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2. Color
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3. Top Coat
Apply 1 coat for up to 7-day wear.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent color
9 months ago
The color is an amazing color for fall! Goes on smoothly.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on Mismatch To Match
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2 out of 5 stars.
Color is off
10 months ago
Quality is great as always, but the color did not match the picture. It’s much more purple/grape tones as opposed to mauve tones like the picture shows.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
no, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on Mismatch To Match
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response from essie:
10 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi 1234s2! Thank you for sharing your comments on our Mismatch To Match. Feedback from our consumers is very important to us and helps us improve all of our products! We apologize that you did not end up liking this product and appreciate you sharing your experience. We thank you for giving this product a try as we will be passing on your comments to others in our team. We hope you continue using our products !
5 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous
a year ago
This shade is getting me compliments! Really beautiful.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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4 out of 5 stars.
Great color, stains nails
a year ago
I absolutely love this color - it's super fun and it looks great. The challenge? It stains your nails. I have tried two different types of nail polish remover to get the blue tint off, and nothing has worked, so I've just been repainting them.
type of nail polish userregular/average
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
Fabulous
a year ago
[Employee of essie] The product is excellent acafacafacacacacaca a afa caca
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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4 out of 5 stars.
Perfect
2 years ago
[Employee of essie] Love this color. It's perfect for winter and spring!
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love at first sight!
2 years ago
This is what I call Spring green well it Essie Perfectly Peculias 755 Green. I love that the brush is wider than a light blue that I have which was missed labeled Mint Candy Apple. The number on the cap is 754. Well I used them both the old with the new and I think it’s really pretty!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Light blue, mint candy apple ?
favorite essie color family?sheers
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Stunning pigmented blue
2 years ago
Perfect summer blue! The formula applied easily and doesn’t chip super fast. It’s very pigmented and 2 coats gives you a very solid coverage. Gorgeous pop of color!
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5 out of 5 stars.
An essential polish for the nail girlies and lads
2 years ago
Essie is a great brand for polish. It’s easy to use, dries fast, needs only a few layers, and lasts long. The brush is easy to use and bends to the shape of the nail. I highly recommend this polish and color.
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
Nice color
2 years ago
Essie Offbeat Chic Nail Polish is a nice blue colored polish that is very versatile. The drying time of the nail polish is quick and didn’t smear.
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
HONEST ESSIE “OFFBEAT CHIC” REVIEW
2 years ago
What I love most about this color is that when you do two coats it is super vibrant!
Essie makes a great nail color. I did it this morning. It took about 10 minutes for the first coat to dry and an extra 20 minutes for the second coat, and no bubbles!
This withheld all of my yardwork today!!!!
Definitely recommend.
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love this color red
2 years ago
Drying time wasn’t too long, which is great! Only needed two coats for it to be what I wanted! Smooth application and great color! Definitely will be buying this again!
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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4 out of 5 stars.
Good for spring
2 years ago
I think it’d be a good color for spring if you’re interested in color, but don’t want to go extremely bright. It goes on fairly easy, it’s creamy, and two coats (like all of the others) is perfect to get a true effect of its color.but blue it’s not my color 😂😂
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
Nice brush
2 years ago
I’m a nails tech, I love all of these colors! It’s very easy to apply.color i got it turn out so nicely-deep red.specially i love there brush.it made color around cuticles turn to perfect.highly recommend
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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5 out of 5 stars.
Surprisingly Good!
2 years ago
Normally, I would never ever wear red nail polish because I think it's just not my color. Upon, seeing this I was quite hesitant to try it. I gave it a shot and I was pleasantly surprised that it's a beautiful warm crimson red shade that definitely looks good on my tan skin. Essie's formula is definitely creamy and opaque. I only did one coat to test it out and it easily covered it. For best results, I would do 2 coats plus a top coat. The applicator brush is great and does not streak. It dries fairly decently. This would be the perfect color to wear for fall and winter.
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful Color!
2 years ago
Where do I start? First of all, the color is just too perfect! Offbeat Chic is a bright wearable blue that would flatter most skin tones. It just pops and looks so perfect for summer. The consistency is creamy and pigmented. I only used one layer to test it out and I love that is covered my nails perfectly. Not streaky at all! It dries quick and it leaves a shiny finish.
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
gorgeous colour
2 years ago
gorgeous colour. the blue on nails is true to the colour shown on the bottle. quick drying, and gorgeous packaging as well! would definitely recommend
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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3 out of 5 stars.
Leaves color behind when removing
2 years ago
The color comes out just like the bottle which is good. However it chips fast and when you remove it with nail polish remover stains are left behind on my nails. See my picture for comparison.
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello terew! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and picture with the color 'not a phase'! We are sorry to hear that this deep, rich crimson polish with yellow undertones stained your nails. Especially when using deep or vivid nail colors, we recommend applying a base coat prior to your nail polish application—this creates a protective barrier between the nail plate and the color coat to prevent pigment transfer and staining. Some people are more likely to experience staining from intensely pigmented polish shades. Those with dry nails are especially at risk. If you see staining during polish removal, lightly buff the nail to remove polish residue from the surface of the nail plate.
5 out of 5 stars.
Offbeat chic!
2 years ago
While I’m not sure if I’d wear this shade all year round, it is really nice and I’ve been looking for a blue nail polish! I think this is ideal for spring/summer. Maybe during winter if you’re a blue type of winter person!
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
Not a phase!
2 years ago
I love the shade from Essie “not a phase” it’s the perfect color for any time of the year! Plus it dries fairly quickly, and so far is chip resistant!
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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5 out of 5 stars.
Nice polish
2 years ago
This is a really nice burgundy color. Shine was good as well. Applied like any other normal polish and was easy to take off. It did chip throughout the week.
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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5 out of 5 stars.
Definitely a pop of color !
2 years ago
I didn’t like the color on my skin tone but it looks amazing on my niece! Her skin tone is literally more fair than mine and it compliments her skin tone very well and it’s also one of her favorite colors
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
Flawless
2 years ago
I love when nail polish looks smooth and neat! Just two coats and BAM PERFECTION. The color definitely pops. I get picky with reds but this one compliments my skin tone and I love that! Even. My mom loves it
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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5 out of 5 stars.
MOST GORGEOUS NAIL POLISH EVER
2 years ago
This polish is some of the prettiest polish I have ever used, it’s shiny and has probably one of the fastest dry times I’ve ever seen in a polish. I absolutely recommend this polish, it goes on smooth and you only need about a single coat to get full coverage.
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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5 out of 5 stars.
Pretty Color
2 years ago
Essie Offbeat Chic nail polish is a unique color that's easy to apply and lasts a long time. If you want your nails to look stylish and different, this polish is a great choice.
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
I really liked it, very beautiful
2 years ago
I really liked it, very beautiful, I really liked the color and quality, it lasts a lot, see how the nails have grown and how the nails have been preserved, I recommend it to everyone, super
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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5 out of 5 stars.
Quick Drying & Vibrant
2 years ago
I love this blue. It's extremely vibrant, and pigmented. You really only need one coat! My daughter even loves it. The formula is really nice and one of my favorites. It also dries very quickly
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
Nice warm red
2 years ago
This polish is one of my favorite formulas. The color is a nice, warm red. It would be perfect for fall / thanksgiving. The polish doesn't chip easily and wears well.
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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4 out of 5 stars.
True to color
2 years ago
The color you see is the color you get which is a huge plus for me. The color description said it had yellow undertones, but I do not see them. This polish is a rich vibrant cyan blue. I did have to apply 3-4 coats. I felt that was too many to get the full color, but the results were accurate.
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
Vivid, bold color
2 years ago
I’m a sucker for a good red nail polish; and this one is gorgeous! Looks brighter in the bottle; but with 2 coats it’s slightly darker and more rich looking. Great longevity, and super opaque.
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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5 out of 5 stars.
Bold blue color
2 years ago
I love Essie nail colors!! This bold blue color applies very smooth, has a nice shine and quick to dry. This color is perfect for the summer when you’re heading to the beach. Thanks Influenster!! Highly recommended !!
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful deep red color
2 years ago
Love this nail color. The liquid is very smooth and applying easily. The color is exactly like the label, a deep red color. It has a nice shine upon drying. Highly recommend!! Thanks Influenster!!!
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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5 out of 5 stars.
Bold pop of color
2 years ago
Super fun and bold color that is very opaque and looks awesome! Smooth application and lasts a decent amount of time on natural nails without chipping or cracking!
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
One coat
2 years ago
This color is so bright that you would think it needs a couple of coats so that the color looks and shows even throughout the nail. But you definitely do not need that. I only did one coat and it looked so good, definitely recommend!
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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4 out of 5 stars.
Quick dry!
2 years ago
I loved this nail polish. As someone who is constantly needing to do something it was great how quick of a dry it was so I wasn’t stuck waiting around. It was also true to color and didn’t need multiple coats.
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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4 out of 5 stars.
True to color and quick dry
2 years ago
I loved this nail polish. As someone who is constantly needing to do something it was great how quick of a dry it was so I wasn’t stuck waiting around. It was also true to color and didn’t need multiple coats.
Originally posted on Not A Phase
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4 out of 5 stars.
Love this product
2 years ago
Love this color. It was such a good color for summer coming up. The brush is great and works really well. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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5 out of 5 stars.
go-to choice for trendy and stylish manicures.
2 years ago
Off Beat Chic nail polish offers vibrant colors and long-lasting wear, this polish delivers stunning results every time. Fun color for spring
Originally posted on Offbeat Chic
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