1. Base Coat
Apply 1 coat to bare nails to prime for color while strengthening.
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Apply 1 coat for up to 7-day wear.
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3 out of 5 stars.
They Turned Blue?
a year ago
I bought this color to be an off-white shade and when I used it on my nails for the first time I quickly realized it was the sheerest shade I’d ever used and so I had to layer it under another white polish I had to get the coverage I was looking for. I used the Essie gel hi-shine top coat to finish the nail look and I was happy with the outcome. Then I wore a blue dress and they started looking ombré, which I can only assume was from the color transferring?
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello elizzyv44! Thank you for sharing your experience with the color Tuck It In My Tux. We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with this ivory white color. Its not a true sheer nor is it a true opaque creme finish. We're pleased to hear you finally got the coverage with all the layers but we have not heard of color transfer with dried nail enamel. 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.
BEST milky, creamy white color I've ever used
2 years ago
This is hands down my favorite nail polish color of all time! It's a perfect creamy color and love that it is a little sheer but layers well and is less sheer as you layer, with still a little of the natural nail peeking through. It is truly truly perfection
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
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2 out of 5 stars.
Streaky and too sheer
7 years ago
I like the idea of sheer, but after trying several times, I cannot create a sheer coat with streaks. To overcome streakiness, I put on 3 or so layers until it was finally even coverage. It looked nice at that point, but then when I went to remove it, it was a total nightmare. I had to scrub with nail polish remover for what felt like at least 10 minutes. Maybe a professional would have success painting on this color. I probably won't use this color again unless desperate.
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forwork
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so sorry to hear that you are seeing streaky results with this shade. We hope you try applying a base coat before applying the color. We will most certainly forward your comments with the rest of the team!
5 out of 5 stars.
Elegant
8 years ago
Beautiful creamy white. 2 coats did the trick for me. Not streaky at all. Just use a base coat and the push and pull method for color application.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Everything
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
WAY TO LOOK THIN
9 years ago
I bought 8/19/2017 for a wedding. Absolutely horrible. So thin that it was hard to cover my nails. Tried another coat and still too hard to cover nail. Is there a secret to application? Very messy.
Q: favorite color?
A: Pinker tones
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
9 years ago
Essie Consumer Care
Hi Lisa! We're so sorry to hear about your experience with this nail color. Our nail polish should look flawless by the second coat. Always be sure to shake your bottle for at least 10 seconds before applying. If you would like to speak to us directly about your last purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9am-5:30pm EST and provide the reference number 3044083.
2 out of 5 stars.
Takes Effort
9 years ago
One coat, two coat, three coat, four... This nail polish takes some work and I am not a fan. Pretty color, but incredibly sheer unless you use a lot of coats but it's incredibly sheer and takes forever to dry.
Q: favorite color?
A: nude
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
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 the tuck it in my tux does not have as much coverage as you were hoping for. This shade is intended to have a sheer finish. It sounds like you might prefer a similar shade with more coverage. Take a look at the shade urban jungle;
http://www.essie.com/Colors/neutrals/urban-jungle.aspx
In the meantime, if you would like to speak to us directly, please call us @ 888.448.9617 M-F 9am-5:30pm EST and give the reference number 2545397
4 out of 5 stars.
Nice clean color
9 years ago
You have to apply multiple coats, but the end result is pretty!
Q: favorite color?
A: Watermelon
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forwork
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4 out of 5 stars.
Gets hard to apply over time
9 years ago
I bought this product in December (amost a year ago) in order to make a peppermint design on my nails, and over time it got dry, and hard to apply and it was streaky when I first got it, however the color was very pretty. I just don't think a nail polish that is that much money only lasts for a year and about four or five uses.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: almost any shade you want
Q: favorite color?
A: Now and zen
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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