Skirting the Issue

Essie

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3.6

14 reviews
35%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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3.0
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idkhelpme

9 years ago

This is a nice burgundy, wine red colour, perfect for the fall. However, like all the other reviewers here have stated, the formula is awful. It takes at least 3 thin coats to get opaque, and even the...Read more

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About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

1.0
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antolin1

10 years ago

I own a ton of Essie polishes and I love them all...well, except for this one. As other reviewers state, this formula blows. Its VERY sheer, which is odd for this brand. Its also odd given the photo...Read more

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About reviewer (600 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0
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felgoj

11 years ago

I finally found my perfect vampy red/burgundy color that doesn't look black on me! I've gone through countless similar colors hoping to have the same rich, deep, dark, blackened red nails that looks s...Read more

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About reviewer (709 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairGrey, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0
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margokissy

11 years ago

So! This is typically a color that is unappealing to me in the bottle, not something I would buy. It looks like it has the tendency to be one of those almost-black polishes, which I almost-hate. I re...Read more

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About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

3.0
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beachesatnormandy

12 years ago

I got this polish on sale at TJ Maxx, and I'm glad I bought it on sale. It is a terrible formula, even though the color is so beautiful. The polish is a jelly dark red shade that is perfect for fall. ...Read more

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About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

4.0
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periwinklebow

12 years ago

I really love the colour of this polish, but I cannot really get past the bad formula. I have gotten this colour done a few times and it lasts a long time and looks fantastic, but once I did it myself...Read more

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About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Other, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue

4.0
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Peskypixie

12 years ago

I am undecided about this one. I love the color. The red / jelly finish is so beautiful- the undertone is perfect for my neutral skin tone. I hate the formula and brush. Don't get your cuticles, b...Read more

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About reviewer (185 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel

4.0
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michellekim

12 years ago

This colour is gorgeous and so shiny (I didn't even bother with a topcoat), but application is tricky and required 4 coats. I've always been really skilled at applying my nail polish but if you're one...Read more

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About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlack

4.0
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sherpa

13 years ago

I really love this colour. It reminds me of the deep red of a candy apple, but changes depending on the light. As others have mentioned, the formula isn't great to work with - it's really thin and too...Read more

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About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

4.0
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glorianaf

13 years ago

Gorgeous Color. Difficult formula. I just got this as part of the Stylenomics Fall 2012 Collection and was excited about wearing it. Just as many bloggers and previous reviewers have said, the formula...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0
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xmashax

13 years ago

Skirting the Issue is a vampy deep blood red polish from the stylenomics collection. This is a perfect color for fall/winter! I bought my bottle for $8.99 CND. The formula is pretty thin and it takes...Read more

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About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

4.0
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FiestyFemme

13 years ago

I had been seeing all over the internet about oxblood being one of the pantone colors for the fall, so when I ran across Essie's new fall collection, I was so excited to see Skirting The Issue! I lov...Read more

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About reviewer (234 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

3.0
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sristeter

13 years ago

Brush is too skinny. Color is too transparent. On first coat, looks like a nail tint from the 80s. Was hoping for a vampy color like it appears to be in the bottle. :/

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SkinOther, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

4.0
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MzCat

13 years ago

I recently got a ton of new nail polishes while on a trip. I was super excited to see the 2012 fall collection from Essie - Stylonomics and picked out this color, Skirting the Issue. This is a dark ...Read more

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About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

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