First Mate

China Glaze

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4.4

19 reviews
73%
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    4.0
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    tricyclesinskirts

    9 years ago

    I call this my "summer vamp". It looks black at night, but it's definitely the color you'd imagine if you'd conjure up "sailor blue"...just a couple shades shy of navy, perfect for those of us who...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    pslovetoshop

    12 years ago

    This is by far my favorite blue Nail polish of all time! I love, love, love this dark greyish Blue color. It's a very unique blue color in my humble opinion and I simply adore the way it looks...

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    d4ydr3ams

    12 years ago

    This is such a beautiful, royal blue polish. At first I only bought this polish because I was seriously lacking in the dark blue department, but now I find myself wearing this all the time....

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    SaraCee07

    12 years ago

    Perfect medium-dark navy blue. Very good coverage on the 1st coat, 2 made it perfect. I love China Glaze polishes and this is no exception.

    About reviewer (214 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGray

    4.0
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    silvermouse

    13 years ago

    I think this is somewhere between navy and royal blue. It's too bright to be navy (I love navy but find that it can be a bit flat) but too dark for royal blue (which conversely can be too bright)....

    About reviewer (80 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    JennieT2002

    13 years ago

    gorgeous mid-tone navy polish! polish applied beautifully with no streaks, and i was able to achieve opacity in only one coat-which is rare! i feel this would complement any skin tone, am very...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Jexka

    13 years ago

    I LOVE this nail polish! I have to start off by saying that I am extremely picky when it comes to navy blue cosmetics. I once spend 2 hours combined in MAC and Sephora trying to find the perfect...

    About reviewer (363 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ReubenTuesday

    13 years ago

    First Mate is a gorgeous navy blue creme that applies smoothly and is perfectly opaque with two thin coats. There's not a lot about this polish I can really say that others haven't already, except...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    WendyfromCali

    13 years ago

    Pretty matte blue; I paired it with Starboard as a French Manicure and it is stunning. Two coats did the job. Bought this color on a whim - not sure I'd repurchase once I'm through with this bottle.

    About reviewer (91 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    EmeraldEllie

    13 years ago

    This is an okay polish. It chipped pretty fast on me but I do a lot of work with my hands so I'm sure that doesn't help. The color is nice but I didn't think it was anything super amazing compares...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    hermetic

    13 years ago

    Out of many average mid toned blues-to navy I own, probably at least a dozen, this one is the most perfect I found! Believe me, I only bought this one few hours ago, came home, put it on and am...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    LizSaysSo

    13 years ago

    This navy is killer! I don't normally care for blues much, but First Mate is surprisingly wearable. It's almost a vampy shade, but it never looks black, which is much appreciated by the pale...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    swaylikeadancer

    13 years ago

    A creamy, true navy blue. It doesn't look black when it has dried on your nails, as other navy polishes do. I personally like it, as I've struggled to find a true navy, that stays navy! One...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    maryandtheboys

    14 years ago

    A true Oxford Blue cream polish, looks just lovely on the nails. I have bought so many navy blues that look black on the nail, but this doesn't so is just perfect. It looks lighter in the bottle,...

    About reviewer (51 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Other, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    hodgam8

    14 years ago

    I think this is the perfect navy nail polish. Its a dark true navy, however, it doesn't look black on the nail like many navy polishes tend to. I currently have it on my toes with white anchors on...

    About reviewer (153 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    cchh95

    14 years ago

    I bought this recently, and I like it. It reminds me of OPI Dating A Royal, which is a bit lighter, but I find myself liking Dating A Royal better. I had no problems with application, as this is a...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOther, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    londonhermit

    14 years ago

    I agree with the reviewer who said the color was a neutral toned navy. This color does have almost a greyness to it the whole collection did. This color is limited addition and apart of a nautical...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Dry, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    minibee

    14 years ago

    First Mate is my first blue in my collection of nail polishes. I have compared this shade with other blues from OPI - ski till we drop and another one from Essie but it turns out First mate to be...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    lexijojohnson

    14 years ago

    This is a pretty true medium toned navy. It isn't too purple, it isn't too red, or too dark. It is a really neutral navy and not the slightest bit dark or vampy. I prefer my blues to be more...

    About reviewer (699 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

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