Essie Mesmerize

From the Essie Spring 2009 collection.

This is 2 coats, without topcoat.

I recall a particular nail blog describing this as a "Superman blue" and can never dissociate this colour from the Man of Steel ever since! I personally think Superman has a slightly lighter shade of blue but this is definitely in the same shade range. It's bright, but yet dark at the same time. I guess you can call it a medium blue, and it's a creme through and through. The formula is creamy and good, much like that of Mint Candy Apple.

I really like how this blue is dark without transcending the line into navy. I have actually made a comparison photo between this and Zoya Breezi, although their similarities are few and far between, besides being beautiful medium blues. Breezi has more of a teal tint to it whereas Mesmerize is a true blue (heh, pun).