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Toned Down

A relaxing, subdued steel gray cream nail polish with smoky cobalt undertones.


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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Anyone can create color, but only essie earns a reputation worth keeping. Discover our collection of instantly recognized, impossible-to-imitate shades that always make a statement.

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Explore our full range of must-have grays from sheer to bold:

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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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Rich color

4 years ago
I bought this as a fall color. It is a great shade. Cream gray but undertones of blue. I get lots of compliments on it.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday

yes, I recommend this product.

  • Great color
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Sleek color

6 years ago
I bought it a couple days ago and I used it. It’s been three days and the color is the same. it’s not chipped or anything. And applies smoothly and a little bit goes a long way. I love this nail polish :)
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday

yes, I recommend this product.

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