Essie Urban Jungle

Essie Urban Jungle

I don’t know if I am unlucky or if its just the brand but I really struggle with Essie formulations. I found that the formula for Urban Jungle was thick and dragged; it left a variety of thicknesses as you pulled the brush across your nail leaving a horrible finish. I used 4 coats to create the final effect shown in the picture, it is such a shame as I love this colour especially in the summer when with a tan it looks lovely. The colour itself is the palest of blush pinks almost white, it’s very similar too ‘Hubby for Dessert’ which is a lilac sheer version. If you are willing to put up with the formula the colour truly is lovely I really enjoy wearing the lighter colours on my nails I just wish I could get a good formulation from Essie. Maybe I am comparing it too much to other brands like Ciaté or Leighton Denny but Essie is at the same price point so should stand up against them yet sadly I feel they do not. I have also included a photo of the difference between ‘Hubby for Dessert’ and ‘Urban Jungle’.

My ring is by Gemporia a company specialising in gemstone jewellery; this ring is peridot (green gemstone) and zircon (zircon is the natural gemstone cubic zirconia is based upon). Life is too short to wear fake gemstones in my opinion. 

Thanks for reading

Nicola

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