a great contest!

    December 6, 2010
  • Such a pretty color :) I’d love to win it! Thank you for doing this giveaway and for the swatches/comparison as well of course :)

    xxx
    Stavroula Plag´s last post…FOTD – 05122010My Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • abby

    I love this polish, cannot find it anywhere! thanks for doing the giveaway & please enter me! xxoo

    December 6, 2010
  • Broona

    Yes, I want Perplex! I saw them at my CVS, but didn’t get. Now’s my chance, perhaps?????? :)

    December 6, 2010
  • Karli

    Must…………..own…………..Perplex!!!! I have been on a fruitless quest to purchase this polish. I can’t find it anywhere! This would be a lovely “Merry Christmas to me”. ;-) Thanks for this giveaway!

    December 6, 2010
  • It’s good to know that there’s an affordable dupe! I’m going to keep my eyes open for this. And thanks for having this giveaway – it’s very generous of you.

    December 6, 2010
  • The Revlon looks even prettier than the Chanel. I’ve also retweeted as MarciaEF. Thanks for the contest.
    MarciaF´s last post…No worries- your stocking stuffers are all hereMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Melany

    I would loooooove to win Perplex!

    December 6, 2010
  • Lady Slatternly

    I only wish companies were faster at getting their dupes out…

    December 6, 2010
  • Sherri

    Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve been looking for these nail polishes everywhere no luck though :(

    December 6, 2010
  • Katrina

    I haven’t seen Perplex in Canada so thanks for having a giveaway. =)

    December 6, 2010
  • firefly

    Perplex looks amazing!

    December 6, 2010
  • Chelsea

    i love paradoxal!

    December 6, 2010
  • kami

    I can’t find Perplex anywhere. I NEED it!!

    December 6, 2010
  • Christina

    Absolutely gorgeous! I need this shade!
    Christina´s last post…MAC Viva GlamMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Amy

    gorgeous color !!

    December 6, 2010
  • Michelle

    Purple is my favorite color and this one is so lovely!

    December 6, 2010
  • jayelle

    I am going to paint my nails something pretty so I can get through exams. :)

    December 6, 2010
  • Jace

    I love your blog & your tweets. Work has been giving me headaches too.

    December 6, 2010
  • Angelica B.

    I haven’t bought a Revlon nail polish in awhile. Now I have reason to revisit the brand. Thanks!

    December 6, 2010
  • oooh pretty…. i want!!! :)
    Vonnye´s last post…Ramblings and NOTW last weekMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Melissa

    I’ve rediscovered Revlon polishes (I wore them in high school) and am pretty impressed. This color is beautiful online but, am unable to find it in the stores.

    December 6, 2010
  • Dani

    Love it! I’ve been trying to find this color forever!

    December 6, 2010
  • Sandra

    Wow. its amazing. i didnt know this color was so lovely.

    December 6, 2010
  • Sara

    I wasn’t too keen on this color when bloggers first started raving about Chanel Paradoxal, but now it’s become like an itch to get it. :p I’ll need to check out my local drugstores and see if they have it.

    Also, I checked out that lipstick post just above this one and need to get to a department store counter – stat! A bright holiday lipstick is just what the doctor ordered to get me in the spirit.

    December 6, 2010
  • i would simply love this nail polish! I have looked everywhere I cannot find it! I also tweeted for u! thanks for doing this!
    Laurie´s last post…Twlight Woods-Shower Cream vs Body ButterMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • Rebecca

    So pretty! And I can’t quite justify paying the Chanel price for a polish so Revlon it will have to be for me!

    December 6, 2010
  • Madelin

    Beautiful color!

    December 6, 2010
  • Julie

    So beautiful! I love the purples.

    December 6, 2010
  • Ms Erin

    What a hot color, Id love this on my toes!

    December 6, 2010
  • tia

    its a gorgeous color and any girl would be lucky to have it

    December 6, 2010
  • Sharon

    absolutely amazing! ive been on the hunt for this color for awhile! it’s so rare in most beauty stores! AMAZING!

    December 6, 2010
  • Janet

    Wow, that is one similar dupe.

    December 6, 2010
  • Deanna G.

    Great color! :)

    December 6, 2010
  • MC

    Great comparison. Enter me please.

    December 6, 2010
  • wenq502

    Im sooo excited i found a new pair of jeans that look exactly like my old pair that got a hole in it!

    December 6, 2010
  • Helloangiebear

    Great comparison! Count me in for the giveaway, I’m following you and I have retweeted! (:

    Helloangiebear

    December 6, 2010
  • kimberly

    omg this is gorgeous. finally a dupe!! i really love that u are doing makeup swatches btw too. please enter me for this giveaway! thanks bunches! xo

    December 6, 2010
  • Courtney Y

    nice comparison, i’d love to own this purple. please enter me :D
    aloha from hawaii!

    December 6, 2010
  • ooh! enter me please! I have been on the look out for perplex and cannot find it anywhere.

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/all_the_words/status/12042054385274880

    December 6, 2010
  • Thanks for this giveaway! Dupes? Absolutely!
    Maestra´s last post…NOTD- Are you ready for some bling-blingMy Profile

    December 6, 2010
  • laura

    I like the perplex lovely color. ; )

    December 6, 2010
  • Lucy

    Please enter me in this wonderful giveaway. I can’t tell the difference when they’re on your nails. The Chanel does have a bit more shimmer in it. I don’t think you can get any closer. At least it’s much cheaper than Chanel. Thanks for the opportunity.

    makeupgirl21@comcast.net

    December 7, 2010
  • tricia christie

    i am glad i didnt get the chanel, especially like how i been spending wayyyyyyy too much.

    December 7, 2010
  • They look exactly the same!!
    Vicky´s last post…NYX review!My Profile

    December 7, 2010
  • kara

    omg this nail polish is absolutley beautiful! enter me!

    December 7, 2010
  • Manon

    Ooh, they really look the same! I would love to win one, please enter me :D

    December 7, 2010
  • viola

    I love this color!!

    December 7, 2010
  • Christy

    I want Perplex soooo bad…and I haven’t been able to find it.

    December 7, 2010
  • Alice

    If you live in the San Francisco Area the Emeryville CVS on San Pablo had a few bottles of the Revlon left this morning.

    December 7, 2010
  • i would love to have this colour!!!
    Jenny´s last post…spewing venomMy Profile

    December 7, 2010
  • Maja

    A very beautiful colour, I want it!

    December 7, 2010
  • Beautiful! I’d love to try it!
    SoKnitpicky´s last post…Tuesday Tube- Blow Your Own SockMy Profile

    December 7, 2010
  • Britt

    So pretty! Would be a great gift :)

    December 7, 2010
  • Berchette

    Gorgeous polish! I love the purple/grey combo.

    December 7, 2010
  • Kelli

    This is impossible to find so I hope I win : )

    December 7, 2010
  • Oh, I’d love to win, thanks for doing the giveaway :)

    December 7, 2010
  • Thanks for doing the giveaway!

    December 7, 2010
  • Sally

    I love your site…I visit daily!

    December 7, 2010
  • hofken

    I love this color!
    Twitter follower @hofken and retweeted
    http://twitter.com/hofken/status/12234939772702720 Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

    December 7, 2010
  • Nice giveaway!
    Maria – Garderobeskabet´s last post…DagensMy Profile

    December 7, 2010
  • Kristel

    I’m like, soooo into purple this season, it’s insane! So I’d love to have that nailpolish so I’m able to wear it during Christmas time! <3

    December 7, 2010
  • Larry

    Super giveaway. Revlon is hard to find here…

    December 7, 2010
  • eileen

    Purples are the best!

    December 7, 2010
  • Beth

    What a gorgeous color! Wish I Could fin it ! Enter me!

    December 7, 2010
  • I’m thinking about school ending & the insane amount of work I have to do…plus I’m sick! And need a polish change…badly!

    December 7, 2010
  • Simone

    Another exciting gift here!
    Gorgeous!

    December 7, 2010
  • Ida

    Hi!:)
    Wow, so fun ! :D I’m in! :D

    December 7, 2010
  • Awesome, count me in! :)
    Solveig´s last post…SpaRitual Loving In PinkMy Profile

    December 7, 2010
  • ReaderRita

    Oh, gosh- lovely!
    Thank you for the post- and yes, please enter me in the contest!
    You are right, they ARE really hard to tell apart… but Paradoxal might be both darker and brighter (I see a bit more red shimmer in your pix) if that’s possible. Thank you SO much for the comparison- it’s good to know that there’s an affordable counterpart to the Chanel in this bank-account-spanking-economy…

    December 7, 2010
  • Chichi

    Oh, i really want to be entered into this giveaway comp. i was ‘startled’ and droped my fave puple nail polish (lol). so since my mother refuses to drive me to get another, this will really mean alot!. thanx!

    December 7, 2010
  • Felicia

    Ooh, gimme gimme gimme!! :P

    December 7, 2010
  • Amanda C

    This looks so pretty

    December 7, 2010
  • starlight

    Hi VV ! Please enter me to win Revlon Perplex. I can hardly tell any difference between it and Paradoxal. Thanks for the giveaway! My email addy is starlightlace(at)gmail(dot)com

    December 7, 2010
  • Jessica

    Paradoxal was a huge lemming for me, but I couldn’t justify spending so much on a nail polish :| The Revlon shade looks good enough for me though! Haha.

    December 7, 2010
  • Daniela

    enter me!!! purple is my all time favorite color!

    December 7, 2010
  • I’m pretty sure everyone with a 30 mile radius of me has bought Perplex – I can’t find it anywhere! Count me in on your awesome giveaway. :)
    Ashley´s last post…Makeup HoroscopeMy Profile

    December 7, 2010
  • Meghan

    Wow, that color is so pretty! I hope I win *fingers crossed* :)

    December 7, 2010
  • Victoria

    Love the colour! Hope I can win!

    December 7, 2010
  • Jessi

    I’m sad… my local drugstores NEVER get any of the good limited edition or seasonal collections. Especially at Christmas. They clear out shelves to stock ugly gift sets of cheap cologne or lotions. So, I really want to win one of these! Thanks for the opportunity!

    December 7, 2010
  • Kasey

    LOVE love loveee this color! I hope I win it! On another note, can’t wait til next Tuesday when I’ll be done with my college career once and for all :)

    December 7, 2010
  • Nicole

    I’ve been looking for this one in every store I’m in! I’d love to be entered :)

    December 7, 2010
  • Barb

    Love that this is a dupe for Paradoxal!!

    December 7, 2010
  • I wish I could find Perplex, but I live in a podunk town, so I doubt we’ll get it. I’ve been scouring already and there isn’t even a display for it. Love the blog btw!
    Mina´s last post…Finger Paints- Art You BlueMy Profile

    December 7, 2010
  • Becky

    super pretty! love purple!

    December 7, 2010
  • My Chau

    I’d love to get Perplex! Thanks for the giveaway!

    December 7, 2010
  • Jodi

    Me likey!

    December 7, 2010
  • Crissy

    Pretty! I love Revlon polishes.

    December 7, 2010
  • Sarah

    Enter me, please!!
    sarahsaba92@gmail.com

    :] thanks!!

    December 7, 2010
  • Cheesecake! That’s what I’m craving right now. Oh, and I want to be PERPLEXED. =)

    December 7, 2010
  • morganito

    Amazing! Would love to win :)

    December 7, 2010
  • Melody

    enter me please! =D

    December 7, 2010
  • Ling

    I have yet to find this polish in stores.

    December 7, 2010
  • Ms. Meow

    I loves me some purple! :)

    December 7, 2010
  • Wow !
    I love this colour , wish to win

    I am a afollower on twitter shaimapassion
    Tweet about it here

    http://twitter.com/#!/shaimapassion/status/12383556777025536

    Thanks
    shaimaa´s last post…Salon ARES s Estee Lauder and ELF Giveaway!!My Profile

    December 7, 2010
  • kc

    I’ve been looking for Perplex for days and none of my local drugstores are carrying it :(

    December 7, 2010
  • jennifer

    i think they are both very pretty. I would love to win the revlon shade.

    December 7, 2010
  • daisyq

    ooh so pretty .. not sure if that’s ot in nz yet…

    December 7, 2010
  • donna

    since it’s so hard to find (I’ve gone to 3 stores already) I need to enter. :) I must own this polish. lol

    December 7, 2010
  • Stephanie

    I can’t find this here in Asia – how annoying esp when I really want this colour! Please enter me!

    December 7, 2010
  • That is one seriously close dupe! I love the fact that it’s lighter though.
    Thank you for the giveaway! Please enter me (:
    xoxxx

    December 8, 2010
  • Rose

    They are really very similar, I’d be happy with the Revlon dupe :)

    December 8, 2010
  • Jen

    Whoo Hoo!! I need that!

    December 8, 2010
  • Mary Ellen

    This polish is so pretty!

    December 8, 2010
  • Tevta

    I adore the colour. Count me in (if I am not too late).

    December 8, 2010
  • I have Paradoxal so if I win, pick the person above me. :) I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/LacqueredLizard/status/12555018137767936
    Elizabeth aka Lacquered Lizard´s last post…Tagged – because I wanna be -My Profile

    December 8, 2010
  • Louise

    love the colour!

    December 8, 2010
  • Darlene

    Love this blog, would LOVE to have this polish!

    Just starting to use Twitter, going to see if I can figure out this “retweet” thing! :)

    December 8, 2010
  • Love this color!
    Danitra´s last post…Halloween Mani 3My Profile

    December 8, 2010
  • Lo

    These colors are both so gorgeous :)

    December 8, 2010
  • SO pretty! I also tweeted.
    j’s Momma´s last post…First ScreeningMy Profile

    December 8, 2010
  • Jocelyn

    Fingers crossed! I also retweeted as @legalesque.

    December 8, 2010
  • Pattie

    Ohh! that looks like a dupe to me! enter me please!

    December 8, 2010
  • iseela burciaga

    enter me. It is true what you said-these two look very similar.

    December 8, 2010
  • Rachell

    If you can’t find something in your local drugstore, I suggest drugstore.com or Ebay.

    December 8, 2010
  • Priscilla

    ha their names are kind of similar.
    paradoxal is definitely deeper and not as grey

    December 8, 2010
  • Bubblewrapper

    I love that there is a dupe for Paradoxal. I was so resistant to spending Chanel prices.

    December 8, 2010