RGB Minty for Holiday ’09 Swatches and Review
Buenas dias! (Good morning in Spanish).
Today I have a new mint green polish from RGB for holiday ’09.
I have reviewed a few RGB colors in the past and liked them. I did have some issues with some of the red’s being a little watery, but am definitely willing to check out other colors. This one is a beaut! Check it out.
Minty
Minty is a mint green creme. This doesn’t have a ton of blue in it, and is a true mint green in my eyes. The formula was really nice and not streaky as I had expcted. It’s not chalky and doesn’t come off as pastel looking. I really like it, it’s probably my fav mint green color now! It was on the thick side, but not hard to work with. It was totally opaque in just two coats.
I put a pic below of another color that you might think is similar, but really isn’t. Essie’s Mint Candy Apple is much more blue by comparison, and lighter. I think it’s most similar to MAC Peppermint Patti (I have a pic but refuse to show it because it’s so god-awful), but the formula is SO much better, and it’s actually available.
Essie Mint Candy Apple
Check out my other RGB swatches here.
You will be able to find this color on their website here soon, and it retails for $14.00.
So do you guys like this one? Have you tried any RGB yet? Comments are VERY welcome!!!
-VV
2009
I’m not really feeling this colour, maybe it’s because SO MANY brands came out with a minty colour like Bourjois, Barry M, MAC..
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2009
I think it’s “BuenOs dias”
2009
I didn’t think I’d like the mint candy apple from Essie because it’s so not my type of color but I think it looked really nice against my skin. I got alot of compliments when I wore it.
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2009
got the mint candy apple on my toes right now
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minty is awesome, might need that one too – you can never have enough mint green!
2009
I’m in the UK now and ordered RGB at thebeautycloset.com
2009
Hi Kelly, I’ve been lurking for a while, but I saw your tweets today about comments, so here I am!
I have Mint Apple Candy, but haven’t worn it yet, although now I think I might like Minty more. I’ve been thinking about placing an RGB order for a while now. I hadn’t realized they offered free shipping, so now I might bite the bullet and do it.
2009
Hi Susanna,
Thanks for writing in! It’s the bain of my existence trying to get people to comment, LOL. Ok not really, but still.
They are both worth owning and different enough that you don’t have to feel guilty!
2009
I checked back and I love Deep. And this mint is lovely too. But RGB in the UK? You jest. A bottle of OPI (if you can get it) costs about $16 here. It’d be cheaper for me to fly to the US. Oh, good idea. I have a cousin in Philly. Hm, must check flights….
2009
Hi Kelly:
First, for Sonja and Jeanette you might try WWW.amazon.com because I sent some nail varnish to a woman friend and the company I used, not RGB shipped it UPS, didn’t seem to be a problem; maybe it would work depending on where you live.
Secondly, Kelly, your swatches from the previous post like I love “Slate” dark charcoal, with green and the three other colors it almost looks matte but it’s shimmery and gorgeous, and “Deep” fabulous vampy purple, ooh!
These minty green look so lovely and gorgeous on your nails Kelly, I never realized such a Hugh difference between two different shades of similar minty greens. Of the two, even though they look so pretty, I would pick Essie’s Minty “candy apple” because it’s prettier than RGB’s Minty, which is more greener and more like “shades of grass if you compare the two together. wonder what Cnady Apple would look with a Essie “Mate about you” coating?
((((Love Michelle))))
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2009
I love mint shades and Minty is no exception. Love it! But if I’m not mistaken they don’t send to EU, so no luck for me.
Is it just me, or is the RGB’s website really totally confusing?!?
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2009
I haven’t tried that brand, didn’t even know it actually
But I have the Mint Candy Apple. How does it compare to Chanel Jade? I looks so similar to it 
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2009
HI rijaH,
I didn’t get Jade so I couldn’t tell ya, sorry!
2009
Oh my! This nail polish looks gorgeous! I need to get my paws on it but RGB doesn’t ship international.
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2009
That is a gorgeous color.
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2009
RGB needs to be cheaper!!! 14 bucks plus shipping kills me. I haven’t honestly seen anything from them that I HAVE TO HAVE…bah! I make the top three ingredients in nail polish guys, I will bottle it up and send it to you if you will lower your prices!!! SHEESH
2009
I thought I wanted Mint Candy Apple, now I think I like Minty better and want that instead t is so much greener and better looking. Argh! There are so many polishes that I want and it sucks to be on a no buy.
2009
For some reason I’m really enamored with the whole winter collection from Essie, even Rock Candy, and it’s REALLY not my style. Usually Essie in general is not really my style (seriously, how many sheer nude/pink cremes do you really need?), but I have to own this collection. Thanks for providing beautiful pictures!
2009
I just ordered Essie Mint Candy Apple this morning but because of your post I just shelled out the money for Minty! It’s the most I’ve ever spent on one polish but the free shipping makes it okay I think
Thanks for doing the comparison pictures, it really did convince me that it’s okay to have both lol!
2009
Hi Andrea,
Oh good glad to help hee hee hee. They really are different so yes, owning both isn’t a problem!
2009
I like Minty. It’s not something I would normally think of buying, but now I’m really tempted. I am trying to break out of my red/pink mind frame, so thanks for the help!
And the more I see Essie’s Mint Candy Apple (it’s everywhere!) the more I think I NEEEEED it. Like seriously have to have it.
2009
Hi Alison,
Yes break out of the red/pink rut!
2009
Too bad neither Essie nor RGB is available in my country,they look great… Thought we have some Essie polishes (and they cost about 20$).
Wow, this mint colour is definitely a trend now! Meanwhile, I’ve just discovered Dior’s Silver purple and am IN LOVE. What a colour!!
2009
Hi Sonja,
Awww that sucks
Dior’s Silver Purple is gorgeous isn’t it? I love it and need to actually wear it, LOL!
2009
I think I still prefer the Essie Mint Green…although the RGB mint green is nice too, just not as cheerful of a color
By the way i LOVE this blog and check it religiously! I think you have single handedly made me into a nail polish addict. Keep up the awesome work!
2009
Hi Amy,
Mint Candy Apple is really nice for sure.
Thanks for the comment!