Essie • Splash of Grenadine • Polishes

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monkeytron on 6/18/2011 5:39:00 PM more reviews by monkeytron

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Kinky, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

Such a unique and beautiful color! I have not seen this anywhere else or done by any other np brand. It's a lavender-magenta-pink. No shimmer, pearl, or glitter. It's true to bottle color after two coats. But it does have a very very slight jelly quality to it. I will definitely repurchase.

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dollface29 on 6/14/2011 2:01:00 AM more reviews by dollface29

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Certain pinks make me nervous but I'm in love with this color! Applies easily and doesn't chip easily. I don't usually write reviews on nail polish but just had to for this one

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*TOP REVIEWER* pensopera on 5/23/2011 11:42:00 PM more reviews by pensopera

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Tan, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Essie Splash of Grenadine is a pinkie, purple and lavender of color. This is a perfect color for people whose favorite colors are lavender or pink because this is a color in between of the two. This is one of my favorite nail polishes. It applies so smooth and with no problems. I only need 2 coat of applications on each nail to get the smooth and pigmented color that I wanted. It lasts over a week (7- 9 days) on my nail with Sache Vite's quick dry on top. It does not chip completely, just very minor chip on the tip of the nails where I cannot tell unless I look at them very closely. And the color still remains fresh as when first applied with some of the shines gone. I would recommend Essie Splash of Grenadine to anyone looking for that perfect pinkie and purple color and that will lasts over a week of application.

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*TOP REVIEWER* staciarose22 on 5/21/2011 12:34:00 AM more reviews by staciarose22

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I know this is from last season's Spring or Summer collection, but I have been wanting to try it for awhile. It's a violet purple and took about three coats to get the shade intensity that I like, but I don't mind. It's so shiny without any topcoat. It feels smooth and looks like a jelly polish.

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goopycakes on 4/17/2011 5:00:00 PM more reviews by goopycakes

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I saw this color in one of Essie's recent collections and thought it was so unique and I love purple tones of polish. About two coats to be super opaque and the finish is very glossy and smooth without any topcoat etc. Very happy with this color.

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Aimeerose on 3/8/2011 9:29:00 PM more reviews by Aimeerose

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Neutral   Hair: Black, Relaxed   Eyes: Brown    

I loove this color. It's bright, summery and fun. It looks on my hands exactly the way it looks in the bottle. I wear it multiple times during the spring/summer months and definitely looking for another bottle as my the one i currently own is running low.

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mintcandylapis on 1/25/2011 3:19:00 PM more reviews by mintcandylapis

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

hated it, this color looks rich in the bottle but its like a sparkly muted bleh purplish would neverrr get it again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* gracie114 on 11/19/2010 10:12:00 PM more reviews by gracie114

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Red, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This color is so unique and lovely. I can't stop staring at my nails. It applied like a dream and was opaque in two coats.

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walkfashionbaby on 10/19/2010 4:36:00 AM more reviews by walkfashionbaby

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Lovely color. I only needed to apply two coats for it to be opaque. Easy application.

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*TOP REVIEWER* GimpyPoop on 9/14/2010 10:20:00 AM more reviews by GimpyPoop

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I received this as a RAOK from one of my favorite MUAers <3 and I was quite excited as I've tried Essie before. Additionally, I can't quite say I've ever had any color in the least bit similar to Splash of Grenadine.
How to describe? I pinked lilac creme? To me, it's very reminiscent of Easter or spring.
The product applied very nicely and evenly - two coats over a base coat and I was satisfied with the opacity - and I'm usually one to apply at least three coats. With Barielle top coat, my manicure lasted well over a weak with a little bit of tip wear - unusually long since I'm rather rough on my hands and nails.
I really adored the stark, but elegant accent of color with my tan skin tone. I can see this being very apropos for work, the weekends, a night out - a "safe" pink that's a step outside the lines. I was almost sad I hadn't thought to match my toenails. Well there is next time!

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peepeepod on 9/8/2010 2:23:00 PM more reviews by peepeepod

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Beautiful lavender/purple/pink color is how I describe it. It's a cream and very long wearing. I received many compliments on it...it works well with my NC-20 skin tone. One of my favorite Essie's ever.

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Blahble on 8/19/2010 12:29:00 AM more reviews by Blahble

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Love love LOVE this colour! I love that it's colourful with out being in-your-face. I've entered my 30th year and I want colour but all my MAC polishes are looking a bit too garish for me. This is just enough to satisfy my colour craving without scaring anyone with fuschia nails. And as a previous reviewer said, it's a sweet colour. Much love for having a Spalsh of Grenadine on my nails!

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*TOP REVIEWER* kbugg on 8/11/2010 8:57:00 PM more reviews by kbugg

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This is a sweet lavendar-pink color that looks awesome on cool-toned skin. It's a soft girly pink...I found it looked best with 3 coats, 2 coats was still somewhat sheer. This is a really nice summer color if you're looking for a feminine soft color.

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thenerdykatie on 8/7/2010 5:39:00 PM more reviews by thenerdykatie

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I love this color! I had read that some people thought it was streaky and they had to do 3+ coats to get a "normal" finish. I didn't have that problem, I did my normal 2 coats and then used the OPI Top Coat and it came out salon perfect!

The color is great and will transition well into early fall.

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*TOP REVIEWER* honeystix on 8/7/2010 4:23:00 PM more reviews by honeystix

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Cool   Hair: Blond, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Very pretty, purplish pink color that immediately caught my eye. It reminds me a bit of purple-pink Chicklets gum. Not very "stand-out-ish" when worn as a pedicure, but works well with many different looks and clothing colors. I plan to wear this color for the rest of the summer.

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