Nail Polish - Ballet Slippers

Essie

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3.2

377 reviews
51%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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    4.0
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    swtxos

    a year ago

    I have a love hate relationship with this polish and have thought on several occasions about tossing it out because it’s so damn difficult to apply without streaks and requires a minimum of 3 coats...

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    About reviewer (199 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Heidickim

    3 years ago

    I HATE this polish. So much so that I made a makeup alley account specifically to write this review and warn others. The thing is yes this is a sheer polish. I have no problem with that. I bought...

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    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Dry, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    auburngal

    4 years ago

    I wonder what the 1-star reviewers were thinking when they bought a self-described SHEER polish and discovered that it is, in fact, sheer? Yes, this is a nearly-sheer, translucent, pale pink...

    About reviewer (204 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Grace1313

    4 years ago

    I was looking for an elegant princess-like nail polish to enhance my new diamond ring and make my short hands and chubby fingers look slimmer. I solved the problem with Essie ballet slippers. Yes...

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    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Tan

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    Sweetlilpsycnurse

    4 years ago

    Never ever understood the hype behind this colour, Essie polishes are great quality, they have a wide brush making application a dream but ballet slippers, wow, it may as well be a clear polish....

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    dcarr26

    4 years ago

    Very streaky and watery; have to add many layers to get full coverage. Whether using several layers or just use 2-3 layers, it looks streaky and uneven no matter how it is applied. Sad and not...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    tchk

    4 years ago

    I bought this like, I’m guessing, others who read that this is the only polish Queen Elizabeth wears. Once I tried it, I understood why. This looks great whether I am winter pale or summer lightly...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    milkpink

    5 years ago

    This polish looks A W E S O M E on tan/olive skin. It's so pretty and elegant, not streaky at all for me.

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    urs123

    5 years ago

    For blondes, this is perfect, I love two - three coats. Very flattering on all skin tones. Neutral enough to be very classy and elegant, it's not too pink or too white. Just great.

    About reviewer (171 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Angela75

    5 years ago

    Hey! I’ve tried a new tactic that seems to help a lot: 1. Replace the skinny brush with the big rounded one from the Essie Couture line or Sally Hansen Salon line 2. Apply two coats to one hand...

    About reviewer (106 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    stls

    6 years ago

    I honestly bought Ballet Slippers because of the hype but didn't use it for a long time after reading the reviews, I was sure I was gonna hate the formula. Well, actually it's surprisingly not...

    About reviewer (1000 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    Principesa

    6 years ago

    Tried this several times because I like the color. Unfortunately it is very streaky and looks a mess even with additional coats. Guess the queen of England has someone to apply it for her since...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    TBonita

    6 years ago

    As read in The Devil Wears Prada, 2 thin coats of Essie Marshmallow, 2 thin coats of Ballet Slippers: magic. When I have time I do base & top coat with Nails Inc Kensington Caviar. With the 2+2...

    About reviewer (389 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    grinchy73

    6 years ago

    This is hands down the worst nails polish I have ever purchased.. I returned it to the store the very next day.!! It cost $20NZD and was a complete waste of time , the lady at the counter said she...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    flandar

    6 years ago

    Looks a little light but once one it's a lovely pink. Problem is the formula. It's awfully streaky and takes about five coats before it's a solid color. Takes forever to dry because of this, though...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Murphybear

    6 years ago

    I bought some of this because I had heard a lot about it and didn't have any similar in my nail polish collection. It went on OK but I wasnt struck on the colour so I doctored it a bit. I added...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Gaijin

    6 years ago

    I have tried several times to get this to work, as the color draws me in with how pretty and soft of a pink this is. However the application is awful. Tried it with base coat and without. Even...

    About reviewer (373 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    berrymochi

    6 years ago

    Ballet Slippers makes me so frustrated. It is the perfect shade of barely there, your nails but better sheer nude pink colour. There are no slight yellow undertones you see in some pinkish nude...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

    HairBlack, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    emmsbo

    7 years ago

    UGH. I'm so mad. I love this color in the bottle. I love the history of it. I am a sucker for the hype and the marketing. And I cannot. For the LIFE of me. Apply this without lumps and streaks....

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    soho24

    7 years ago

    I too bought a bottle of ballet slippers and I must say I just love it! I don't understand why everybody has such a hard time applying it. The texture is indeed a bit thick, but I was expecting...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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