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Cosmic Chrome

Chrome at home? The universe listened and is delivering this sheer silver satin chrome effect nail polish for your next manicure. Layer with other essie polishes for a nail art look.

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
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, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, BARIUM SULFATE, CITRIC ACID, ALCOHOL DENAT., ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN, SILICA [NANO] / SILICA, ALUMINA, DIMETHICONE, ISOPHORONE DIAMINE/ISOPHTHALIC ACID/TROMETHAMINE COPOLYMER, TIN OXIDE, DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE, n-BUTYL ALCOHOL, CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE, AQUA / WATER, ACETONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TALC, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, [+/- MAY CONTAIN CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 77891 [NANO] / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 77007 / ULTRAMARINES, CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER, CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE, CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE, CI 77266 [NANO] / 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 ]

Original Nail Polish Frequently Asked Questions:

Yes, essie Original nail polish is a vegan formula that contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Using a base coat and topcoat with essie’s original enamel nail polish can help improve the wear of your manicure and increase shine. A base coat can prolong the life of your manicure, prevent chipping, and nourish your nails. A top coat can help your manicure dry faster, last longer, or create a shiny or matte texture.
You can find essie Original enamel nail polish at most drug stores and cosmetic stores. You can also find e-retailers that carry essie enamel nail polish right here on our website.
Essie and Gel by essie are formulated without the ingredient TPO.* The use of TPO in classic nail polishes has never been permitted, therefore absent from the brand's formulas since inception.
essie Original enamel nail polish typically lasts up to 7 days with proper application. Using a base coat and sealing your manicure with a top coat helps reduce chipping and keeps your color looking fresh.

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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1 out of 5 stars.

Not impressed

2 months ago

This special effects polish in Cosmic Chrome doesn't perform as I thought it would. It doesn't set, and stays tacky. Had to remove and repolish nails. Quite disappointing as chrome powders are messy.

favorite essie color family?pinks

type of nail polish userregular/average

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response from essie:

2 months ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi Val88, thank you so much for sharing your honest experience with us! We truly value your feedback, especially when this sheer silver satin chrome special effect nail polish didn’t quite live up to the magic you were expecting. Applied in 2 thin coats, this sheer chrome should dry within a few minutes. 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.

Great brand

a year ago

Super glittery and shiny. Doesn’t smudge. Nice and simple yet elegant polish. Good texture; shade and everything. Highly recommended product love Essie

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4 out of 5 stars.

Ok

a year ago

I dunno what I was expecting but it’s not supposed to be a color like I thought it’s more like a layer and it does look nice on blue

Q: goes great with this shade

A: perfectly peculiar

favorite essie color family?blues

type of nail polish usernovice/new user

great to wear forgirls night out

yes, I recommend this product.

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1 out of 5 stars.

can not recommend

a year ago

takes forever to dry,not minutes. chips off within a day or two if you even have the patience to let it dry. weak chromeffect. would return if i kept recipt. disappointed

type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist

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response from essie:

a year ago

Consumer Care Center

Hello lovisa! Thank you for your feedback on our Special Effects nail art studio color 'cosmic chrome'! We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with this special effects topper. This sheer silver satin chrome effect nail polish shows off its light-reflecting finish best when layered over other essie polishes for a nail art look. Worn alone, the result is more sheer and subtle (don't apply more than 2 coats to avoid chipping) 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

2 out of 5 stars.

Not Chrome

a year ago

I usually really love Essie polish, espicall any with glitter bc they are so attention grabbing. But Cosmic Chrome is a major disappointment. I have tried it with a variety of base nail color, plain, iridicient, pastel, and just a base coat, it really doesn't show up. And when it does it is just a thin layer of silver (very pretty), nothing chrome about it. It is very smooth and easy to apply, but it doesn't seem to help with chrome's opacness. And if there are any specific technique about using this, I wish it is more readily available bc I cannot figure it out and I have done a lot of nail arts in my time.

favorite essie color family?metallics/glitters

type of nail polish usernail art lover

no, I do not recommend this product.

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response from essie:

a year ago

Consumer Care Center

Hello gracee. Thank you for being such a great essie fan and for sharing your experience with the nail art studio special effects color 'cosmic chrome'. We wish you could see all the results you were hoping for with this sheer silver satin chrome effect nail polish! However, we do appreciate knowing you are looking for a more intense chrome effect! 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.

So shiny and fun

a year ago

This is such a shiny and fun color and pairs well with almost any other color I have. It’s buildable so you can get a subtle shine with one coat or a really shimmery shine with 2-3 coats

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4 out of 5 stars.

Buildable shiny chrome color!

2 years ago

Cute chrome color that can be as sheer or opaque as you want! I liked that it’s buildable and easy to apply and shiny. Dried pretty quickly but have to have some patience if you want to do multiple layers.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Great colour

2 years ago

Essie's nail polish in the color Cosmic Chrome has been a real find for me. Its pearlescent shade creates a stunning effect that looks great both on its own and as a top coat. The polish is easy to apply and dries fairly quickly. The Cosmic Chrome color stands out for its softness and elegance. It's not too flashy, but it makes your nails look well-groomed and stylish. Minor imperfections are hardly noticeable on this polish, making it an excellent choice for everyday use. Overall, this polish is the perfect combination of beauty, convenience, and quality. It will be a wonderful addition to any look, adding a touch of sophistication and shine.

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