Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Bikini So Teeny
Daring meets darling in pretty yet provocative cornflower blue. This sparkling nail polish bares it all with a wink and a smile and no strings attached.
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- Essie original nail polish provides a salon quality, vegan formula for flawless coverage.
- Our exclusive easy-glide brush allows for quick, even professional application on nails.
- The essie collection has over 1,000 shades and counting.
- Our nuanced colors are all inspired by the latest fashion and cultural trends to make your manicure possibilities endless.
- With a wink and a story always on hand, consider us your partner for playful nail inspiration.
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- Start with one coat of your favorite essie base coat.
- Apply two coats of essie color.
- Finish your salon-quality manicure with one coat of any essie top coat.
- Finally, to leave cuticles feeling hydrated and supple, apply essie apricot oil to the cuticle bed.
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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 ]
Enhance your manicure
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.
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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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5 out of 5 stars.
Great color and quality polish
9 months ago
This is such a pretty sky blue! It’s one of my favorite polishes, and it builds up color quickly and evenly. The small specks of sparkle add just the perfect touch! It reminds me of the sky blue polish worn by Alicia Silverstone in the 90’s. It’s very pretty!
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color
a year ago
Beautiful color. Was able to apply primer and 3 coats and it dry within of hour of applying clear top coat.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
2 years ago
This is my most used color. I seriously want to try something new but then always go back to bikini so teeny. This is my 2nd bottle of this color because I live it so dang much. And the brushes are the perfect size
Q: goes great with this shade
A: aperitif
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
1 out of 5 stars.
Polish is streaky
2 years ago
Not at all impressed with the application & the streakiness. Always buy OPI, but loved this color. Won’t buy Essie afain.
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello JennD. We can see this wouldn’t be the result you were hoping for…this bottle of polish definitely sounds all wrong. All essie colors should flow easily onto the nail and by the second coat the color is perfect. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
5 out of 5 stars.
bury me with this color
3 years ago
my number one color and favorite for summer. i will stand by this color with my life fr
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful Blue
3 years ago
I got this at Walgreens and the shade is beautiful blue! I will continue to buy as ive gotten many compliments!
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
My favorite color’
5 years ago
I am beyond happy with this color I’ve had to rebuy twice already in the past two years!
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
This is your sign: Buy it! Treat yourself!
5 years ago
I bought this to match a dress years ago and ever since it has been my go-to during the summer! Every time I have it on, my friends always comment on it. They liked it so much that they bought themselves the same shade! It is BEAUTIFUL!
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Favorite color
6 years ago
I have A LOT of different colors but I've already ran out of 2 bottles because I use it so much
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Best Color Ever!!!
6 years ago
This is my second year wearing this color. I am amazed at how many compliments I receive; even after a week of wear. I normally stock 2 bottles because I am afraid Essie will discontinue. Great color for all skin tones. I am dark skinned but originally saw this on a pale skin tone and looks great on all.
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
My new favorite!
6 years ago
About a year ago I’ve found that these light “periwinkle” blues have been my FAVORITE colors for my nails. I’ve been bouncing back and forth between brands, and bought this one about two months ago and I am OBSESSED! Hopefully this color stays with the brand because this polish is so smooth and easy to apply. I always end up with bubbles in my polish after my nails dry and this brand hasn’t done that! Definitely worth purchasing!
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
You see streak and it cakes up
6 years ago
I got this while on vacation and as you apply it you see every brush strokes waited 20 mind applied another coat and it got worse and started taking up
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
6 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Mystic! Thank you for trying the essie nail color shade bikini so teeny. We're so sorry to hear this color didn't give you a smooth, flawless cornflower blue color to your nails. By the second coat, your color should be perfect. For best results, apply color with quick brush strokes. Slow strokes of the brush can create streaks, since the solvents are already beginning to evaporate and the polish is drying as you apply. To be sure your polish mixture is even, shake the bottle (no rolling) for 10 seconds before each use. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing Color!
6 years ago
A friend bought me this nail polish as a birthday gift. I was skeptical that it would be too bright of a color ( I usually wear more muted colors), but I love it so much! It’s the perfect in between shade of light blue and purple. It’s fairly long lasting and I have gotten so many compliments on it.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Essie top coat and Essie base coat
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful Beachy Shade!
6 years ago
I love this color for spring and summer. It looks amazing! It looks cute on my daughters and I love it for me, too!
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Lovely color for all seasons!
6 years ago
It's a really lovely, opaque, pale blue-purple shade and perfect for all seasons and all occasions.
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Love the colour. Only had to apply a couple costs. A little pricey compared to other brands but worth it
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Essie always has some of the most beautiful and vibrant colors on the market. The color lasts for up to weeks and stays smooth and shiny. It is a little bit more pricey than other brands, but it’s definitely worth it.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Favorite color of all time hands down. I use this color in the summer and winter. It is the perfect shade of baby blue.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love this shade of nail polish for the spring and summer seasons particularly because it compliments tan skin really well. It's great quality nail polish and lasts a long time (weeks sometimes, for me). Considering the price is a bit high, I still feel like you get your money's worth. I would highly recommend it to others.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
One of their cutest colors... I get many compliments when wearing this. Essie is overall a great brand and I love that it has a very diverse variety of colors. The quality of the nail polish is also great and usually two coats is good enough for a good finish.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I absolutely love anything that comes from the essie brand !! Their products are great I love them and I will continue buying them, so much better than all the typical nailpolish brands A bit pricey but deff worth the money you spend.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Beautiful long lasting color that doesn’t disappoint . Not clumpy and doesn’t chip to easy . Affordable and professional grade . I love the Essie brand compared to most it works beautifully
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Absolutely love this color!! I've gotten multiple compliments on it and it went on well and easily. Lasted a long time too!
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love this polish! The color is absolutely beautiful and looks even better with Essie's matte finish polish on top. Because it's 3-free I can feel fairly safe using this product, which is an added bonus! The pigment and staying power are really impressive!
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3 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I think that this color is amazing and it looks really good with my skin tone. However, the nail polish itself it a bit disappointing because it chips easily and can turn a bit stringy after a bit. With or without top and base coats it doesn't stay on for long.
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response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi kateboswell! Thank you for sharing your personal feedback with us. We are so happy to hear you love the polish color! In order to prolong the wear of your manicure, we suggest to always remember to polish along the tip of the nail with each step. By capping the tip of each nail, the polish can hug our nail even closer. We hope you find this tip to be helpful!
5 out of 5 stars.
Nice shade
7 years ago
I bought this color for my aunt birthday party and she wears it almost every day
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Imported bubbly, fiji, Marshmellow
favorite essie color family?corals
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
My All Time Favorite Nail Polish
7 years ago
I discovered bikini to teeny when I was in 8th grade (I'm 18 now), and since then its been my favorite. It's my favorite nail polish I've ever owned. I have two bottles of it just in case I run out of one. I'm pretty proud of myself. Whenever someone is wearing it, i point it out to them. I'm like, "Is that essie's bikini so teeny?" They're always very impressed I know it just by looking at it, considering how many nail polishes there are in the world. Also, whenever someone asks me what my favorite color is, I say "look up essie's bikini so teeny, and that's it". I gave this product 5 stars, but thats an understatement. If I could, I would give it more!
P.S I know this sounds like I'm joking or over exaggerating, but I'm being dead serious. Please by this product. Its the most beautiful shade I've ever seen and I promise you won't regret it.
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous Blue
7 years ago
I bought this on a whim to change it up from my regular pinks and reds and let me just say the pictures just don't do it justice on what a gorgeous color this is! Perfect for summer, the prettiest shade of blue I've ever seen!
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
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