Glossy, long-lasting and incredibly easy to apply, Essie formulas have been a favourite of mine for years, and Ballet Slippers is no exception. For more than 35 years, essie has been a colour authority and leader in nail luxury, committed to high quality standards with an award-winning line of nail polishes and nail care products. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Her royal highness's blessing supported its rep as an unassuming, ladylike shade—and put the color on the map in the process. Essie Weingarten launched her eponymous line of nail colors back in 1981 (to put it into perspective, that's the same year Markle graced the planet with her presence).

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Born in the 80s (like all the best things), the brand started out producing long-lasting, high-quality nail polishes with a fashion focus. CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN / COLOPHANE ALUMINA DIMETHICONE ISOPHORONE DIAMINE/ISOPHTHALIC ACID/TROMETHAMINE COPOLYMER TIN OXIDE CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE n-BUTYL ALCOHOL AQUA / WATER / EAU TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE TALC ACETONE ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE MICA CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77007 / ULTRAMARINES CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE CI 77266 / BLACK 2 CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE CI 77742 / MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77288 / CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS CI 77510 / FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 45410 / RED 28 CI 73360 / RED 30 LAKE CI 60730 / EXT. the salon-quality formula and catchy, whimsical names has led to the creation of more than 1,000 shades. If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label.essie is a leader in nail luxury, committed to high-quality standards with an award-winning line of polishes and nail care products for every woman and salon professional. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. I think it is an affordable alternative to my all-time favorite base coat, Deborah Lippmann All About That Base. Step 1: Start by thoroughly cleansing the nail to remove dirt and oils, follow with essie Care Apricot Cuticle Oil to rehydrate and protect cuticles. It's such a safe, inoffensive color that it could easily be relegated to the ladies-who-lunch, pearl-clutching set, but it hasn't.

Since discovering my love for bare-look nails, it’s fair to say that I have amassed quite the collection of blush nude polishes. To stop it looking streaky required 3-4 coats, by which time your nails look ridiculous and the shade is no longer subtle.

By entering my contact information and submitting this form, I agree I am a US resident, 18+, and (1) agree to essie's Terms of Us e (which includes an arbitration provision) and to receive marketing and promotional communication from essie and other L’Oreal brands; (2) I have read and agree acknowledge essie's Privacy Notice and Notice of Financial Incentives. If at any time you would like to opt out from marketing, you can visit the Privacy Preferences page and select the relevant options. An eternal manicurist and fashion stylist favorite, Essie's classic pale pink polish is graced with a subtle, sheer finish. She reportedly considers it vulgar, and it's the reason you won't see Duchess Kate or Duchess-to-be Meghan wearing a bright shade.

Please note - our policy to replace faulty or refund faulty products does not apply to faults or damages caused by accident, neglect, misuse or normal wear and tear. To prevent this, use a lighter pressure as you glide your brush over your nail, waiting 10-15 minutes between coats. In fact, our monarch is so associated with the seashell pink, Essie Ballet Slippers, that royal folklore once suggested it was protocol to wear nothing stronger than a nude hue. Even today a bottle of it is sold every two seconds, and nearly 80,000 bottles have been sold in just this year to date.I like that it's the 'no-makeup makeup' of nails, if you will, but it can also work as a more opaque pink with multiple coats or—and this is my favorite part—with other polishes to tone them down, brighten them up, or just add a little shine. Please note, we cannot offer refunds on beauty, pierced jewellery or on swimwear if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.

It goes with everything but I need to moisturize my hands like mad otherwise, the dry spots and cuticles look more obvious. When you deal with something like Ballet Slippers (or Topless and Barefoot - a pink beige creme, another fave of mine but also very difficult to handle), this does matter because excessively thick coats of white-based nail colors look alien on human hands. our nuanced colors are all inspired by the latest fashion and cultural trends to make your manicure possibilities endless. This soft and classic pink nail varnish with a lovely subtle, sheer finish is perfect for all occasions and seasons.

Plus, that translucence means it works for just about everyone, which might explain why it's a regular for brides (so much so that some bridal experts hold it as the standard). Royals aside, Ballet Slippers also made a cameo in the 2003 novel The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger, in which a character reports that Vogue staffers layer it with one coat of Essie's Marshmallow. This including but is not limited to nail polishes, gels, acetone, alcohol, lotions and foot spas and equipment. The natural-looking blush pigment means that application doesn’t have to be particularly precise and any mistakes are barely visible.