Nail Polish - Ballet Slippers

Essie

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3.2

377 reviews
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    3.0
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    misscocktail

    9 years ago

    Lovely shade which matches perfectly with my fair cool skin. The formula is a bit streaky and after 3 coats it's finally opaque. Staying power is the worst... Even with a base and top coat it chips...

    About reviewer (172 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    ladylazarus

    9 years ago

    There are better milky, French manicure polishes out there. Ballet Slippers streaks, applies unevenly (and doesn't self-level), dries slowly, and, regardless of what top/base coat combo I use,...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    havoksmane

    9 years ago

    I wanted so bad to love this, but it's way too streaky. The brush maybe the issue, as it doesn't distribute evenly unless you work fast. Don't even think about going a second coat unless the 1st...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Teresajane

    9 years ago

    This shade is gorgeous if you have cool toned fair skin! It's perfect as a subtle but professional look.

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Kinky, Fine

    EyesGray

    3.0
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    tinkerrbelle

    9 years ago

    Ballet Slippers is a very pale blue-toned petal pink creme that makes me look like I've just gone and got a tan. Its a very pretty shade for very fair skin like mine because its got a clean white...

    About reviewer (1687 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    NPNewb

    9 years ago

    One of my top three favorite nail polishes. I had read how great it was and I'm like really? What's the big deal? It looks too sheer/white for my tastes, plus I really can't stand pink nails...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Taylorm3

    9 years ago

    I had my nails done for years because my nails are brittle and break easily. I removed my acrylic nails and switched to gel. the UV lamp bothered my hands so I had had to try something else. I...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    candystar11

    9 years ago

    This is a very sheer, milky pink polish which can be worn with one or two coats for a natural, glossy look or with three coats for opacity. It is a work appropriate colour and is very girly. The...

    About reviewer (51 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    JenellaG

    9 years ago

    This is the perfect nail color to use for every occasion! I would describe the color as a sheer milky polish with an ever-so-slight hint of pink. Good color if you're fair-skinned with pink...

    About reviewer (37 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Louloune

    9 years ago

    love this polish for work and a neutral, professional look. it's sheer but stands out at the same time. i really love this polish and think every woman should have a bottle on hand.

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium Brown

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    creepygreenlight

    10 years ago

    I've had this polish in my collection for at least 6 months and haven't tried it until today. Now I know what all the hype is about! I think the reason I held off from wearing it for so long is the...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    ewon8413

    10 years ago

    Essie is known for their great nail polishes, so I decided to give "Ballet Slippers" a go. The only nail polishes or acrylic nails I ever wear are nail enhancers or French tipped nails....

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    Kavarice

    10 years ago

    I really want to like this polish because it's a pretty and unique pastel color and I thought it would make my nails look neat and clean and feminine. But the formula is awful. So thin and streaky,...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    sofaloaf

    10 years ago

    Out of all the products I've tried, Essie's Ballet Slippers wins. Not best nail polish, but wins the award for having the most spot-on, accurate reviews on MUA. And a lot of them. I read a ton of...

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGray

    1.0
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    Kamee

    10 years ago

    Super streaky. Even after 2 coats it's still streaky. Dries fast in some thinner stroked areas but if u go over it again, that first layer is more opaque than your second layer. This is such a...

    About reviewer (192 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    WoodsCommaElle

    10 years ago

    I wear lots of pale colors and Ballet Slippers seems to be a sort of legend in the world of nail polish, so of course this was one of the first I tried. Pros: The color is gorgeous--if that...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    turkishdelite

    10 years ago

    HORRIBLE formula. It's streaky and I need 4 coats to make it the color in the bottle. My nails end up being goopy and soft, as if I can mold it. Stay away. OPI makes a similar color, Bubble Bath,...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    swordfern

    10 years ago

    Oh Ballet Slippers, how I want to love you, but you keep letting me down. I'm an experienced polisher, and this has got to be one of the most frustrating polished to apply. Minimum 3 coater. ...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    yjanney

    10 years ago

    I have a love-hate relationship with this polish. I love the color, it looks especially cute when I've got a glow on my hands from self-tanner in the summer. However, this is SO STREAKY! I like...

    About reviewer (326 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Aritzia

    10 years ago

    So pretty on my nails! Takes a while to get it on nicely and evenly but once you do it just looks so nice, definitely worth the extra time to get it even (around 3-4 coats.) Can't stop looking at...

    About reviewer (337 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

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