Nail Polish - Chinchilly

Essie

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4.5

148 reviews
85%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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3.0
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parmaviolettes

4 years ago

Chinchilly was first released in the Fall 2009 Cuddle with Color Collection and was subsequently made part of the permanent line. It is a cult classic shade and when Essie first became available in dr...Read more

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Age36-43

SkinOther, Tan, Warm

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

3.0
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sweetpea19811

6 years ago

This is a grayish color with a hint of purple. Pretty and goes on smooth. A tad bit dull when dry but a unique color

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Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0
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LauLau215

6 years ago

This is a conservative easy grey purple milky neutral color! My opinion is a dupe for Sally Hansen Commander in Chic. Both wear nicely and last a great length. 2 coats is perfect! Then top coat of Sa...Read more

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About reviewer (276 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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3110hello

6 years ago

I have this on even as I type this review. Long one of my favorite nail polish colors, Chinchilly is a great color for all year wear. It has subtle shimmer to it and is a taupish color that is very ...Read more

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About reviewer (498 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown

2.0
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Canadianpetite

7 years ago

lavendar mid-putty grey Pros: - neutral - for conservative work environment - elegant - better for NC20 and lighter - non-streaky after two coats - small bottle for easy storage; brush is small enoug...Read more

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Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0
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iammakeupmomma

8 years ago

I love the color, this is my absolute favorite for the the transition into fall. However, even with a base coat, 3 applications of polish (it is a bit thin and streaky) and a topcoat, it still chippe...Read more

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About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0
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shyviolet

8 years ago

I can't believe i haven't reviewed this yet. It is one of the few bottles of nail polish that I finished totally and went back for another bottle. It is one of my favorite colors against my medium o...Read more

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About reviewer (358 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown

4.0
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katmae24

8 years ago

I've had this color for years, but never really wore it, but decided to give it a go after trying "Sand Tropez" and not liking it at all (with my skin tone). This is a great purple grey. I didn't thin...Read more

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About reviewer (489 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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kelybumc

8 years ago

Glad I finally decided to buy this color! Not sure what took me so long. I tested a bunch of gray/grayish Essie polishes at Walgreens last night and ended up not buying any of them bc I couldn't decid...Read more

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About reviewer (79 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0
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didi23

9 years ago

My fave nreutral polish...i wear it year round honestly its a beautiful chich color.. i get complimemts on it. Looks great on dark skin nw45 for reference

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About reviewer (100 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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kittenmint

9 years ago

I love Chinchilly! It is a beautiful cool toned greige, more grey than your standard taupe colour. It applies evenly and easily, opaque in two coats and has excellent staying power. It dries quickly a...Read more

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About reviewer (768 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0
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FiestyFemme

9 years ago

Chinchilly is a beautiful medium purple-toned greige shade on me. Unfortunately, I can't give this shade a 5 because the formula isn't up to par with my expectation of Essie polishes. The one real fla...Read more

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About reviewer (234 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

4.0
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StarsnRocketsES

10 years ago

A very pretty soft gray tone. It has really great coverage with one coat, but I use two. It lasts the same as other polishes.

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About reviewer (1080 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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BADKITTY13

10 years ago

Well I'am trying this out for the first time. I don't think the whole greige thing works well on my skin but this had great reviews. I tried master plan but pulled way too beige on me... Looked horrib...Read more

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About reviewer (275 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0
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rachangel

10 years ago

This is one of my favourites, and go-to polishes, from my stash of 225-250 regular polishes. When I am being indecisive about what to put on and am stuck on having too many choices, I pull out the Chi...Read more

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Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

5.0
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Cuppiecakes

10 years ago

Mid-tone pirple-gray creme. Evens out well. Beautiful color for fingers on fair skin (all I can attest to).

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About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0
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aipc29

10 years ago

Well since Sally Hansen's Miracle Gel has all my nails peeling in a hundred layers, I needed something to cover up the ugliness. This is a great grey polish which when topped with a glossy topcoat shi...Read more

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About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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juliamour

10 years ago

Adore this color. Perfect for fall and winter, and totally approriate for both a night out and for the office. I really like the formula, not too runny, really easy to get a perfect application. For s...Read more

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About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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Leah2014

10 years ago

I was so skeptical buying this color as I never thought much of gray nail polish. But it is an essie classic so I decided to give it a try and I'm sure glad I did! On my brown hands it looks more smok...Read more

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About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0
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Bevlar

11 years ago

Essie Chinchilly is a very pretty dove grey polish, which leans towards a soft lavender colour in certain lights. This neutral colour polish will go with anything! Applied smoothly in just 2 coats a...Read more

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About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

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