1. Base Coat
Apply 1 coat to bare nails to prime for color while strengthening.
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2. Color
Apply 2 coats for optimal opacity.
3. Top Coat
Apply 1 coat for up to 7-day wear.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Least favorite color from Essie
4 years ago
I fell in love with this color when I saw it in the bottle. However, once it dries it is silver. I really wish it would have that beige/pink color because it is beautiful. The color is fine if you want silver....but I would love to have the color that it is showing in the picture. I may try and mix in some pink next time to see if I can get it to be the color I want.
favorite essie color family?purples
type of nail polish userregular/average
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response from essie:
4 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello there Kettlebelle. We are sorry to hear this color is not your new favorite. The color 'imported bubbly' is described as a shimmer sheer golden beige. Great for natural nail looks and french manicures with a kick if shimmer. Hearing about your actual color preferences helps us develop great color options for future launches!
4 out of 5 stars.
nice subtle shimmer
5 years ago
This color is a nude with a nice subtle shimmer. A slightly golden shimmer on a light beige base. It had a pleasant sheer coverage after 2 coats, but did take redoing a couple nails that were too streaky. I like the color enough to put in the extra effort.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Streaks
6 years ago
Disappointing purchase. Streaks and dries very slowly. Get the quick dry polish, much better look. Color looks more pearl than champagne
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
6 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there Ebrown87! We want to understand what happened just as much as you do...The nail enamel shade "imported bubbly" should look like a perfect golden beige with a shimmer by the second coat. The nail enamel should take no more than a few minutes to dry. 2 coats of nail color along with a base coat and top coat all together should take no more than a total of 15 minutes to dry well. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
5 out of 5 stars.
SO beautiful
7 years ago
So, I bought this product yesterday, and I'm in love!!! It is such a beautiful color to top another Essie color. Currently, I'm wearing it over top Fiji, GORGEOUS!!! But it is also a MASTERPIECE by its self
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Marshmellow, Bikini so teeny, Fiji
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Streaky and Bubbly
9 years ago
I've used about half of the bottle so far with no luck. For some reason looks beautiful on my toe nails (guess cuz it's too far to notice) but on my fingers the brush strokes are very noticeable and it begins to bubble when drying. Also the color in the bottle is not the color it looks on your nails. It dries very white whereas the bottle it looks like a soft purple. Big fan of the other colors just maybe not this formula.
Q: favorite color?
A: Can't remember the name.
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
9 years ago
Essie Consumer Care
We're sorry to hear about the issues you see with the shade imported bubbly. Our nail colors should appear perfect by the second coat and there should be no bubbling. Bubbling is not common and lightly buffing your nails before a manicure.
4 out of 5 stars.
streaky, more silvery color
10 years ago
In the bottle, it looks more beige, but on the nails it's more like a pale white. It's also super streaky, and personally I think it's way too bright.
Q: favorite color?
A: hi maintenance
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
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1 out of 5 stars.
Bleh...
10 years ago
Maybe I'm not a sheer-nail girl. This is my least favorite color in my Essie collection.
Q: favorite color?
A: lady like
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
10 years ago
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Thank for taking the time to share your comments about imported bubbly. Your opinion is important to us and we will be sure to share it with the team.
4 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful
11 years ago
I bought this because Show Me The Ring was sold out, and I asked my Mom to help me find a shade that was similar to it. I found Imported Bubbly (or Imported Champagne), and I kind of liked it. Anyways, It was beautiful, but a little more pink than expected. I wore this to a holiday party and everybody complimented my nails, so everything worked out@
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Ole Caliente, Aruba Blue
Q: favorite color?
A: Show Me The Ring
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Shiny Neutral
11 years ago
This is a great shiny neutral shade, and definitely one of my favorites. It's definitely shiny, so if you're looking for something more creamy, this isn't it. The formula is opaque after 2-3 coats and it's a nice light color that doesn't show chips easily.
Q: favorite color?
A: imported bubbly
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear forweddings
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Absolute fav!
11 years ago
This is my go to nailpolish! I could wear it everyday for the rest of my life an never get tired of it. A must have color!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Anything!
Q: favorite color?
A: Imported bubbly
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Goes With Everything!
11 years ago
By far my favorite Essie shade! Goes with everything and is perfect for people who may not like having bright colors on their fingers (or can't because of work, etc). The perfect neutral color with a little bit of shimmer!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Everything!
Q: favorite color?
A: Imported Bubbly
type of nail polish userblogger/fashionista
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful Color!
11 years ago
Personally, I don't like big bright nail colors so that is why I chose this color. It looks wonderful because it is noticeable, but not the first thing that pops out. I recommend this to anyone!
Q: favorite color?
A: Imported bubbly
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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