Essie nail polishes are by far some of the best since they are long lasting with the right prep and top coat as well as being a three free health conscious brand. Several polishes embrace the reduction of chemicals in their mixes which comes in either a three free or five free variety. Three free means it is without dibutyl phthalate, toluene, and formaldehyde. Brands in this category include Essie, OPI, Butter London, and Wet 'n' Wild. Five free includes all of the chemicals of three free plus formaldehyde resin and camphor. L'Oreal, Chanel, Dior, RGB, and Zoys are among the brands in this group.
With a rainbow of polishes available, Essie, like many other brands release special colors seasonally. I'm partial to the neutral collections since they are very versatile for matching to outfits each day without changing polishes. Several of the colors that are my go to are in the photo above and left to right they are Urban Jungle, Sand Tropez, and Glamour Purse. There are a few colors that transcend neutral browns with a beige base and neutral grays which may have a more taupe base for a greige look. I adore these colors any time of the year. They can look fantastic either with a tan or without.
A good base that I like to use which lengthens the wear of my polishes is the Orly Bonder which has a rubberized texture that allows the polish to adhere better while protecting the nail. My favorite top coat is Sally Hansen Insta-Dri and sets the nail much quicker than other brands. Essie is a great brand that I highly recommend and it has major staying power especially on summer toes. I work a lot with my hands which can take a toll on my finger nail polish however with the base and top coat prep it can last almost four days without chipping.
Cheers and happy painting!
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