I bought this about 4 months ago. I read about the color on a polish blog or Essie's FB comment page. Was very sad to find out it was not one in Essie's normal retail group. But, the nail polish fairies were looking out for me & I bought this from a very nice ebay seller. As with most Essie colors, I love it! It's a beautiful blue-red, cream finish. As others have mentioned coverage is good enough I could have gotten away with one coat, but I went for 2. Applies like a dream and self-leveling. Plenty of shine on its own, but I still added topcoat.I have yet to find an Essie I'm unhappy with, but will certainly review if it happens.