So i just went to my local TJ's and they had a ton of Essie polish in the beauty section for $3.99 a bottle. Most were paler pinks but I picked up a bright, bold pinky-red called Escapades. They also had a couple Deborah Lippmann polishes too, but I didn't care for any of the colors so I didn't check the price. Anyway, it might be worth looking into at your local store!
I've boughten Essie at my TJs before and it seemed to be defected. I tried using it a couple times, but everytime I had granular little bumps. Maybe it was just the bottle I got.
I've boughten Essie at my TJs before and it seemed to be defected. I tried using it a couple times, but everytime I had granular little bumps. Maybe it was just the bottle I got.
Might have just been your bottle. Mine went on smoothly, no bumps and looks great with two coats. Which surprised me, because I don't traditionally like Essie and most of my other shades require three coats.