On my warm tan skin, Essie Gel Couture Pre-Show Jitters appear white with hint of pink and beige. It brightens my skin and does not make my skin look more tanned. The bonus is it lasts a week with tip...Read more
On my warm tan skin, Essie Gel Couture Pre-Show Jitters appear white with hint of pink and beige. It brightens my skin and does not make my skin look more tanned. The bonus is it lasts a week with tip...Read more
Essie Gel Couture polish + same brand's top coat lasts the longest on my fingernails than any other brands, including regular Essie polish. I can get 7 days with tipwear on the last day. This result i...Read more
Essie Gel Couture polish + same brand's top coat lasts the longest on my fingernails than any other brands, including regular Essie polish. I can get 7 days with tipwear on the last day. This result i...Read more
I have lots of Essie polishes. They will chip in about 3 days with normal wear and tear. (Wearing gloves when you wash dishes helps.) With a top coat and a base coat, they can last as long as one week...Read more
I have lots of Essie polishes. They will chip in about 3 days with normal wear and tear. (Wearing gloves when you wash dishes helps.) With a top coat and a base coat, they can last as long as one week...Read more
Less pink and shimmery than it looks in the bottle. On my nails, it’s flatter and whiter. Still a pretty shad but far from exceptional. As others have said, the main issue is the formula/consistency....Read more
Less pink and shimmery than it looks in the bottle. On my nails, it’s flatter and whiter. Still a pretty shad but far from exceptional. As others have said, the main issue is the formula/consistency....Read more
1 coat is very sheer, 2 coats is my favorite semi-sheer, 3 coats just makes it slightly darker and thicker, but for me 2 coats is best. It's a pink peach tone that's a samon warmer pink vs neutral or ...Read more
1 coat is very sheer, 2 coats is my favorite semi-sheer, 3 coats just makes it slightly darker and thicker, but for me 2 coats is best. It's a pink peach tone that's a samon warmer pink vs neutral or ...Read more
This is bad. My nails are now matted and rippled. I let them dry for 8+ hours and used thin coats when painting. To say the least, I am embarrassed of my hands.
This is bad. My nails are now matted and rippled. I let them dry for 8+ hours and used thin coats when painting. To say the least, I am embarrassed of my hands.
Essie makes the best nail polish formula, even better than tbe more expensive brands like Chanel. This being said, I think these lighter tones are hard to pull off and tend to be streaky. And that's j...Read more
Essie makes the best nail polish formula, even better than tbe more expensive brands like Chanel. This being said, I think these lighter tones are hard to pull off and tend to be streaky. And that's j...Read more
I got this because so many people regard it as their holy grail. Sadly, I really don't like it.
This is a pale, sheer, slightly off-white. It doesn't self-level, and therefore can be very streaky.
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I got this because so many people regard it as their holy grail. Sadly, I really don't like it.
This is a pale, sheer, slightly off-white. It doesn't self-level, and therefore can be very streaky.
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A thicker very shiny top coat that looks like you *might* have gotten a luxurious gel manicure for longer (but its a regular nail polish). Makes my nails stay shinier for longer than all the other top...Read more
A thicker very shiny top coat that looks like you *might* have gotten a luxurious gel manicure for longer (but its a regular nail polish). Makes my nails stay shinier for longer than all the other top...Read more
I have a love hate relationship with this polish and have thought on several occasions about tossing it out because it’s so damn difficult to apply without streaks and requires a minimum of 3 coats to...Read more
I have a love hate relationship with this polish and have thought on several occasions about tossing it out because it’s so damn difficult to apply without streaks and requires a minimum of 3 coats to...Read more
2023 Summer shade, YOU DO BLUE is a medium toned periwinkle blue. It has a slight lavender irridecense which gives it a lift but also cheapens it making it look too electric. Treat it as a fun pedic...Read more
2023 Summer shade, YOU DO BLUE is a medium toned periwinkle blue. It has a slight lavender irridecense which gives it a lift but also cheapens it making it look too electric. Treat it as a fun pedic...Read more
This is a beautiful bright warm, corally pink. It lasts on me for at least a week with Essie base coat and a top coat. Excellent quality and a lovely colour for the Spring.
This is a beautiful bright warm, corally pink. It lasts on me for at least a week with Essie base coat and a top coat. Excellent quality and a lovely colour for the Spring.
Elegant deep creamy gray with slight cool undertone. Dries quickly to a very high shine after two coats. Not as predictable edgy as black but very sophisticated indeed. I have minimal tip chipping at...Read more
Elegant deep creamy gray with slight cool undertone. Dries quickly to a very high shine after two coats. Not as predictable edgy as black but very sophisticated indeed. I have minimal tip chipping at...Read more
The color is lovely, the application is difficult and streaky. You'll need a full 3 coats put down fairly thick and "floated" (the technique of trying not to leave brush marks). When you put top coat ...Read more
The color is lovely, the application is difficult and streaky. You'll need a full 3 coats put down fairly thick and "floated" (the technique of trying not to leave brush marks). When you put top coat ...Read more
This is a really lovely olive green on my skin. It’s opaque in 2 coats, easy to apply, and so far it’s worn well with my Pacifica Plant Magic top coat. I’ve also worn it with OPI Dazzling Dew Drop, a ...Read more
This is a really lovely olive green on my skin. It’s opaque in 2 coats, easy to apply, and so far it’s worn well with my Pacifica Plant Magic top coat. I’ve also worn it with OPI Dazzling Dew Drop, a ...Read more
I have bought this polish twice now! I haven't really worn it as a base colour (except for an accent nail here and there) but as a stamping polish, it is PERFECTION. And I love the new wide brush. I h...Read more
I have bought this polish twice now! I haven't really worn it as a base colour (except for an accent nail here and there) but as a stamping polish, it is PERFECTION. And I love the new wide brush. I h...Read more