Manicure Monday: Essie in Daily Grind

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is bought with my money. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.

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End of November 2022, I purchased one Essie polish from CVS.

This is Essie in Daily Grind. Since I did a thorough review of Essie Expressie in Desk Mani, I will base this on that.

Here's a closer look at the color. The website describes it as a "dirty eggshell white." I have never heard of anything described this way but it makes sense.

Here's a closer look at the brush. Compared to OPI, the width is wider and the length is shorter.

I applied Essie Strong Start Base Coat, two coats of Essie in Daily Grind, and topped all the nails with Orly In A Snap Quick-Dry Topcoat.

Now for my overall opinion... First of all, the brush is wide enough to do three strokes and move onto the next nail. Not only that, the curve tips help paint around the cuticles and sides. This has become my favorite type of brush. It's easy for someone who isn't good at painting like myself. Secondly, I like the packaging. It's simple and clean looking. With that said, it's well-made and sturdy. It's made out of glass. The top is also sturdy. I can feel a tight seal when I open and close the top. I cannot see it open or break unless you are rough with the packaging. For this reason, it's travel-friendly. It's easy to throw in your purse, bag, and even your pocket. It's also easy to hold with one hand. Third, the consistency is creamy and on the medium. It's not too thick that it's hard to work with. It's also not too thin that it runs while using. It's a good consistency and you can take your time with painting. It will not get clumpy with usage. With that said, it's easy to use. It goes on smoothly, and there are no streaking and bubbles. Fourth, it's a gorgeous tan-ish cream color. I honestly think it will be great all year round. I thought it would be too light for my skin color but it actually looks good. I think it will look great on all skin tones. Do I think the color is unique? Yes, I have not seen this color anywhere. I thought it was a grey but it's not. Pigmentation-wise it's up there. Two coats were good for my skin color. Lastly, I did not see shrinkage whatsoever. I did see chipping but I think it happened when I painted the nails. I am not 100% sure though. I am glad I got this color. It wasn't anything I thought but glad it wasn't. I like it for that reason!

Would repurchase: Yes.

Rating:  4.5/5 Tobey's Paws

Other Essie polishes reviewed/swatch:

Blanc
Chills & Thrills
Chinchilly
Comfy In Cashmere

First Timer

Expressie

Desk Mani

Express to Impress

In A Flash Sale

In The Modern

Precious Cargo-Go!

Sh00k

Streetwear N' Tear

Throw It On

Thumb-Surfing

Gel Couture
High-End Note

Sandy Soles

Tuft Act To Follow

Turn 'N' Pose

Nail Treatment
Good To Go Top Coat

Strong Start Base Coat

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is bought with my money. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.