I don't get the hype. It's streaky, it's boring, it's very cool. Not a fan.
About reviewer (8 reviews)
Age30-35
SkinSensitive, Fair
HairBrunette
EyesBlue
51%
would repurchase
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I can't believe I haven't already reviewed this, I'm on bottle #3. I apply 2-3 coats of this over a white base coat (OPI Ridge Filler) and that's it, perfect color, no streaking. But I also love...
About reviewer (130 reviews)
Age30-35
SkinCombination, Medium, Warm
HairBrunette, Other, Other
EyesBrown
I bought this because I love essie polishes (mademoiselle being my all time fave polish ever!) I had read in devil wears prada about the 'perfect' manicure combo of marshmallow and ballet slippers,...
About reviewer (110 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinNormal, Fair
HairBrunette
EyesGreen
Ok this is my staple nail polish. I wear this one almost all of the time and NEVER get sick of it. You can wear it all year round and look clean and natural.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS COLOR!! Will...
About reviewer (120 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinNormal, Medium
HairBrown
EyesBrown
I have been looking for this color for so long. I use 3 coats, because I really don't like a sheer. I really don't like pink either, but this color is perfect. I do perfer a wider brush like OPI....
About reviewer (57 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinOily, Medium
HairBrunette
EyesBrown
I am a long time OPI fan, but recently have started to become an Essie convert. The polishes are shiny and don't chip. However, I was really bummed I didn't like this color much after reading all...
About reviewer (165 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool
HairBlond, Curly, Fine
EyesBlue
This is one of my favorite nail polishes (others include OPI sweet heart, lincoln park after dark, etc. I am pretty boring I suppose. I like either super light or super dark) ANYWAY- if your hands...
About reviewer (15 reviews)
Age19-24
SkinCombination
HairBrunette
EyesBrown
Nails must be absolutely smooth so that this doesn't streak. If you have even the smallest humps or slightest ridges in your nails, then this is going to streak----big time. But on absolutely...
About reviewer (477 reviews)
Age36-43
SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm
HairBrunette, Straight, Fine
EyesBrown
I love this color, I just got a manicure and am wearing it now, it is so beautiful on, no streaks. However, if I am doing my own nails, I can't seem to apply it evenly. Could be operater error,...
About reviewer (27 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinOily, Other
HairBrown
EyesBrown
Don't bother. Streaking mediocre color that has been promoted more than Viagra. At one time Essie was the HG nail enamel. They had to have changed their proprietary formula. I'd buy Milani any day...
About reviewer (392 reviews)
Age44-55
SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral
HairBlond, Wavy, Fine
EyesBlue
My fav sheer from Essie-- takes multiple layers to get a nice milky consistency. I prefer Ballet Slippers over Mademoiselle as this one is more pink and doesn't wash me out (asian light-med...
About reviewer (12 reviews)
Age19-24
SkinNormal, Medium, Warm
HairBlack, Wavy, Other
EyesBrown
I really was really excited to get this color home and try it out after reading and hearing so much about "Ballet Slippers", but I have to admit I was a bit unhappy with the streaking, it seemed to...
About reviewer (2 reviews)
Age19-24
SkinNormal, Fair
HairBrunette
EyesBrown
I hate Essie nailpolishes. IMO, Essie is the worst polish I've ever tried. Much worse than OPI and drugstore brands! It chips so easily and looks awful on my nails after only a day or two. Ballet...
About reviewer (56 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinCombination
HairBrown
EyesGreen
The color of Essie Ballet Slippers is very nice, but for me it is impossible to apply without streaks. I cannot understand the hype about this one. There are so many better pastel pink nail...
About reviewer (18 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinOther, Other
HairOther
EyesOther
I really like the color of this, but it's so streaky, even when I get it done professionally. Too bad.
About reviewer (10 reviews)
Age19-24
SkinCombination, Fair
HairRed
EyesGreen
I have been a fan of Essie for a long time, but was always a true believer of OPI, and couldn't resist their cool names. Well, OPI no longer. Essie lasts longer, which is great in of itself, but...
About reviewer (9 reviews)
Age36-43
Skin
Hair
Eyes
I would purchase this again because I love the color. I was wanting a sheer pink like Essie Mademoiselle and when I tried to use one or two coats it was very streaky. It looks kind of like light...
About reviewer (4 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm
HairBlack, Straight, Fine
EyesBrown
Most salons in our area use poor, cheap brands... So I decided to buy my own in the hopes of avoiding yellow stains and dried up nails. Enter Essie. I've always read about Essie in magazines, so I...
About reviewer (15 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinCombination, Fair
HairBrown
EyesBrown
I'd love to give this 4 lippies but the reason why I can only give it 3 is because for some reason, when I apply Ballet Slippers myself, it doesn't look the same as when my manicurist does. Like...
About reviewer (55 reviews)
Age25-29
SkinCombination, Fair-Medium
HairBrunette
EyesBrown
This is a three coat polish and I hate having to apply three coats, it never dries right and is prone to imprints hours later. It's just too streaky on the first two coats. When i finally get the...
About reviewer (167 reviews)
Age36-43
SkinOther
HairOther
EyesOther
