Essie - nail polish A-List

Apparently the Dutchess of Cambridge used this shade at her wedding last year. She used this shade alongside Boujous Rose Lounge (included in this set)  Bourjois So Laque Ultra Shine Nail Enamel Collection . I used these two colours recently as a guest at a family wedding. The result was simply lovely, whitish nails with a touch of pink. I used the Allure shade first, topped up with the Rose Lounge: the result looked stunning. Glossy, shiny, perfect nails. Even the tips of the nails looked slightly emphasised, ie, whitish without that tippex look. This is a great look for summer and for anyone who wants simple, clean dressed looking nails. I use this combination for work too for a simple polished look.

Brilliant - if you're not in a hurry (I waited 10 days) buy the most photographed colour on Instagram from the US. Still cheaper than the UK even with P&P, and I found that to be the case with every Essie colour, and it may be the case with other brands. Only problem - if you want several colours, you have to pay the P&P on each one. Still works out cheaper than the UK though!

Poor quality, needed so many coats otherwise it was streaky

Absolutely awful. I consider myself a bit of an essie connoisseur and there is no way on this earth that the polish I received was an essie. The polish was excessively runny, the brush was minuscule and flimsy and it would've taken multiple layers to get an even colour which would've been impossible as one layer refused to dry for over half an hour (I ultimately gave up and removed and used a different polish). Just, not good- obviously fake: don't be fooled.

Lovely unusual shade.

Gorgeous colour and goes on smoothly. Great with a matte or high shine top coat.Also works with Essie Gel Couture top coats.

Good

Lovely dark brown shimmer, easy to apply, goes on smoothly, lovely colour for autumn/winter.