Essie

[Emerald]

What is your favorite nail color from this brand? One of my favorites is sexy divide.

[Mew]

I only have three Essie polishes. Mesmerize is my favorite of them c:

[incognito]

Watermelon! Favorite pedicure color, 1 coat and done.

[Pepperkake]

Smokin' Hot; it's one of my all-time favourite colours!

[Catwoman]

I can't just choose 1, lol. My top three are: Tart Deco, Sand Tropez & Lady Like

[whatsername_]

I usually love essie, but I recently bought the shade Ballet Slippers, and I have to put like, 8 coats on to even make a difference.
I love the color, though.
What other similar polishes/shades give better pay out?

[Angie V]

I had a polish by Revlon that was a pretty light pink too.... i think it was called.... peach petal, i'm pretty sure. i was good with 2 coats.

[Pixiepink]

Bumping this. Curious about Essie polishes as they are very hyped on YT

[xalisondilaurentisx]

That happened to me too with their "Suagr Daddy" shade. That color reminds me of one I have from NYC. not the best quality,but I'm sure opi has a similar color!

[Regina Phalange]

I returned ballet slippers for that same reason. I haven't bought a light color from essie since because of that. Never have problems with their dark or bright polishes

[whatsername_]

This bums me out so much, such a pretty color.

[Diorette]

I think those colours are meant to be light a light elegant colour for your nails, if that makes sense..

I have sugar daddy and I like it because we can't wear nail polish to school.

[Cloudy]

Spaghetti Strap

[shredsofvanity]

Only Essie polish I've ever bought was Butler, Please and it was the last time. Worst formula ever and I don't want to risk dishing out more money on that brand and have it suck!

[mcamn09]

I love Essie polishes, but I have had the same experiences with the really light colors. I like them because the formula goes on smoothly, and I love the color selection.

I usually just do several coats.

[Shameless]

I find them to be a bit hit or miss and have had the same bad experience with many of the lighter colours. I have quite a few Essie polishes but have stopped buying them unless I find a colour that is really unique that I just have to get. OPI is much better quality.

[Llama]

I usually love essie, but I recently bought the shade Ballet Slippers, and I have to put like, 8 coats on to even make a difference.
I love the color, though.
What other similar polishes/shades give better pay out?

Ballet Slippers is one of their famous polishes for French manicures so it's not really meant to be opaque. Essie is known/started out MOSTLY STRICTLY for French manicures, and that's why you find that their lighter or older colours are more sheer. I suggest you to swatch in store or Google swatches before you buy.

My general rule is if it ain't opaque in three coats, it's not really worth the work.

[whatsername_]

Oh, really?

That's cool, I love the color, but that's awesome to know. thanks.

[sarcasmqueen]

They have great colors but the polish is really runny..