Nail Polish- Really Red

Essie

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4.5

23 reviews
82%
would repurchase
4.2/5
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5.0
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danai

9 years ago

Really Red is about right; this is the most beautiful, sexy, true and rich red you are ever going to get. it's a pretty vibrant shade and I would say it is pink based. Maybe the most perfect red shade...Read more

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Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0
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hamishsmom1

9 years ago

Really Red is a gorgeous true red.I think this would look great on any skin tone.It looks beautiful on my pale cool skin.Went on with no streaking.Two coats gives you a fantastic red color.I would def...Read more

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About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairGrey, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue

5.0
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bonniherself

12 years ago

I'm not sure if this is a jelly polish or a creme. I suspect it's somewhere in between, a crelly. Whatever we want to call it, this is well-named, because it is, indeed, really red. It's a nice, mediu...Read more

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About reviewer (334 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

HairGrey, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0
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Rachulll

13 years ago

Love love love! Bought it when I ran out of my fav (OPI's Red Hot Ayers Rock) and couldn't find a bottle at my local Trade Secret. I think I like this even better! My favorite part is how shiny it is,...Read more

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About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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franzvonstuck

13 years ago

For years, this has been my summertime-red-toenail polish. It is a radiant, bright red with strong blue undertones. No orange undertones. Among the 3 reds from Essie I own (Really Red, A-List and Fish...Read more

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About reviewer (130 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

4.0
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Homegirl81

13 years ago

Heavily pigmented, thin formulation that applies super easy. You could probably get away with one coat on this one. Nice classic red colour with a shiny finish. It is very close to OPI Big Apple Red, ...Read more

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About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

4.0
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sushiomelette

14 years ago

I prefer OPI's Big Apple Red over Essie's version of the true red only because it takes 2-3 coats with Essie's over 1.5-2 coats for BAR. Just a personal preference kind of thing.

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Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBlack

4.0
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thecolormargaret

14 years ago

Score! I am not necessairly an Essie girl but trade secret is no longer going to be selling it so I picked up this shade for a dollar. I am impressed with the formula. Its not my favorite red, neverth...Read more

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About reviewer (61 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue

3.0
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NYCBeauty99

14 years ago

This is a very pretty red. It isn't too blue or too orangey. However, Revlon's All Fired up is just about the same color. I would only buy this again if I couldn't find the Revlon polish. The Revl...Read more

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About reviewer (286 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown

4.0
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GimpyPoop

15 years ago

Holy bright classic crème red! I’m a bit of a nailpolish newbie and I’ve never owned a true bright red, so I was overjoyed when I found this at Marshall’s. I’m quite warm toned so I was fearful this...Read more

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About reviewer (758 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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LexsObsessedWith

15 years ago

Very nice, true red creme with nice application. I don't own too many true red cremes, because a. boring, and b. orange reds usually look better on me (I'm warm-toned). But I'm glad I own this.

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About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

4.0
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AmyDbaby

15 years ago

Yep, great color! I bought it for my Valentine's pedicure and it's perfect. After the first coat I thought, "oh no, this won't work!" It looked very cool toned, blue base, pinkish. I almost didn't...Read more

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About reviewer (254 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesBrown

5.0
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diana6

15 years ago

My favorite "true red" nailpolish! It's a really bright, not-too-pink-or-orange creme red. The staying power is great and you only need 2 coats for an opaque finish. This is one of the few nailpolish ...Read more

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About reviewer (174 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen

3.0
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MariaBraun

16 years ago

I love red polish but I'm not really happy with this product. Although the colour is truly beautiful (just like everyone said it is a true red) I get a decent coverage after applying three coats. With...Read more

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About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0
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myfakeyelashes

16 years ago

I'm a red nail polish connaisseur and this one is my ultimate favorite. Not too blue, not too orange, just a perfect true red. Looks good when I'm tan and when I'm pale. It's the best.

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About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0
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carrcarr

16 years ago

this is the perfect red creme nail polish! i think this would be flattering on any skin tone. it looks really great for a classic red pedicure and it only needs two thin coats to be opaque. i love it!

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AgeUnder 18

SkinOther, Fair

HairOther

EyesBrown

5.0
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Krisztina_gat

16 years ago

This is my favourite colour shade! It is a bright red and my mum bought it for me to prove her point that the "red" essie shade I had previously (not sure what the name is but much darker) was a dark ...Read more

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About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen

5.0
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TopModelDiva

17 years ago

So I bought this because Allure had this as best red polish...I LOVE it. I painted my toes with it and I can't stop staring at my feet. I normally don't even paint my nails red, usually pink or french...Read more

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About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Tan

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

4.0
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hedgehog2484

17 years ago

Really Red is a nice, bright true red creme. I think this shade is perfect for a pedi. It looks fine with one coat, but a little better with two (as most polishes do). The polish I used before Real...Read more

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About reviewer (119 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue

5.0
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crybaby

17 years ago

Great eye-popping cherry red creme from Essie. I've tried so many reds and I always come back to this one. I've received numerous compliments when wearing this, and I thought "Wow, could a normal red ...Read more

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About reviewer (64 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

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