The Best Essie Nail Polish Colours Revealed
Essie nail polish is iconic and loved by many all over the world, including A-list celebrities and even the royal family. With their vast shade range, memorable names and tactile glass bottles, it’s easy to see why.
If you only have five Essie nail polishes in your collection (think a capsule wardrobe, but for your nails), make it these.
1. Mademoiselle
A firm favourite for many and one of Essie’s best-selling shades, Mademoiselle is a sheer pale pink polish that appears barely there with one coat, but can be built up to achieve the perfect French manicure shade in just three coats. Mademoiselle is my most-worn shade for this reason. I even wore it on my wedding day!
Essie’s Mademoiselle provides a glossy finish and is perfect for achieving a clean and tidy looking manicure. It’s equally ideal for the office and for everyday wear, ensuring you always look put together.
Shop Essie’s core colour collection at Boots today and start building your capsule nail collection, whether you’re looking for sheer shades, bold burgundies or sparkling metallics.
2. Eternal Optimist
Spring is definitely in the air with Essie’s Eternal Optimist, a muted tea rose pink that’s not too subtle, yet not too bold—the perfect in between shade.
Eternal Optimist is ideal if you fancy a change from your usual manicure, but don’t want anything too dark on your nails.
This polish has an opaque, subtle gloss finish, creating a manicure that’s fresh and modern to complement any outfit.
3. Forever Yummy
Everyone needs a classic red nail polish in their collection, and my top pick from Essie’s extensive collection of reds is Forever Yummy—a delicious berry red shade that looks good enough to eat (please don’t).
Forever Yummy is a statement red polish that’s versatile enough to wear all year round. Pair this Essie shade with an all black or white outfit for an instant pop of colour.
4. Bordeaux
Bordeaux, as the name suggests, is a deep, dark burgundy shade that’s ideal for autumn/winter. With two to three coats, this distinctive polish provides a beautiful shine that’s bold, long-lasting and universally flattering.
Bordeaux can look chic or edgy, depending on your outfit and will simply never go out of style.
5. Apres-Chic
It wouldn’t be a capsule nail polish collection without a mesmerising metallic shade. Apres-Chic is a sparkly silver polish that looks just as stunning both on and off the slopes.
Perfect for winter, Apres-Chic is an obvious choice for party season, adding a touch of understated elegance to any festive outfit.
This shimmery shade can also be used to create custom nail art designs, from statement ring finger polish, to metallic French tips.
Complete your manicure with an all-in-one base and top coat
Once you’ve chosen your go-to Essie shade, it’s time to prepare and protect your nails with the Essie All-in-One Base and Top Coat.
This hard-working and versatile product is ideal for prepping your nails before applying your chosen colour and protecting your completed manicure for salon-worthy shine and longevity.
Ready to update your nail polish wardrobe for spring and beyond? Shop Essie’s core colour collection at Boots today.
