She continues right on along with her little blog catch up. I’m tellin’ ya now, by SUMMER, she (yes I mean me) WILL be caught up and back on track with all of these blog posts. That means you’ll be getting so many thrown at you as I go on publishing sprees, but you act like you would hate that. All of the nail posts coming at you!
And the very essential starting point for the catch up: we gotta finish up these spring collection posts. After this we’ll only have Zoya to talk about (who notoriously releases their seasonal shades far after the others). That one will be coming along soon, just you wait. But now, in this post, we’re looking at the only other spring release left un-blogged from our pal Essie!
Now Essie has been on a spree of releasing like 16 collections a year – yes, I do have LOTS of Essie posts on the way to the blog. And among those 900 collections we still have the 4 seasonal releases. SO today we’re looking at their Spring 2022 collection!
Essie Nail Polish Collection
This is a release of the typical 6 shades, all in a more muted, and neutral color palette. It’s a softer, quieter release for spring, and you know I’m not mad at it. There’s a spring collection for everyone out there. I grabbed these shades from Target, though they’re also available through Beyond Polish for a touch of a discount!
Up first we have ‘Sing Songbird Along’, a pale yellow cream shade with an almost touch of gray-green to it. A touch different from a normal butter yellow shade.
This was pretty well opaque in just 2 coats, though on my very ridged nails I could have used a 3rd on a couple of nails to smooth it out even more. But I think most will be good with just 3. Super smooth and lovely to paint on, as you can see in the video swatch.
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Next up is ‘Well-Nested Energy’. This is a light, peachy-toned neutral cream shade. Definitely more peachy on me and my cool-undertones particularly, but this is one that can look different on all different skin tones. So as always – this is just what it looks like on me!
This had a streaky 1st coat, but was pretty well opaque with a 2nd coat. Depending on your application you might need a 3rd to smooth it all out, but I was good with just 2.
‘Flight of Fantasy’ has been a favorite of the bunch, and I’m sure you can see why. I mean, of course it’s my favorite. This is a light blue cream shade, with just a touch of green undertones to it. It’s also a little more muted so of course I love it even more.
Expressie Nail Polish Review
Next up is ‘Spring Awakening’, a warm peachy toned, almost rosy cream shade. Another shade that can change depending on your skin tone – this can look more pink or more yellow-toned. I had a few streaks and patches on the 1st coat, but they were all easily smoothed out with a 2nd.
Another favorite, I’m always a sucker for a light purpley-pink shade. This is ‘Stretch Your Wings’, and it’s an almost rosy shade, with all of those purple undertones running through. It’s so soft, so delicate, so lovely.
Again a touch more sheer and streaky on the 1st coat, but easily smoothed and covered and made opaque with a 2nd coat.
Review: Essie Gel Couture Polish
And last but certainly not least, we have ‘Keep Branching Out’, a light, warm-toned almost sandy brown cream shade. This had a super easy 2 coat formula, and I had no complaints here!
And that’s the collection! A different color palette from other spring releases we’ve seen, this one is for the muted, neutral and easy nail polish lover in all of us. Great for little breaks from bright, loud polishes if you ever need them. Overall I had no issues with formulas, with most of these being easy 2 coat-ers. They were smooth and nice to paint on, and if any of these catch your eye, they’re a great option!
Upcoming Posts Starrily x Kelli Marissa Shades • Color Club Hot and Heavy Collection • What’s Up Nails Geodes Collection • LA Colors Color Mania Collection • Glam Polish 6-piece collectionFor reasons beyond me, I've never owned an Essie polish before now (I know.). Quite possibly due to seeing lustworthy images of rows of Essie polishes (I love their bottles) all lined up on Pinterest, I found myself buying some before I could justify not to! Here are some faves.
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All Tied Up is described on Essie's website as a 'rustic bronze', however it's a definitely warm, dusky, rose colour. And I love it. Suspended in the gorgeous hue are tons of teeny gold glitter particles which they say are 'subtle'. In person, it's more.. non-existent, which I'm not upset about. It's not garish or lurid, just the perfect, every-situation colour that's been on my nails for weeks.
Summit Of Style is a beautiful topcoat with a lotttt of golden glitter of different sizes. It only takes a couple of coats to build near opacity, so Essie aren't scrooges unlike some cheaper glitter polishes. I love the tone of gold in this one; it's not too canary yellow, not too pale and silvery, but just right. #Goldilocks
A Cut Above is a Luxeffects, glitter topcoat in a pinky hue, much like it's golden-bronze cousin. Again, it takes little effort to build up the glitter, and I like grading this one on the tips of my nails for a bit of a glitter ombre.
Essie Gel Couture Collection Review And Swatches By Nail Lacquer Uk
My favourite ever polish, Chanel's Malice, was unfortunately limited edition, but Essie's Thigh High is (thank you babyyyy Jesus) a pretty good dupe! A deep, dark, metallic red, I fully preempt wearing this all of winter.
Skirting The Issue is really quite like Chanel's Rouge Noir, and has a far better finish and formula than other dupes I've tried. This creamy, slick finish goes on beautifully and the garnet red tone is to die for. I actually think it shows up a a fair bit lighter in my photo/good lighting than in person but either way I'm in.
And just a head's up, you can save yourself some bucks by getting your polishes discounted at places like TKMaxx or Fragrance Direct, (yippee!) or of course use your Boots points.Earlier this year, Essie expanded its catalogue with a whole new line of polishes that promise a "one-step color and shine" that dries within a minute. Currently available in 40 shades (depending on your location), the Essie Expressie Quick Dry Nail Color (C$9.99 for 10 ml) definitely piques my interest as I hate waiting for nail polish to dry. Therefore, I tested out a couple of shades from the collection and wanted to share with you my thoughts. To read on, click......
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Before I delve into the formulation, it's worth noting that the Essie Expressie Quick Dry Nail Color features a new packaging. The taller and slimmer bottle holds 10 ml of polish while the classic Essie bottle offers 13 ml; despite this, both cost the same at C$9.99. Additionally, Essie Expressie comes with a special angled brush intended to make it easier to apply the polish with your non-dominant hand. Quite honestly, though, the angled design is so subtle that I did not notice it until I read about it on the online product description. Therefore, I'm not sure if it's really a significant update.
Designed as an all-in-one nail polish (no base coat or topcoat needed), the Essie Expressie Quick Dry Nail Polish boasts a one-minute drying time. I tested out two shades and while both are creamy and pigmented, I did not notice a big difference in drying time, as compared to the regular Essie polishes. After approximately 15 minutes, the polish definitely sets but the finish is still prone to dents and nicks, which are what I struggle with most when doing manicures in a hurry. So, therefore, the new formulation doesn't quite stand to its one-minute dry time claim. Regardless though, I would still recommend the polishes as the pigmentation does seem better and the color selection is quite sophisticated yet trendy. In terms of longevity, the Expressie formulation doesn't differ much from the original so however many days you get with the original, expect the same with this quick-dry version. See below for a breakdown fo the two shades I have here.
A muted rose cream, this is a beautiful shade of pink for those that may not usually love pink polishes. The formulation is very pigmented and even. I used two coats for the swatches above.
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This is a beautiful slate blue that's super pigmented and easy to work with. The color is very flattering, perfect for the fall and wintertime.expressie is described as a one-step color and shine system that is 8-free, vegan, and dries in 60 seconds. These polishes also feature essie’s first-ever angled brush, which was really different and interesting to me. The bristles are in a wide, flat brush shape
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