essie Original Nail Polish, 13 Mademoiselle, Sheer Pink Nail Polish, 13.5 ml

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Essie Mademoiselle is a sheer pink nail polish like ballet slippers, but it is a bit pinker. In addition, it is more see-through, looking more like the sheer, glossy version of Essie ballet slippers. Essie Geranium belonged to the first 130 Essie colors ever produced, and is still part of the permanent collection in the US. To me, that says everything you need to know about this shade! It’s a true classic that will look great on (almost everyone). Sadly, it got discontinued in Europe, but it was shortly available as part of Essie’s Advent calendar for 2022.

Essie calls ‘Aperitif’ an ‘ appetizing creamy red polish‘. I had no clue what to expect. They don’t mention anything about undertones, or whether it is a dark or lighter shade of red. Now that I have actually seen this shade and worn it, I can tell you that it is a slightly cooler toned red creme, that covers in two coats. It is a bit darker than Russian Roulette and Really red, but not a lot. The shade was opaque in two coats, but it also has a jelly formula, so if you have longer nails you might have to use three. The shade was originally released around the year 2000 in a drink-themed collection. Based on the number this color used to have in the US (362), I estimate that this color is from the Winter 1999 collection, which is indeed the drink-themed collection called ‘The Essie Vineyard’. Other shades in the collection all had drink-inspired names such as Cognac and Vermouth. Essie ballet slippers and Mademoiselle may be similar in color, but they have several variations that cannot be ignored. So, I will discuss their differences and similarities feature by feature to help you understand what makes each unique. 1. ColorUnlike Essie ballet slippers, Mademoiselle remains entirely sheer even at three coats. The only difference is that the nude pink hue intensifies, and the manicure obtains a slightly more visible shimmer. Nevertheless, it compliments all skin tones and won’t draw attention from the rest of your outfit. 3. Streakiness I love wearing this shade with solid-colored clothes because it makes the whole outfit more formal and put together. However, I’ve also played around with some patterned fits, and the results have always been superb! Essie Ballet Slippers #096 vs. #162 The Essie brand has hundreds of nail polish shades in its collection, some of which look incredibly similar. Their sheer pink neutrals, for instance, are quite challenging to tell apart whether you look at them through the bottle or applied on the nails. Like Essie Ballet slippers, Mademoiselle comes in two shades, numbers #112 and #384. At first glance, they appear similar; however, a closer look will show slight color differences. Nevertheless, you can put on up to three layers of polish to achieve that creamy pink hue if you like manicures with more coverage.

At two coats, the color of ballet slippers intensifies, acquiring a milky undertone to the nude pink. On the other hand, Mademoiselle develops a slightly warm tone with a second coat but retains its nude pink color. On the other hand, Mademoiselle gives a more natural vibe by deepening the natural pink tint of your nail bed without drawing too much attention. 2. Number of Coats Needed You need about 2-3 coats of nail polish to achieve the actual color of Essie ballet slippers and Mademoiselle. However, you can apply fewer or more coats to build the color to the desired intensity. The paleness of ballet slippers makes it appear more “obvious”; therefore, you cannot easily pass it off as a see-through manicure.

If you put fresh nail polish over a semi-dry coat, the brush will lift some color off the nail. As a result, there will be brush marks on the coat, or the manicure will wrinkle straight up. The brush position during application. Essie mademoiselle is a beauty when worn by itself, and it also makes an excellent base color for french manicures. Even though I love to wear this shade alone, I also love layering it with other bold Essie nail polishes to create a more customized mani. Essie Mademoiselle #112 vs. #384 If rolling doesn’t help, shake the bottle until you hear the tiny metal mixing ball rattling inside. Afterward, allow the nail polish to settle for at least one hour before applying it. A manicure with Essie mademoiselle adds a slight shimmer to the nails, making it look like you’ve applied clear polish. The subtle pink makes this shade a fave for anyone looking for a true sheer nude. The nude pink nail polishes that gave me the hardest time wereEssie ballet slippers and Mademoiselle.So, I bought them both, tried them out, and finally found out how they differ.