Essie Good As Gold

When Essie's Mirror Metallics were first announced, I was a bit apprehensive. I was afraid they'd be too frosty or too brushstroke-y. If Essie was going to pull this collection off, the finish would have to be smooth, streak-free and vibrantly reflective. Now that I actually have the Mirror Metallics on my fingertips, I can tell you that is exactly what they've done.

The Mirror Metallics aren't foils, but true chrome finishes--and they are amazing! First up I have Good As Gold to show you, a golden chrome. This polish looks like you dipped your nails into molten gold.

My friend Brandi at The Collegiate Nail suggested to me that I apply these either with a ridge-filling basecoat or none at all. If your nails have prominent ridges, I really would suggest a ridge-filling basecoat, as chrome finishes really call attention to the texture of your nails and amplifies any little imperfections. But since I don't have a ridge-filling basecoat, I went without one and application was, surprisingly, near-flawless. Drytime is super fast and Good As Gold is virtually a one-coater. I used two here.

I was blown away by this polish. I only have one other true gold, my beloved OPI Glitzerland, but As Good As Gold stood out enough to convince me to add a second--and I don't regret the purchase one bit! If you like golds, you absolutely need this, no question!