OPI • Purple with a Purpose • Polishes
(46 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 4.6 |
| Would buy this product again. | 82% |
| Package Quality | 4.6 |
| Price | 3.3 |
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jkou6 on 1/11/2013 12:54:00 AM more reviews by jkou6
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I do agree with other commenters, you do need three coats to get it fully opac! But the colour is beautiful and not too dark or light, I have been looking for a colour like this for a while, now that I finally got it I love it. I bought OPI's other colour No Room For The Blues and Purple With A Purpose together for $25, which is two for the price of one in Australia, and I don't regret anything.
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*TOP REVIEWER* loriann52 on 5/23/2012 5:55:00 PM more reviews by loriann52
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium Eyes: Blue
This is a shiny purple polish. I bought it because it's a medium shade of purple and I have a hard time finding a colour like this (they're usually quite dark or very light).
My biggest complaint about this polish was how it went on. Went on super streaky, and needs three coats. I thought I could get away with two, but I regret not putting a third on because there's still so many streaks.
It is a gorgeous colour once it's on though.
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*TOP REVIEWER* ragazza on 4/18/2012 8:27:00 PM more reviews by ragazza
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Straight Eyes: Brown
Oh. My. God. This color is simply phenomenal. I finished painting my nails an hour ago and I can't stop staring at them. Beautiful medium purple and applies like a dream. The formula isn't runny nor thick, it's just right and I reached full opacity in 2 good coats. Can't comment on wear just yet, but if it's an issue I will update. Definitely one of my top 5 colors.
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digg1 on 3/9/2012 11:40:00 AM more reviews by digg1
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
This is such a gorgeous shade and my first OPI polish too! This is one of those shades where what you see is what you get, the color stays true to what you see on the bottle and is a beautiful purple (with just a hint of shimmer). It's dark enough to be worn on a night out but even light enough for daytime wear.The consistency is just right although a little on the thicker side. Stays put for quite a while. Would definitely recommend this shade if you're looking for a darkish purple color!
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*TOP REVIEWER* TimeAndBlame on 1/5/2012 4:15:00 AM more reviews by TimeAndBlame
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green
Beautiful metallic purple! I wouldn't call it a lilac though, more of a medium purple. Which is perfect - not too dark nor bright. It's flattering in contrast with my NW15 skin. But upon reading other reviews I must wonder if I receieved a bad bottle!
The formula was inconsistent with OPI's usual quality. It was opaque at 3 coat for me, but was not creamy or shiny at all! It in all honesty reminded me of those cheap dollar store ones. I would not repurchase due to my unsatisfying encounter with this particular bottle, but I would repurchase this colour in a nicer formula!
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jacton1985 on 9/18/2011 8:11:00 PM more reviews by jacton1985
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
love this purple polish! OPI polish is always on the expensive side for a cheapo like me, but the finish is worth the splurge :)
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GrRoxxy on 8/21/2011 1:44:00 PM more reviews by GrRoxxy
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Grey
Pros:
-colour
-nice brush
-last long with top coat
-nice shimmer
Cons:
-not really good pigmented, 3 coats for opaque colour- 3coats=doesnt last long
-too big bottle which also means too expensive (I never ended a bottle)
I wouldnt buy this again, I prefer to buy Dior or YSL for price of 2 OPI, just not worth it
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*TOP REVIEWER* mrsleonidas on 8/21/2011 12:33:00 PM more reviews by mrsleonidas
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
Girls, this is such an awesome purple color!
The pigmentation is just right.....with a good base coat, I only need 2 coats for pure perfection.
On my screen, this color is represented perfectly by the bottle picture above!!! Yay!
I really do not understand why this one does not get much attention!
In comparison, this is what I wanted "Catherine The Grape" to be.
It seemed all the swatches online gave CTG a deep purple(which it is) with a slight lavender depth(which it didn't) in the purple. It turned out that CTG was actually more of a muted/darker purple with brownish red tone. Now I still loveee my CTG too death and I do wear it a lot in the fall/winter.....
Though, PWAP is my fave purple for anytime of the year!
It is a darker type purple, yet its bright at the same time!
If you love darker like purples and want a bit of lavender added to lighten it up and want a "subtle pink flash" finish....then run and buy this baby now!
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*TOP REVIEWER* fionamimi on 5/18/2011 1:41:00 AM more reviews by fionamimi
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm Hair: Red, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
This is my current favorite right now. I just used up the last of my bottle so I'm going next week to get a new one. It's SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PRETTY!!!! It's ELECTRIC purple and this is a color I go GAGA over looking at my nails. Especially with one of the shatters over it.
Oh my love, I would MARRY it if I could.
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missaah on 4/6/2011 6:59:00 AM more reviews by missaah
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Wavy Eyes: Brown
A gorgeous lilac purple, a tad darker than lilac. It shimmers and becomes opaque in 3 coats for me. It's pretty and would suit light-medium coloured skin best I think.
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*TOP REVIEWER* starrysim on 3/18/2011 9:44:00 PM more reviews by starrysim
Age: 25-29 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
True purple, for purple lovers, not for the faint of heart. Rich, vibrant, gorgeous. Lasts long without chipping, too.
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sineadt on 3/15/2011 2:14:00 AM more reviews by sineadt
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Blue
best purple ever, looks amazing against my pale skin, its really opaque and lovely and i catch myself staring at how pretty the colour is whenever i wear this shade.
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tazzyface on 2/28/2011 7:12:00 AM more reviews by tazzyface
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral Hair: Other, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Hazel
I love the sheen to this! So beautiful. I find a lot of purples tend to look the same after a while, but this one stands out. Formula is lovely too, no difficulties when applying. I love OPI!
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LittleVy on 1/29/2011 2:59:00 AM more reviews by LittleVy
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
This is the best purple!! So true to its colour. Has a lovely shimmer and when I want some more bling, I add DS Classic over the top and OMG!! I can't stop standing in the sun to stare at my nails!!! It brings out the most beautiful purple with rainbow & gold glitter! Fantastic combo!
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bubblegum11 on 11/21/2010 11:11:00 AM more reviews by bubblegum11
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
I LOVE this color soo much it is easy to apply i dont even have to apply a base or top coat! Bottom line.........GO BUY THIS!!!!!
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macbeautys on 9/29/2010 1:41:00 AM more reviews by macbeautys
Age: 19-24 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
My most favourite polish ever. I have to fight this urge to use it everytime I polish my nails. Its true vivid purple with stunning shimmer into it
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xotsmoke on 9/9/2010 10:29:00 AM more reviews by xotsmoke
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
I wish I could like this, but I don't. When I first bought it I was in love but I haven't used it for months. This color loses it's fun-factor quickly; I have already gotten tired of it after using it 3 times. This is a great purple, but I would have gotten a less shiny color and a more flat purple like a lavender that was wearable AND fun. I haven't gotten any compliments wearing this.
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goodhabits on 7/5/2010 10:30:00 PM more reviews by goodhabits
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green
I adore this nail polish, it is such a gorgeous colour and stays forever! it will stain your nails, but everyone knows you're supposed to use a base under nail polish.
the sheen from this polish is amazing and i always get complimented on my nails when i where it. O.P.I makes the best nail colours!
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Jadis4742 on 6/20/2010 12:02:00 AM more reviews by Jadis4742
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
This has to be the best purple I've ever tried. It's a rich, true purple with an awesome shimmer. It really is purple with a purpose! Color applied well, and I only needed two coats.
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Steffachino on 6/13/2010 4:40:00 PM more reviews by Steffachino
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
Love this polish! There's a review down there about streakiness, which I think may be from a defective batch because mine glided on so smooth. The color is gorgeous as well. There are tiny tiny tiny shimmers to it, but just enough to make it stand out. Clicked 'yes' to buying again, although I probably won't just because I most likely won't run out and the formula stays well for at least a year or 2, and if it becomes gloopy, nail polish thinner can easily fix that.