Hot off the shelf: Essence new polishes (1)

Hi lovelies,

Are you having a great week so far?  It’s been a goodie for me 😉

If you follow me on twitter you may have noticed my complete obsession with the range updates from Essence.  I knew they were due to hit our shelves some time in March so I have literally been stalking the stores since the 1st.  It’s crazy I know but Some might throw the word ‘obsessed’ around.  Anyway, they are here!!!!  I managed to scoop up a whole bunch of them.  I may or may not have been snatching them out of the ladies hands as she was unpacking 😛

I am going to get right into it but let me just start by saying they are all soooooo gorgeous!!  There are way too many for one post so I am splitting it into 3 posts over the next 3 days.  It will be worth it, I promise 😉

Essence – Hello Spring

This is a yellow toned green, I would almost say pastel lime.  There is a very subtle shimmer in this polish that didn’t show up very well on the photos but it really makes this polish shine.  This is 2 coats with no topcoat.  This is almost a one coater, which is a big feat for such a light polish.  Application was stunning.  This does not dry very shiny so I am inclined to say it has a semi matte finish but that doesn’t matter with topcoat.  I also think with topcoat the shimmer will be even more stunning.  Also, how apt is the name?  This is such a spring colour.

Essence – Beijos de Brazil

How gorgeous is this green?  This is such a beautiful bright grass green that is a dream to apply.  This is 2 coats with no topcoat.  It also dries with a beautiful shiny finish.  Another gorgeous polish with great formula.  I wonder how it will compare in colour to Catrice – I’m not a greenager.  I am also loving the name.

Essence – Roller coaster

Ok I said I would say it every time but how gorgeous is this?  This is 2 beautiful coats with no topcoat.  This is a jade green with a gorgeous shimmer.  You can see the shimmer beautifully in the bottle.  I am not sure why I didn’t think of taking a close up of this.  I used 2 coats here but this is another one coater.  Great application too with a very glossy finish.  I had some staining on my skin when I removed this but when I washed my hands it came right off.

Essence – Galactic glam

I almost died when I applied this.  Not one of my photos did this justice.  Applied like a dream and this is 2 coats with no topcoat.  You MUST wear base coat with this one because it did stain my skin so I am very sure it will stain your nails if you don’t.  It is so gorgeous that it took my breath away.  It is what I imagine when I hear ‘mermaid’.  I think once you add topcoat this is will beyond amazing.  On that note.  I NEVER use topcoat when I swatch because I want you to see it on it’s own.  I want you to see the finish as it comes.

Here it is a bit closer.  Take my word for it, this is a million times better in real life.  Don’t forget the base coat though.

Essence – Over the rainbow

Ok I am sorry but this is just so gorgeous.  This is 2 gorgeous coats with no topcoat.  This polish is either a dusty blue or lavender colour, depending on the light.  You can see this clearly just by looking at the bottle in this photo.

Here you can see that as well.  Then, the shimmer.  It is packed with the most gorgeous shimmer.

That shimmer.  Really, this polish is just beyond gorgeous.  Great formula as well.

Essence – It’s raining men

Really Essence?  How gorgeous is this?  This is 2 coats with no topcoat.  Applied like a dream.  The shimmer in this is once again out of this world.

So incredibly gorgeous.  If you’re into blue this is a must have as well as Over the rainbow.

Essence Special Effect topper – Black dress & white tie

Last year I was lusting after black and white glitter quite hard and was gifted some from the lovely Margaret from Australia.  Now Essence has a version as well.  I am going to show you here layered over some of the colours I showed you above.  Take note:  When applying this glitter I did not place them or ‘blob and spread’.   I applied one coat as I would normally and left as is so you can see how it applies.  You could  spread it somewhat if you wanted but I don’t think it faired too badly at all.  This glitter topper is black hex glitter, white glitter with slightly smaller white hexes and a lot of small silver glitter / shimmer.  My other one does not have the small silver glitter and I prefer that way but I think this is great alternative AND has a place.  So let me show you.

over beijos de Brazil

over roller coaster

I will show you more of this glitter in tomorrows post with the other polishes.

What do you think?  Which is your favourite? Tell me what you think, I would love to hear.  And before you run out to shop, wait for the other post.  Trust me, it will be worth your while 🙂

Thanks for reading,