1. Base Coat
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1 out of 5 stars.
not like the pics and streaky
2 months ago
The pictures are not what this looks like (which is what i wanted). it's a pinky white and not sheer at all, definitely more opaque. And I agree with the other posters, it is also streaky. I did a base and top coat and still was streaky.
favorite essie color family?sheers
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
2 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Limo-Scene. We're sorry the shade was not as expected and streaky. We value consumer feedback and will share your comments with our teams.
2 out of 5 stars.
Disappointment
a year ago
I’m working my way through Essie’s whites to find a replacement for my discontinued favorite, Sheer Luck. This one is terribly streaky and needs at least three coats and then I might as well have applied Marshmallow. I love a clean looking sheer nail. Essie polishes are generally excellent and Sheer Luck was perfect. Limo-scene is another disappointment. The photos do not represent this polish. It is a streaky semi-opaque slightly pink white at two coats.
favorite essie color family?corals
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Tamv53, thanks for sharing your experience with the color Limo-Scene. We wish you could see the results you were hoping for. This color should be a sheer, juicy pink with yellow undertones and glowing light green pearl. But we get it, your old favorite was an opaque color with more coverage than you will see with a sheer color. We will certainly share your comments with Limo-Scene and her creative team !
1 out of 5 stars.
Wish I had not purchased
a year ago
Streaky. Streaky. Streaky. This is formula is difficult to apply. Came out streaky no matter how I changed my technique.
type of nail polish userregular/average
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Nikk! We are so sorry to hear about your experience with the color 'limo-scene'. It's distressing to hear that your outcome was streaky, and we want to understand what happened just as much as you do. This sheer pastel pink polish should look perfect by the second coat. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
5 out of 5 stars.
LIMOSCENE
2 years ago
My favorite! I was looking for a milky white ( I have tried soooo many brands and colors) and this is it. Even better than ballet slippers. This is my new go-to!!!! Thank you Essie.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
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1 out of 5 stars.
Am i doing something wrong?
3 years ago
I tried doing my toes with this and it looked so streaky and uneaten. So I removed it and tried putting on a base coat first and had the same results. For what’s supposed to be a no-fuss polish, it certainly felt complicated to me. I couldn’t figure out how to make it go on smooth, even with 3 coats
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
3 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Penny123! We are sorry to hear the color ' limo-scene' is not flowing on as it should. This is meant to have a sheer pastel pink polish finish to it. By the second coat, all essie nail colors should look perfect. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
5 out of 5 stars.
Quick dry and natural colour
4 years ago
Essie is my favourite nail polish bran because of the clump free texture and quick drying feature. This nail polish colour is very subtle and light on the nails like a top coat with a light white tint
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Prettiest White!
5 years ago
I love this shade of white. I applied a base, two limo-scene coast and a top coat to make the color work.
favorite essie color family?white
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
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5 out of 5 stars.
Stunning neutral sheer
5 years ago
I originally wanted Allure but couldn't find it ANYWHERE so I ordered that from Amazon, and then got Limoscene at CVS...I am in love with this color. It is a perfect neutral pink-infused goes with anything sheer, which I love. I cannot STAND chipped polish, so when this wears, and I'm ready for a new mani, the wear doesn't show like with a darker color. It goes on beautifully if you know how to a DIY mani. This is a keeper, and will be a permanent item in my nail roster.
Essie has way better sheers than OPI, by the way, JMHO.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Wild Nude, Marshmallow, Allure
favorite essie color family?sheers
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
pretty pedi
7 years ago
I just got this shade on my toes at the salon and I am really loving that it looks more like a very pale pinkish white than sheer pink. Finally a sheer Esseie shade that shows up on my skin! (I’m a warm NC25 for reference). The true test will be how it looks on my hands.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: a good top coat
favorite essie color family?sheers
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forweddings
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Love the color and just with a couple coats, you can have a salon like pedicure. Will continue to buy. 4stars... Pricey!!!
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Essie always have the most beautiful colors for nails, the formula es amazing, super pigmented, long lasting and beautiful
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Essie is by far my favorite nail polish brand and this color did not let me down. This color is the perfect neutral that can go with anything and be worn during any season. it does go on a little thin so you have to apply about 3 coats but it is worth the time.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love this color and the brand. It goes on smooth and I don’t need a ton of coats! I think it’s nice the brand name is in the glass not just a sticker too
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love this color so much! The price is juat right. I used three coats to make the color pop out more but definitely will use this product again. Great value!
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Not the exact color nail polish I have but I have several Essie nail polishes and I think they are pretty decent as long as you have a pretty good top coat. They have some really pretty colors as well.
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
This nail polish looks white but in order to get a white look you need to at least 3 coats. This color is also very nice if you want something very delicate on your nails. I love that you can build on the color without feeling like it’s too much.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love this polish! It’s so easy to use and it is very affordable for the quality! I love this shade too!
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Beautiful colors goes on very well! This is great brand for nail polish.. doesn’t chip super fast and drys down beautifully very good value
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Such an amazing formula and amazing color, But I love it it doesn’t chip for at least two week even after putting my nails through a lot hard work. the only reason I’m giving it 4 stars it’s for its price point I have other nail polishes with same quality at a cheaper price.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Essie always goes on so smooth and looks amazing even if you only have enough time to do one coat!! Stays on and dries quickly! I love doing a nude/ pink nail and this is one of my go tos!!!
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
i love essie every color they make i instantly wants im a big fan of nude mauve and dark greys! their colors are perfect for any season! will def continue to buy
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1 out of 5 stars.
Not as pictured
7 years ago
Went to two stores since it is much whiter in person, and I thought maybe the first store had old ones that had changed color over time. Nope. It comes out streaky if you want a sheer look. Do not recommend.
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi YoungMD, thank you for reaching out! We are sorry to hear that this product did not leave you with the more opaque results in which you were hoping for. Keep in mind this shade is meant to be more on the sheer side. It is a sheer pastel pink polish meant for a classic, simple and no-fuss manicure. For a polish more opaque, we suggest trying our shade called pink diamond. You can view it here: http://tinyurl.com/yc4usclw. We hope you continue to give our products a try!
5 out of 5 stars.
Love this one
8 years ago
it is a great color that is neither white nor pink and everyone wants to know the name.
favorite essie color family?corals
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
First Essie purchase, also my last.
8 years ago
For the price i had to pay, this product is a watery, murky mess. I had to apply 4 COATS to even begin to achieve a somewhat uniform look. Ridiculous. I will not be buying more Essie products. Learn out to correctly execute a formula first.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: none
Q: favorite color?
A: none
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forwork
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
8 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi jessicaplastic! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our Nail Polish. We are sorry to hear that this product did not leave you with the results in which you expected. We thank you for giving this product a try as we will be passing on your comments to others in our team.
5 out of 5 stars.
great color and quality!
10 years ago
limo-scene is such a great color! I love the sheer pink of this essie shade, and it is very versatile, in that you can paint on one or two shades and leave it transparent yet polished for a french manicure, or layer on 2 or 3 shades for a pretty opaque pastel pink. The amount of layers for this color do not matter, since it dries very quickly and prettily (don't worry about smudging or sheet marks as long as it has had an adequate amount of time to dry). Also, I like to update this color by adding a touch of essie glitter on the tips, or glossing on a matte or gel top coat. I would definitely recommend this product, as well as other essie polishes.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: private weekend, tuck it in my tux
Q: favorite color?
A: wrap me up
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Too milky looking and thick
10 years ago
I wanted a soft, see through almost nude. The first coat was too sheer, but the second coat was too thick, and near the nail bed, the first coat of paint thinned so that the color went on uneven. I'd like to return it :/
Q: favorite color?
A: On a silver platter
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
10 years ago
CCC
We're sorry for your experience with this polish. We'd be happy to help you. Feel free to give us a call at 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am - 5:30 pm ET and give rep reference #730958. We look forward to your call.
3 out of 5 stars.
Nice tone, too streaky
11 years ago
This is a very beautiful colour, very elegant and understated, but it goes on streaky. I applied two coats and it becomes a tad chalky and flat. You must have patience when applying this colour.
Q: favorite color?
A: Vanity Fairest, Eternal Optimist
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forweddings
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Stunning
11 years ago
This color looks very delicate I would definitely recommend it!!!
Q: favorite color?
A: limo scene
type of nail polish userregular/average
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5 out of 5 stars.
From a manicurist
11 years ago
Smokin' Hot love this color! In fact I love Essie altogether. I can get the perfect French with Essie colors. The brush is perfect for long or short nail beds. Perfect strokes strong colors fabulous color names. Haven't met a client that didn't love Essie.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Ballet slippers
Q: favorite color?
A: Smokin hot
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
BEST Pink-white color
11 years ago
I got a quick mani at SFO before my flight to LAX and saw this color. I usually use Ballet Slippers but decided to try something new. It is AMAZING! Totally love that it's a little more opaque (2 coats) and a little milkier color than Ballet Slippers. A must try for those of you that like light pink nails. Tre chic!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Ballet Slippers
Q: favorite color?
A: limo-scene
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
beautiful color
11 years ago
I bought this to wear in a wedding I was in and it looked absolutely beautiful. It wasn't too dark but just a lovely light shade that went perfectly for the day. I also love it for everyday wear because it matches everything! It goes on easily and can be made darker with more coats.
Q: favorite color?
A: Twin Sweater Set
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forweddings
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
My go-to
11 years ago
I wear this almost all the time. It's such a great neutral color. It's hard for me to break away to a bolder one. I couldn't recommend this more.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: ballet slippers
Q: favorite color?
A: ballet slippers
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great color!
11 years ago
I bought this last year and am buying another one because I have used it so often! It is a great color to either wear as a neutral or incorporate into a french manicure!
Q: favorite color?
A: adore-a-ball
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
the best base for french manis!
11 years ago
I've gone through about 7 bottles of this color in the last couple years because it is the best base for a french manicure. Sheer but not too sheer; perfect!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Blanc
Q: favorite color?
A: Limo-Scene
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
My fave!
11 years ago
Absolutely love this shade! Lately, I only use lighter colors/neutrals and this was the perfect addition to my collection. It works well for work (not too crazy) but also for going out.
Q: favorite color?
A: penny talk
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love! ❤️
11 years ago
I'm so happy I bought this it's beautiful I showed it to my bride to be and that what she wore down the Elsie
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Matte you
Q: favorite color?
A: limo-sence
type of nail polish userblogger/fashionista
great to wear forweddings
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
3 out of 5 stars.
11 years ago
The color is a lot more white in person than shown on this website. It's also EXTREMELY sheer. I added maybe 3 or 4 coats to make it opaque but then it got too thick so I just peeled them all off after two days.
Q: favorite color?
A: where's my chauffeur?
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
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