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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3 out of 5 stars.
Love the color but...
3 years ago
I absolutely love this color. But, I have to use like 4 coats for the color to build up and doesn't set properly. Then it only stays on for a few days, bedore chipping and peeling. I got this bottle last year and have had this issue with it since I got it. I've tried different top coats to see if that was the issue
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
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response from essie:
3 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience with the color ‘all fun and games’. We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with this faded light yellow nail polish. By the second coat, all of our colors should look perfect. Layering on more than 2 coats of color does not usually hold up well on nails. 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.
I'm an Essie Girl!
4 years ago
I am an Essie girl through and through! I love the quality and the fact that it actually lasts on my nails for almost a week before it chips! The polish always goes on smooth without bubbles or grit! This is the perfect pastel yellow!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
So cute!
4 years ago
This nail polish has a very bright pastel yellow color that really pops! I tested it out by not using and under coat or a top coat when I applied it to my nails. Now I did not get any chipping until three days in (any other polish would have shipped or fallen off by the first day), so I consider this a winner especially when you apply a good top coat! The colors in the collection all work really well together and give a very cute look.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
AMAZING COLOR
4 years ago
i got this cause I’ve never tired or had yellow nail polish before so when i put it on i really loved it cause i feel like it went perfectly with my skin tone.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
The perfect summer yellow!
4 years ago
Love this yellow nail polish color so much. It truly is the perfect summer yellow! I got so many compliments on my nails when I was wearing the shade. It is bright and cheerful without being too neon. A perfect subtle neutral yellow.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
4 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful Summer Color
4 years ago
Loving this color in the summer. I've used Essie a few times and it seems like the formula hasn't really changed in the past few years. All Fun & Games is a bright yellow. Since it's a lighter color, I had to do 2 layers on each nail. The color started chipping by around 1 week, but I use my hands pretty often so I expect that it would last a little longer for others. Overall, pretty color and easy to apply.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 4.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
My favorite Nail polish!
4 years ago
Essie has been my go to nail polish for the past few years. The colors are always so beautiful and they look just as good on as they do in the bottle. It only takes two coats of this polish to get a perfect covering of your nails. Also, the dry time isn't too terribly long but I usually always use their fast dry so I don't have to wait. I highly recommend!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
4 out of 5 stars.
Such a fun color!
4 years ago
I love the pale yellow color! It is perfect for summer and spring time. Since it is paler, I did need to use 2 coats.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 3.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it!!!
4 years ago
Essie has always been my favorite nail polish. The colors are beautiful and they hold up well .I also Love how fast my nails dry after applying the polish.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Awesome Colors!
4 years ago
I’ve got this to try and give my honest thoughts. I love this nail polish. It glides smoothly and creamy, the colors are so vibrant and bright. It dries so fast but I highly recommend a top coat if you want it to stay shiny and pretty. You need to try this beautiful nail polish collection.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Super fun
4 years ago
This is a great color for summer. I love the light festive yellow it’s reallly fabulous. It also dries incredibly fast which is an underrated trait of nail polishes. I 10/10 recommend
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Buttery and smooth
4 years ago
I love Essie - it is such an ease to paint your nails with the brush and buttery polish. It has a great shine and lovely colors. They wear great, too. I think these are super fun and fresh, and look forward to trying out more!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
3 out of 5 stars.
Great colors
4 years ago
I received three colors of Essie nail polish to try in return for my honest review. I will say that the colors were beautiful and, I was excited to give them a try. I painted my nails with one coat. I found the polish to be to thick and, I painted a light coat onto my nails, waited 30 minutes and, they still weren’t dry and, was starting to bubble. I have natural nails. I wasn’t to impressed with this polish and, this polish coat $9.00 a bottle and, is suppose to be nail salon quality ? Maybe these became this way in shipping of the polish through the mail in different climates along the way ? But, honestly I don’t think that is the case. Seeing, that they are shipped to the locations as which they sale these polishes. I am thankful for the opportunity to test these nail polishes. But, I would have to purchase one to actually say that I would recommend these nail polishes to others. On a positive note they do have so many beautiful colors to choose from.
no, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 3.0 out of 5
response from essie:
4 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there! We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. Other than beautiful colors, nothing sounds right with the polish you have. Our colors should flow onto the nail bed easily and by the second coat the color should be perfect. Each coat should take only a few minutes to dry and it should never bubble.
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing
4 years ago
As a person that always does my nails and make sure they look presentable i can tell you that thus brand especially this color really can add some pop to your day. I love how pigmented it is and how long it last and jt doesn't even chip as much
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Awesome fingernail polish
4 years ago
Absolutely love this color!! It's perfect for spring and summer.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Stunning colors
4 years ago
I ordered this nail polish because i love soft colors. It lasts forever, doesn't chip easily, doesn't fade. And the colors are absolutely beautiful. I'm very happy with it.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
YELLOW IS DEFF FAVORITE!
4 years ago
I went and got my nails done today and didn’t know what color to choose ! We’ll , I picked all of them . My favorite is the yellow , “all fun and games” . So fresh and clean look :) the brush is also soft when polishing color no clumps or anything .
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Nice color!!
4 years ago
I am not normally a yellow nail polish person. but this product applies so well and dries so evenly! I love Essie nail polish and am glad to add this one to the collection! I love the applicator, its large and thick so not very many brush strokes to get the job done! 10 out of 10 would recommend
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Love the colors!
4 years ago
The polish is the perfect thickness so it spreads easily and gives a great color even with just one coat. The colors are so pretty and vibrant. I was impressed with how fast it dried as well (less than 2 min to be fully dried). I would highly recommend these polishes.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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