1. Base Coat
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Topless & Barefoot
wow, you’re so… relaxed. revel in the nude with this barely there soft beige pink nail polish perfect for an effortless, beachy look.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Very beige
a year ago
Very beige. I wish it had a bit more of a pinky/peachy hue. The photos on real hands look more true to the actual colour; the photos of the Essie jar look a lot more pink than it actually is.
type of nail polish userregular/average
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a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Jennyfromtheblock. Thank you for sharing your results with color 'topless & barefoot'. While we describe this color as a soft beige pink, we appreciate knowing you would prefer something similar with a bit more pink.
5 out of 5 stars.
My Favorite
3 years ago
This is my absolute favorite of Essie polish. My fingernails are very short, so I don’t polish them. BUT…I wear it on my toes! Such a good color. Subtle pink hues and a delicious nude make this my favorite!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Pinks, whites,
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
I like it
4 years ago
I wear this color for work, it's classy, pretty, and fit for everyday in the office, it looks a little bit pink on me, not nude, but I abslotly like it, I will upload some photos later on, I have read some comments says that the brush is so small, for me it is just the right size, not too big nor too small, will definitely buy again and again, the only thing I didn't like about is that it's pricey a bit
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forwork
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love
6 years ago
I bought this at Walgreens and love it. it's almost perfect, I was actually trying to find a match to a different color I had because I couldn't repurchase that one and now this is my favorite. I keep painting my nails this color because it's just enough to be cute and simple. The formula is nice but needs at least 2 coats. If your polish was streaky or clumpy, you got one from a bad batch because Essie polishes are smooth and easy to work with.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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2 out of 5 stars.
Very thick and hard to apply
7 years ago
I bought this nail polish and was very excited to wear it but it's a mess to apply. It takes about 3 coats to even it out and then it takes forever to dry. I'll try to find a similar shade that has a better quality.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Mimi9876! Thank you so much for trying our topless & barefoot shade! We will be sharing your feedback to the rest of the team to improve our products in the future! We hope you also try our high class affair shade for a similar look! You can find the product here: http://tinyurl.com/y8yhp257 We hope this works better for you!
4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Very beautiful color and one of my favorite nail polish brands. Very affordable and doesn't chip as easily as others
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
This color and polish is so simple and lasts through just about anything. It matches just about everything so you really cant go wrong with this classic color
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I absolutely love this nail polish!! To me it’s like the perfect nude!! I wanna try more from Essie! I love this brand because they stay on for a good while! Definitely recommend this brand to all!
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I just love Essie brand!! Beautiful nude color for your nails. I love doing this color with some sparkle on the top. Looks gorgeous
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3 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
This is a good nude shade to wear during any time of the year, but I find in general, Essie nail polishes tend to chip very easily no matter how many layers of topcoat I put on. The brush is also sometimes annoying to put on the neatest layer of polish on.
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response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Megan! Thank you for sharing your experience with this soft beige pink shade. We're sorry to hear your mani won't last as long as you had hoped. For a polish with a larger brush, try one of our Gel Couture long wear enamels.
https://www.essie.com/nail-polish/longwear?selectedFamily=3B3E27E0602D45FEB9234528793B1E3D&selectedProduct=0
Nail Pro tip; always remember to polish along the tip of the nail with each step. by capping the tip of each nail, the polish can hug our nail even closer, prolonging the wear of your color manicure.
5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Such a nice colour. It’s so pretty on all skin tones and nail shapes. I’ve repurchased multiple times. It’s a great value. It’s so easy to apply. I always do 2 coats for the perfect color and opacity.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love this brand of nail polish. They have a lot of pretty colors. And it is easy to apply.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Let me assure you! Essie is the best nailpolish if you aren’t able to go get your nails done. The colors are so pretty and is not as bad of quality compared to other ones. It is a little pricey but would recommend getting at ulta when there are coupons off your purchase!
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Absolutely lovely color, a must have for every nudes lover or for a basic collection of nail polish. Awesome quality and nice price.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Such a pretty color and so easy to apply and really so smooth I love it I have so much nail polish that idk what to do but I love it
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
A great nude for my fair skin. It looks beautiful and goes with anything. Great for any occasion.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
This is such a pretty color their fall line is so pretty especially there orange bronze shade I think that this shape would go really good with that one as well. You can mix and match them if you wanted to these are really good quality polishes.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Classic clean mani every time! Lasts about a week and a half to two weeks depending on how busy I am. Essie is one of my favourite brands, easy to apply doesn’t smell strong; would recommend and buy again. It’s one of my go to brands! You can find it almost everywhere, although Walmart Canada tends to be slow with new seasonal lines.
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
This is one of my go-to colors all year long. It is a good nude, I just wish it had a little more color either pink or taupe. It looks good with bursts of colors on clothes, and good with rings, specifically gold and rose gold. I always love Essie’s formula.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love Essie nail polish, it is a bit more expensive but it doesn’t chip and lasts a good while so it kind of makes up for the price lol
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love this brand in general. Love their colors. Very long lasting and great finish even without the gloss coat.
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5 out of 5 stars.
The best nude color ever!
7 years ago
I have been searching for years for the perfect nude. Literally years. While I am not the biggest fan of Essie regular polish brushes (the gel polish brushes are awesome), the formula and color are wonderful for this one. I have light color skin with very pink undertone - I find it very hard to get a flattering looking nude polish for my skin tone. I wish Essie would offer this exact color in the gel line. Love, love, love.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Classic and Timeless
7 years ago
Every since I bought it I've been in love with it! I never get tired of wearing this color and it certainly is one of my favorite Essie shades.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Essie's Good To Go Top Coat
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.
Ideal nude/pink for redheads
8 years ago
As a redhead with very fair skin (neutral-pink undertones), I had a really hard time finding a nude that wasn't too peachy or tan, which give my pale hands a creepy look I affectionately call "zombie hands." This shade has a very faint lavender cast that works well with cooler skin tones and doesn't look a bit zombie. I think that my search for a good nude nail polish is finally over.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forwork
yes, I recommend this product.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color but...
8 years ago
I am new to using Essie and have a friend who swears by it so I thought I would try it out. The color is the best nude I’ve ever seen; it’s so classy and chic. However, the formula is a nightmare to work with. It’s thick and streaky and nearly impossible to work with. Lots of patience and three coats later and I have a mani that isn’t awful, but will work for now. Additionally the brush is so tiny, it’s the same size as the brushes they put in children’s nail polish bottles. It’s too difficult to work with. Mani/pedi time should be relaxing and stress free. Trying to use this polish is anything but stress free. I’m rating three stars because I love the color but I’m not certain it’s worth the immense hassle to get it on my nails. The search continues for the perfect nude.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
8 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Mani_maniac! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our polish color topless & barefoot. We are sorry to hear that this product did not meet your expectations. However, we are so happy to hear that you love the color. We thank you for giving it a try as we will be passing on your comments to others in our team.
1 out of 5 stars.
Streaky
8 years ago
I am usually a one coat and go kind of person. While this colour is indeed beautiful, it takes two, even three coats to look smooth and decent.
Q: favorite color?
A: Sandy Beach
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
8 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi JayRob! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our Polish. You have reached essie USA and our products do vary from country to country. We recommend reaching out to essie in Australia to receive the best response. You can locate their website here: http://www.essie.com.au/. We hope this helps!
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect neutral for me!
9 years ago
I have light skin with red undertones, and this is the perfect nude for me. A lot of "nude" polishes I've tried look too yellow on me. But since this has a pink undertone, it worked perfectly. Highly recommend if you need a pinkish nude!
Q: favorite color?
A: Topless & Barefoot
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Great Nude, Horrible Formula
9 years ago
I saw that a local store just so happen to have the last bottle in this shade, which made me intrigued. I went went back and forth on whether or not I should get this, but I eventually pulled the trigger and bought it. I LOVE the color! It's my perfect nude shade, and it looks so sheek and polished. HOWEVER, it took me three times as long to do my manicure because it's so streaky and thick. It's by the grace of God that I didn't flood every single cuticle on my nail bed, and even though I used two thick coats, some of my nails still look patchy. I feel if the polish was a little bit thinner or if the brush was a little thicker I could work with this polish easier, but as it stands now, this polish is a nightmare to use. I think next time I'll put a drop of nail polish thinner in it and see if I can save it, but I really feel that brand new nail polish shouldn't have to have nail polish thinner added in order for it to work decently.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Mademoiselle
Q: favorite color?
A: Mademoiselle
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
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2 out of 5 stars.
Blah
9 years ago
Thought this color would stand out a little more, very watery & took 3 coats to even out and the color still doesn't come through. Ballet slippers stands out better. Don't know what happened with Essie but the polish has been very watery, not thick like it use to be. Bring back the old Essie please!
Q: favorite color?
A: Ballet slippers when it was thicker
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forwork
no, I do not recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful beige/pink!
9 years ago
I bought this a few weeks ago, and it is my new favorite color. It goes on perfectly, and doesn't chip at all. I can't stop putting it on. Perfect light pink, without being too pink. I also have very fair skin, and this color doesn't wash me out at all which I was worried about.
Q: favorite color?
A: Topless & Barefoot
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Nice nude color
10 years ago
It goes on a little streaky, but with 3 coats and a shiny top coat it looks nice.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Bahama mama
Q: favorite color?
A: Hi Maintenance
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forwork
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
yes.
10 years ago
This color is the perfect nude, good for all ages. I was afraid that it would make me look like a grandma, but it's a suitable nude that anyone can wear.
Q: favorite color?
A: mojito madness
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect
10 years ago
This is a fabulous nude/neutral with just the right touch of pink. Great application. You can wear this anytime with anything!
Q: favorite color?
A: head mistress
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
beautiful polish!!
10 years ago
This is a beautiful color. It takes about two coats but it is still great! My only problem is that the color is a little too close to the color of my skin for my liking but it's still a great polish for the fall time.
Q: favorite color?
A: Bikini So Teeny
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forprom
yes, I recommend this product.
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2 out of 5 stars.
Too chalky for me
11 years ago
One coat was chalky....two coats was worse. I returned for cocktails and coconuts and like that a lot better
Q: favorite color?
A: Cocktails n coconuts
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
11 years ago
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We're sorry it did not meet your expectations. Your opinion is important to us and we will be sure to share your experience with the appropriate department. We're glad you like cocktails and coconuts!
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful Colour
11 years ago
This was my first ever Essie purchase. usually I have trouble picking out what colour of nail polish to buy, but I saw this colour in the store and it looked like the perfect nude colour. It wears beautifully, dries quickly and compliments any skin tone or outfit. I will definitely be buying more from Essie from now on.
Q: favorite color?
A: Ladylike, barefoot and topless
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 nude!
11 years ago
This is my absolute favourite colour to paint my nails! it goes on nicely and stays on forever, and I always get compliments wearing it.
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.
Soft and Suttle
11 years ago
Love the simplicity of this color! It works with every outfit all year long!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: jiggle hi, jiggle lo
Q: favorite color?
A: Topless & Barefoot
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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