Illamasqua Freak Collection for Winter 2011- Hemlock Nail Varnish Swatches, Photos & Review
I think this is kind of a fitting nail varnish to show on Halloween. 
It’s Illamasqua Hemlock from their Freak Collection!
This is the only nail shade in the Freak Collection and it’s limited edition.
The color of Hemlock reminds me of an opal ring I once had when I was in my teens. The color is a beautiful green iridescent that changes depending on the lighting. It’s great for layering as well.
Hemlock
Hemlock
Hemlock
Hemlock on it’s own just gives you a somewhat sheer wash of the opal green color. The green is a very yellow-green color. The formula is great, just on the thinner, more sheer side. I used two coats here.
Hemlock
Hemlock over Scorn
The green really comes to life when you use it over a dark polish. It glows!
Availability: This is limited edition and sold on Illamasqua’s website.
Pricing: £13.50.
What do you think about Hemlock?
-Kelly
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I like the way this polish looks, but for some reason when layered, it appears a bit streaky to me.
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Agree… maybe if it were over something not quiiiiiite so dark, it’d look a bit smoother? Love the effect, but I think I’ve got some green-shift iridescent mica / shimmer stuff I could make this with…
I am giggling a lot as I did exactly the same thing – wear it alone then layer it over Scorn! My photos sucked though so I am waiting to get the time to do it again. Looks gorgeous on you. So shimmery and opalescent.
It somehow reminds me of Nubar Magic Potion, which I love to use for layerings.
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Wow, that is gorgeous! It looks really great against your skin, which means that it probably won’t look so good against mine.
I hope this comes to Sephora so I can test it out for myself.
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I really like this one and I love the name! I like how it seems to glow when layered. I may pick it up – I need to get some Illamasqua, but could never decide what to get.
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I’m waiting on mine still! I love it, and it looks great alone and over Scorn! It does remind me of some other polish though… I can’t come up with the name though. Looks great on you!
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That is by far one of the more amazing Illamasqua lacquers! I like how pretty it looks by itself but it really does glow over black. I’d layer this over a deep green like Nars Zulu or Zoya Envy.
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Since I have CND emerald effect, I don’t think I need this
I was thinking the same thing…I’m sure there are plenty of dupes out there that are cheaper, so I think I’ll pass.
I like it, but I can’t bring myself to spend that much money on a polish that I would only ever use for layering.
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I have to put Hemlock on my wishlist right now! I love this polish!
Thank you for this post!
Ninea
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Oh wow, I really need to get this!
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Over Scorn it looks like a beetle shell. Beautiful!
Wow, this is gorgeous! I love it alone or over dark!
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Love it! Have it on order
SO very pretty–lots of cool combos to try!
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want.need. <3
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Love this over the black. An amazing polish.
This reminds me of something like OPI Electric Eel when layered. It’s ok, but I have so many layering polishes that I never, ever use so I feel no need to get this. It will only take up space.
You have such nice nails!
i was so excited when you tweeted about this nail polish! but now im bummed..i still like it but since im dark idk if it will look good on me :/ hmmmm!!!!!!!! to buy or not to buy .. hmmm… decisions!
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OPI Fireflies sooooo much better than this one. You can build the color. I like it on my fair hands.