1. Base Coat
Apply 1 coat to bare nails to prime for color while strengthening.
Mrs. Always Right
A terracotta rose pink nail polish.
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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 ● 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 ●
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.
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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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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5 out of 5 stars.
Great polish
a year ago
Great polish, great color, always gets lots of compliments.
type of nail polish userregular/average
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5 out of 5 stars.
This color is beautiful and professional!
5 years ago
I’m in the military and our regulations extended to allow more “modern” colors. I absolutely love this color and think it looks extremely professional! I usually apply one coat and I’m OBSESSED with the coverage!
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Lasts forever!
5 years ago
I started using this nail polish about six months ago. How I have been able to keep my manicure fresh looking is in the application. I apply a clear base coat. After it has dried for a couple hours I followed by a thin first coat of color. I allow about 4-6 hours for first color coat to dry before applying the second coat of color. Allow second coat of color several hours to dry before finishing with clear top coat. Remember to cover nail tips with all coats as well as underneath the nail when applying clear base and top coats. Using this application method my nail job lasts at least two weeks before I redo it.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Clear base and top coats
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
My go to fall color
5 years ago
I bought this color about two years ago and I just love it. It is my go to! I have very pale skin tone so this color pops on my fingers and is just gorgeous!
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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2 out of 5 stars.
Great Color, Poor Quality
6 years ago
After purchasing this bottle of GOREGEOUS polish from a such a reputable brand, I was so excited to apply. The color is phenomenal, however the next day I washed dishes and my nails were ruined. Essie colors that I purchased even back 6 years ago I remember lasting so much longer. Has the formula changed? Highly upset that I have to re-paint every day - don't want to quit since the color is stunning, and I'm stuck in quarantine (for a good reason, I promise) so I can't go out again to get a new brand.
favorite essie color family?pinks
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! We are sorry to hear that our shade, mrs always-right, chipped quickly for you, and we know how frustrating this can be. We appreciate your feedback, and we will be passing it along to our team. We recommend you try our long-lasting nail polish formula in a 2-step system: color + top coat. chip-resistant, fade-resistant, even color coverage. You can check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/y47qpd73, and we hope you give it a try!
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful rose color
6 years ago
Just bought this shade today and am already in love with it!
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.
7 years ago
Essie is one my favorite nail products. It is worth the price. It carries wide range of colors from bold red to soft naturals. I have been using Essie and i five different nail colors. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love this color!! It’s neutral enough but also has a great bright color to make your nails pop!! And can match it with a lot too!!!
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
This colour is perfect for an all-year-round colour. Essie polishes last me really well and i just buy them from Superdrug. The colour is really nice and i prefer to use Essie than other high street brands. Easy to apply and Im a big fan, would buy again
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Essie is the best nailpolish brand i have ever used. The colors they have are amazing. And it s very long lasting. And the bottle is so nice. I also love their packaging. Very classy indeed
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Love this brand because they’re not expensive and have all the pretty pastel colors! You can find this brand at Walmart ulta any Beaty store and like o said not expensive! Plus it goes on very smoothly and doesn’t clump
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Long lasting doesnt chip away quickly, also even if u do one layer, it would honestly do the job. Love essie nail color so much
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love Essie polishes they’re always so smooth and this color is gorgeous. My only issue is that the brushes are so small I wish they were a little wider.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Love love LOVE my Essie nail polishes. I have tons of shades and they are always so great and last a long time. They can be pricey however I think they are definitely worth the cost. I’ve often been able to find a coupon to use which makes it easier to purchase.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
LOVE THIS COLOR & THIS POLISH! So pretty with a wonderful finish. The color has great wear and lasts for a while without chipping ( at least it did for me) This polish is a bit on the pricier side, but it is so beautiful & worth the price tag for sure!
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Beautiful natural color. Looks amazing on hands and/or toes. With proper care the color lasts for a decent amount of time, looking nice for longer than just the first few days.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I really love this color. It’s a great neutral pinky red. Essie never disappoints with their formula and this is no exception. It’s a great salon quality product for the drug store price. I will be purchasing again!
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love love love this color!! It's a beautiful pink shade that's great for day or evening and goes with everything! Easy to apply and leaves me nails looking flawless!
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
This is one of my favorite colors it only needs one coat and it really stands out against my skin color I love it
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love The Color
7 years ago
Just had this color put on at the salon and I need to buy it! I went shopping right afterwards and got so many compliments at the store.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: top coat
favorite essie color family?grays
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfection!
8 years ago
Perfect color for my scandinavian skintone! Great coverage!
Q: favorite color?
A: Angora cardi
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
A new classic and my personal favorite
9 years ago
I always get compliments on this color! I discovered it in the salon when I needed to wear a shade of pink for a job interview and this is the perfect "mature and conservative" color I can wear while still feeling like myself! I tend to go for bold and brights like lime, navy, gold, or glitter. I'm so happy it was added to the line and I can use it myself. Great formula and full, creme coverage with 2 coats, easy for someone who is bad at paint their own nails (me). I know it's was originally a wedding color but it's versatile- goes with almost any outfit, style, occasion or time of day. It's the perfect shade, especially if you have had trouble finding something you like in traditional reds and pinks.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Master Plan, First Base
Q: favorite color?
A: Mrs always right
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forwork
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Sassy shade
9 years ago
Mrs. Always Right is one of the best Essie colors I’ve ever seen. It’s a complex deep pink that verges on the plum. Wearing it with the newest version of Essie Top Coat (in white bottle) extends its life and glossy luster. Plus, I love its sassy name! It’s anything but a “wimpy" shade.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Bikini So Teeny
Q: favorite color?
A: With the Band
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Not your average neutral!
9 years ago
This color intrigued me as soon as it came out in the Bridal collection. I knew it would either be a color I adored or hated. I'm so glad I took a chance and got it, because it is absolutely stunning. It reminds me a bit of "Angora Cardi," but it is much, much more flattering on my pale skin tone. It is a mauve that is both pretty and edgy at the same time. The formula was also great! Two coats, and you're good to go. This color could go with any outfit and would be appropriate for any occasion, from work to a night out. I highly recommend it!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Penny Talk
Q: favorite color?
A: Chinchilly, Ballet Slippers
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color - goes so well with everything.
9 years ago
I recently got this color in a special sample size and have been using it ever since. It has a beautiful rich yet decent color and goes well with my complexion and my outfits. Love it!
Q: favorite color?
A: Demure Vixen
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Great color!
9 years ago
I'm definitely not a pink girl, but I am IN LOVE with this color! Definitely feminine but also edgy.
Q: favorite color?
A: Licorice
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forprom
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
lovely color
10 years ago
I love this color. The color is kind of special but not to conspicuous so you can wear it perfectly at work. to me this is some kind of an allrounder since you can wear it on an girls night out as well as on a date
Q: favorite color?
A: angora cardiq
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forwork
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Great coverage !
10 years ago
I prefer a single coat and this lovely rose gave great coverage and color.
Q: favorite color?
A: Sugar Daddy
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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