Essie Summer Neon Collection 2015

Hi!

Essie seem to have a new collection out every few months - and you'll hear no complaints from me in that department. This is their Summer Neon Collection for 2015 - Make Some Noise (that's what it's called, I'm not being twee).

I bought the mini kit, containing four of the shades. The more I look at Groove is in the Heart the more I wish I had ordered it too. I may have just ordered it. Maybe. 

Anyway - here's the kit I got from my usual eBay seller (Beautyzone2007).

The shades included are (L-R) Make Some Noise, All Access Pass, Coacha' Bella, and Vibrant Vibes. 

Let's have a look at them individually, because there are a couple of things I want to mention. As always, swatches are indoors and outdoors.

Make Some Noise

This blue was quite hard to photograph, it's a little darker than it appears here but it's a beauty - and this was ONE COAT. It levelled out beautifully, and dried really quickly.

All Access Point

I had issues with this one - the formula was quite strange. I love the colour, it's a gorgeous blurple that looks really vibrant, but it kept glooping on me while I was applying it. It was almost as if it were drying too quickly and sticking to itself. I haven't read about any issues with this anywhere else, so it may have been my bottle - but this wasn't my favourite of the bunch.

Coacha' Bella

Described as "molten magenta", I think this was my favourite of the four. It's really bright and happy, and not always a colour I see in Summer collections. No application issues at all with this one.

Vibrant Vibes

This was a little streaky but dried out well. That's two coats in the picture, I could have done with another light one. It's not a colour I'd go for myself - it doesn't do anything for my skin tone - but it would be fantastic with a tan and it's a really lovely colour for the time of year.

Overall I'm impressed, but Essie are a fairly reliable brand anyway. One thing I'd say about the neons - they're not traditional neons like the OPI or China Glaze ones, they're easier to work with (with the exception of All Access Point) and they didn't have that slightly rubbery finish.

Anything catching your eye? Have you also got Groove is in the Heart by Dee-Lite on a loop in your head?