essie topless & barefoot Swatches
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In 2017, essie’s topless & barefoot was the most popular nail polish on Pinterest.
Given that part of the reason you go to Pinterest is for beauty inspiration, this is a major accomplishment for a nail polish.
Once a nail polish reaches that kind of Pinterest fame, it kind of stays there.
With statistics like 1.4 million saves, a 796% increase in searches, and a nice level of opacity that can cover almost any imperfection, it may even be on your list, which is why you are here.
While this shade reached online fame status a few years ago, today, it’s still a gorgeous neutral nail shade perfect for interviews, work or anytime you need a polished yet professional look.
Many of essie’s polishes are pretty rock solid. You could bang your nails around an oven, a work venue or even around gardening, and they still hold up. This beige-pink neutral nail polish is no different.
You can expect up to 5-6 days of wear with topless & barefoot without renewing the topcoat in between, and longer, when you refresh the topcoat every 2-3 days in.
If you notice chipping in this color any sooner, please refer to our post on How To Get A Manicure To Last Longer.
Now about the shade itself, topless & barefoot #665.
This beige pink comes from essie’s A French Affair Collection launched in Spring 2011.
This collection includes other essie favorites such as sand tropez (another neutral in the collection), and french affair (a vibrant pastel pink).
It covers the nail in two to three coats (shown in three) and it has a relaxing, beachy vibe.
Maybe it’s the name.
Maybe it’s the color.
Maybe it’s the intent that went into creating this shade.
Who can say for sure, but it is fun to consider the reasons.
A few essie topless & barefoot #665 swatches:
Overall, this is a nice, relaxing neutral.
It is a wear to work color, for sure, and it is also a shade to throw on when you can’t think of anything else to put on, hence the name.
It is clear to see that this is a classic, and why it tends to be popular among Pinteresters.
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