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Geranium

Lovely. Vibrant. Fun. This award-winning red-orange nail polish is playful and simply gorgeous. Go ahead, try not to smile. It's impossible.


Original Nail Polish Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Yes, essie Original nail polish is a vegan formula that contains no animal-derived ingredients.

Discover essie's original professional nail polish

As the color authority since 1981, all essie original nail polishes offer vivid, streak-free color. Get saturated payoff and shine in every coat with our billion pigment formula and patented camel-stem brush for precise, controlled application.

 

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Master a salon-quality nail look

1. Base Coat

Apply 1 coat to bare nails to prime for color while strengthening.

2. Color

Apply 2 coats for optimal opacity.

3. Top Coat

Apply 1 coat for up to 7-day wear.

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 "essie original color is iconic. I love the brush, the hundreds of colors to choose from, and the fact that it was my first favorite." - Rita Remark, essie Global Brand Ambassador

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My Absolute Favorite Polish

a month ago
This is my all time favorite summer nail polish! I’ve gotten so many compliments on the color and it really lasts. I do manual labor so I’m impressed by how well the polish holds up.
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday

yes, I recommend this product.

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Gorgeous Red!

a year ago
One of the most gorgeous red polishes and I've tried many. Essie Geranium is a vibrant red-orange color, simply beautiful in amm seasons.
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday

yes, I recommend this product.

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Best Summer Red Ever!!!

a year ago
Essie Geranium is the best red for summer days. An orange red that is the right amount of brightness for summer pedicures. I wear it on my toes from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. It's beautiful on fingernails as well. I never get tired of it and have worn it for years....over twenty. It's a classic.
type of nail polish userregular/average
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Love it so much

3 years ago
One of my absolute favorite colors in my collection!! The color match to red geraniums is UNREAL. It levels beautifully and has fantastic coverage. I will always love this color.
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday

yes, I recommend this product.

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This is my perfect classic red

3 years ago
If you're looking for a red that's bright but not too bright, doesn't pull too orange or too blue and makes you feel like you're both on-trend and old Hollywood classic at the same time, this is it. Bonus: It's an instant mood booster.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: glossy top coat is a must
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday

yes, I recommend this product.

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