Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Wild Nude
Untamed. Fierce. Sexy. This shade of light tan nail polish with a wash of white is anything but neutral.
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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.
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.
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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.
the perfect nude
a year ago
this is the perfect nude! that wash of white makes it pop and doesn't look chalky. I have fair-medium skin tone with cool undertones and get compliments on this color often.
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.
great light taupe
5 years ago
I think this is an ideal taupe shade for me. I've tried at least half a dozen Essie shades before landing on this as a good taupe, and the others were all too gray (Chinchilly) or too purple (Ladylike) or too brown. Wild Nude is a wonderful neutral.
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forwork
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3 out of 5 stars.
W I L D N U D E
6 years ago
i lo how smooth this polish is.i can do one quick coat and it looks very opaque.it drys very fast too.the only thing a didn't like was that it looks more purple than it does in the pictures.i wanted this to be the perfect nude for me but it wasn't.if you like nudes with purplish undertones this is for you
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
6 years ago
consumer care center
Hey there Ashly! We can imagine how frustrating that would be…since this color applies so well. The color Wild Nude should be a light tan with a wash of white and it should have a cream finish.
5 out of 5 stars.
perfect neutral color and brush!!!!
6 years ago
More pink undertone than it looks in the bottle, and the wider brush is the best among all that come with my polish collection! love it love it<3
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
A great color all year round. Goes on nicely and drys well. Easy to use brush and great quality for the price.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I really love this product! This is an excellent brand. It gives me a perfect finish!I would reccomend it.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
This is a classic nude color that I always opt for in my nails. I repeated use this color because it is my go to. I find that essie is a pricier nail polish but their polish lasts so long and do not chip as easily compared to other brands that it is worth the few extra dollars
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
This is my second favorite nail polish especially in nude colors, they are durable, they come very nice and delicate shades
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I loveeee Essie Nail polish are my favorite ever.. This one is beautiful, I love it. If I could I will buy every single color..
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I like this nail polish because it’s not streaky or at lest not in this color. I can get right up to my cuticles without flooding it.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I literally am obsessed with this color. It is a perfect nude color and looks so gorgeous on the skin. It lasts for weeks and I love that the odor is not strong. I highly recommend this. Totally worth the money.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
My favorite color ever and this brand us really good in all aspects good quality and good price all the colors are beautiful easy to Blend on your nail and with just one layer look good.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love this nail polish. Its long lasting. Does not chip. Theirare a variety of colors to choose from. It alao has a niceshine.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
This is my one of my favorite shades of Essie. A neutral tone that almost goes with my skin tone. I am in love with it.
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
It's a really nice natural nude colour. I would prefer a more creamer texture to glide on as consistency are more watery than what I would normally use.
Nice colour.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Usually I go for a good nude base for my nails and Essie is an awesome brand!
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Love your nude colors. They look so good I really love buying your nail polish. I’m always using them. I can’t wait for your next products. I love how easy they apply. I really recommend this nail polish brand y’all would love it.!
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love all of essie's nail polishes because of how matte they are and also how thick they go on as well. My nail polish tends to chip a lot and so this is always my favorite go to. The only thing that I don't like about the brand is how expensive they are. I sometimes think you are paying for the name but I will only buy if i really really like one of their shades.
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3 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Essie polishes are nice but they do chip fairly quickly. I love this nude color though. Essie is a great formula because they are usually a lot healthier of an option that most nail polishes so I feel safer using them plus they aren't overly expensive when on sale.
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response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
HI shalsharma! Thank you for sharing some personal feedback with us on our polishes! We recommend to always remember to polish along the tip of the nail with each step. By capping the tip of each nail, the polish can hug our nail even closer, prolonging the wear of your color manicure. We hope you find this tip to be helpful!
5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love this colour! It looks fantastic. I use this every time. At first I was a little scared about the colour, but the colour is perfect! I recommend this to everyone.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
This polish is nice for a neat everyday classy nail. It is easy to apply and drys fairly quickly. The only downside is it is somewhat more expensive than the other drugstore nail polishes.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
MY FAVORITE NUDE COLOR!! it works like magic !! i have tons of this and i use it often when i have interview. very sleek looking.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
The color is gorgeous. I did it with a matte finish. I would say that I have very fair skin and this isn't the best color for me. I have seen this color on darker complexions and it was more flattering. Something to consider, but overall a good product.
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2 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I also used to use Essie when I was younger. I remember them not being my favorite, and haven't used their brand in a while. I used to have trouble with them dying out. Good price though.
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response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi joannamarie301! Thank you for sharing your comments on the Wild Nudes polish. Feedback from our consumers is very important to us and helps us improve all of our products! We thank you for giving this product a try as we will be passing on your comments to others in our team. We hope you continue using our products.
5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
OMG that one is my favourite one I like it soooooo much and the color I lrealy like it so much and he is not broking nails and that's my first time I'm using this product it's so good and so pigmented ♥♥♥♥♥♥
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2 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I loved that this nail polish was so cheap, but for me it just wasn’t worth it. The color was beautiful, but once you got it on, no matter what I did or who I got to do my nails, little bubbles of nail polish would appear and just mess up the whole look.
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response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi alexlexialexis! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our polish shade Wild Nude. We are sorry to hear that this product did not leave you with the results in which you expected. We thank you for giving this product a try as we will be passing on your comments to others in our team. We hope you continue using our products!
5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Pastels & nudes are my favorite. You cant go wrong with whatever color you buy. Essie brand is my go-to favorite nail polish. Literary every drugstore sells this product.
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3 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I don't really use essie lot because Sometimes it does chip but I do use it sometimes and I love their colors that they have. i would recommend if you don't care of it chips.
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response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi autumnmcbf9! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our Wild Nude polish. We are happy to hear that you enjoy using this product and hope you will continue to do so with great satisfaction!
5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I don’t actually do my own nails, I get them done at a salon but this is the color I bring in and get done every time. This nail color gives me life. It’s beautiful on the nail and stays on for quite awhile. This brand is actually the only brand of nail polish I use but this is my favorite color.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love this product, is has a great formula non chip and great color selection I would recommend
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love nudes and Essie delivers with this beautiful color. Essie is one of my favorite brands.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Love the Essie polishes the brush is a bit smaller but I had no difficulty using it i
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
If you love matte, you've come to the right place. I've gotten a couple of these and they leave a perfect matte finish.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Great opacity. Goes on smooth and lasts. Long time. Nice range of subtle colors. Love the shape of the bottle it’s easy to hold but not so big.
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3 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Lovely nude shade which looks great on. Nice and shiny! Only used once but happy so far.
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response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi carysh0b93! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our Wild Nude polish shade. We are happy to hear that you enjoy using this product and hope you will continue to do so with great satisfaction!
5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Perfect nude tone for everyday wear! Great longevity, well pigmented so you don’t have to put on too many coats!
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love the Essie formula. This is my go to since it is a neutral color that can go with anything.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
First thing I loved about this was the brush! It made application of nail polish so easy with very little mess up! I wasn’t too crazy about this nude color because it was way too sheer for my liking but the brush alone made me go buy other colors! Amazing formula and I felt like I had a salon quality manicure that I did myself!
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