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Ballet Slippers, Lincoln Park After Dark, and more iconic hues with top-tier reviews.

Its even been reported that the famed hue is a favorite of none other thantheeQueen Elizabeth.

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These classic nail polish colors are timeless.

Each one has thousands and thousands of happy buyers to vouch for it.

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essie Nail Polish, Blanc

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A pure white hue that can be used solo or for French manicures.

Glowing Review:The colour is like a staple for every polish collection.

Two coats gives a perfect white nail.

essie Nail Polish, Licorice

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A pure, deep black.

Its so creamy, never streaky which makes it perfect for defined nail art.

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A sheer off-white shade that is famously used forHailey Biebers glazed donut nails.

OPI Nail Lacquer, Funny Bunny

Glowing Review:This may be the greatest color OPI has ever created.

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A sheer off-white shade that builds to a creamy pinkish white with added coats.

Glowing Review:Its a bit softer than stark white and I love it.

essie Nail Polish, Marshmallow

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A light nude pink glittering polish.

Glowing Review:Birthday Suit is a lovely, easy-to-wear color with one or two coats.

Appropriate for the office, casual, or out on the town.

ILNP, Birthday Suit

Goes on easily and comes off easily.

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A light almond brown hue with peachy undertones.

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A sheer, buildable pink shade that is a bride-to-be staple.

OPI Nail Lacquer, Samoan Sand

Glowing Review:This has been my go-to color for a decade.

I get compliments all the time.

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A sheer, buildable shade that has pale pink undertones.

essie Nail Polish, Ballet Slippers

Glowing Review:One coat give you a translucent baby pink, and two gives more coverage.

Your hands will look elegant all year round.

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A pale fuchsia shade that is a soft pastel hue with surprising vibrancy.

OPI Nail Lacquer, Bubble Bath

It is the softest, pearly pink color, and looks beautiful on every fingernail.

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A bold, on-trend fuchsia hue.

Glowing Review:Goes on smooth and withstands chipping when used with a top coat.

OPI Nail Lacquer, It’s a Girl!

Perfect signature color for the summer.

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A light coral shade that complements a sunkissed glow.

Glowing Review:Absolutely love the color for summer!

OPI Nail Polish Infinite Shine Long-Wear Lacquer, Two-Timing the Zones

No problems with coverage.

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A mid-tone milk chocolate hue with warm, pinkish undertones.

Glowing Review:It’s a one coater, which I absolutely love.

butter LONDON Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer, Hottie Tottie

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A muted brick-red plum hybrid hue with hints of soft purple.

Glowing Review:A beautiful deep purplish dusky rose color and unlike anything I’ve seen.

I literally have had this shade on my toes for the past two year.

OPI Nail Lacquer, Chocolate Moose

Perfect feminine polish without being the typical pink or red pedicure go-to.

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A hot-orange red shade that is both vibrant and statement-making.

Glowing Review:I LOVE LOVE LOVE this OPI Cajun Shrimp nail polish color.

essie Nail Polish, Angora Cardi

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A true apple red.

It reminds me of the classic Red from the 40s.

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A burnt brick red shade that is the ideal fall polish color.

OPI Nail Lacquer, Cajun Shrimp

Glowing Review:I feel so special wearing this color Her Majesty!!

Very easy to apply, only need one coat, stays till removed.

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A classic deep red polish.

OPI Nail Lacquer, Big Apple Red

Glowing Review:I love everything about this nail polish!!!

The smoothness & long last shine plus the quick dry!!!

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An opaque blue shade with a bright, slightly turquoise finish.

butter LONDON Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer, Her Majesty’s Red

Glowing Review:This color is gorgeous.

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An opaque baby blue shade with a subtle, pearlescent shimmer.

Glowing Review:Its bright and distinctive while still being modest and soft.

Revlon Nail Enamel, Vixen

Essie makes the best nail polish and this shade is top notch.

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An ocean-inspired blue holographic polish that reflects subtle hues of sea green.

Glowing Review:Love love love ILNP and High Tide is no exception.

OPI Nail Lacquer, Gelato on My Mind

The colors are always beautiful.

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A delicate, sheer pink.

Glowing Review:One to two coats of Mademoiselle is like nail foundation, Remark tells Bustle.

essie Nail Polish, Bikini So Teeny

It perfects, smoothes and leaves a flawless, glossy finish without covering the nail completely.

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A pigmented, creamy mint hue.

Glowing Review:The first essie shade I ever bought, says Remark.

ILNP, High Tide

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A muted dark navy blue polish.

Glowing Review:The color is slightly darker than the online photos but I prefer that.

The quality of the polish is what I would expect from an Essie gel.

essie Nail Polish, Mademoiselle

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An opaque light army green polish.

Glowing Review:I’m not much of a nail polish person but I love this stuff!

Love the fact that it dries super fast!

essie Nail Polish, Mint Candy Apple

This stuff dries quickly without having to add an extra layer of some other product to make it dry.

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A neutral, mid-tone grey polish with soft violet undertones thats a year round staple.

Glowing Review:Essie is a great brand, and this color is one of my all time favorites.

essie Gel Couture, Caviar Bar

Its an exceptional color that easily compliments all colors of my wardrobe.

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A dark grey polish but subtle violet undertones.

Review:It is ideal for FALL.

essie expressie Quick-Dry Vegan Nail Polish, Precious Cargo-Go!

The color is super rich.

This particular shade of shimmery, deep plum is gorgeous in its own right though.

I believe it’s also one of ILNP’s most popular colors.

essie Nail Polish, Chinchilly

It is moderately sheer with one coat but fully pigmented in two.

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A true black polish.

Glowing Review:Blackest black.

OPI Nail Lacquer, Less is Norse

Does not chip easily.

What’s not to love?

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A deep green with a drop of teal.

ILNP, Black Orchid

Its ideal for anyone who wants to go dark, but not quite black.

OPI Nail Lacquer, Lincoln Park After Dark

OPI Nail Lacquer, Black Onyx

essie Nail Polish, Off Tropic