Nail Polish - Licorice

Essie

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4.4

54 reviews
89%
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    5.0
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    blckwllm

    13 years ago

    Was looking for a great black polish and decided to try this. I usually read reviews before I purchase a product but I didn't read a review on this before I bought it. Anyway, I see almost everyone...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lfrueh

    13 years ago

    I love this color! Can't understand the low ratings. Yes, it's jelly-ish so you need 2-3 coats to get solid black but then it's a glossy, juicy black, not flat like the really opaque ones. Love it.

    About reviewer (514 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    merlotdc

    13 years ago

    love their bottles, so sleek and fresh, this nail polish lasts a long time and is very shiny with just 1 coat, no need for a top coat.

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    harpiequeen

    14 years ago

    I was really intrigued by the reviews that say this is a sheer black. I had never seen such a thing, so I had to check it out. At one coat, this will NOT go on without looking awful, so the whole...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    KristaSelene

    14 years ago

    I read about this shade in a magazine last year. Makeup icon Bobbi Brown listed it as her favorite polish. If I'm not mistaken, Rachel Zoe may have also said this was a favorite. A salesgirl told...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    redeyelinerjunkie

    15 years ago

    People who are trying to use this as a solid black -- you're missin' out.<br> Layer it over a rich shimmer like essie aruba blue or a metallic red or glittery silver and BE AMAZED. It works for...

    About reviewer (141 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    princess_fiona

    15 years ago

    Ick. Took me 4+ coats the first time I applied to get a black finish. It goes on uneven and due to the amount of coats you need it takes forever to dry. It doesn't thicken up to a better...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal

    HairBlack

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    BeeBonnet

    15 years ago

    Grey? Sheer?.... hmm, I don't get that. Essie's formula has been known to be a little thinner than other brands, but this dark color covers much easier than the lighter shades. "Licorice" dries to...

    About reviewer (143 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    listenlikethieves

    15 years ago

    I don't understand. Sheer black? Why?

    About reviewer (320 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Other, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    ValleyOfSins

    15 years ago

    Will not repurchase. I was expecting a lot more from this, but found it no better than $1 nail colours. Very sheer, takes many layers to become opaque, takes AGES to dry and began to chip in no...

    About reviewer (67 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

    HairRed, Curly, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    emily897

    16 years ago

    i was expecting something a bit more opaque...1 coat is a smokey grey, the second is a dark grey, third is somewhat close to black. dries fast and is pretty resistant to chipping. overall its a...

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    ais4alison

    18 years ago

    What a great black!!! It layers with other colors great too. It's shiny, durable, sleek, and easy to work with!!

    About reviewer (165 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Yuki21

    18 years ago

    I really liked how it didn't chip for over a week. I had to put 2-3 coats, but that's no big deal. It's a VERY shiny black, at times I thought I could see my reflection in it. I love it!

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    slok87

    18 years ago

    Before we go on, two things must be acknowledged: Essies are generally sheer, and this <i>is</i> a black creme. That's it, a black creme, and that is all you should expect. Now, the first coat of...

    About reviewer (357 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

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