Chanel • Le Vernis Nail Colour in Vendetta #483 • Polishes

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sullyPDX on 4/20/2013 5:47:00 PM more reviews by sullyPDX

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Hazel    

This is my favorite deep purple in the Chanel family. I love that while it's dark, the purple is discernible. Some colors tend to just look black (like Steel), but you won't have that problem with Vendetta. It's a gorgeous, deep purple and it looks great with gold accessories. Long wearing like all Chanel polishes.

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4Bella on 11/21/2012 12:18:00 AM more reviews by 4Bella

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

Elegant, sexy deep purple/almost black color. Consistent quality of Chanel nail polishes.

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Francis29 on 10/22/2012 11:14:00 AM more reviews by Francis29

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

The color is a gorgeous very dark purple, it's almost black, but isn't black. The color is a very pretty purple, 'very' eggplant. In the sun it shines beautifully. I get many compliments on it and I am extremely fair skinned but the color doesn't look to 'vampire' ish on me.

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*TOP REVIEWER* irenesa on 9/10/2012 9:55:00 PM more reviews by irenesa

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This nail polish was actually a gift from one very close friend who doesn't really like it so much.
I love the color, because you don't really know what is it: black, blue, purple... its like a stone in your nails, so polished, so elegant so glam.

Im wearing it right now and I love it for fall!

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elizabethdidyoueat on 9/9/2011 9:53:00 PM more reviews by elizabethdidyoueat

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Red, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

i do not wear nail polish, but i always enjoy some dark color on my toenails. i have never purchased any polish over like five dollars and definitely went splurge on chanel. i am impressed, though. the staying power is wonderful. i haven't had to repaint since i put it on two weeks ago (one coat & no base or top coat) and only have a few hardly noticeable chips. the color, vendetta, is perfect for what i was looking for: a dark purple that looks almost black.

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sunshinelu on 4/20/2011 1:48:00 AM more reviews by sunshinelu

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This is a gorgeous black base with red and purple micro glitter. It's often hard to tell whether it shines blue or dark purple in the sun, which makes it so unique to me. I love how it's so many different colors! I use a base, 2 coats, and 2 top coats but some nails end up chipping a bit within a few days. Perhaps I'm not a self-manicure pro? Still love it and catch myself admiring my nails all the time.

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*TOP REVIEWER* kawanii on 2/28/2011 3:00:00 AM more reviews by kawanii

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

In specific lighting, you can only see the purple but in normal light, it just appears black which gives it that kind of mysterious personality to it. It's a very dark and subtle purple you can only see under bright lighting. However, it's a beautiful color. One thing I do dislike, is the Chanel nail polish formula. It results to be thick and sticky and somewhat streaky. Nonetheless, definitely a purchase to try and enjoy!

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*TOP REVIEWER* valentina555 on 1/22/2011 12:11:00 AM more reviews by valentina555

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

i'd buy this again because this is a timeless (for this decade, at least) color, but i don't love it. everyone except you will think it's black; it's one of those. however, the purple tones make it more flattering. it's pretty and easy to apply. a good one for the collector, but not Chanel's best.

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EspnfitGirl on 11/29/2010 11:02:00 PM more reviews by EspnfitGirl

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brown, Relaxed, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I was obsessed with Lincoln Park, then Lincoln Park After Dark! So obviously when Chanel came out with this amazing, deep rich purple color I was so excited. It looks different depending on the lighting. When in darker settings it looks more like Lincoln Park OPI color but when in the sun its a rich dark bluish purple. Obviously the heavier you put on the darker plum it will be. This is my favorite color! I wear it on my toes almost year round and its my fall/winter color for my fingernails but I also like wearing out at night in the summer! Love love love this color. Looks great on darker skin! Always add a clear top coat on to keep it looking well manicured but also it helps to add a CLEAR quick dry top coat everyday to have the color last longer. MY only complaint is that the polish goes quickly I use it all up so fast and for nail polish its a little pricey. BUT MY FAMOUS LAST WORDS I love it so its worth it!!!

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chanelohlic on 10/20/2010 7:59:00 AM more reviews by chanelohlic

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Green    

I bought this colour on a whim really as im not a purple person but after trying Paradoxal which is basically a lighter shade of this i thought id try it.
Im glad i did. Its a very deep shimmery purple, it looks more of a black purple once its on. I like the fact that its really dark on but that in certain lights you get a little tint of purple. And to see the sparkle in it you really have to be in bright sunlight, but i dont mind that. I prefer subtle!
Again as with most Chanel polishes coverage is great. Two coats is perfect. Nice and even.
When i compared this shade to my Chanel Blue Satin at first i was dissapointed because they looked almost identical! However once on there is a difference and im glad i compared because.....Im not the palest person in the world but Blue Satin made my hands look that way! It didnt compliment me AT ALL! It looked cold and just not good.
When i looked at the Vendetta even though this shade is equally as dark as Blue Satin it looked so much warmer and complimentry. I think thats all down to the plum/purple tone in it rather that a harsh inky blue!! So from this i know now not to buy Blue Satin again as it does nothing for me. Vendetta looks sultry and dark but without the harshness! I dont think i`ll wear it loads after winter but if i wanted a black/plum shade again i probably would reperchase.

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Shabby413 on 10/12/2010 4:59:00 PM more reviews by Shabby413

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

This is a great deep black-purple. Very classy looking and versatile.
Received lots of compliments on this one. Would recommend. Probably a good dupe out there though.

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*TOP REVIEWER* CharismaSL on 9/30/2010 4:43:00 PM more reviews by CharismaSL

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I'm a chronic 2 coater and this turns out totally BLACK on my nails. I tried it with 1 coat and even though it was purplish it was streaky. Plus it was really flat. Like the 'Steel' and 'Strong', this looks nicer in the bottle (for me at least) than on my nails. Returned it.

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MissTrine on 4/2/2010 11:55:00 AM more reviews by MissTrine

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

Its it the perfect purple vamp, I absolutely love it.

The application is great and it is very long-lasting.

Would I buy this product again? Definitely!

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chanelrougecoco on 3/17/2010 7:19:00 PM more reviews by chanelrougecoco

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I love Chanel and I got this as soon as it came out, the colour is so beautiful it's indescribable! When I have fake tan on the colour looks like a lurid purple but with my natural pale skin it looks more dark and vampy, I think it would look good on any skintone. It's the only Chanel nail varnish I have other than Rouge Noir. It lasts forever on my nails, I've never had any complaints with their products

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*TOP REVIEWER* Horny on 3/8/2010 9:29:00 AM more reviews by Horny

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Hazel    

Lovely colour, one coat is a dark purple and a second turns it almost black. Very pretty, but I am not impressed that the price is so high when the varmish chips off the next day, even after putting on two coats and then a couple of layers of topcoat! I have found far superior quality with cheaper drugstore brands. Not recommended.

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cullenette on 2/14/2010 4:35:00 PM more reviews by cullenette

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I love this polish, it was my first Chanel polish and I have a feeling that it may become and expensive habit! The color is gorgeous, I love the look of dark nails, so chic! Also, application is a breeze, one coat perfection.
Many previous reviewers have said that it looks black on them, and yes it is very dark. I've found that if you do one even coat it looks the most purple. If you love dark colors, this is a must-have.

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samcasso on 1/22/2010 11:07:00 PM more reviews by samcasso

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

Positively gorgeous, my absolute favorite nail polish. I love dark finger nails, but black can be pretty cliche and not so fabulous in the summer. Vendetta is the perfect medium. It's a beautiful eggplant that sparkles without looking garish. It takes only one coat as it is highly pigmented. This is a huge plus since Chanel polishes are expensive. I'm very happy with the staying power (even with one coat, a top coat--$.95 Wet Shine, and no base coat). I frequently wear it on my toes any time of the year; I can apply it myself and not worry about it being flawless. That's not to say I don't self-apply on my fingers, but a manicure with Vendetta looks impeccable. My only gripe? My sister is holding this hostage at school! A definite HG for a compulsive nail polish-buyer.

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*TOP REVIEWER* niclyf on 1/22/2010 10:09:00 PM more reviews by niclyf

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I hate Chanel pricetags .. but I get sucked into most shades and this one is a stunner!



Vendetta is great for those that love dark vampy goodness, but don't want to go with a traditional black polish. The formulation is fabulous as always with Chanel. This applies smoothly and with rich color .. I could technically probably get away with a single coat, however I'm a 2 coat kind of girl. It's a rich deep purple with shimmer, that amazingly, doesn't go black after two coats. Wears wonderfully .. now if we could just get Chanel to change the packaging I'd be elated! Overall .. great rich deep true purple!

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lolita80 on 1/19/2010 12:00:00 PM more reviews by lolita80

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I bought it on a whim, it was my first Chanel nail polish and at first I was disappointed - as was discribed here the polish looks in most cases as black. Another minus that it was hell difficult to paint with it - I mean the brush and somehow the texture (in comparison with OPI which were simpler in this respect). But now I think I like it. I see the difference in color - yep, it looks not black, but deeeep violet especially in artificial light. I put only one layer - normally I would do two, but I don`t see the point in this case. And recently I have read that it does not contain formaldehyde resin, while my OPI-s have. So it sounds safer for me.

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cathyc1103 on 11/15/2009 11:34:00 PM more reviews by cathyc1103

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

Vendetta is my "go to" toe polish. Just 2 coats and I can see very dark, gorgeous purple. I am a runner and get a "black toe" now and then, this polish hides it like no other. Beautiful. Stays on forever, my nails grow out before it chips or wears off. Compliments on the color too!

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