I’m a fairly low maintenance kinda girl. Don’t wear a ton of make-up (and if I do wear some I usually go for the “nude”, “no make-up” look). I do want to look ok though. A lot of the time I probably don’t achieve it with random paint stains in odd places but my aim is to look clean and polished, at least at work.
My latest discovery is something that does wonders for my nails which tend to look grubby due to all the manual labor I get into on my time off.
The miracle cure is called Essie Beam Up and I love it. It’s a clear coat which whitens your nails. As soon as you put it on the nails get a nice and clean look. So awesome!
Beam me up Essie! Happy weekend!
PS. This is in no way sponsored by Essie, I just love the product. I couldn’t find it on the Essie website so the link goes to Amazon. I do hope Essie haven’t discontinued it though or I will have to stock up!
A very pretty natural look (lovely shaped nails) that can withstand everyday life. I always feel better when I make the effort to have a home manicure and apply a little clear varnish. In fact I'm going to make time for it today. Happy Weekend :)
Posted by: Claire/Just a little less | February 08, 2013 at 07:41 AM
Very lovely color I'm huge fan of nail polish. I just discovered Kure bazaar a brand that makes nail polish with 85% of natural ingredients and they are fantastic. Have a great Friday
Posted by: Maite | February 08, 2013 at 07:52 AM
It does look really nice, but I hate nail polish, nails feel heavy and thick and they smell odd. The next day I've usually scraped most of the nail polish away, I don't even notice doing it.
Posted by: Leena | February 08, 2013 at 08:17 AM
Sounds like an interesting product, I could definately need it! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | February 08, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Den är toppen! Den finns på olika webshopar, ex Lyko.
Posted by: Karin | February 08, 2013 at 11:45 AM
I love this product and also nailpolish from Essie, they have nice natural colours. For winter I used their plum colour.
Have a nice wekend.
Posted by: jja | February 08, 2013 at 12:49 PM
My nails are pink today but yours look great! I like your photograph of the bottle.
Posted by: April Louise | February 08, 2013 at 02:31 PM
Love the natural color but I absolutely loathe Essie nail polish. Here in the U.S., it's WAY overpriced and goes on streaky and requires at least four coats to look decent.
Ever try China Glaze or OPI? Much better quality for the same price. :)
Posted by: devil | February 08, 2013 at 02:32 PM
love! exactly what i've been looking for ;)
Posted by: amy | February 08, 2013 at 03:09 PM
I love those whitening nailpolishes! They make your nails look better with ver little effort. Being a crafty girl I always rub the polish of my thumb while folding paper i.e.. With clear polishes you dont see this immediately ;-)
Oh, this is my first comment, but I follow you for a while now. Just wanted to say how much I love your blog and your style!! Greetings from Germany!
Posted by: Colombe | February 08, 2013 at 03:57 PM
I haven't heard of this before, so I'll have to give it a try when I don't feel like painting them a color instead!
Posted by: Heather P. | February 08, 2013 at 05:11 PM
Oh FINALLY!!!
For the last ten years I've used a similar milky looking whitening nail polish, but from the brand Bourjois. It is ahahahmazing. But of course they discontinued it, probably about 8 years ago. I had stocked up, but it won't last forever, so I'm delighted to see this.
It looks so much better than just a clear polish, nearly like a French manicure. The best thing though is that it doesn't look scruffy when it starts chipping and wearing off, which for me is after about 2 hours...
Posted by: Lisa | February 08, 2013 at 09:59 PM
Me too :) I love dark colours but I always chip them, on the lookout for this one :)
Posted by: Mel | February 09, 2013 at 12:26 AM
Funny, but I was thinking just the opposite. I can get Essie for about $7 a bottle here in the Midwest. It goes on smoothly and evenly and lasts for a few days without cracking. I love it! I always use a light color, like the one in the photo, so that may make a difference. The only thing I don't like is that Essie seems to constantly discontinue colors. I find one I like and it's gone before I know it.
Posted by: Janie | February 09, 2013 at 03:44 AM
You can buy Essie on Åhléns, but I guess it's cheaper on the net.
Posted by: Älvan | February 09, 2013 at 04:19 PM
wow that sounds amazing. I didn't know there was such a thing as whitening polish. Going to hunt that down. Thanks
Posted by: Sol | February 09, 2013 at 08:00 PM
Hi Benita,
I love this product! Do you know that Essie is the name of the Israeli woman behind this firm? She lives in USA and got rich...
Her products are great! They all have interesting and Delicious names...
Love them. Wish they cost less.
Kisses!
Noga from Israel
Posted by: Noga from Israel | February 09, 2013 at 09:30 PM
I'm not much for polish as it usually chips pretty quickly with me sanding my nails down while polishing jewelry pieces, but I'm a fan of Essie polish. I love Mademoiselle and Ballet Slippers as they're pretty light and don't show the chips all that much. And, they make my nails look a lot nicer and neater than they actually are! I'm a big fan of low maintenance beauty!!
Posted by: Oneita "grrlDog" | February 11, 2013 at 04:03 PM
Just came across this post, liked the idea and started to search for this nail polish. However the first thing that came up is the announcement on the WALMART (i'm in US) site about Safety Alert for this item and how to return this item.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/essie-beam-up-Instant-Nail-Whitener-For-Soft-Weak-Nails/15140848
what a bummer!
Posted by: Pauline | February 18, 2013 at 03:43 PM
Isn't that a general policy for returning makeup in its original packaging though so it can't be tampered with and returned? If not, indeed a bummer!
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | February 18, 2013 at 05:00 PM