Comparison: Essie Summer 2008 Ulta Exclusives

I've searched through my stash to find some matches for these Ulta Exclusive colors, and I think I've found some decent ones.


Thumb to pinkie: Essie Surfer Dude, OPI The Lifeguard Makes Me Blush, Zoya Whitney, Goldie 80's, OPI I Prefer Pink.

As you can see, the equally hard to find OPI I Prefer Pink seems to be the closest match. However, Goldie 80's, which is still available at Bath and Body Works is a decent match and is just a touch lighter than Surfer Dude in real life.



Thumb to pinkie: Essie Life Guard, Essie E-Nuff Is E-Nuff, Essie Wife Goes On, Zoya LC, OPI Cajun Shrimp.

Essie Wife Goes On is pretty much identical to Life Guard. Wife Goes On is a recent release and should still be readily available anywhere that carries Essie.


Index to pinkie: Essie Life Guard, OPI My Chihuahua Bites, OPI Most Honorable Red, OPI Sun-Body Loves Me!

These are similar, but not exact matches.



Thumb to pinkie: Essie Pool Boy, Zoya Audrina, OPI I'm India Mood For Love, Essie Bermuda Shorts, China Glaze Designer Satin.

It seems like the closest match is China Glaze Designer Satin. It's slightly less purple.


Thumb to pinkie: Essie Pool Boy, New York Summer Super Violet, OPI It's Toe-tally Summer, Color Club Power Play, OPI Passion For NY Fashion.

Again, no exact matches, but New York Summer Super Violet is similar and a steal at only 99 cents.

If I come across a more exact match to any of these I'll be sure to let you know! These are compared to polishes I already own, so if there's something you think might be a better match, let me know and I'll check it out!

Hope this helps!