A-List

Essie

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4.7

30 reviews
90%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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4.0
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insgirl

7 years ago

A-list is the perfect go-to classic red. Just broke it out of the archives realizing Valentine's day is around the corner, traditionally I like red for that day. Forgot how much I like this shade. ...Read more

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About reviewer (89 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0
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00R00

9 years ago

Perfect velvet cream red. A classic.

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About reviewer (88 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0
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pewtermercier

11 years ago

Surprised by how much I love this blue-toned classic red on my yellow-undertoned hands. I find I need three coats for an even application. Love how shiny it is. Prefer this now over OPI's Quarter Cent...Read more

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About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen

5.0
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rosebud222

11 years ago

A-list by Essie is a very vibrant red, slightly more blueish red than orange red but not by that much. It applies smoothly and without any streaking, bubbles, or balding spots. 2 coats give perfec...Read more

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About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0
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fivezero

11 years ago

I've wanted this polish for ages (probably going on 10 yrs!) but there has always seemed to be another color to try. I finally picked it up last week during a 2 for 1 sale, and I think I was pretty si...Read more

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About reviewer (812 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack

5.0
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discoclemonade

12 years ago

Sexy, sophisticated and classy! This is the red that the old school movie sirens would have worn. Marilyn, Sophia & Ava. The classy gals like audrey & grace would have worn this as well. It truly is t...Read more

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About reviewer (52 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Coarse

EyesHazel

5.0
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suzetteb

12 years ago

I love this red! I find it very easy to apply and it wears well with minimal tip wear. Although, I change my polish every 3-4 days, so that may not be the case for someone who is looking to wear it ...Read more

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About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

4.0
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OrangeandWhiteTigerLilly

12 years ago

I love this color! This red is a more blue-red. It takes around 3 coats (well really 2 but the 3rd one for me seems to make a difference) to get that shiny apple red! If you apply a no chip coat it wi...Read more

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About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther

4.0
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Zena89

12 years ago

My first red nail varnish and certainly will be my only. It's amazing- long lasting & lovely. Stayed on for 5days- just started to chip on my last day. I must admit it has been a love-hate relationsh...Read more

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About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Medium Brown, Cool

HairBrown, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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caitlinmelo

12 years ago

I have been looking for the "perfect red" for a long time. This is without a doubt the all around classic red for me, the colour is beautiful. There is no shimmer or glitter, which is great, its just ...Read more

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About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen

5.0
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kerowynk

12 years ago

I finally found a red that I'm comfortable wearing anywhere!!! This is such a flattering, classic shade. I would say it's more of a blue-based red, but I see that many of the reviewers here found it...Read more

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About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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MsHepburn

13 years ago

Very Mad Men :) This is like a more upbeat, careless version of Bordeaux. For someone like me it took some nerve to wear a bright red like this to work, but I did and I wasn't fired. Phew. When I wor...Read more

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About reviewer (79 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0
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olithea

13 years ago

My Holy Grail red! It has a beautiful, slightly-jelly finish and looks very sexy next to my skin tone. I wear this whenever I want to feel glamorous and made-up, and it looks best on medium to long na...Read more

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About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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franzvonstuck

13 years ago

Being more of the classic type when it comes to nail colours, I only wear neutrals, classic red or dark red. A-list is one of the shades I tried as a classic red for my fingernails. I got a manicure a...Read more

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About reviewer (130 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0
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pretty4me

13 years ago

I must agree with other reviews, this is the perfect red polish. It goes on smoothly and looks good on all skin tones. I'm fair skinned and wear it on my nails and toes and always received complimen...Read more

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About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

4.0
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lfrueh

14 years ago

I wish I could give this 4.5 stars. It's a gorgeous dark red but a pure classic red. NOT BERRY! Half a lippie down for application - it's slightly jelly so it's hard to get even color from nail to ...Read more

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About reviewer (515 reviews)

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SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0
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LuthienTinuviel

14 years ago

Picked this up on a whim now that Essie is more easily accessible at Rite Aid and am anything but disappointed. Such a great TRUE RED, as other reviewers state, neither leaning too far blue or orange,...Read more

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About reviewer (115 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairOther, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0
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lolajean

15 years ago

Absolutely perfect. I only use reds on my toes and I've been on the hunt for the perfect color for a long time. I've never been able to find a red that's classic, but a little deep that worked with my...Read more

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About reviewer (151 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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binkari

15 years ago

Bordeaux's brighter, warmer, redder cousin. At two coats, it actually looks about the same as Bordeaux, but it really brightens up on the third with a wet-look finish. I actually prefer this to Bordea...Read more

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About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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AllAboutMe83

15 years ago

The perfect red without orange tones. This is one of those colors that will always look good.

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About reviewer (439 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Other

EyesGreen

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