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Blanc

Brush on the perfect french manicure tip with ease. Full coverage, pure snowy milky white nail polish creates an elegant, smooth line every time

Blanc is a full coverage, pure pearl white nail polish that creates an elegant, smooth line every time, whether you're perfecting a classic French manicure tip or going all-in on a bold white nail moment. It's the ultimate minimalist flex: crisp, clean, and endlessly versatile.

RICH COLOR & SHINE: All essie Original nail polishes offer a salon-quality, billion pigment formula that is vegan, providing saturated color payoff and shine in every coat.

PATENTED CAMEL-STEM BRUSH: Our exclusive, patented camel-stem brush is designed for professional results at home. It provides controlled formula flow for precise application, ensuring a smooth, even finish.

FLAWLESS APPLICATION: Achieve the perfect manicure and pedicure by applying two coats. Apply a think first layer and then a second while tacky for a vivid, streak-free finish.

7-DAY WEAR: Elevate your look with a base and top coat. A base coat strengthens your nails and creates a smooth base, while a top coat locks in color with lasting shine and chip protection. Enjoy up to 7-day wear when paired with our Stay Longer top coat.

BEST SELLER: 1 bottle of essie Original nail polish is sold every 5 seconds.*

KEY FEATURES:
This product comes in a glass bottle:
Size: 0.46 ounces
Product Description: 1.140" Width: 1.140" Height: 3.543"
Product Form: Liquid Polish

NAIL TYPE: essie Original polish is ideal for consumers looking for a salon-quality manicure at home with saturated color payoff.

*L’Oreal custom product hierarchy calc based on USxAOC NIQ Scantrack for nail color. 52WE 12/ 27/25. © 2026, Nielsen Consumer LLC
How to use Blanc, a white nail polish:

Prep: 1 coat of essie Strong Start base coat to strengthen nails and create a smooth base.

Color: 2 coats of your favorite essie Original nail polish for rich color and shine.

Shine: 1 coat of of essie Stay Longer top coat to lock in color with lasting shine and chip protection.

Care: Finish with On A Roll Apricot Nail & Cuticle Oil to condition cuticles and prevent dryness.
essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Full ingredient list:

ETHYL ACETATE BUTYL ACETATE NITROCELLULOSE TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL TRIBENZOIN STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE ACETYLATED HYDROGENATED CASTOR GLYCERIDE ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE BENZOPHENONE-1 SILICA BARIUM SULFATE DIACETONE ALCOHOL CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER CITRIC ACID ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE ALCOHOL DENAT. CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN / COLOPHANE ALUMINA DIMETHICONE ISOPHORONE DIAMINE/ISOPHTHALIC ACID/TROMETHAMINE COPOLYMER TIN OXIDE CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE n-BUTYL ALCOHOL AQUA / WATER / EAU TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE TALC ACETONE ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE MICA CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77007 / ULTRAMARINES CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE CI 77266 / BLACK 2 CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE CI 77742 / MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77288 / CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS CI 77510 / FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 45410 / RED 28 CI 73360 / RED 30 LAKE CI 60730 / EXT. VIOLET 2 CI 60725 / VIOLET 2 CI 45380 / RED 22 ]

Blanc Frequently Asked Questions:

This shade features an elegant, high-impact cream finish that offers full coverage. It is designed to create a smooth, crisp line every time, whether you are perfecting a classic French manicure tip or going all-in on a bold, solid white nail moment.
Yes. Blanc is crafted with our 100% vegan formula, containing no animal-derived ingredients. Essie is also committed to being cruelty-free and does not test any products on animals.
Pair this crisp white with our Stay Longer top coat for up to 7 days of chip-resistant wear. Powered by our premium formula, the pure white color remains vibrant, clean, and streak-free from day one to day seven.
Blanc is formulated for a quick and easy application. It is designed to dry rapidly, allowing you to achieve a professional, salon-quality look at home without the long wait.
For best results, we recommend the Essie system. A base coat creates a smooth, nourished surface to ensure an even, streak-free application of white pigments, while an Essie top coat is essential to lock in the crisp color, prevent yellowing, and ensure your manicure lasts all week.
Start with one thin coat of Essie base coat. Use our patented camel-stem brush to apply two thin coats of Blanc (or a single precise stroke if perfecting your French manicure tips); the brush provides a controlled formula flow for a quick, smooth, and precise application. Finish with an Essie top coat.
Despite its full-coverage and opaque pigment, Blanc can be removed quickly and easily with any standard nail polish remover. No soaking or specialized removal tools are required.
Blanc is a clean, classic, fan-favorite best-seller available at major beauty retailers, drugstores, and professional salons worldwide, as well as on Essie.com.

Enhance your manicure

Step 1 Prep

Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.

Step 2 Prime

Apply 1 coat of base coat to reinforce and harden nails.

Step 3 Paint

Apply 2 coats of essie original nail polish.

Step 4 Seal

Apply 1 coat of top coat for a plump, shiny finish.

Shop the routine

"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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3 out of 5 stars.

Not my favorite formula

13 days ago

I love the look of a clean white manicure. Unfortunately this one wasn’t my favorite. I tried it a few times and it applied streaky which is unlike the Essie formula I know. It took multiple coats to get the opacity I wanted. I think this might work better as a nail art shade. It also seemed to chip pretty quickly.

Originally posted on influenster.com

response from essie:

10 days ago

Consumer Care Center

Oh no AmandaJ, we are so sorry to hear this shade didn't live up to the Essie standard you know and love! A clean white mani is the absolute ultimate look, and we completely understand how disappointing it is when it takes too many coats or chips quickly. Your bottle definitely does not sound like it was up to standard. All of our colors, including the Blanc, should flow one easily and look perfect by the second coat. We get why you went with so many coats, but applying more than 2 coats of color increases the chance of any nail enamel chipping. The layers never dry right. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we've shared your experience directly with our product team to ensure we keep delivering the smooth, easy application you expect from us. We also think you are spot on—this white would make a perfect accent or French tip shade!

2 out of 5 stars.

Difficult to work with

20 days ago

I know white nail polishes are usually thicker because of the pigment, and this one was no exception. The formula felt very thick and streaky, making it hard apply thin, even coats. The brush also left visible lines, and thicker coats took long time to dry. Unfortunately, white polishes are usually more trouble than they're worth for me.

Originally posted on influenster.com

response from essie:

20 days ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there NataliaH, we are so sorry this bottle was more frustrating than fabulous. Nail polish should be fun, not work! This pure white color should still flow easily onto the nail and by the second coat, the color should be perfect. It sounds like your bottle was not the typical consistency for this color, if the polish is too thick, streaks and long dry time are the result.

5 out of 5 stars.

GREAT FOR MANICURES!

26 days ago

I love it! It's perfect for my blank nails if I want french tips! It goes on smooth and is pigmented with one coat! It also dries pretty fast as well which I love! So far my nails have lasted a while too so it has good wear! Gonna get some other colors because it's honestly really good.

Originally posted on influenster.com

4 out of 5 stars.

It’s okay

a month ago

I’m not the best at painting nails as you can see from the photo but the color is good. It wasn’t too thin but did have to apply a second layer. The polish held pretty well with a clear top coat with no chipping and dried pretty fast.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Crisp White

a month ago

Essie's Blanc is a true bright white with smooth application and minimal streaking. It levels well, dries fast, and reaches full opacity after two coats with a glossy, clean finish. The brush glides easily and makes it simple to get an even look. I get the best results with a base coat, and with a top coat, it wears well on my nails and even longer on my toes. It's great for French tips, nail art, or a full white manicure, and the vegan, 8-free formula is a nice bonus. It's a classic, crisp white that works for both everyday looks and more detailed designs.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Love

a month ago

Essies Blanc is an iconic color that everyone should have. Essies formula applies nicely, dries quickly and is not streaky. I love how opaque it is after two coats.

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2 out of 5 stars.

Thin it out

a month ago

This is a sheer white that too some time to build up for opacity but I made it work. Definitely had to thin it out to be easier to use since I was patching my cracked nail

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response from essie:

a month ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there KaylaV, we love a resourceful beauty expert! Thank you for sharing how you made this white work for you. (your nail in the pic looks fabulous BTW) However, we don’t know why it was so sheer for you, the color Blanc should be a full coverage, pure snowy white. It sounds like your bottle was not up to our usual standards for this color, but we appreciate the feedback!

3 out of 5 stars.

Doesn't apply smoothly

a month ago

I love the color of this polish, however, it is very thick and hard to apply smoothly. I did 2 passes, while letting the dry in between and it was still kind of clumpy.

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response from essie:

a month ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there RoyalA, It is wonderful to hear you love the pure, crisp white of the color Blanc, but we completely understand how disappointing it is when the application doesn't live up to the color. That thick, clumpy texture you described—especially when it makes a smooth finish impossible—is certainly not the high-quality experience you should have with any Essie color (looks great on your nail BTW!) The nail colors should all flow on easily and by the second coat the color should be perfect!

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