This has been my go-to perfect nude for almost a decade now and the formula is creamy (but not too thick), opaque, and long-wearing!

I wish I loved this one. It's supposed to be one of Essie's bestselling polishes. This nude pale beige pink just doesn't look good against my tan NC42-44 skintone. Online it looks so beautiful and everyone is raving about it. But on me it makes my hands looks dirty and dull. And what makes it worse is the TINY brush. I bought this on ebay from US, and the US version brush is a small round tiny brush (Europe has a wider brush). I can not make this little brush work on my long nails. It's hard to get even and I have to dip the brush in the color several times while I paint. The multiple strokes makes it look uneven and streaky cause the color is quite opaque. It's just a hassle and the results are just not worth the effort. IF the brush was better/wider, I would consider using it more. But I realized I have so many other polishes I love, so I sold it to my work colleague.

I had to get this because I saw so many people raving about the color. It's a pale beige/pink that leans a little towards pink. On the nail this is a very sophisticated color. I think it's a generally easy color to pull off but might not work for everyone. (If you prefer more of a sandy/tan nude, Topless and Barefoot is probably going to be too pink for you.)I found it a very flattering color on my pale skin. I am taking it down one star because I found the formula to be runny and streaky. I am pretty good at managing this and was able to get good coverage in 2 coats but I could see other people really struggling. It will run down the brush and you will have more polish than you expect. So don't dip the brush all the way in and you can get the right amount of polish on the brush. And then try not to overwork it on the nail. This finish was not as shiny as I like so you will probably want a top coat. Wear time seems average, dry time was average. I will wear this regularly despite struggling with the formula because the color is so good on me.

I have cool toned skin with pink undertones, and this is the perfect "mannequin hands" manicure for me. I also love it for a pedi. Two coats, with Seche Vite topcoat and I'm good for a few days. I do change my polish a couple of times per week, so I can't speak to extended longevity.

This is definitely in my top 5 of nude nail polishes. Application is lovely, creamy and smooth. Two coats is all that is required and with SH Insta-dry it is perfection! I change my polish every 3 days so it has great lasting power! Color is unique and I get many compliments every time I wear it.