Essie Borrowed & Blue vs Hard Candy Sky

by - 04 April

The main difference between these two is the shimmer. Borrowed & Blue is a creme while Sky has a bright blue shimmer. Sky also looks a bit green when compared to B&B. I would say they're different enough to own both.


If you would be happy owning just one of these, go for Borrowed & Blue. The formula is awesome, and it's opaque in just two coats. Sky is tricky to apply and takes 3+ coats to even it out.


Top to bottom: B&B, Sky, B&B
2 coats of B&B and 3 coats of Sky
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8 comments

  1. socialitedreamsApril 4, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    like "borrowed" better, getting some this weekend!

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  2. Lola B.April 4, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Awesome! I hope you love it as much as I do. :)

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  3. Miss BlueApril 4, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Thanks for the comparison! I will definitely pick up B&B, regardless if they are essentially the same :)

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  4. Miss BlueApril 5, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Where can B&B be purchased? My local CVS didn't have it...

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  5. Lola B.April 5, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I don't think it will be released for retail, so your best bet is Ulta or a local salon that sells Essie. Online, you can get it at Head2ToeBeauty or Transdesign.

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  6. SarounApril 7, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    such a gorgeous color really reminds me of easter eggs.

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  7. Holly (shimmerspark.com)April 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Sky is one of my top 3 most favorite polishes EVER, it is the prettiest thing I've ever seen as far as cosmetics go! :)

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  8. BurbBeautyApril 14, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Awesome! It is very pretty. :) I just wish the formula were better!

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