Gel nail polish Essie (Essie) - reviews, color palette

It's hard to imagine a fashionable female look without a perfectly done manicure. Some people turn to a specialist for this purpose, while others do a manicure on their own. Nowadays, stores offer a variety of nail coloring and care products. Among the many manufacturers, the Essie company occupies a special place. Essie polishes are used by ordinary women and celebrities. Why did Essie varnishes become popular, what features do the company’s products have?

Photo: product appearance.

The history of Essie

The company officially appeared in 1981. It all started with Essie Wijngaarten creating 12 nail polishes in different shades and 3 medicinal preparations for nails. Essie had a hard time at the beginning of her career. The woman herself went to beauty salons and offered her polishes. The woman’s diligence and hard work, as well as high-quality products, brought good results over time.

In 2001, the company's polishes appeared in the cosmetic bags of Hollywood stars. The name Essie Wijngaarten could be seen on the bottle in 2000, and before that the products were sold in unlabeled bottles. And the interesting, laconic design of Essie varnishes was created in 1993. Women who love a discreet style liked the square bottle with strict lines.

Photo gallery of designs with varnishes from the legendary Essie Wijngaarten

The founder of the popular brand made sure that her polishes brought joy. No girl will be able to take her fascinated gaze away from the flawless manicure created with the help of Essie coatings. A rich and colorful palette of shades allows you to create different designs based on the image, outfit and style of its owner. Lovers of the classics will appreciate restrained and laconic colors; a spectacular youth look will be emphasized by bright neon varnishes. All sorts of combinations and gradients will look very interesting and will decorate any look. French, lunar manicure, artistic nail painting or just a single-color coating - any nail art made with Essie brand varnishes will be a source of pride for you. In our photo gallery you will find interesting and original designs that will not leave you indifferent.

Concluding our article, we invite you to continue your acquaintance with the products of the famous brand Essie by watching an educational video. Appreciate your beauty and give preference to quality cosmetics. And then you will always look 100%!

High-quality Essie varnish collections

The company produces high-quality long-lasting nail polishes. They are made using a special formula that allows the polish to stay on the nails without cracks or chips for up to 7 days. The palette of varnishes includes 250 different shades that can conquer women of any age category.

The company's products have different consistencies and effects. The collection includes glossy, matte, pearlescent, flashy neon, pastel and magnetic shades, which are constantly being replenished. All colors look great in any light.

Essie paid special attention to the names of the varnishes. Many girls cannot pass by bottles with original names, such as “Very, very”, “Sweet face”. The woman comes up with intricate combinations herself.

Varnish collections on sale:

Nail Color
Professional Nail Color
Nail Polish Spring 2014 Collection
Polish Spring 2015 Collection
Nail Polish Silk Watercolor Collection
Nail Polish Lacquer Fall 2015 Collection
Nail Polish Neon 2015 Collection
Tropical Lights Collection Summer 2016

Photo: Essie's newest Tropical Lights Collection Summer 2016.

Essie Weingarten shade palette

Essie nail polish color palette
The main collection of nail polishes from Essie Cosmetics today includes 250 different shades, among which you can choose the ideal coating for any occasion. The composition is presented in different consistencies and effects: matte, glossy, pearlescent and metallic. A new shade takes literally months to develop so that the finished coating looks perfect on the nails in different lighting conditions. A huge palette of colors allows you to choose pastel, bright, muted, deep, neon or translucent shades - from classic to avant-garde.

Each Essie nail polish has its own unique name, which is personally created by the company's founder, Essie Weingarten. Starting with “Bordeaux” and “White”, which were part of the very first collection of 12 polishes and have already become legendary, such polishes as “Shopaholic”, “Coral Reef”, “Lush Turquoise”, “Raspberry Jam”, “ Fatal Lollipop" and "Allure". The latest shade of Essie polish was on Catherine Middleton's nails during her royal wedding. Her mother-in-law, Elizabeth II, prefers the shade “Ballet Shoes”, and Camilla Parker-Bowles prefers “Waltz”.

Advantages of Essie varnishes:

A special formula that ensures the stability of the coating.
The coating stays on the nails for 7 days. During this time, the color of the varnish does not change.
Every year the company's products are replenished with new fashionable shades. The technology for creating varnishes is also improving.
The varnish lays flat on the nail, does not spread and does not leave streaks.
Wide palette of shades, numbering over 250 colors.
The varnish does not contain harmful impurities that destroy the nail. The varnishes do not have a strong unpleasant odor.
A convenient brush allows you to apply polish on the entire nail at once.
The varnish dries quickly and has a glossy shine.

The nuances of creating the perfect manicure

Essie Professional manicurists advise applying polish in three stages :

Manicure with Essie polish

Prepare the nail surface using one of the special coatings from the Base Coat .
Apply one or two coats of varnish in your favorite shade.
Cover the painted nail plate with Top Coat .

The main base coat should be selected individually. The Essie Base Coat range includes:

First Base , designed for nails of any type
Ridge Filling , leveling the surface of the nail plate
Protein Base , which protects nails from brittleness
Sensitivity , designed for nails with increased sensitivity to base coats

Top coat varnishes are designed to complete the perfect manicure. Depending on the desired effect, the Essie range includes:

Good to Go! – glossy coating that ensures quick drying and a shiny nail surface
Super Duper , which increases strength and protects manicure from chips and cracks
Matte About You a matte effect on nails

The ideal manicure will be secured with special protective agents: drops for express drying of the coating, a product for protection against UV rays and oil that protects against smudging.

This video tutorial shows Essie varnish application technology:

To create a high-quality manicure with gel polishes, the company's designers have developed a UV lamp model under the Essie Gel brand.

Photo after applying varnish

All photo examples below are with manicure and polish from the Tropical Lights Collection 2016, numbers are written below the photo.

Photo: No. 1171 No. 1172 No. 1173 No. 1174 No. 1175 No. 1176

Color palette

Below is a palette of colors from various collections

Photo: above is the basic collection, below is the classic collection of pastel shades.

Lacquer hits Essie Professional

The company's stylists have collected numerous combinations of various rich shades in collections that have become the most popular in our country.

Summer nail polish collection

“Peach Ice Cream” – 2015 collection. Presented with a line of sparkling varnishes in pastel shades, ideal for French or nude manicure. The main trend of this series was the Peach Side Babe model.

Fall Collection

Dark shades with a metallic effect were collected in the “Long-Legged Legend” line. The chic of New York parties combined with the basic ideas of boho style give the palette a special appeal.

Neon polish collection

A stylish outfit and bright neon shades are a 100% success at any party. A series of flashy shades “Add Sound” will add extravagance and a slight touch of challenge to the image.

Winter nail polish collection

The collection called “First Snow” conveys in its shades the magic and mystery of the beginning of winter.

Limited edition Retro Revival collection

Reviving the legend, Essie designers have created a collection of glitter polishes called “Starry Sky”. The release of this series was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the first line of shades.

Spring Collection

The Spring Beach Fanatic palette is a combination of retro style and innovative fashion trends. The developers of this series sought to convey the riot of colors characteristic of Florida beaches.

Resort Collection

The tranquility and enlightenment characteristic of Indian culture is expressed in the “Become a Guru” resort collection of polishes. The leitmotif of the series was the luxury of colors of women's saris and the splendor of Hindu temples.

Shimmer Brights

The series of shiny varnishes “Hooligan” encourages the creation of provocative images. Bright shades will allow you to fully experience the freedom and unpredictability that characterizes the summer season.

Collection Summer 2016

New for summer 2016 is the “Viva Antigua!” collection. The sea waves and sandy beaches of Guatemala inspired designers to create unique and colorful shades.

Essie Weingarten, creating her first collection of polishes, dreamed that women all over the world could afford bright, colorful manicures of the highest quality. And now, after more than 30 years, we can safely say that her dreams have come true.

Reviews about Essie varnishes:

Leila's review:
I've been using Essie polishes for a long time. For me, these are hassle-free varnishes that are easy to apply to the nail. The applied coating dries quickly and lasts about two weeks on my nails. The brush in the varnishes is wide, you can use it to paint your nails the first time. I recommend trying it.

Polina's review:
I had heard about the Essie company for a long time, but for some reason I thought that the palette contained only delicate shades. When I saw a stand with a palette in the store, I was pleasantly surprised. I chose three shimmer polishes. All of them have a spatula-shaped brush that paints the entire nail at once. I applied the coating in two layers (everything dried in about 20 minutes). The manicure lasted 6 days, then I got tired of it (during this time it didn’t start to peel anywhere, which I’m very pleased with). By the way, nail polish is easily removed without streaks. I recommend!!!

Review from Nastya:
I had a manicure done with Essie gel polish. The coating lasts on the nails for 3 weeks (maybe longer, but I take it off). The choice of colors is simply huge. I recommend you try it!

Review from Yulia:
I want to tell you about my acquaintance with Essie gels. So, they are durable, the palette has many different shades. I really liked the way the polish applied to the nail. Over time, the varnish does not crack; it dries in a lamp for 30 seconds. The coating can be removed quickly and easily. Get a manicure with Essie gel in the salon for 1000 rubles + 300 rubles for manicure + 150 rubles for gel removal. The price matches the quality. Be sure to try it.

Essie Gel Couture gel nail polishes

In today's post I will talk about and show you 18 Essie nail polishes from the Gel Couture series.
Under the cut there are a lot of letters and photos Gel Couture
- these are varnishes with a gel effect; for durability and glossy shine, you must also apply a top coat from this series. The manufacturer promises durability up to 12 days, provided the top is applied every 2 days.

Bottle volume: 13.5 ml

I received these polishes in a beautiful gift box. Unfortunately, this is not for sale. But you really want to show it

How could Fox approve everything without my red-haired quality control! The design of the bottles is very unusual - they are twisted.

And even the shaft of the brush is twisted! Insert from the set.

All 18 shades turned out to have excellent characteristics!

Easy to apply, most shades require two coats for a uniform and opaque coverage. They dry quite quickly, maintaining a good glossy shine on the finish, but since the polishes in this series must be worn with a Gel Couture Top coat, as well as to give a more voluminous shine, I will show you all of them with a top coat.

The durability of the varnishes is good. Of course, I didn’t wear polish for 12 days, but 4 days is enough (I usually don’t wear polishes for more than a couple of days). What I liked was that the coating did not chip, but only rubbed a little on the tips of the nails, while I applied the top only once, without renewing the coating every 2 days as the manufacturer recommends.

They wash easily and do not stain the nails or skin of the hands.

A little about the Essie Gel Couture Top

. It is presented in the same bottle and volume as the varnishes from this series, but the bottle is opaque - white.

The brush is also slightly different - the shaft is straight, and the brush itself is slightly longer and narrower, with less rounded edges than color coatings. The top itself is not liquid, but not thick either (these sometimes fall in swells). It lays on the nail in a layer of medium density, giving a beautiful, even glossy shine. Dries in no more than 15 minutes. I didn't wait for the colored polishes to dry completely before applying them (I waited no more than 5 minutes after the last coat and applied the top coat), so painting my nails didn't take me very long.

And now about the flowers themselves.

Essie Gel Couture No. 20 Spool Me Over

Beige pink cream. The consistency is medium density, you can safely put more varnish on the brush without fear that it will flow onto the cuticle. Two thick coats were enough for me to achieve uniform coverage.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat. Essie Gel Couture No. 30 Sew Me

Beige-brown cream. Slightly more liquid than shade No. 20, but at the same time contains more pigment, and therefore two layers of medium density were enough to completely cover the free edge of the nail and get a uniform coating.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat.

Essie Gel Couture №40 Fairy Tailor

Nude jelly. The varnish is quite liquid and almost transparent - in one layer it looks almost colorless. I applied three layers of medium-density varnish - even so, the free edge of the nail is clearly visible, thanks to the light shade the nails look well-groomed.

The photo shows three layers of varnish and top coat. Essie Gel Couture No. 80 Twill Seeker

A dusty purple cream with fine emerald shimmer. Well pigmented, medium density, applies without sagging. Two layers are enough to completely cover the nail and cover the free edge of the nail.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat. Essie Gel Couture No. 90 Make The Cut

The cream is gray-beige in color, containing a large amount of fine silver shimmer. It is quite dense in texture, you can safely apply a thicker layer without fear that the varnish will spread. Two coats of medium density are enough for dense and uniform coverage.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat.

Essie Gel Couture №140 Couture Curator

Pink-peach cream. Quite liquid in consistency. In two layers I still had some gaps left, so I added a third.

The photo shows three layers of varnish and top coat.

Essie Gel Couture №160 Zip Me Up

A whitened mint cream with fine turquoise shimmer. Quite dense, it is better to try to apply with a minimum number of strokes, otherwise you may get gaps. I applied the varnish in two thick layers.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat. Essie Gel Couture №180 Dress Call

Bleached light purple cream. Pleasant and easy to apply, two layers completely cover the free edge of the nail.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat.

Essie Gel Couture №190 Style In Excess

A dusted light purple cream. The characteristics are similar to shade No. 180.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat.

Essie Gel Couture №210 On The List

Coral colored cream. More liquid than thick, it is applied in fairly thin layers, and has good pigmentation, so two layers completely cover the nail.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat.

Essie Gel Couture №230 Signature Smile

Pink cream with warm undertones. The characteristics are identical to shade No. 210.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat.

Essie Gel Couture №240 Model Citizen

Pink cream with blue undertones. The characteristics are similar to shades No. 210 and No. 230, except that they are a little more liquid.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat.

Essie Gel Couture №260 Flashed

Red-orange cream. Quite liquid, but comfortable to apply. Slightly less pigmented than the previous shades, but nevertheless, two layers of varnish are enough for a rich and uniform coverage.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat.

Essie Gel Couture №300 The It-Factor

Dark pink cream. Slightly thicker, unlike shade No. 260, saturated - already in one layer the coating is obtained without gaps, but the free edge of the nail is visible, so a second layer of varnish is necessary.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat.

Essie Gel Couture №340 Drop The Gown

The cream is a dusty red color with a hint of raspberry. Almost a single layer, but the tip of the nail is slightly visible, so I painted it in two layers. Comfortable to apply, even if you put a large drop of varnish on the brush, it does not flow onto the cuticle when applied carefully. At the same time, the varnish is not thick, it applies without sagging and is distributed over the nail in a couple of strokes.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat. According to the law of the genre, when there were only 3 shades left to shoot, I broke my nail. Therefore, I show the remaining colors at a shorter length.

Essie Gel Couture No. 360 Spiked With Style

The cream is a rich dark red color. On the neck of the bottle, as well as when applying the first layer, there is a clear raspberry note. The consistency is quite liquid, but not too liquid - when applied, it obediently follows the brush and does not spread. Two coats are enough for uniform coverage without gaps.

The photo shows two layers of varnish and top coat.

Essie Gel Couture №370 Model Clicks