Essie 'Angora Cardie' is a polish I've been meaning to pick up for absolutely ages, but the onset of autumn gave me the last push to add to cart. It's described by the brand as a 'creamy deep, dusty rose' but there is also a hint of mauve and brown in the mix which make it an ideal seasonal shade.
This is the first of the 'diffusion' line that I've picked up (though not the first I've tried) and I love the new brush, which is wider and flatter than the old style, and the range of colours but I've now resigned myself to the fact that Essie polishes just don't work on my nails. You might be able to see some chipping on my index finger, which occurred after one day, and it only got worse from there. The tip wear by day three was the equivalent of day seven with any of my other polishes. I've tried Essie polishes, old and new, with a variety of base and top coat 'sandwiches' but they've been invariably poor performers and I'm not sure if they're just hugely overhyped or there is some mystical reason we don't get along.
I'll definitely be wearing Angora Cardie throughout autumn and winter (no doubt constantly cursing my resulting imperfect manicure) as it's such a beautiful colour. So if you have better luck with Essie than I do, it's definitely worth a look.
The diffusion line is available from Boots and Superdrug and are priced at £7.99.
Love this colour! x
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this colour is absolutely gorgeous! - Big shame about the chipping, so unusual for such a 'quality' product.
ReplyDeleteStill I'm quite tempted to buy this!
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I understand what you mean about the quality of the Essie polishes. They don't last too long on my nails either - I still manage to get sucked in by some of the lovely shades though!
ReplyDeleteThis one is beautiful - I actually haven't noticed it before. Will definitely be picking it up now though :)
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Lucky you -at least other polishes stay put on your nails for so long. For me they will only stay well for a day or two, no matter what polishes I try.
ReplyDeleteWhat base- and topcoats do you use? Do you have any suggestions?
Oh, and I have to say, Angora Cardi is such a beautiful colour -I got it as a present from a friend and I really like it too! :-)
I don't get on with Essie either, always just thought it couldn't handle my clumsy manner. It's a shame as they have some lovely colours
ReplyDeleteOooooh(!) melikey. Mewants. So weird that you find Essie polishes just don't last on your nails - they're far and away the longest lasting on me. Honestly, Essie polishes can go 7 days without chipping on me! Seriously wonder what makes some polishes last more than others. There must be a scientific reason for this! x
ReplyDeleteJesus. Just re-read this comment and realised what an imbecilic over-excited child I sound like. Hangs head in shame. Will no longer post comments from phone whilst holding a conversation and walking at speed.
DeleteSuch a cute wintery colour xx
ReplyDeletei love this colour!
ReplyDeletei have the chipping problem with ciate nail polishes though, which is odd because they're always being so highly praised, i guess some polishes and nails just don't get on, you're right.
also, will you be dressing up your rabbits for halloween? it'd be lovely to see them again, even if it is by using a silly excuse.
hope you're well,
laura xx
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You've probably done this, but my nan told me to put two coats of nail polish on and then after an hour put on a clear top coat. And then put another clear top coat on the day after and the day after that.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite thick (obviously), but it made my nails last for 1 week of sandy, salty holiday (and mine always chip after about an hour)...
This colour is lovely!
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Wauw! I need this! Perfect fall color!
ReplyDeleteX Angelique
I love this colour! I feel the same about Essie polishes, they peel and chip off so easily! x
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem with nails inc no idea why as no one else seems to suffer the same chipping issues
ReplyDeleteThey don't last on me either, not that it's stopped me buying them, however I have new Revlon base and top coats to try. I also like the idea of the OPI Chip Skip which does something with the pH of your nails to make it last...? Ps. Love Angora Cardi, since becoming chillier it's frequented my nails.
ReplyDeleteI love Angora Cardi. It's such a perfect colour for Autumn. But the funny thing is that I used to not like it. I never liked the look of it in the bottle. But I bought it one day on a whim and I love the colour.
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beautiful color!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and unique colour:)!
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I must say that I also don't get along very well with Essie :s I thought it was just my nailpolish, since I only have one from Essie, but it's very very weak, in two or three days is chipped, which is something that doesn't happen with cheaper nailpolishes that I own :( but that colour is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing autumn colour! Luckily I've never had these issues with Essie, so that's another one for the list!! xx
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Its a lovely colour, a great shame it doesn't wear well. x
ReplyDeleteAw shame it chips :( The colour is lush though! xo
ReplyDeleteA great colour dupe for this is MUA's shade 21! It has the exact rose/mauve two tone qualities and is almost as gorgeous! Only £1 too! Bargain :)
ReplyDeleteLaura x
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such a pretty shade ! such a shame it doesn't stay put on your nails ! xx
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lovely colour x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous color, but it looks like the application wasn't good at all :( Too bad!!
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Such a lovely color!! Too bad it doesn't work as well as it could, which is odd as I can usually count on Essie for that.
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem with certain Essie polishes! I love the colors so I continue to purchase them even though they don't stay put. Would love to hear more about which polish brands work best on your nails!
ReplyDeletex Ellie @ Ellalogy
I fin most of my Essie polishes chip really quickly too. It's such a shame as I love the colours! Angora Cardie is lovely!
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I love the names of Essie polishes, Angora Cardi is so cute and seasonal!x
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Gorgeous colour! Great autumn colour! I'm still trying to face the fact the summers over :( Sad times!
ReplyDeleteOoooh i adore this colour, i'm still in my summer shades clinging on much?
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Love the colour! Nice for fall :) xx
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that is such a beautiful colour! x
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