Essens cosmetics is becoming increasingly popular among girls. These budget and quality products are of European origin. Constantly appearing collections are compiled taking into account fashion trends and perfectly complement the image. Throughout its life, this company is constantly reviewing the composition, achieving improved results in accordance with the latest in the nail industry.
Varnishes do not contain harmful ingredients and have a category of 3 free: they do not have toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate. It is worthwhile to consider in more detail the Essence varnish palette. Also interesting are reviews about customer products and the opinions of professionals.
History of the cosmetic brand
The German cosmetics Essence appeared in 2001 and immediately won recognition for its high quality and reasonable price. The company has developed very quickly and currently has distributors in 60 countries. Mostly European factories produce products, which means close attention to production. Products are not tested on animals.
Nail polishes are characterized by the saturation of pigments and their rich variety. Since the company's management positions the brand as youth, bright shades prevail in it. Bottles are produced with a capacity of 5 to 8 ml. This is a small volume that allows you to fully use the contents in a short time and acquire a new shade.
The accompanying line of hand care is represented by lotions and creams, cuticle oil and various aids to complete the design.
Variety of series
The previous Essence varnish series was called Color and go (apparently, by analogy with the acclaimed Wash & Go advertisement). Now they are discontinued and replaced by a new line of The gel nail polish from 55 shades of 7 ml. According to the manufacturer, this is a gel varnish that does not need polymerization under a manicure lamp. Among the remaining products, the following can be listed:
- Holo Rainbow ("Holographic Rainbow") - 5 shades of holographic varnish.
- Brushed Metals ("Brushed metal") - 6 shades of metallic varnish.
- A series of Out of Space Stories ("Stories from Space") - 5 glitter shades.
- Recently, the Glitter on glitter off series was released, which became the sensation of the fall / winter 2018-2019 season. This is an amazing color varnish of cold shades with a rich shimmer shine. The varnish can be easily removed if applied in two layers.
- For mirror designs, two different colors are produced. It is called “Nail Powder” and comes in jars. There is a special top for fixing.
- Color Boost - 11 super-dense coatings.
In addition to Essence varnishes, the manufacturer produces bases, including reinforcing ones. Special varnish for drawing a smile in a French manicure. The top coatings of this brand are with a matte effect and holographic shine. There are special drops for quick drying. Hand care products in the form of lotion and cream complement this line of cosmetics.
Gel polish palette
The Essence varnish palette includes pastel, neon, and mother-of-pearl varnishes. The ability to cover with a Matte top doubles it due to matte tones. The line has special effects - holographic and mirror. Proper application and a combination of such helpers increase the palette to countless options.
The most demanded this season are the new summer items with numbers 110-115. These are pastel tones of yellow, pink, nude, wild mustard, cognac and white with a bluish tint. They combine perfectly with each other and are great for the summer mood.
The composition of the gel polish
How beautiful gel polish looks! But additional difficulties are associated with its application, and removal takes extra time. The appearance of varnish, which looks like a gel, has long been expected by lovers of independent manicure. Conventional varnishes after drying form a very thin film that emphasizes all the irregularities of the nail and does not have such a luster like gel polish. But they do not give detachments, they simply chip off at the tips after the appearance of cracks. The new product has volume and great luster. Some do not even use the topcoat, because the gloss of the color layer suits them well.
New characteristics of the line determine the composition of Essence nail polish. It contains large gel molecules that polymerize without a manicure lamp, in air. The base and topcoat help the process, so the manufacturer advises them to apply. To prevent the product from drying out in the bottle, you need to wipe its neck and make sure that there are no traces of gel polish on it. This can trigger polymerization in a vial. The varnish will become difficult to apply and will dry for a long time.
Application Tips
How much Essence varnishes will maintain their original coating quality is largely dependent on compliance with their application rules.
- The nail plate is cleaned of pterygium and well degreased. This will provide good adhesion to keratin nail.
- The butt after giving the desired shape, it is recommended to process the file with at least 240 grit. So the layers of the nail are printed, the varnish will lie smoother and will not chip off the tips.
- If the nail plate is uneven, you should align it: apply a special base, and in some cases, polish.
- Do not forget that transparent tones and neon shades are applied to a white substrate.
- When applying pastel and nude tones, the brush should be kept almost parallel to the surface, leading it “through the air”.
- And, of course, the butt should be sealed.
The manufacturer recommends applying two-layer colored varnish. The top coating not only gives gloss, but also protects the varnish from fading, increases strength and protects from scratches. In addition, the effects of aggressive detergents are greatly reduced when the nails are top.
Customer reviews
All the girls who tested the Essence gel polish give completely different manicure lifespan. The manufacturer claims five days without chips and detachments. In practice, it happens that chips appear on the second day. This may be due to insufficient compliance with the technology of applying varnish or in the state of the nail plate.
However, many customers note that the new Essence gel polish line has a longer wear period. Especially interesting are the reviews of those who have already used the old line of this brand. If earlier the coverage lasted one to two days, now this period has increased to three to five days. This applies only to women with thin and flexible nails. Owners of strong and strong nails wear varnish without problems for a week.
Regarding the quality of magnetic varnish, reviews note a rather weak coating, they are not advised to purchase magnets of this brand.
Reviews of professionals
In salons do not use Essence varnishes. The reviews of the masters are based on personal use and customer experience. These varnishes provide a sufficiently long wear coating, subject to the rules of application. For professionals, this product was not news. For several years, major manufacturers of varnishes have been producing gel formulations that dry without a lamp. These are Vinylux from CND, Infinite Shine from OPI and some others. Their durability is much higher, so experts do not make the Essens brand among worthy rivals.
The duration of a manicure with this coating largely depends on the quality of the nail plate. With weak nails, it is recommended to strengthen the rubber base and apply a sufficiently large layer of it. This will allow you to wear any varnishes for a long time. If the lover of this varnish has the appropriate equipment, then after strengthening it can be applied to the nails. This will even allow you to change the color of the nails, leaving the base untouched.
Conclusion
Since the composition of varnishes does not contain harmful substances, it can be recommended for use at home between sessions of visiting a nail salon. It is quite voluminous and can tint the chipped tip, while a visit to the master is not yet expected.
A small volume of the bottle allows you to wear several favorite shades in a cosmetic bag. Density, similar to gel polishes, allows you to achieve perfect coverage, even the first time. The brush is very convenient for painting with one stroke.
In general, the Essence varnish is good enough to purchase for personal use.