Is this the same brand & shade that's said to be Queen Elizabeth's favorite?

Read that she's been wearing "Ballet Slippers" since 1989. Her favorite shade

Does Essie do animal testing?

If you look on Essie's website under their FAQs, they write the following: "essie and L’Oreal are totally committed to animal-free beauty. If you'd like to learn more about the work in the area of alternative methods to animal testing, please click here." Here's the link http://www.loreal.com/sustainability/l'or%C3%A9al-answers/the-question-of-animal-testing

Where is esie's color called meatballs?

Hi there Geri! Unfortunately, the shade meatballs is not a current essie color and is not available. Sometimes, online reviewers reference discontinued shades, which we know can be confusing.

Do you need an LED lamp?

Nope! You just need the Essie gel top coat to give it the "gel" functionality. It also helps the polish dry super quickly!

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Brand
essie
Color
16 BALLET
Finish Type
Glossy
Item Form
Liquid
Item dimensions L x W x H
1.14 x 1.14 x
Liquid Volume
0.46 fluid

✨Glossy, Chip-Resistant Finish

🎨Exclusive Easy Glide Brush

💅8-Free Vegan Formula

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Description

💖 Step into timeless chic with essie’s Ballet Slippers – where elegance meets effortless perfection.

CLEAN BEAUTY NO COMPROMISE - 8-free vegan formula—free from harmful chemicals and animal-derived ingredients.
ICONIC SHADE ENDLESS STYLE - Ballet Slippers is a timeless classic from essie’s trendsetting collection, perfect for every occasion.
PURE ELEGANCE IN EVERY STROKE - Sheer pale pink with a salon-quality glossy shine that elevates your manicure game.
LONG LASTING CHIP RESISTANT WEAR - Enjoy durable, salon-quality nails that keep you looking polished through your busiest days.
EFFORTLESS PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION - Exclusive easy glide brush ensures streak-free, flawless coverage on every nail size.

essie Ballet Slippers is a salon-quality, 8-free vegan nail polish featuring a sheer pale pink shade with a glossy, chip-resistant finish. Designed with an exclusive easy glide brush for flawless, streak-free application, this fragrance-free, lead-free gel polish offers long-lasting wear and is part of essie’s iconic, trend-driven collection trusted by professionals for over 35 years.

Specifications

ASIN	B0030IMVZ6
Additional Features	Vegan, Chip Resistant, Salon Quality
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#12,216 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #179 in Nail Polish
Brand	essie
Brand Name	essie
Color	16 BALLET SLIPPERS
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 9,858 Reviews
Finish Types	Glossy
Included Components	brush
Item Dimensions	1.14 x 1.14 x 2.7 inches
Item Form	Liquid
Item Weight	52 g
Item dimensions L x W x H	1.14 x 1.14 x 2.7 inches
Liquid Volume	0.46 fluid ounces
Manufacturer	essie
Manufacturer Part Number	162
Material Features	Fragrance Free
Material Type Free	Lead Free
Model Name	essie Salon-Quality Nail Polish - CORE COLLECTION + NAIL SETS + TREND
Model Number	B1863001
Nail Polish Type	gel
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Package Size Name	Pack of 1
Product Benefits	Glossy shine and flawless coverage
Special Feature	Vegan, Chip Resistant, Salon Quality
Target Audience	Women
Type	gel
UPC	095008047690 095008000176

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