Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Penny Talk
Penny for your thoughts? Not necessary. This statement-making authentic copper metallic nail polish says it all.
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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
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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.
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essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Full ingredient list:
ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, ALCOHOL DENAT., NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE, SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, CI 77492 / IRON OXIDES, SILICA, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, BARIUM SULFATE, ACETONE, DIMETHICONE, TIN OXIDE, COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN / COLOPHANE, AQUA / WATER / EAU, [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER, CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE, CI 77266 / BLACK 2, CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE
Original Nail Polish Frequently Asked Questions:
- 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 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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2 out of 5 stars.
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2 years ago
Super pretty, but didn’t even last a weekend before chipping started. By mid week, my manicure was a mess!
type of nail polish userregular/average
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2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello _amy! Thank you for sharing some personal feedback with us about the color 'penny talk'. We can see this wouldn’t be the result you were hoping for.
Always remember to polish along the tip of the nail with each step to cap off your mani. By capping the tip of each nail, the polish hugs the nail better, prolonging the wear of your manicure. After you’ve painted a base coat, two coats of polish, and a top coat, you should sit for about 15 minutes to dry your nails. 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.
Beautiful softcopper shade. Fast dry. No streaks.
2 years ago
Beautiful soft copper metallic. Like other Essie nail polish it dried fast and applies smooth with no streaks. Great under nail color that accents perfectly with just about any Essie top coat nail color just for fun.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: All shades nail polish
favorite essie color family?metallics/glitters
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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