Essie First Timer Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as an "adorable newbie green." It's a more vibrant take on mint green--there's a little green and aqua mixed together to create something deeper and richer than your...

Essie Blue Rhapsody Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is described as a "jazzy blue metallic." It's a subdued bluish-silver with a frosted, metallic finish. The dry down is a shiny matte; it has a flat look, but it's not truly matte...

Essie She's Picture Perfect Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.46 fl. oz.) is described as an "iridescent, reflective lilac." It's a medium lilac purple shot through with ultra-fine fuchsia-pink iridescent shimmer. I can't emphasize enough how subtle the shimmer is and how little it...

Essie Cascade Cool Nail Lacquer ($8.00 for 0.46 fl. oz.) is described as a "creamy, sweet dusty pink." It's a light-medium cotton candy pink with blue undertones and a cream finish. Not quite Pepto pink, but it gives me similar vibes. You know, it's funny: MAC makes a LOT of...