Pretty Essie Neutrals
Essie is without a doubt my favorite nail polish brand. They have an incredibly wide range of colors and come at a great quality.
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been particularly in love with Essie’s neutrals. They’re not too bright, not too pastel-y so they make for a perfect Summer-Fall transition. I went through my stash and picked up a couple of favorites that I now use in rotation: Tuck it in my tux, Urban jungle, Limo-scene, Spin the bottle, Ladylike, Take it outside, Chinchilly and Mochachino. The two that I reach for the most are Tuck it in my Tux and Limo-scene.
Left to right: Tuck it in my tux, Urban jungle, Limo-scene, Spin the bottle, Ladylike, Take it outside, Chinchilly and Mochachino.
Left to right: Tuck it in my tux, Urban jungle, Limo-scene, Spin the bottle, Ladylike, Take it outside, Chinchilly and Mochachino.
All of these have a smooth and clean finish, with the exception of Mochachino, which has a little glitter in it. Some of them are on the sheer side (like Limo-scene and Tuck in it my tux) and some of them are completely opaque (like Ladylike and Take it outside).
Essie Tuck it in My Tux
Tuck it in My Tux– subtle, classy, a bit sheer and feminine creamy ivory-great alternative to white polish.
Urban Jungle– alabaster orchid shade that’s both edgy and simple.
Limo-scene– sheer pastel pink that’s a bit more pigmented than Ballet Slippers. Timeless, simple and very lady-like.
Spin the bottle– stunning semi-sheer nude that has just enough pink tones to not look overly peachy or pink.
Ladylike– gorgeous, elegant, soft mauve-y neutral. Perfect for those who don’t feel comfortable with peachy or pinky nudes.
Take it outside– this taupe-y grey with just a hint of pink was my favorite last year and I’m still not over it.
Chinchilly– granite grey with a slight lavender tint.
Mochachino– this perky brown-grey is the only one out the eight mentioned here that has a bit of a shimmer in it.
Essie Limo-scene
What are some of your favorite neutrals?
56 Comments
Jodie Vernon
September 18, 2015 at 7:56 amI’ve only ever tried one Essie nail polish and it wasn’t the best, although reading this really makes me want to buy all the neutrals!
Jodie, xo // Jodie Loue
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 19, 2015 at 12:32 pmI love Essie! Some formulas might be easier to work with than others though.
Danielle Beautyblog
September 18, 2015 at 8:27 amI love the shade range Essie has! These neutrals look great and you have gorgeous nails!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 19, 2015 at 12:34 pmThanks so much Danielle!
Dagmara Klich
September 18, 2015 at 8:56 amLove those nude shades, especially Ladylike and Take It Outside. I don’t have anything like Tuck it in my Tux so I think I need to add it to my collection :) x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 19, 2015 at 12:39 pmTuck in in my Tux is a great alternative to white polish. It’s more delicate and is really easy to apply :)
Zoe Mountford
September 18, 2015 at 9:04 amThe are all so pretty Its hard to choose a favourite! I really like the look of ladylike x
Zoe Mountford x
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 19, 2015 at 12:44 pmThanks Zoe!
Isabelle Collins
September 18, 2015 at 9:58 amI’ve never used Essie nail polishes before but these are so cute. I think Urban Jungle and Chinchilly are my favourites! x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 19, 2015 at 12:45 pmUrban Jungle is definitely one of my favorites too, especially when paired with a matte coat.
Justyna F
September 18, 2015 at 11:42 amLOVE Essie & such natural shades! :)))))
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 19, 2015 at 12:45 pm<3
Josie's Journal
September 18, 2015 at 12:49 pmI think it can be hard to find good neutrals that are on the cheaper end of the scale, these are gorgeous though! x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 19, 2015 at 12:46 pmThanks Josie!
ZAUNI.
September 18, 2015 at 1:05 pmUrban Jungle is one of my favorites. It’s just a classic shade, I typically lean towards it during the summer & spring.
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 19, 2015 at 12:50 pmI love pairing it with a matte top coat for colder months.
Lisa Kristin
September 18, 2015 at 2:02 pmThese all look amazing! I’ll definitely pick ‘Tuck it in my tux’ up! :) Kiko do great neutral nail polishes as well.
Lisa x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 5:10 pmThanks Lisa!
Dasha
September 18, 2015 at 2:11 pmThe polishes all look amazing, i can’t even tell which one i liked better! But your nails, they’re stunning!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 5:13 pmAw thanks Dasha! :D
Rita Macedo
September 18, 2015 at 3:56 pmUrban jungle and Ladylike are probably my favorite! Such lovely colours! Xx
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 5:17 pmLove them both, I’m actually wearing Urban Jungle right now :)
Nicole Rose
September 18, 2015 at 7:02 pmThese colors are gorgeous. Having a hard time picking a fave. :)
(PS: I love the layout of your blog.)
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 5:18 pmThanks Nicole!
Nereyda Gonzalez
September 18, 2015 at 7:57 pmI love all these shades, really into taupe-ish shades right now. I just got my first pair of nails so I’m looking forward to be able to finally use nail polish.
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 5:31 pm;)
Emma
September 18, 2015 at 10:39 pmOooo pretty =]
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Chaste and Beautiful
September 18, 2015 at 10:58 pmSuch lovely neutral shades:)
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 5:31 pmThank you!
Alina
September 19, 2015 at 4:08 amYou’ve made me want to go out and buy all the light neutral shades from Essie haha, so many gorgeous colours and I am in love with your nails x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 5:37 pmhaha :D :D Thanks so much Alina!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 19, 2015 at 12:35 pmI love them too! :) I probably own way too many :P
Charlotte C
September 19, 2015 at 4:33 pmI don’t own any Essie nail varnishes, but after seeing this post I really want to! All of those shades are so pretty. I like the look of Urban Jungle especially :)
Charlotte ~ http://allthingsmakeupbeautyandlife.blogspot.co.uk/
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 6:40 pmThat’s what I’m wearing on my nails right now! ;)
Lisa @ Midwest Glam
September 20, 2015 at 12:50 amI’ve been reaching for my Essie polishes a lot lately too. I surprisingly don’t have a lot of their nude shades though. I really only ever bought their colorful shades. I might have to add some of their nudes to my collection. I’m really liking Ladylike and Take It Outside. Nice swatches!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 6:41 pmThanks Lisa! I love their bright colors too, but I recently noticed that there are a lot more nudes and grays in my collection ;)
Brooke
September 20, 2015 at 8:56 amI really love the darker end of the spectrum, those colors are gorgeous for fall!
xoxo
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 6:52 pmThanks Brooke!
Heather Nixon
September 20, 2015 at 10:56 amI want all of these shades! x
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 6:57 pm:D
Tess
September 20, 2015 at 11:29 amLove the Ladylike, it’s so pretty! Essie is my absolute fave brand, I have a million of them so far and still buying new ones every season. Well a girl needs her polishes, right? ;)
Tess
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 7:02 pmHaha exactly! (I do the same thing, I’m seriously running out of room to store them ;) )
Tess
September 22, 2015 at 1:00 pmJust went through my collection, turns out I actually have Ladylike xD That says something about how many polishes I have haha!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 24, 2015 at 9:56 amHaha, no way! This happens to me all the time too :D
Alexandra
September 20, 2015 at 5:56 pmChinchilly looks stunning :) I feel like I really need to add some more subtle nudes to my collection! I need to check these out. x
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 7:08 pmThanks Alexandra!
Sophie Sierra
September 21, 2015 at 8:27 amAww these are all so heavenly love! Tuck it in My Tux is officially the cutest name ever, and I agree all of these shades make for the perfect summer-fall transition. They really hit the right tone and it’s nice to have more of a cool, paired down colour for the colder months ahead. I really love the glitter edge to Mochachino too, subtle enough to add some stunning sparkle. Crushing on how stylishly sassy they all look. Utter perfection! As always, beautiful, beautiful photography! <3
Sophie | soinspo xo
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 7:11 pmWhoever comes up with those nail polish names has definitely the coolest job ever :D Thanks so much Sophie!!
Sara Fleming
September 21, 2015 at 8:34 amThese all look lovely, although Ladylike has made it on to my wish list!
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 7:13 pmThanks Sara!
Jasmine Talks Beauty
September 21, 2015 at 4:02 pmChinchilly is definitely on my Autumn wish list! :) xx
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Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
September 21, 2015 at 7:14 pm;)
Esme & Rhiannon
September 23, 2015 at 1:06 pmUrban Jungle looks like the perfect dusky pink for everyday!
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The Sunday Mode
September 26, 2015 at 2:50 amLadylike has been my go to Essie polish for a while now, it’s such a good shade for when you have no idea what to wear!
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Charlotte
September 30, 2015 at 2:26 amThese all look lovely, love those colors!!
Charlotte♥♥♥
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Krissy Wilson
October 12, 2015 at 7:59 pmThese nail colors are swoon worthy! I love the limo scene polish!
-Krissy
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