Essie Mademoiselle 0.5 oz - #384

its ok getting use to pink polish always used dark wine

Perfect color for interviews! Sheer milky pink with just enough opacity to conceal nail imperfections

In the bottle it is a pink with a touch of peach that's still neutral. It's really quite pretty. You won't get bottle color on your nails though, so if you're expecting that you'll be disappointed. It's a lot more sheer, but really pretty.1 coat goes on very sheer and is barely there but pretty and clean. Unlike some colors that start to streak (Essie Ballet Slippers), this one does not start to streak as it dries. It went on very well in one coat, but is not pink, just milky (over milky basecoat, but regular is fine too).2 coats go on really well. It's sem-sheer with a bit of a jelly feel. I wish all Essie nudes and french tones went on this well. It's easy to work with, doesn't patch or streak. It's still not pink or bottle color, or opague. But milky with a more neutral tone, that is less white. I really like it in 2 coats. 3 coats also go on really well. Zero application or streak issues, perfect. A little more of the pink comes out and it has a deeper, more gel like look. I like this, but those that don't might want to do 2 vs 3 coats (either is good). It's clean looking and natural, not the bottle pink. I love it!This one is a keeper and a rebuy. For a cheaper alternative (not a color dupe though, but in the same family) try Wet N Wild's 2% milk, it has a similar look on the nail and applies beautifully. If you like how this one applies, also try Essie Allure, it is lighter and more sheer, but applies well.

It's a very pretty neutral color that goes with almost everything and appropriate for any occasion. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for me. For me, the maximum wear length is only a day and a half before it starts chipping. With a top coat! After doing some research and a comparison to other brands wear time I found out that all nail polishes with Ethyl Acetate as a primer ingredient do not last on my nails. (Ethyl Acetate is a solvent that is famous to be used in nail polish removers) The brush is too thin for a flawless application and the polish itself dries too fast in the bottle. Can't recommend.

My all time favourite nail polish brand and colour. This polish has stood the test of time. Mademoiselle the colour will take you anywhere, anytime. If in doubt, wear it. Essie is my nail polish brand preference. I have found it to stand up the best against chips and wear and tear. I am very hard on my nails and don't baby them all. I don't use gloves when washing pots and pans and doing housework. Essie is the easiest polish to reapply for me, when you do need a touchup or are giving yourself a manicure. Mademoiselle, won awards I believe for 12 years in a row for the colour. Unless I need to wear a bright orange colour to match an outfit, this is my go to choice every time. I always ask manicurists what brand they find the easiest to apply. I usually get Essie as the answer.