Essie • Mademoiselle • Polishes

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jabarras on 7/25/2003 8:22:00 PM more reviews by jabarras

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

Okay- my manicurist got annoyed with Essie Mademoiselle because of the inconsistency in the color. THis was after I switched from Delicacy because it changed to having a shimmer in it.....Now, Parisian Pink is the way to go....one coat Ballet SLipper and one coat Parisian Pink works well on fair blondes like me!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Imanaddict on 7/10/2003 4:42:00 PM more reviews by Imanaddict

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I just used this at the salon and I love it....very fresh, subtle pink ..sheer and antural but not clear.....will buy a bottle and use again and again!

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*TOP REVIEWER* RucaRita on 7/9/2003 12:33:00 AM more reviews by RucaRita

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

This makes a great topcoat - it's so smooth and sheer, yet imparts just a slight bit of color and tons of shine. It's very natural and pretty on its own as well. Wonderful color, will be a staple along with Waltz.

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*TOP REVIEWER* MissCastro1 on 7/8/2003 9:24:00 PM more reviews by MissCastro1

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is the only nail polish I will wear. When I first purchased it, I though it looked very pink...but when I put it on it looked great! It looks like the polish Cosmo Mag uses on every cover girl, a very natural pink. It's the best and only $4-$6 dollars.

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leeyao on 6/22/2003 3:48:00 AM more reviews by leeyao

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I LOVE this Essie nail polish! After reading a rave by Ji Baek in a magazine, I chose this over Ballet Slippers (which I had tried on before and was too whitish for me), and I'm so happy I did! It is also my Holy Grail of natural-looking polish - kinda clear, but gives my nails a super-shiny, healthy pink tint. I only wear natural/nude shades, and this is my all-time favorite one. No streaks, so easy to apply. I gave myself a French manicure five days ago, and I can't believe I have no chips and the color is just as shiny as it was then - I haven't even needed to reapply a topcoat! Definitely worth it.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ooliedonna on 6/8/2003 1:20:00 AM more reviews by ooliedonna

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

If you want to put something on your nails that's not a color but not clear, Mademoiselle will give you a slightly pink, creamy tint. Lovely as a base for a french manicure or for a very subtle, polished look.

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*TOP REVIEWER* plumduff on 5/22/2003 4:57:00 PM more reviews by plumduff

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

My favourite Essie polish. Much nicer than Ballet Slippers: doesn't streak at all. Works very well for a French Manicure.

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chase on 4/25/2003 1:19:00 AM more reviews by chase

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Looks like a bright marshmallow pink in the bottle but applies more sheerly, a your-nails-but-better look. 2 coats gives a natural pinkness to nails and a bit of shine.

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*TOP REVIEWER* FoXyKiTten01 on 4/24/2003 10:44:00 PM more reviews by FoXyKiTten01

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

ooh lá lá! such a pretty pretty color...almost clear..but not really. gives my nails a very natural, beautiful, manicured look..and this stuff really lasts too! even after a couple days of swimming..it doesn't chip...

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jewong on 3/24/2003 7:37:00 PM more reviews by jewong

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

The most gorgeous pale pink that makes your nails look super-healthy. VERY sheer. I am usually horrible at applying nail polish, but not a streak in sight!

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*TOP REVIEWER* TeeCube on 3/16/2003 4:56:00 PM more reviews by TeeCube

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

It looks kinda bright in the bottle but it's described as a "fluffy pink" and it is indeed very nice. It's understated when on nails and lovely for everyday. For $6 it's well worth it.

Update 2/28/13: just got a new bottle and it is as pretty as ever. A classic for all situations.

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*TOP REVIEWER* smee123 on 3/14/2003 10:41:00 PM more reviews by smee123

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Black, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

A good nail polish. Almost clear and very shiny. Mine was a little streaky, but I guess I got a bad one. Overall, I like it.

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*TOP REVIEWER* supko on 3/2/2003 12:47:00 PM more reviews by supko

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

My first Essie polish...and I think I'm a convert! A very sheer pale blue-based pink. I applied three coats and can see the color, yet it still looks very natural. *Incredible* shine w/o a topcoat -- I am impressed. I did my nails last night, so I can't comment on chipping or long-wear. Can't wait to get some more, esp. at the price of 4.99 at the beauty supply store!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Spanola28 on 2/19/2003 5:37:00 PM more reviews by Spanola28

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This is one of the three Essie polishes I stockpile religiously. It's a bit more pigmented than Ballet Slippers and is in the same light milky pink family. Gives more of pink tint too. I guess all Essie polishes wear extra-long but I tend to stick to the nudes so i can't speak for the dark colors. Mademoiselle is version of Ballet Slippers for medium skin. So if Ballet Slippers was too light/white-ish for your taste but you want to stay in the same color family, try Mademoiselle.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Rayvenn on 1/22/2003 9:57:00 AM more reviews by Rayvenn

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

My favorite - "no nail polish" polish. I get many compliments on my nails when weraing this color because people think this is my natural nail color. A perfect sheer pink shade - I wear this all the time and will never be without it!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Quilley on 1/1/2003 10:48:00 PM more reviews by Quilley

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Mademoiselle is a very pale pink, your-nails-only-better shade. It is definately on my Holy Grail list and I wear it everyday. Still using my first bottle, which I have had for over a year. If you work in a conservative office, or just like a natural, healthy looking nail, this is it - simply classic.

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sues57 on 12/17/2002 12:08:00 PM more reviews by sues57

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I wrote a review of this quite a while ago, at that time, I LOVED Essie's colors. Now, because of the packaging, I will not buy Essie again, and I have about ten bottles now. The short white brush top cannot be gripped, the only way I can get the bottle open is to soak it in hot water, not something I feel like doing everytime I want to put a coat of polish on! I have Revlon and Estee Lauder polish, and I never have this problem with their longer brush tops. I HATE this sh*tty packaging. It's a shame, because otherwise, Essie a great nail polish. I just feel insulted by this horrible bottle design.

(Well, four years later, and I'm still using Essie. I still don't like the short brush, but hey, life's not perfect. I still love their pinks, they are my staple.)

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*TOP REVIEWER* JGardella on 7/16/2002 12:21:00 PM more reviews by JGardella

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I bought this from Trade Secret. It is a very very sheer pink. Pretty, but I wish it was a bit more pigmented.

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alittleweirdo on 7/14/2002 4:56:00 PM more reviews by alittleweirdo

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I got this color in a swap, so not sure about retail price. Great natural looking pink color :) Also seems to last a long time without chipping.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Gradle on 7/4/2002 12:51:00 AM more reviews by Gradle

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

I really love Essie nailpolish, but I was a little disappointed in this color. I purchased it online thinking it would be a sheer pink, but on my nails it looks almost clear. Pretty if you're looking for a very, very sheer polish that adds the tiniest hint of pink.

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