My very first bottle of Essie! My mam got this for herself originally but she didn't like it, so I took it. I was really excited to try my very first bottle, having read soo many reviews and knowing soo many bloggers rave about this nail polish, I was determined to find out if all the hype was true.
First off, I adore the packaging- it's simple, the bottle contains a generous amount of polish, and the basic design with the white top really stands out and creates a classic 'Essie' bottle. However, during my flight back home, this did spill- it didn't create a mess as big as it could've, and the top was screwed on tight, so I don't know how it managed to spill, but clearly the packaging just isn't that safe.
Anyway, I really am pleased with the actual quality of the nail varnish itself. The polish is quite thick, and the brush glides it on to your nails smoothly and evenly. The formula isn't runny, which I like, but once you start coating a nail you have to be swift so the polish doesn't go in weird clumps as it takes shape on your nail. It usually takes me 2 coats in two applications to be happy enough with my nails, as the Essie nail polishes take a long time to dry and the third coat would probably end up not drying fully and peeling off. It takes my nails usually around 2o minutes to dry after application- so 10 minutes for 1 coat, which could be worse I suppose.
Lastly, I lovee the colour- it's such a pretty pastel pink, and looks soo pretty when its applied and dried. Without doing too much work with your hands, you could probably get away with 3 days of wear- however after showering I always notice some peeling around the edges, but if you put another coat on a day after application, it stays another 2 days. Please keep in mind I did try this polish out without a base or a top coat, so obviously they help your nail polish last longer. The polish also gives a really clean, almost gel-like shine.
One thing I did find a bit weird about this nail polish is the name- how does a baby pink remind you of a 'spaghetti strap' ? However, high end make up products usually have reaally strange names of shades (Nars, I'm looking at you).
All in all, I really like this nail varnish, and I'm really looking forward to buying more! Only when you bring down your prices Essie, because there's no way I'm paying 8.99e for a nail polish! Overall, I would rate this 7 and a half/10.
Thanks for reading!
Gaby x
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