Product Reviews Rated 3.56 out of 5 stars
95 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review ❤️❤️❤️👏🏻 I bought two shades of this nail polish (IN A BLUSH and POWER PUNCH PINK) and I absolutely love both. I'm not sure what is going on with the brush as the bristles are very uneven. The formulation is incredible which makes up for the brush. I have been wearing IN A BLUSH (gorgeous creamy white) for a week, 2 coats, and not one chip! Additionally, my nails feel much stronger.... I also have had numerous compliments on this color and can't wait to try the pink shade next. I hope that Essie continues with this line because the formulation, IMO, is on point. Plus, it eliminates the extra work in applying a base coat and a top coat. One last thing to mention: day 5, no chips, and my nails are so shiny!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Most Helpful Critical Review Waste of time This is a product that, based on the description, I so desperately needed. My nails chip constantly and take weeks to repair after I've worn polish for even a day or two. This product sounded like an answer to prayer, but did not meet any of my expectations. Input on two coats (following the directions) and apply it across the nail tip as well to seal it. Not one hour after drying there is a chip in polish and lifts off almost immediately, stripping the top layer of my nail and making them dryer in the process. It doesn't even last 12 hours. It's a complete dissappointnent and is a continuing story with Essie-there polishes don't stay and there too coat make the polish chip and peel even faster.
Reviewed by 95 customers It's just okay. 2
pstulip from Georgia
I bought "In a Blush". It's basically white, I thought it would have a little more of a pink tone to it. After 2 coats, it still didn't look even. A third coat is better, but I still don't love how it looks. I think I'll go back to Sally Hansen polishes.
Peels off 1
AS from Minnesota
I agree with other reviews that say this is useless. I put two coats on and allowed them to dry only to discover that the polish was peeling off from the tips of my nails in strips within a few hours. It looked horrible, and I had to remove it all that same day. Absolutely no benefit.
Never Again! 1
Not Happy at All from Ont, Canada
This is by far the worst thing I have ever used on my nails. I was hoping to stop my brutal nail peeling (like this product promises) but all it did was make it so much worse.
best thing ever 5
emma c from rockaway, nj
i have the color glow the distance and i love it! i love having painted nails but using a base coat, top coat and like 2-3 coats of nail polish is way too much to do. i use like 1 coat on all of my tinier toes and 2 on my big toes. but you don't need a base coat or too coat or anything so it's perfect for on the go.
Follow the Directions & it'll work!! 5
Megan from Maryland
I was looking for a nail product that would offer me two things: give me a nice color while not ruining my nails. Since quarantine, I have decided to call it quits on acrylics and began my natural nail journey. This nail polish helped my nails recover tremendously from 4+ years acrylic & dip power use.
I apply (and re-apply) once a week with 2-3 coats. The color (In A Blush) is a tad sheer & I want an opaque coverage. Even with that, still give it 5 stars. I will be buying more colors!!
Peels after a day 1
Lorabell from Ontario
It's easy and fast to apply but peels off my nails a day later
Goes on streaky 1
JKel from New York
This looks nothing like the picture. I thought it would look like Ballet Slipper. But it is white and goes on streaky. Does not give full coverage as indicated on the bottle. I use all Essie products and I was not happy with color or formula.
Great polish, but Ulta's color swatches don't match actual 4
NewNails from Florida
I got Tone It Up #50 which was supposed to be a medium-mauve shade of purple (it appears to have sold out & not available now). However, the color in the actual bottle and on my nails turned out so much darker that it almost looks like a dark gray! It is still a really nice polish which I would buy again, but at least for this shade don't expect a medium purple - expect it to look so dark gray that it almost looks black.
Best Strengthening Polish!!! 5
Tara from Las Vegas
This is the best strengthening all-in-one polish I have ever used, and I used to work at a salon where we had several different brands of specialty nail care products to sample. This stuff beats them all! It's easy to apply, drys quickly, nice shine to it, barely chips, great color selections...love the light pinks and nudes when working on growing my nails. You don't need a base coat. My nails grow with regular polish, but still peel and chip at the ends as the week goes on. So far this polish has kept my nails from being so weak. I use 2 coats of the light colors on bare nails, and finish with a coat of Seche Vite, or Out The Door fast dry top coat. Then apply a new layer throughout the week if necessary. Worth every penny! I want more colors!!!
I WOULD BUY THIS AGAIN 5
BUTTERFLYTRADER from ILLINOIS
This works on my nail to keep them looking good.
Just thicken nails like an old can of primer paint 2
Upper east side from NY
First I believe this Ulta's review average of 3.75 stars seems to me more accurate than other major sites' which have 4.25-4.75 stars
No way this product perfectly fit that many consumers - something is wrong there !
Pros:
This nail polish provides thick layer of nail polish when applied (harden the nail artificially )
I like these thicker brush
Cons:
Not evenly spread rather messy
Needs time to dry
Chips after 6 hours
Problem of yellow color of nail and breakage were NOT solved
I am giving 2 stars to give a benefit of doubt instead of 1
Essie Treat Love & Color Nail Polish & Strengthener 5
mnkurtz08 from Ohio
This stuff has helped my nails sooooo much!! I have extremely weak and peeling nails. Nothing helped until this!! I used the light pink sheer one and it's amazing! My nails are not only stronger but they are GROWING!! I couldn't be happier! As long as you only apply the 2 coats it won't peel. I will definitely be buying in more colors!!
DEFINITELY BUYING AGAIN IN MORE COLORS 5
Jassmina from Middlesex
I use to get acrylics on my nails religiously! Which caused my nails to be extremely thin &weak, and constantly breaking. I would bend my nail easily & feel pain. I started using this over two months ago, after the first two weeks I definitely noticed an improvement! Obviously it wasn't hard as steel, considering the damage my nail had from acrylics, but it definitely improved the strength! Love this product!! Haven't had issues with it so far. I know some people are complaining that it peels in chunks, however this only happened to me once but because I OVER-applied the polish on my nails. Once I got the hang of applying TWO THIN coats, the polish didn't peel off! I have a light pink polish from essie! Definitely interested in purchasing more colors!
the best! 5
monacabona from undisclosed
I used this polish, and while it says you don't need a base coat or top coat, I used them anyway. My nails were stronger within a couple days and the polish has really stayed on. It's the best!
My absolute favorite ❤️ 5
Indy girl from Fishers Indiana
This product is amazing! I have to wear a strengthening polish for my nails to grow without peeling and this product is my favorite. I'm surprised at some of the negative reviews. I only wish I could find more colors. Give it a try!!!
Lovely colour, terrible brush 3
rachelr from London, UK
I bought this after trying another in the TL&C range. It is not at all pink but rather an opaque ivory. The formula is smooth and relatively thin so is easy to apply, with minimal streaking. That being said, the brush is terrible with uneven bristles so you have to float the polish over your nails or use another brush.
Heals chipped, pealing nails 5
Katrina1 from Chandler AZ
These polishes are amazing I have several they tend to only stay on 3-4 days but the color is great and the minute I go back to regular polish my nails look terrible again. Best results with not using an acetone polish remover.
Best sheer pale pink color is "sheers to you".
Awful. Does not last and feels the next day. 1
Jennifer from Mo
Dissatisfied
Great product - works very well 5
Mm from San leandro
Have tried many "strenghteners " none actually produced. This is my only go to product, highly recommend!! I finish every bottle. I have noticed significant growth with my nails...but I use this exclusively and reapply daily/2 days. It dries fast and reapplication seems to help. Not sure if it's the ingredients vs it feels more hardened and protects the nails from daily bangs/damage. Since the color is subtle, tiny chips aren't visible, just reapply!
Disappointed 1
Lily from Montclair, NJ
I was hoping this would work but alas it's awful. I never write reviews but I am so compelled to help others not buy this. Peels off in huge chunks.
Peels off almost immediately 1
Sandra from NJ
Looks nice but peels off almost immediately. Waste of money. Very disappointing.
LOVE IT! 5
No nickname from Michigan
Love the natural color with my skintone.
I probably would not buy this again.I have problem nails. 3
I have several. from Surprise, AZ
Fine for every day and normal nails.
love color 5
doglover68 from PA
I wear clear most often but this is a good change
Horrible 1
No from Ventura
What a waste of money. I bought this thinking it should be good given it is one of the more expensive polishes. Seriously, on the same day, it was already peeling off, and it comes off in chunks. Will definitely NOT be buying this one again.
