Essence cosmetics are becoming more and more popular among girls. This budget and high-quality products are of European origin. Constantly appearing collections are compiled taking into account fashion trends and perfectly complement the image. Throughout its life, this company is constantly revising the composition, achieving improved results in accordance with the latest in the nail industry.
Varnishes do not contain harmful ingredients and are category 3 free: they do not contain toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate. It is worth taking a closer look at the Essence lacquer palette. Also interesting are customer reviews and professional opinions.
History of a cosmetic brand
German cosmetics "Essence" appeared in 2001 and immediately won recognition for its high quality and reasonable cost. The company has developed very quickly and currently has distributors in 60 countries around the world. Basically, products are produced by European factories, which means close attention to production. Products are not tested on animals.
Nail polishes are characterized by the saturation of pigments and their rich variety. Because thethe company's management positions the brand as a youth brand, it is dominated by bright colors. Vials are produced with a capacity of 5 to 8 ml. This is a small volume that allows you to fully use the content in a short time and acquire a new shade.
Associated hand care line includes lotions and creams, cuticle oils and various design aids.
Variety of series
The previous series of Essence polishes was called Color and go (apparently, by analogy with the sensational Wash&Go advertisement). Now they are discontinued and replaced by a new line of The gel nail polish of 55 shades of 7 ml. According to the manufacturer, this is a gel polish that does not need polymerization under a manicure lamp. Other products include the following:
- Holo Rainbow ("Holographic rainbow") - 5 shades of holographic varnish.
- Brushed Metals ("Brushed Metal") - 6 shades of metallic varnish.
- Series Out of Space Stories ("Stories from space") - 5 glitter shades.
- Glitter on glitter off was recently released and became a sensation for the fall/winter 2018-2019 season. This is an amazing color polish in cold shades with a rich shimmery sheen. The polish comes off easily when applied in two coats.
- For mirror designs, rubbing in different colors is available. It's called Nail Powder and comes in jars. There is a special top for fixation.
- Colour Boost - 11 Super Dense Coats.
In addition to Essence lacquers, the manufacturer produces bases, including strengthening ones. Special varnish for drawing a smile in French manicure. Top coats of this brand are available with a matte effect and holographic gloss. For quick drying there are special drops. Hand care products in the form of lotion and cream complement this line of cosmetics.
Gel polish palette
Essence nail polish palette includes pastel, neon and pearly nail polishes. The ability to cover with a Matte top doubles it due to matte tones. The line has special effects - holographic and mirror. Proper use and combination of such assistants increase the palette to countless options.
The most demanded this season are the novelties of summer with numbers 110-115. These are pastel colors of yellow, pink, nude, wild mustard, cognac and white with a bluish tint. They pair beautifully with each other and are perfect for the summer mood.
Gel polish composition
How beautiful gel polish looks! But with its application, additional difficulties are associated, and removal takes extra time. The appearance of a varnish that looks like a gel has long been expected by lovers of independent manicure. Conventional varnishes, after drying, form a very thin film that emphasizes all the irregularities of the nail and does not have such a shine as gel polish. But they do not give detachments, they simply chip off at the tips after the appearance of cracks. New ProductIt has volume and great shine. Some don't even use a top coat because the sheen of the color layer suits them just fine.
The new characteristics of the line are determined by the composition of Essence nail polish. It contains large gel molecules that polymerize without a manicure lamp, in the air. Base and top coats help the process, so the manufacturer advises using them. So that the product does not dry out in the bottle, it is necessary to wipe its neck and make sure that no traces of gel polish remain on it. This can start polymerization in the vial. The polish will become difficult to apply and take a long time to dry.
Apply Tips
How long Essence lacquers will retain the original quality of the coating depends largely on compliance with the rules for their application.
- The nail plate is cleaned of pterygium and well degreased. This will ensure good adhesion to the keratin of the nail.
- After giving the desired shape, it is recommended to process the end face with a file of at least 240 grit. This will seal the layers of the nail, the varnish will lie more evenly and will not chip off the tips.
- If the nail plate is uneven, you should level it: apply a special base, and in some cases polish it.
- Do not forget that transparent tones and neon shades are applied on a white substrate.
- When applying pastel and nude tones, the brush should be held almost parallel to the surface, moving it "through the air".
- And, of course, the end should be sealed.
The manufacturer recommends applying colored varnish in two layers. The top coat not only adds gloss, but also protects the varnish from fading, increases durability and protects against scratches. In addition, exposure to harsh detergents is greatly reduced when top is on the nails.
Customer Reviews
All the girls who tested the Essence gel polish call a completely different manicure life time. The manufacturer claims five days without chips and detachments. In practice, it happens that chips appear on the second day. The case may be in insufficient adherence to the technology of applying varnish or in the state of the nail plate.
However, many customers note that the new line of Essence gel polishes has a longer coating life. Particularly interesting are the reviews of those who have already used the old line of this brand. If earlier the coverage lasted one or two days, now this period has increased to three to five days. This applies only to women with thin and flexible nails. Owners of strong and strong nails wear varnish without problems for a week.
As for the quality of the magnetic varnish, the reviews note a rather weak coating, they do not recommend purchasing magnets of this brand.
Pro Reviews
Essence lacquers are not used in salons. Master reviews are based on personal use and customer experience. These varnishes provide a sufficiently long wearing of the coating, subject to the rules of application. For professionals, this product did not becomenews. For several years now, major varnish manufacturers have been producing gel formulations that dry without a lamp. These are Vinylux by CND, Infinite Shine by OPI and a few others. Their resistance is much higher, so experts do not list the Essence brand among worthy rivals.
The duration of a manicure with this coating largely depends on the quality of the nail plate. For weak nails, it is recommended to reinforce with a rubber base and apply a sufficiently large layer of it. This will allow you to wear any varnishes for a long time. If the lover of this varnish has the appropriate equipment, then after strengthening it can be applied to the nails. It will even allow you to change the color of your nails while leaving the base intact.
Conclusion
Since the composition of the varnishes does not contain harmful substances, it can be recommended for use at home between sessions of visiting a nail salon. It is quite voluminous and can tint a chipped tip while a visit to the master is not yet expected.
The small volume of the bottle allows you to carry several favorite shades in your cosmetic bag. The density, similar to gel varnishes, allows you to achieve perfect coverage even the first time. The brush is very handy for painting in one stroke.
Overall Essence polish is good enough to buy for personal use.
