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For Summer 2018,
Essie is offering a fun, free-spirited six-piece nail polish collection inspired by a hippie chic vibe. With a soft and fresh color palette, the
Summer 2018 Collection celebrates walking barefoot through a lush, green lawn and rocking a pair of tinted, retro sunglasses. To see some swatches of all six shades and read my review of the formulation, click......
![Essie | Summer 2018 Collection: Review and Swatches Essie | Summer 2018 Collection: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJSjcjJzwY6Q-kUkNF1a0Z3Cjg6c_lss1d2GZa7Q22UKkqk7T_zqGFFExYNJ7K23b_6JiX5G4ExPL8sd_9swxXFDdPmMaPtNRY84m7awTYHkANeRLrjRdI1t3mthNL3SDnSQAIkKofX6W/s1600/essie-summer-2018-collection-swatches-review.jpg) |
Essie Summer 2018 Collection |
Sunny Daze:
This is a very unique soft tan brown scattered with subtle gold glitter flecks. The formulation is creamy and smooth. I used two coats for the swatches below.
![Essie Summer 2018 | Sunny Daze: Review and Swatches Essie Summer 2018 | Sunny Daze: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmqDrLP3B0ilmqeRU7C4VLHe5oWLKDDV9kjicohTfH-nkwaxBy41ONvXq6IAQL85rdps6AhtQYUUhb7lzNa2A3xJc7tANsApmxNE-qye4HQHCY9VEqnlj1HbQJAWjGn69rDNRrmd1N2Vx/s1600/essie-summer-2018-collection-swatches-review-sunny-daze.jpg) |
Essie Summer 2018 | Sunny Daze | Two Coats with No Top Coat |
Fuchsia is Bright:
A saturated medium pink cream, Fuchsia is Bright is pigmented and buttery smooth. I used two coats for the swatches below.
![Essie Summer 2018 | Fuchsia is Bright: Review and Swatches Essie Summer 2018 | Fuchsia is Bright: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw9JhLGjMiIWwRXHRfI82SpEDUKnqCSDx-cqRx64PmdKd6-j5OIgEh8NSBfwG3LE114mdQlaCIUzS3POeISuz0Ub9gpZ0cNEF6EgoylWydOXLY8NqpzDpPO5_4MFdvHvhVKJAJRNro3etv/s1600/essie-summer-2018-collection-swatches-review-fuchsia-is-bright.jpg) |
Essie Summer 2018 | Fuchsia is Bright | Two Coats with No Top Coat |
Empower-mint:
A soft pastel mint, Empower-mint is creamy and decently-pigmented. The formulation is not too patchy so with a skillful application, you can probably get away with only two coats. However, I had to go in with a third on a few of my nails to ensure a smooth, opaque coverage.
![Essie Summer 2018 | Empower-mint: Review and Swatches Essie Summer 2018 | Empower-mint: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkW308xhci39sPlSCm76vS_AfKt5CIFpkAHPgHKG2biSnn3kZpY9AC9y3k_NzsVhWaULcRA23-ps4HCy18i9onEQnQSjJrurGUGp4fsyLpQIKJZSLJOsBaaUPxNpjif223lVJIeWzj9ES-/s1600/essie-summer-2018-collection-swatches-review-empower-mint.jpg) |
Essie Summer 2018 | Empower-mint | Two to Three Coats with No Top Coat |
Making Harmony:
A deep dusty plum that's a little unexpected from a summer collection, Making Harmony is very creamy and pigmented. I used two coats for the swatches below.
![Essie Summer 2018 | Making Harmony: Review and Swatches Essie Summer 2018 | Making Harmony: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCT8ToA1LQPurGiTx7kWQ0Cimy6zWo1HntZZC34ZC8-VbaUhCR3sjP7GHI-K58L9gCYxF4mGVPQOCO_jj2f09xXJCXNhOggxxwV5pNz39c5LmPeUDGtnSxUjxupGqIiVmGLQqNVBlQXe2/s1600/essie-summer-2018-collection-swatches-review-making-harmony.jpg) |
Essie Summer 2018 | Making Harmony | Two Coats with No Top Coat |
All Daisy Long:
This is a dreamy iridescent pearl with a multi-colored sheen. I tried using one coat for a subtle, sheer look but the formulation is quite patchy. Therefore, I used three coats for the swatches below. I also tried pairing this on top of a base color but again, the pearly finish is too uneven for a "shimmer topper" kind of look.
![Essie Summer 2018 | All Daisy Long: Review and Swatches Essie Summer 2018 | All Daisy Long: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKGJa_MxhvIpJ4Spdmybl1UHo8TksBvb7ApsHdOsRLT9k-lQZuQrG2FD8EPtM9xtgwT8j-byGSQiRXkBtDvj0FtB7-90xEqy9zeTVn0MxlG8aa0oj62jHsMtXC8ew2zYx1KnP_IUSCGQG/s1600/essie-summer-2018-collection-swatches-review-all-daisy-long.jpg) |
Essie Summer 2018 | All Daisy Long | Three Coats with No Top Coat |
Young, Wild & Me:
A dusty pink with a gray undertone, Young, Wild & Me is nicely pigmented and very creamy. I used two coats for the swatches below.
![Essie Summer 2018 | Young, Wild & Me: Review and Swatches Essie Summer 2018 | Young, Wild & Me: Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtZRnrvnkF_tVHzMnoSWDhcQ4mdYXRZrdyQzjlWKFFtkK0DdiB2Pesrqf-IvVWxc5ON0OtaCoF-5jeqJrBLtpUWvFqep3OnXjhp-32v5Bzo5SeR9LWpqTPeqhRCztBoQs1EujvdgCb5kmU/s1600/essie-summer-2018-collection-swatches-review-young-wild-and-me.jpg) |
Essie Summer 2018 | Young, Wild & Me | Two Coats with No Top Coat |
Overall, this is a pretty sweet collection! Essie took a creative and unconventional take on the summer color palette and most of the polishes are very well-formulated. My personal picks are Sunny Daze, Fuchsia is Bright, and Young, Wild & Me.
Availability:
The Essie Summer 2018 Collection is available soon at select retailers and at
essie.com.