Hi lovelies,
I hope you loved my post yesterday with the first batch of the new Essence polishes. Because today is time for the second batch! Same thing: I loved them all. I will try to not say it over and over with every one 😉
Essence – Splash!
This one should’ve been included in yesterdays post as it fits in much better with those colours 😉 This is 2 coats with no topcoat. It has the same shimmer that Over the rainbow has. The kind that looks like it in glass. You know, like when you look into a marble. Anyway, the colour of this is tricky. It seemed blue in some light and in some light it is more green. There is also a purple / violet tone to it. I think you can see it best in the bottle than on my nails. It is a teeny bit brush strokey but with a topcoat it is much much better. I would be interested to see how it stamps.
Essence – Purple sugar
When I first saw this polish my first though was “another weird name, its pink not purple’ but I was wrong. Once I applied it to my nails its pretty obvious it is purple. It is a pink toned purple but definitely ‘purple’. This is a gorgeous colour. This is 2 coats with no topcoat but it is so rich and beautiful it is almost a one coater. Great formula, great application, great colour. Definitely a favourite creme!
Essence – Be berry now
Isn’t this a beautiful colour? Rich, beautiful berry pink creme. This is 2 coats with no topcoat and as you can see, also the glossy finish. Great formula on this one as well. Of course, it makes me think of Tip Top – Pot – o – berries. (I haven’t compared it but I suspect this is a little bit darker)
Essence – a hint of love
This is 2 coats with no topcoat. I must say this photo does it no justice. It is gorgeous. It is a berry red base packed with a gold shimmer. It might not be the most unique in idea but it definitely is gorgeous. This is 2 coats with no topcoat. It probably could do with a third but it was absolutely good in 2. As beautiful as this is as is, with topcoat it goes to another level. It is gorgeous! You want this!
Essence – Once upon a time
I wasn’t sure about this one initially but I actually love it. It is like a pink toned copper with shimmer. This is 2 coats with no topcoat. It just screams ‘antique’ to me. I have an idea with this in mind and if it works out I will be showing you soon!
Essence – Be my lucky star
When I snatched up the Rimmel Space dust I was so excited to have a silver texture and looky here! This is 2 coats with no topcoat. I was a little worried on the first coat as it looked a bit sheer but looks how great it builds up in 2 coats. Bonus is that there are some big holo hexes in here too. See in the bottle just under my fingers? So gorgeous. I know you love it too yes?
Essence – Hello Rosy
Ok, remember my camera and pink? Well this looks a bit peachy here but it is a bit more pink. This is a texture dusty rose colour with red / dark pink glitter. It looks like my favourite strawberry smoothy to be honest. This is 2 easy coats with no topcoat. Really great colour on this one. I am so in love with it. I was actually stopped in the shop wearing just this. It is really pretty and unique. Remember that it is a little more pink but a dusty pink. LOVE this one!
Yesterday I showed you the black and white glitter topper over some of those polishes and I also have it for you today over 2 of these. So,
Essence – Black dress & white tie
Over purple sugar
Over Be berry now
That’s it for today. What do you think? Which are your favourites and which do you have? I’d love to know what you think. Don’t forget there is still one more post coming with new Essence before you hit the shops 😉
Thanks for reading,
I NEED Be Berry Now.
Thanks for sharing with us 🙂
Thanks Kerry, I thought of you when I saw be berry now. It’s right up your alley! 😉
I am SO getting Be my lucky star.I love the textured look (and feel) but most brands are out of my budget range. Was this one R20 as well? I really hope your next post includes the “sugar” polishes I’ve seen online.
Lucky star is gorgeous Renita. Yes same price as the other Colour & Go’s although the price has gone up by a rand or two. Indeed the next post has all the ‘effect’ polishes including some of the sugars 😉
Be Berry Now! Oh my, looks so much nicer on the nails than in the bottle.
Thank you so much Tarryn. I agree, but I find most of them do. Thanks for reading! xx
I love Be my Lucky Star, I have that one too! Wasnt sure if it was new or not, since it was in the same bottle as the other sparkly sands. I thought my dischem was delayed.. 🙂
Be my lucky star is so gorgeous. It is definitely one of the new sparkling sands shades.
Of these I got Splash, Purple Sugar, and Be my lucky star. I also wasn’t sure if Purple Sugar was really pink or purple and sat there comparing it to different pinks and purples but it did eventually end in my purple drawer too! AND now I know I have to go pick up Once Upon a Time! I glanced over it but it looks awesome and I don’t have a single colour like that, I need it! 🙂
Hahahaha I am so glad I am not the only one. 😛
Yay I am so glad someone else sees the beauty of Once upon a time. It is so gorgeous!
The new essence polishes are AMAZE!!! Going right to dischem during lunch!!
Aren’t they gorge? So glad you’re gonna pick some up! 🙂
Be Berry Now and Hello Rosy are definitely on my shopping list! Those these posts of yours 🙂
Hahaha you’re welcome 😉
Thanks for reading!
Ahh these are fab. I absolutely love their new shades! I picked up Headphones On! a few days ago, it’s a dark grey/black filled with the most gorgeous sparkly glitter, I’m sure you’d love it too 🙂
Aren’t they just. Thanks so much. Yes I love Headphones on as well. It’s very pretty and I am pretty sure it is the untextured version of Here’s my number.
Splash and Purple Sugar are my favorite of this bunch, but that textured silver is neat, too!
I must say I am leaning towards the pinker shades myself 😉 Thanks Lesley
i just bought the purple sugar today. it looks soo pretty i cant wait to apply it!! i really want to get the Be my lucky start..it looks amazing.
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Purple sugar is really gorgeous and Be my lucky star is so gorgeous you will fall in love with it. I am actually putting those two together in a post soon 😉
Thanks for reading.
I saw this post yesterday and immediately thought: I have to buy A hint of love. So i did, and just by looking at it, I know it’s going to be gorgeous! 🙂
Thank you so much Tina, I am so glad you picked it up. It really is so beautiful.
a hint of love reminds me of me and my lover also by Essence. Would you say that it’s the same, but just without the sand effect?
Wow I didn’t even think of that. As far as red polish with gold glitter yes they’re the same. I do think they are different shades of red and the glitter is bigger here than in me & my lover but I will definitely so a comparison. I might be completely wrong. Oh and both are textured without topcoat. Thanks you!