1. Base Coat
Apply 1 coat to bare nails to prime for color while strengthening.
Odd Squad
It's in to be weird so join this squad of misfits with this rich coffee brown vegan nail polish with red undertones.
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Apply 1 coat for up to 7-day wear.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Looks like chocolate brown, but is actually grey
a year ago
Looks like chocolate brown, but is actually grey on nails. Still looking for the perfect chocolate brown.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Heleen. Thank you for sharing your comments and pic for the color 'odd squad'. We are sorry to hear that this product did not leave you with the results you were hoping for. Gray is probably the one of the least expected results we would expect from this rich coffee brown with red undertones.
5 out of 5 stars.
Great every day neutral!
2 years ago
I looove this shade of brown! I am big on the neutrals right now and this shade gives a great gloss without attracting too much attention. The brush provides full coverage in one swipe and the formula dries fast and is very pigmented. Good amount of wear before chipping as well!
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5 out of 5 stars.
An essential for nail polish girlies and lads
2 years ago
Essie is a great brand for polish. It’s easy to use, dries fast, needs only a few layers, and lasts long. The brush is easy to use and bends to the shape of the nail. I highly recommend this polish and color.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Nice brush
2 years ago
The Essie Odd Squad is a brown that can easily be mixed with any other color. I applied glitter on every other nail to change up the style. The nail polish has a nice shine.
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5 out of 5 stars.
beautiful
2 years ago
i LOVE this colour!!!!!! it looks so nice and does not chip quickly
the brush quality is great as well. long lasting, would recommend to a friend!
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4 out of 5 stars.
Nice polish
2 years ago
This polish was a very dark chocolate brown, it almost looked black. Shine was good as well. Applied like any other normal polish and was easy to take off. It did chip throughout the week. Did not like this color as much.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Prettiest Nude Polish I’ve Ever Used
2 years ago
This polish is some of the prettiest polish I have ever used, it’s shiny and has probably one of the fastest dry times I’ve ever seen in a polish. I absolutely recommend this polish, it goes on smooth and you only need about a single coat to get full coverage.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful!!!
2 years ago
The Essie Odd Squad nail polish is a cool color that's both classy and fun. It goes on easily and stays looking good for a long time. Whether you're getting fancy or just want to look nice every day, Essie Odd Squad is a great choice to jazz up your nails.
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5 out of 5 stars.
I really liked it
2 years ago
I really liked it, very beautiful, I really liked the color and quality, it lasts a lot, see how the nails have grown and how the nails have been preserved, I recommend it to everyone, super
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5 out of 5 stars.
HONEST ESSIE ODD SQUAD REVIEW!!!
2 years ago
I never do my toes at home. I am not good at it therefore the review would have been a reflection of my effort rather than the product. Firstly, the trip to my favorite salon was great and I checked if they offer a similar color, they don’t! This unique shade of rich brown is just delightful (even my nail tech commented on the intensity of the color). I was very pleased with the outcome and I got them done 3 weeks ago — NO CHIPPING! Wow 🤩
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5 out of 5 stars.
Good nail polish
2 years ago
This is a unique color. It is easy to apply with the brush it has, I really like the brush it comes with. It drys pretty quick and has is shiny when dried. This is a good color if you want to be different.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Works!
2 years ago
This nail polish is so good. I literally only had to do one pass with this nail polish. I usually have to do two coats so that the color looks good, but with this one literally one coat and i was done.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Deep cherry
2 years ago
This color is like more of a deep cherry or plum like color. It is super deep but also really pretty. To me this color is almost mysterious in a way and is perfect for the fall or winter time.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful brown and easy application
2 years ago
This color is so so pretty!!!! I love brown nail polish and this one is definitely a good one. It’s pretty dark, it can look black in some lighting.
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5 out of 5 stars.
My favorite fall shade
2 years ago
This deep brown shade is the PERFECT fall nail color! It goes with every fall based outfit and it’s very pretty on my light neutral skin tone! A must have for Halloween season.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
2 years ago
This dark brown is my new fave color on my nails it makes my hands look so professional but definitely love will recommend to anyone I know is the best!
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3 out of 5 stars.
Its good but not my fav color
2 years ago
The Essie nail polish i received from Influenster is great , despite the color not being my favorite. It applies smoothly, dries quickly, and lasts long without chipping. Impressed overall!
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response from essie:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello _cheohii. Thanks for letting us know how much you enjoyed the performance of your essie nail enamel even if the color was not your favorite! We get that a color that's just perfect for your mani may not appeal to everyone. But that's the beauty of having hundreds of colors to choose from!
5 out of 5 stars.
Love this product
2 years ago
They dry down so fast! Shine on its own is great! The brush is great! The brush don’t leave streaks. I love how good the colors are! They are bright and shiny!
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5 out of 5 stars.
beautiful color & super shiny!
2 years ago
i loved this polish color! looks like a deep chocolate brown & the formula is thick and shiny, which i liked. only takes 1 coat, as opposed to other nail polishes i’ve tried that take 3-4. i will definitely use this again!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great Color Payoff!
2 years ago
I've never tried Essie polish before, but I was quite impressed with this! The color payoff was AMAZING! I only needed one coat, and it totally covered my nail with color! The colors are true to the bottle and look great! The dry time was average, and it looked glossy when dry. I'll definitely need to try more colors from them just for the color payoff alone!
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5 out of 5 stars.
I love this brand of nail polish!
2 years ago
I have used Essie nail polish for as long as I can remember! I love this color for all seasons, it’s definitely a staple color in my collection! The name is odd squad number 365!
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4 out of 5 stars.
not my favorite color
2 years ago
the undertone of this color didn’t really work well with my skin tone, for reference im tan and have neutral undertones. it would look better on cooler toned skin. the formula is great though didn’t chip or pill and held up nicely on my toes, it only gets one star taken off for the color:)
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4 out of 5 stars.
Classic nail polish
2 years ago
A very classic nail polish. This shade is a very dark purple-toned brown. The polish dries quickly. It was a little harder to work with because imperfections dry quickly too.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love the color
2 years ago
Im loving the purple/ brown color on this. My daughter wabted me to paimt hwr nails and this was perfect since getting in the mail. My daughter asked me to mix this color and have one blue nail lol but now she hapy ahe got her nails painted.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Long-lasting deep color!
2 years ago
This is the perfect nail color for fall weather and looks so great! It goes on smooth with the applicator and lasts for a long time without peeling or chipping!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Absolutely adore
2 years ago
Usually i'm not a fan of dark colors on my nails but this shade has absolutely changed me. I absolutely love the sleek and shiny finish that this nail polish gives me. Literally such a gorgeous shade and I would recommend to anyone.
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5 out of 5 stars.
So cute are you kidding 😍
2 years ago
The drying time is impeccable chip resistant and the shine is everything application is so smooth and brush is nice and soft top 10 favorite must have
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5 out of 5 stars.
Essie nail polish
2 years ago
I received this brown nail polish and actually ended up liking the color alot and how well it goes with the red. It's a really pretty shade of brown. Very cute.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Delicious chocolate brown Essie odd squad nail color
2 years ago
This gorgeous smooth and rich chocolate brown nail color comes to impress! I love the milk chocolate color finish it’s perfect for all occasions and will go great with nearly every outfit! The red undertones and being vegan are a great added element as well.
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5 out of 5 stars.
very good
2 years ago
like the long-lasting nature of this gel polish. like the color okay. Nice structure, I like the colors. The product came faster than expected, and was packaged well to avoid damage in shipping. no complaints!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color
2 years ago
I love this color!! Darker colors always made my hands look older but this color was perfect brown shade. Honestly, makes you feel classy and clean.
And the application is very easy as the brush isn’t too thin or too wide.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Color
2 years ago
The color is a deep and rich burgundy/purple/brown. It looks really nice and dries very fast without even using a fan. I like the way it applies on my nails.
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4 out of 5 stars.
cute nail polish for fall!
2 years ago
great quality, although the color was a little too dark for my liking. perfect color for late fall / winter. pigmentation was great and lasted for quite a while!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Vegan, unique, color
2 years ago
This deeply rich coffee brown vegan nail polish with red undertones stole my heart😍 why is it so unique? I love love love this color!
I'm very glad I tried it🤗
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5 out of 5 stars.
Nice dark staple color
2 years ago
Very nice dark brown with a slight purple tint. Essie is my favorite nail polish brand, long lasting, smooth finish, not transparent, and dries super fast.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great polish
2 years ago
I loved the chocolate brown shade of this polish and it was perfect on. It was almost completely opaque with one coat, but I ended up doing two for good measure.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Very nice color
2 years ago
This color is very nice. I usually do not go for brown colors when it comes to nail polish so this was not my thing but the color is very pretty and i think someone who is into browns would love this
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5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing
2 years ago
The color is not for me. But looks amazing on my on my brother (who definitely did this willingly) ;) The nail polish is nice and thick. It only took one coat!
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