51%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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4.0
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12 years ago

As streaky as this polish is, I don't find it anymore streaky thank other pale polishes. You definitely need to work with it and perfect a technique with it. I find a thin base coat of white polish...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue



2.0
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12 years ago

This is truly a gorgeous color after a few coats are applied, but unfortunately the color doesn't quite make up for the less-than-stellar qualities of the polish. Ballet Slippers applies very...

About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

This is such an amazing nail polish! Essie's Ballet Slippers is a very gorgeous milky pink that's very opaque and not streaky for me. First, I apply OPI Start to Finish as a base coat, then I apply...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


2.0
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12 years ago

I would never but it again, it's so streaky! I think I'd have to put a white base for the color to look good. I love Essie, just not this one.

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

I really love this color when I have time to go to the salon. At home, however, I can never get this color to go on evenly. The formula is smooth, but super streaky. It's such a shame because I...

About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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12 years ago

Okay yeah, nice color and all, but whatever. There are so many dupes out there for this kind of color, so why use essie!? I just don't understand. Yes, the streaking can be fixed eventually , but...

About reviewer (100 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

Classy, milky pink :) alright ladies, it is apparent that most people who gave this nail polish a low rating either didn't have time/patience, nor did they apply enough coats to ensure there was no...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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12 years ago

On my second bottle of this color. I love it so much that I will continue to buy it, even though it is pretty streaky. Usually 3 coats is perfect for me...just takes a lot of time to apply. But...

About reviewer (162 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

When I first tried this shade I hated the streaky mess it became on my nails, but with a little experimentation and practice I can now apply it so it's streak free. This is what I do: I apply...

About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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12 years ago

Love the colour, hate the application. Like the majority of the people here, the negative ratings are due to the difficulty of application of this semi-sheer polish. This polish can is...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

Simple, but pretty/clean-looking. Definitely gives you a polished look. Application can be a little bit tricky, but I think I will still repurchase. As always, Essie has cute packaging, and...

About reviewer (368 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

I love this nailpolish!! With only one layer my nail transformed from not so good looking to look like I just done a french manicure. Stunning With two layers I find it enough cover and with three...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

This color spreads so well on my nails:) it looks perfect with only one coat and the color is so pretty!! :D

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlack


4.0
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12 years ago

This is a really pretty color. Makes my hands look clean and polished, perfect for work or school, or when you don't want to have a crazy color :) One downside is that it does start to look a...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

I have just ordered this polish so I can't write a review. I'm just writing because I've read a lot of comments along the lines of "I'm going to stock up on this" I just thought that I would let...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


4.0
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12 years ago

I don't understand all of the negative reviews for this polish. Yes, the first coat goes on a bit streaky, but applying a second coat eliminates that problem all together. The color (after 2...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Other, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


1.0
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12 years ago

This color was completely streaky and difficult to apply evenly. After trying a few times I gave up and removed all the polish. It looks great in the pictures if you're extremely skilled at...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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12 years ago

I agree with another reviewer, it is meant to be sheer and not opaque. I do one thick coat (the brush loaded and a first swipe along the base of the nail) and then Essie's No chips ahead top...

About reviewer (218 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

I can understand the negative reviews of this product and peoples' frustration at the application process. One must be extremely careful and use as little brush strokes as possible when applying to...

About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

Very average nude nail shade. It's a nice whiteish pink but if I do more than one coat it looks hideous, very streaky. Staying power not great either, it chips after a couple of days. Not impressed.

About reviewer (140 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel