51%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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4.0
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5 months ago

I have a love hate relationship with this polish and have thought on several occasions about tossing it out because it’s so damn difficult to apply without streaks and requires a minimum of 3 coats...

About reviewer (199 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown



1.0
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2 years ago

I HATE this polish. So much so that I made a makeup alley account specifically to write this review and warn others. The thing is yes this is a sheer polish. I have no problem with that. I bought...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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3 years ago

I wonder what the 1-star reviewers were thinking when they bought a self-described SHEER polish and discovered that it is, in fact, sheer? Yes, this is a nearly-sheer, translucent, pale pink...

About reviewer (204 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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3 years ago

I was looking for an elegant princess-like nail polish to enhance my new diamond ring and make my short hands and chubby fingers look slimmer. I solved the problem with Essie ballet slippers. Yes...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Tan

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


2.0
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3 years ago

Never ever understood the hype behind this colour, Essie polishes are great quality, they have a wide brush making application a dream but ballet slippers, wow, it may as well be a clear polish....

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


1.0
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4 years ago

Very streaky and watery; have to add many layers to get full coverage. Whether using several layers or just use 2-3 layers, it looks streaky and uneven no matter how it is applied. Sad and not...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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4 years ago

I bought this like, I’m guessing, others who read that this is the only polish Queen Elizabeth wears. Once I tried it, I understood why. This looks great whether I am winter pale or summer lightly...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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5 years ago

This polish looks A W E S O M E on tan/olive skin. It's so pretty and elegant, not streaky at all for me.

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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5 years ago

For blondes, this is perfect, I love two - three coats. Very flattering on all skin tones. Neutral enough to be very classy and elegant, it's not too pink or too white. Just great.

About reviewer (167 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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5 years ago

Hey! I’ve tried a new tactic that seems to help a lot: 1. Replace the skinny brush with the big rounded one from the Essie Couture line or Sally Hansen Salon line 2. Apply two coats to one hand...

About reviewer (106 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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5 years ago

I honestly bought Ballet Slippers because of the hype but didn't use it for a long time after reading the reviews, I was sure I was gonna hate the formula. Well, actually it's surprisingly not...

About reviewer (1000 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


1.0
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5 years ago

Tried this several times because I like the color. Unfortunately it is very streaky and looks a mess even with additional coats. Guess the queen of England has someone to apply it for her since...

About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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5 years ago

As read in The Devil Wears Prada, 2 thin coats of Essie Marshmallow, 2 thin coats of Ballet Slippers: magic. When I have time I do base & top coat with Nails Inc Kensington Caviar. With the 2+2...

About reviewer (389 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


1.0
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5 years ago

This is hands down the worst nails polish I have ever purchased.. I returned it to the store the very next day.!! It cost $20NZD and was a complete waste of time , the lady at the counter said she...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


2.0
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5 years ago

Looks a little light but once one it's a lovely pink. Problem is the formula. It's awfully streaky and takes about five coats before it's a solid color. Takes forever to dry because of this, though...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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5 years ago

I bought some of this because I had heard a lot about it and didn't have any similar in my nail polish collection. It went on OK but I wasnt struck on the colour so I doctored it a bit. I added...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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6 years ago

I have tried several times to get this to work, as the color draws me in with how pretty and soft of a pink this is. However the application is awful. Tried it with base coat and without. Even...

About reviewer (373 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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6 years ago

Ballet Slippers makes me so frustrated. It is the perfect shade of barely there, your nails but better sheer nude pink colour. There are no slight yellow undertones you see in some pinkish nude...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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6 years ago

UGH. I'm so mad. I love this color in the bottle. I love the history of it. I am a sucker for the hype and the marketing. And I cannot. For the LIFE of me. Apply this without lumps and streaks....

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

I too bought a bottle of ballet slippers and I must say I just love it! I don't understand why everybody has such a hard time applying it. The texture is indeed a bit thick, but I was expecting...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther