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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2 out of 5 stars.
Okay color
a year ago
I wasn’t a fan of this one. It takes a while to dry and the color is something a lot of people probably don’t gravitate towards love Essie just this color didn’t work
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a year ago
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5 out of 5 stars.
Fun for summer
2 years ago
This is such a fun minty color. It pairs well with my skin tone. Some pastels feel too light but this one has enough pigment that it’s noticeably minty. I also love that Essie polishes tend to last a long time without chipping
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4 out of 5 stars.
Cute!
2 years ago
Not my favorite color, but application was easy, polish dried relatively quickly, and finish was shiny! Not the best paint job on my end! Super cute mint shade if you like this color!😅
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful summer color!
2 years ago
This Essie nail polish in the Mint Candy Apple shade has won me over with its beautiful and vibrant color. The shade is opaque, which allows for a rich color with just one coat. The polish dries quickly, saving time during application and reducing the risk of smudging freshly applied layers. It goes on smoothly and evenly, thanks to the convenient brush and high-quality texture of the polish. On nails, the polish looks very impressive, giving them a fresh and well-groomed appearance. This color looks especially good on toes, creating a bright accent in any look. Highly recommended!
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4 out of 5 stars.
Nice, thin application that’s smooth and not gloopy
2 years ago
I liked this nail polish and I will use it again! The polish is deposited in a nice, thin, even layer and the polish doesn’t come out gloopy at all. One coat is nice, thin, and translucent, while two coats still looks great and slightly more opaque.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Last long
2 years ago
I love this type of gel like polish, they last for so long if taken good care of and loved the color it’s amazing. Received this product from Influenster and would like really recommend it.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Super colorful!
2 years ago
Mint candy apple is such a beautiful color!! It’s nice and bright and it has a beautiful glossy finish that I love. It applies on so easy and drys quickly and will last you a long time before it start to chip. Overall I live this color it’s beautiful and it compliments my skin tone.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great color
2 years ago
Works great for me. Nice shine. Easy to remove. So easy to apply and it’s really chip resistant. I love how it works together with chromic top. Sup
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