Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Cute As A Button
A juicy persimmon delight of a coral nail polish that adds an air of innocence instantly. Fresh, soft and ripe for the picking.
- FLAWLESS COVERAGE: Achieve a flawless manicure by applying 2 coats of polish. Apply a thin 1st coat, and while the polish is still tacky, follow with a 2nd coat.
SALON-QUALITY FORMULA: essie original nail polish provides a salon quality, vegan formula for flawless coverage.
EASY GLIDE BRUSH: Our exclusive easy-glide brush allows for quick, even professional application on nails.
ENHANCE YOUR MANICURE: A base coat and topcoat are recommended to enhance the wear of your manicure. A base coat can prevent chipping and nourish your nails. A topcoat will make your manicure dry faster, last longer, and create a shinier finish. - How to use essie nail polish:
- First, apply 1 coat of your favorite essie base coat.
-Then, apply 2 coats of essie nail polish.
- Finish your salon-quality manicure with 1 coat of any essie topcoat. -
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.
Perfect!!
a year ago
It’s the Only One!! All I ever wear all summer long!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: It’s the only color I ever wear:)
favorite essie color family?corals
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Truly "Cute as a Button"!
4 years ago
I exchanged for this color on a whim when my sister (a die-hard Essie fan) gave me a color she had already given me before. ;) If you're on this site, you probably already love Essie products. Great shine, great application, great wear. So, I'll focus on this color. I find that it does tend to chip a bit, but I always have that problem (I'm a very active SAHM with soft nails — nothing sticks). The color is awesome though!!! It really is a go-to favorite! I tend towards classics like a milky pink, French manicure, or lipstick red, but this is a fun, summery shade of something between coral and bright pink that I frequently receive compliments on. It's fun without being garish, and very flattering (I'm light-medium skin-toned for reference). LOVE!!! I'll buy it again as soon as my current bottle runs out, and I'd buy it in gel too, if that was an option!
favorite essie color family?corals
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
The perfect summer shade!
6 years ago
My friend got this shade for me and another friend of ours and we all absolutely love it. It is bright and lively and cute, as the name suggests. It is feminine without looking too young and childish. Perfect for summer and looks awesome with a tan, as well as on toes.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
One of My All-Time Favs
7 years ago
The other pictures of the color, not sure about those ... but the last picture with the girl's hand holding the bottle, I would say that very much looks like the color. I hope they never stop making it! Please, Essie, keep making it, there is not another one out there like this one.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
yes, I recommend this product.
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2 out of 5 stars.
5-Star Color, 1-Star formula
7 years ago
This is a gorgeous color, but I was seriously disappointed in the streaky application. This was the first Essie polish I’ve purchased, and I’m sorry to say it will be the last. I’ll be sticking with my Zoya polishes.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! We are sorry to hear that you did not get the results you expected when using our Essie polish. For the best results, we recommend applying two coats on bare, clean nails! Thanks for giving our polish a try!
5 out of 5 stars.
perfect peach
9 years ago
I have this color on my toes now. Its is the perfect peachy coral color. Not too bright orange and not too bright pink. Perfect for summer. I am keeping it on until after my two cousins communions.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: peach daquri
Q: favorite color?
A: blossom dandy and cute as a button
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
3 out of 5 stars.
Cute Color Streaky Formula
9 years ago
I was in the market for a coral shade for Summer, and I was down to either buying this or a Sally Hansen product. I ended up going got this one because I liked the slight red undertone to this color. However, now that I've used this color I wished I had gone with Sally Hansen. The reason? This nail polish is streaky! Even though the polish is pigmented, I had to put 3 coats of polish on in order to cover up streaky bald spots. For the price of Essie I shouldn't have to put up with that in order to paint on a cream polish. I love Essie's colors, but I have never found a cream polish from their regular line that I have liked.
Q: favorite color?
A: Mademoiselle
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
great classical coral colour
9 years ago
This shade ist one of my favourites, almost a fresh and fruity summer colour.
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Q: goes great with this shade
A: good to go Topcoat
Q: favorite color?
A: all access pass
type of nail polish userblogger/fashionista
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great product!
9 years ago
Last week I bought this and it's a great product. I LOVE this color it's perfect for the summer. But the only downer is that it takes about 10 minutes to dry. And after it dries if you touch your nail it makes your finger print on your nail, but you can easily fix it up.
Q: favorite color?
A: Cute as a button
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 summer shade
9 years ago
This is definitely my favourite coral shade. I get compliments every time I wear it! It's the perfect summer/vacation colour and it looks great on both fingers and toes!
Q: favorite color?
A: muchi muchi
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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3 out of 5 stars.
bad formula but good color
10 years ago
I love the color, and I really wanted to love the polish. But when I first tried it, it came out very streaky. I tried 2 coats, but still streaky. I hate having on thick polish, so I ended up just removing all of it and using a different color. Maybe it's just my bottle that has this problem. Maybe different batches are different in terms of formula.
Q: favorite color?
A: hi maintenance
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
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5 out of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS POLISH!!!
10 years ago
I own many Essie nail polishes, and of all the polishes I own this is my favorite! Very nice coral shade that works with two coats.
Q: favorite color?
A: Cute as a Button
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous Summer Shade
10 years ago
Just picked up this polish. Created this mani with water marble accent nails with the addition of Mesmerize and Tuck It In My Tux.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Tuck it in My Tux and Mesmerize
Q: favorite color?
A: Chinchilly
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
One of my go-to colors!
10 years ago
This is a beautiful pink for spring and summer! I use this one a lot, and I always get compliments.
Q: favorite color?
A: sunday funday
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
helpful?
3 out of 5 stars.
average
10 years ago
I says that I had better but at the same time I had worse
Q: goes great with this shade
A: don't know
Q: favorite color?
A: don't have one
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear forprom
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
pretty summer pink
11 years ago
Its a fresh bright pink!! Three coats and it is perfect. It pops against my tan skin!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: naughty nautical
Q: favorite color?
A: watermelon
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Summer in a bottle
11 years ago
This summery color gives your nails an instant girly and happy touch! It goes perfectly with my fair (read: paler than pale) skin, but I'm sure it would also look amazing on darker skin tones. And of course excellent quality nail polish: I count two and a half weeks without any chipping when I reapply my Essie top coat every week or so. And I do dishes without protective gloves! Which you shouldn't do by the way ;D
Q: favorite color?
A: Head Mistress
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
LOVE IT
11 years ago
I LOVE this color!! Goes well with all my summer clothes ;)
Q: goes great with this shade
A: coral/ teal
Q: favorite color?
A: cute as a button
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Cute as a Button , made me irresistible!
11 years ago
I found that when I wore this shade I got so many compliments. I was the life of the party. I was sharp-witted and clever. All due to Essie! Thanks
Q: goes great with this shade
A: e-nuf is e-nuf
Q: favorite color?
A: Steel-ing the Scene
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Love it so much
11 years ago
I love this color so much and it the best color to wear for October or breast cancer
Q: favorite color?
A: Cute as a button
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Great color!
11 years ago
I bought this a few months ago and I can't stop wearing it! It is so gorgeous!
Q: favorite color?
A: Double breasted jacket
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect Colour!
11 years ago
I absolutely love this polish! It has a great formula, just like all the Essie shades and lasts for so long. This colour looks great, especially in the spring and summer or if you have a tan! I would recommend this to all my friends and will definitely repurchase it when I run out.
Q: favorite color?
A: Cute as a Button
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
I'm in love with this color!
11 years ago
I usually don't go for reds or pinks too much, but this color is beautiful! I love it with my skin tone and it goes great with so many other colors :-)
Q: goes great with this shade
A: anything!
Q: favorite color?
A: Cute as a Button
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Cute, coral color!!
11 years ago
Cute as a Button is definitely a fabulous nail color! It's the coral that is so popular today looks gorgeous on! And since it's Essie, you know it goes on smoothly and lasts! Great color, great quality, all in one bottle!!
Q: favorite color?
A: Cute as a Button
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forweddings
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing!!
11 years ago
I wore this color a lot this summer, and am going to have to buy another bottle of it asap!!
Q: favorite color?
A: cute as a button
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Wonderful Staying Power
11 years ago
As a woman who works with her hands a lot, its difficult to find a polish that stays on without chipping and flaking. Essie has the power. I want one in every shade!
Q: favorite color?
A: Cuet as a Button
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfection!
11 years ago
Cute as a button is my go to nail polish! Long lasting chic color, leaves my nails looking fabulous every time.
Q: favorite color?
A: Cute as a button
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect for Spring!
11 years ago
I had gotten this for a present and I was like, okay just another pinky/coral color. But no. It really is a perfect color.
Q: favorite color?
A: cute as a button
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forgirls night out
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing color!!!
11 years ago
I love CUTE AS A BUTTON, I bought this color about two months ago and I've used it like 8 or 9 times since then, I'm starting to run low, whenever I where this color people compliment me and when they ask me what color I'm wearing I'm so proud to say CUTE AS A BUTTON from ESSIE!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Mambo
Q: favorite color?
A: Cute as a button
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
essie- cute as a button
11 years ago
Love this color and it lasts forever if u put on at least two coats and a clear top coat!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Lipstick
Q: favorite color?
A: cute as a button
type of nail polish userprofessional
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
absolutely perfect!!!
11 years ago
I bought this a few months ago and fell in love! my sister thinks I am obsessing!!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: top coat
Q: favorite color?
A: cute as a button
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forbirthdays
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Cute is absolutely right!!
11 years ago
The picture doesn't due this shade any justice. It's more of a classic pink than the peachy color shown. I wore it to a wedding last fall and I got so many compliments. It's a staple in my polish collection.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Sunday Funday
Q: favorite color?
A: Play date
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Maybe even "cuter than a button!"
11 years ago
I instantly fell in love with with color! I am wearing it right now and used inspiration from the name to free-hand some little buttons on some of my nails with a purple shade! It's adorable!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Too many to list!
Q: favorite color?
A: Cute as a button
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Love this color
11 years ago
This color is great for summer or all around. I really love pink and neon like colors. They make me look more tan! Lol. :)
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Butler Please
Q: favorite color?
A: Cute as a button
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfection at its finest!
11 years ago
This is my absolute favorite color that Essie has to offer! If you are looking for the "perfect pink" color, this is it. It isn't too bright, and it is not dull in the slightest. It adds that perfect famine touch for any outfit!
Q: favorite color?
A: Cute as a button
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Makes yours nails pop!
11 years ago
I bought this a couple weeks ago to finish off my outfit for a date. im very happy i did(:
Q: goes great with this shade
A: turquoise & caicos
Q: favorite color?
A: bikini so teeny
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
sassy
11 years ago
This is my favourite shade at the moment its bright vibrant and sassy!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: essie vite and essie clear
Q: favorite color?
A: cute as a button
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
makes me as cute as a button
11 years ago
I absolutely love this color from the best name what my boyfriend always says about Me I'm as cute as a button to the perfect shade for any occasion!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: ready to go top coat
Q: favorite color?
A: cute as a button
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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