7.14.2016

Essie Online Only Summer Collection Mini Set Swatches + Review


After months of eye-searing neon nail polish collections, I was thrilled to spot Essie's Online Only Summer Collection Mini Set. Inspired by Rebecca Minkoff's {she's Essie's Global Color Designer} Antigua travels, the collection is brimming with serene sea-faring shades, and jewel tones that will seamlessly sail into your fall nail-drobe. Check out the stunning shades for yourself below!


Loot The Booty is a Pave Sapphire Blue. I didn't notice the name of this polish until after I had applied it to my nails, and once I did, not gonna lie, I LOL'd. I mean, how can you not?! Loot The Booty would have been bomb for 4th of July, but I didn't break this baby open until July 5th, so...moot point. This shade right here is destined to be a classic. The formula is flawless {you can get away with one coat!}, the shimmer throughout is magical, and the color itself is apropos for winter, spring, summer, or fall. Excuse me while I go contemplate never changing my polish color again. Get this one girls! This is 2 coats.


Coconut Cove is an Off-White Creme. I honestly thought that this would be my favorite shade from this quartet, but my bottle arrived open {womp womp}, which resulted in a thick, gloppy formula that refused to even out. On top of that, there was brush shedding, and even in its most minimal form, no one wants that! Yes, the color is gorgeous, and remains my favorite of the lot, but the formula was a flop for me {insert crying emoji here}. This is 2 coats.


Berried Treasures is a Bright Ruby Berry Creme. Berried Treasures is an interesting shade. On one hand, the berry shading lends a winter-y feel to it; on the other, the hot pink undertones make it feel summer-y - together, it creates a sort of brightened poppy red-meets-pink that, while not super unique, sure is pretty. Formula here is fab. It builds quickly, packs amazing pigmentation, and would honestly look amaze for all seasons. This is 2 coats.


Viva Antigua! is an Iridescent Crystalline Turquoise. If you're really a mermaid than this color is going to give you all of the feels. Viva Antigua! is a stunning color for those of you looking for a mint / blue hybrid. The fine, iridescent shimmer throughout is subtle, yet enough of a standout to inspire mermaid tail comparisons; while the color itself feels distinctly oceanic. The formula here was fab. Though it felt slightly thinner than the rest of the collection, it quickly built up to opaque perfection! This is 2 coats.


AVAILABILITY: Ulta for the mini set; Amazon for individual bottles.

PRICE: $17.00 for the quartet; or buy individual bottles separately for $8.50 each.


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15 comments

ellie said...

Sweet review! I don't think I'd wear the white.

ivy said...

Oh, I actually love their quartets! Looks like something I would use more than summer, too!

Couture Carrie said...

Amazing shades! You know I love berried treasure!

xoxox,
CC

Paulina said...

Pretty colors :)

Gemma said...

These are great colours. I love the berry one the best. Gemma x
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little luxury list said...

What lovely colors! Berried treasures is such a fun shade for summer!

xoxo,
little luxury list formerly Chic 'n Cheap Living

www.janetteria.com said...

Gorgeous shades!

Wynne Prasetyo said...

Ooh too bad it wasn't delivered well but I still think the off-white one is the cutest!

Kashayas said...

Wonderful polishes. I have this entire collection but haven't had time to try it yet. I really need to try it.

Shooting Stars Mag said...

I love the blue and turquoise the next, but these are all nice colors!

FASHION TALES said...

Well, the colours are great, even though you opened after the 4th. Love the Loot The Booty, Viva Antigua, and Coconut Cove hues. xx/M Happy weekend.
Luxe Living

Kathryn said...

Brush shedding is such a pain, but the off-white shade still looks so chic! I also love how classic that ruby red is, it seems like it would transition really well from summer to winter.

Kathryn • The Fashionography

The Fashion Folks said...

These are so pretty, love the white color! Perfect for summer and so classic! Xx

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Unknown said...

Oh my gosh, the blue one is sooo pretty, I wish I had it! xx

Midnight Cowgirl said...

Loot The Booty is so pretty, and I love the name :)

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