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Today I have a lovely nail polish from the new MUA range, that looks rather similar to another nail polish brand we all know of!

From what I can see MUA have released 18 new shades in new bottles and with new brushes. So still the original formula. They have also finally given shade names to each nail polish which I am so pleased about as I hated just shade numbers. The shade names are also spot on with names such as - Koala Bear, Amaretto Crush and Mud Pie!

I only picked up two of the new shades as the MUA stand at the Superdrugs I visited was pretty bare, but that is no wonder seeing as it is a new range, they come in some lovely spring shades, are only £1 each and of course look like mini Essie polishes!

As you can see I picked up Pistachio Ice Cream and also Frozen Yoghurt (below) which I cannot wait to try out. You can see all the new shades here or find them in any Superdrugs with a MUA stand.

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I have spotted quite a lot of comments on various social media platforms about how annoying it is of MUA to basically rip off Essie with such similar packaging, and I do have to agree to a point. It doesn't really annoy me that much at all and I am quite pleased with the improved look of the bottles as they will look more aesthetically pleasing on my nail polish rack, especially for only £1. But as the do look so similar to Essie nail polishes I know people will now wonder how they fare against Essie nail polishes and really they are a million miles apart from each other. So it is clear to see why MUA have done it and it is a bit naughty of them but at the end of the day people should realise they won't be as amazing as Essie for only £1 and if they do then hopefully it's only £1 lost!

Ramble aside, Pistachio Ice Cream is a lovely shade that is perfect for Spring and will suit all skin tones. The only downside is that as it is a cheap pastel nail polish you do have to apply this more carefully as it can look a little streaky and wonky around the nail line. However this only needed 2 coats for me. As you can see I also added some little gold polka dots with a Fine Sharpie Marker.

What do you think of the new MUA nail polishes and also how naughty do you feel it is of MUA with the copy cat Essie-esque bottles?

Fee xo.

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Laura-petitmoi · 624 weeks ago

I haven't tried the new polishes, yet, but I bought three (including Pistachio icecream) yesterday so shall probably be trying one of them out tonight. I have a lot of the older style bottles, so it'll be nice to see how much the new brushes improve the experience.

I like MUA polishes. No, they're not Essie, but as you say people have to use their heads and realise a price difference like that is going to indicate a difference in product. I can see why people think it's naughty but I doubt they're either the first or last brand that'll do this and I really like the new packaging, so the selfish part of me is glad.

I'd like to think people won't be silly enough to assume that similarly designed bottles doesn't mean the same productbut then people can be daft so we'll have to see.

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Mai · 624 weeks ago

The shade is gorgeous! But ya too much of a copy cat.. it ain't that hard to come up with their own bottle style.. that would've made them stand out more I reckon

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Laura-petitmoi · 624 weeks ago

Ok my last little paragraph came out badly - Double negatives abound. My apoligies, a visiting friend, insomnia and an unwell toddler allowed me less than three hours sleep so I think that making sense is unlikely today

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Kelly · 624 weeks ago

The shades look really, really beautiful.
I don't think its really an annoyance they look like Essie,
There is a massive difference between them both & most people understand that.
Maybe they#re trying to demonstrate you don't have to spend much for a great shade!

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Chloe · 624 weeks ago

These two shades are beautiful! MUA are really becoming little copy cats though aren't they ? I'll definitely need to try these though. For the price of £1, you can't go wrong!

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Molly · 624 weeks ago

I love these shades, shame we can't get MUA

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Victoria · 624 weeks ago

First Urban Decay copies, now Essie. Poor form MUA, I will never buy another product from them.
There is just no need for them to straight copy someones packaging.

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Kat · 624 weeks ago

Looks lovely! I'm not fussy with nail polish brands, obviously I notice a difference between Essie and cheaper ones but I have way more Barry M than Essie and other expensive ones. I prefer to splurge on amazing base/top coats and I find I always get a similar effect in the end, even if you do have to be a bit patient with application!

xxx

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jenny · 624 weeks ago

It's ridiculous to copy Essie's unique packaging. Plus their power pouts or whatever they're called are just the Revlon ones at a lower price, even having the same scent (same product)!

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Elspeth Daisy · 624 weeks ago

Pistachio Ice Cream is an old shade - I have it in the old packaging

Elspeth xx

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Holly · 624 weeks ago

Those shades are nice but wow that is really cheeky of them to basically copy Essie's packaging exactly!
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Cherry · 624 weeks ago

These are such pretty colours, they look a lot like Essie polishes though!

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TSOH · 624 weeks ago

Love the look of these, very elegant and dainty!

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Debbie · 624 weeks ago

I am surprised that they got away with such a blatant copy.

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Belle · 624 weeks ago

I was going to say these look like Essie copies but everyone has got there before me! Still a gorgeous colour tho and for a £1 I will be trying these.

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thebeautymist · 624 weeks ago

This is a gorgeous colour:) x

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Leisha Kenlock · 624 weeks ago

I like the packaging, it looks classy =) I don't like Essie because they're owned by L'Oreal and I *really* dislike L'Oreal. So it doesn't bother me if it's similar.. I don't know if I'd get these though because I have become a bit of a nail polish snob lol I only really get 3-free polishes, or ones I know have good formulas etc.. I might try one and see, if there's a colour I particularly like, but I can't be bothered with awkward formulas these days. Still, only £1! X

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Beca · 624 weeks ago

I'm so excited to try out these polishes as the last ones never really appealed to me :D xxx

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Mollie · 624 weeks ago

I picked up Pistachio Ice Cream and Strawberry Crush today, both of which I absolutely love! I can see myself acquiring most of those 18 shades..

Mollie xo
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Paint Those Piggies! · 624 weeks ago

Very pretty combination. I love that mint color!

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Paulina · 624 weeks ago

Gorgeous colors :) They look like Essie!

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Beautyshades · 624 weeks ago

I like this packaging better than the old one.

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Just me Leah 60p · 624 weeks ago

I love the new packaging, it looks great. I think it IS a bit naughty of them but I don't know if Essie had copy written their bottle designs. Either way, we all know MUA is no Essie dupe and not to expect the same quality. I'm glad they now all have names too, they'll be easier to remember. I've got a few dupes because I got confused before :) x x

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leah paige · 624 weeks ago

That is such a pretty colour! will have to purchase this!

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Lorna · 624 weeks ago

This shade is so pretty!

Love Lorna xx
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