This shade is my "fall/winter" red. It is a little deeper and looks nice from November to May - when I want a little lighter shade.

So I've been a member of here a good long while -at least 6+ years and this is the first time I've felt compelled to write a review. Essie's new TLC line is fantastic. It's a base coat, nail treatment, nail color and a top coat in one. I've been using the product for two weeks and my nails are already stronger and aren't splitting as they normally do. I groom dogs on regular basis so my hands are in a lot of water and subjected to rough treatment from the grooming tools I use. The color goes on smoothly and dries quickly. It takes 2 coats to cover and I find that the polish doesn't chip or peel off but when it wears off the tips. I just reapply a coat and I'm good to go. I'm hoping Essie introduces new darker colors soon. I removed a lippie for the packaging because I think it's rather boring and makes it harder to see the product at retail. Put this on your must try list! UPDATE. Three weeks later and I still have long strong nails with no peeling or breaking. Love this product!

This is a new Essie polish line that was recently released. Initially I bought the sheer colors to wear between gel appointments to give my nails a break. I was pleasantly surprised that these go on very nicely and the color stays on for 7-10 days with no chipping or tip wear! Which is amazing b/c this is not advertised as long wear like the gel couture line (which does not last more than 5 days on my nails without showing wear).

New cream formulas and colors are now available at Target and on Amazon. I love the soft spring colors and same great wear. Still waiting for the full color line to be released as shown on Essie.com.

If you are looking for a long-wear polish, this is amazing! I will say I usually get my nails done at salon, so it may stay on longer due to their technique. I have noticed the brushes can be hard to work with as noted by some beauty bloggers. But overall, still a great long-wear formula and alternative to gel!

A-list is the perfect go-to classic red. Just broke it out of the archives realizing Valentine's day is around the corner, traditionally I like red for that day. Forgot how much I like this shade. Slightly blue toned, clear red, shiny, full coverage with two coats. A winner!

I've got this in Treat Me Bright and On the Mauve. Treat Me Bright goes on very sheer, and even after 3 coats, you can still see through it. I like it best with 2 coats, which results in a sheer, slightly iridescent white. On the Mauve also goes on sheer, but three coats result in a pretty, opaque taupe with a lavender undertone very pretty against my medium olive skin. Based on what I've read, I used these with no base or top coat. To my great surprise, both remained chip-free for 5 days each time I've worn them. I don't know if they're more gentle on nails or not, but my nails look great after I've removed the polish they don't appear dried out and look like I've just buffed them. I use non-acetone remover, and it easily takes off three coats, unlike other polishes. The colors are not deep or rich, but they're pretty. I will buy again.