clambake
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what essie says: "a creamy red-orange" // what i see: a neon red with lots of orange perfect for spring or summer
lollipop
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what essie says: "a candy cane red" // what i see: a very bright red with a gel-like finish, great for the holiday season
really red
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what essie says: "an award-winning truly rich red" // what i see: a classic but somewhat flat deep red that dulls slightly over time
russian roulette
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what essie says: "a classic bright red cream with subtle orange undertones" // what i see: my favorite of all essie's reds, a bright red with a rich, shiny finish that's ideal for everyday wear
fishnet stockings
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what essie says: "a spicy dark creme red" // what i see: a deep red with slightly purplish undertones that's prone to pooling
dressed to kilt
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what essie says: "a seductive red" // what i see: a subtle, magenta-like burgundy that's great for fall
skirting the issue
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what essie says: "an exquisite, fashionable burgundy wine" // what i see: an elegant velvety oxblood with lots of rich purple tones
wicked
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what essie says: "a deep and dark creamy sinister red" // what i see: a burgundy so dark that it's almost black, especially when layered in many coats