Nice purple leaning pink. Like a deep bubblegum color. Nice!

Essie's Splash of Grenadine is a lovely and feminine blue-based pink that avoids being overly-bright with the tiniest hint of grey. Although it's basically a summery, beachy color, I find it's perfectly appropriate, and a little playful, in the office, as it can brighten up a corporate black or grey suit. My favorite time to wear it is when it's least expected: in the dead of winter, with a big black or gray turtleneck and cords. Compared to OPI's Lucky, Lucky Lavender, it is deeper and more unusual. It's slightly stunning, and pretty, pretty, pretty.

This is a deep lilac creme very pinkish purple, or very purplish pink, depending on your perspective. This is the kind of shade I'm always attracted to, even though they're questionable against my warm skintone. That being said, Splash of Grenadine is a winner for me. I got multiple compliments on it while trying to decide whether it makes my hands look dirty, and no one *ever* notices my polish, so, that convinced me. It has a Barbie vibe, if you're into that as to me, I never moved past the late 80s/early 90s aesthetic, so Splash of Grenadine lends extra pleasure to wearing turquoise, blue, or purple.Like most Essies, it's a bit sheer and requires a patient and skilled hand to apply nicely. In fact, if you find a dupe for Splash of Grenadine, I recommend sticking to that. I'll keep using it, because I've finally learned to take the vagaries of nail polish formulae in stride.

Splash of Grenadine is a gorgeous colour! It applies easily, and is opaque in two coats. The formula is very smooth and creamy, two thin coats is all that is needed. It dries quickly and wears well, easily lasting around a week on the fingers and even longer on the toes even without bad and topcoat. It is a gorgeous colour for both manicures and pedicures. It is a pink based purple, bright and but wearable, and perfect for spring and summer. I imagine it would be perfect for all skin tones, popping on both very fair and very black skin. Splash of Grenadine will be a go-to colour for me, I would highly recommend it for all nail polish lovers add it to your collection! It is unique, gorgeous and a must-have colour. One of my top 10 Essie shades for sure.

Fabulous creme formula from Essie. 2 coats to opacity. Needs a good topcoat to maintain shine. (I use SV or Julep Freedom or Essie Gel setter) Great pink-lavender color. I feel it can be worn year round, but an especially lovely spring color. Wear time is on par with other Essies ( 4 days on hands, 2 weeks or longer on toes).