Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Astral Aura
Add another-worldly glow to your nails with this bubble gum pink effect vegan nail polish with purple flip pearls. Layer with other essie polishes for a pink chrome nail art look.
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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, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, BARIUM SULFATE, CITRIC ACID, ALCOHOL DENAT., ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN, SILICA [NANO] / SILICA, ALUMINA, DIMETHICONE, ISOPHORONE DIAMINE/ISOPHTHALIC ACID/TROMETHAMINE COPOLYMER, TIN OXIDE, DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE, n-BUTYL ALCOHOL, CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE, AQUA / WATER, ACETONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TALC, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, [+/- MAY CONTAIN CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 77891 [NANO] / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 77007 / ULTRAMARINES, CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER, CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE, CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE, CI 77266 [NANO] / 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.
Adds a gorgeous pink shimmer to any manicure
7 months ago
Astral aura is the perfect name for this nail polish because this special effects top coat adds the most magical effect to any nails. Especially over pink nails, this top coat adds this extra wow effect that I’m obsessed with. The nail polish dries very quickly, it took around 2 minutes to dry and my favorite part is that it actually is very chip resistant! I used it on top of a layer of a plain pink polish from essie and it lasted a full week before chipping which is 2x as much as any other brand I tried. The top coat has beautiful shimmers of pink and red in it, and it looks amazing as it glitters in the light. Overall, this top coat is so easy to use and instantly amplifies any plain nail polish to something looking magical!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love
7 months ago
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] My favorite nail polish! I like that the color is like a color shifting of pink & yellow. It can be applied by itself or layered. The packaging is nice as well. The scent smells like nail polish, but not a strong scent. It dries quickly with a top & base coat!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing
7 months ago
I really like to put nail pads in my nails. I tried a lot of brands. This is the first time I tried ESSIE product and I
really like it. It is so good and shiny.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Cute shimmery duochrome topcoat
7 months ago
This shade to me feels like the grown up version of the fun glittery top coats I used to wear with huge chunks of glitter in my early 20’s. But more subtle and refined. I love the blue pink reflects! You can layer this and amp up the coverage of the sparkle and shine - I used flash to try to show that here. Left is 1 coat & right is 2. Texture and application was great. Dried quickly!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Lovely shimmer
7 months ago
So pretty, pink and subtle. I loved this, the polish was very easy to apply and dry down, lasted a good amount of days without chipping. I used it layered on top of a white nail color but it looked very pretty on its own shimmering in the sun.
Originally posted on influenster.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Magical
7 months ago
This is such a a magical looking pink and purple glitter. Dries really fast. Would look beautiful over another polish but looks adorable on its own as well.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Pretty in Pink
8 months ago
Pretty in Pink. The Astral Aura pink is the perfect girly color with tons of sparkle. It’s easy to apply and dries super quickly. This is my go to color and looks great with any outfit.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Fun
8 months ago
This is a great nail polish. I like to to down. I like to put down a base layer first and then put a layer of this over the top so you can really see the pink shine pop. This is super fun.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Fun special effect polish
8 months ago
This is a beautiful, color shifting, sheer jelly polish. It can be worn by itself or with a solid color under. The glitter is purple and the polish base color has a gold shift. It's very trendy and cute!
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2 out of 5 stars.
Aura
8 months ago
I am not sure if this is supposed to be applied on top of a solid base or not. I think the color would appear bolder that way. The shine is pretty and holographic.
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response from essie:
8 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi kayshanelle_7956! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Astral Aura Nail color. This shade can be worn alone or layered with another color. We appreciate your feedback and will share it with our teams.
5 out of 5 stars.
Shimmer and shine
8 months ago
This is such a gorgeous shade of pink! The shimmer is stunning. I liked the shape of the brush as it made the nail polish very easy to apply. The scent wasn't overpowering, which I appreciated. I like that it has vegan ingredients. I used 3 coats in order to achieve the look I was going for. But this would also work great as a top coat to add some shimmer to a flat color.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Totally mesmerizing, beautiful finish!!
8 months ago
The Essie ethereal espape in astral aura is a bubble pink special effects nail polish. When combined with an Essie nail color gives a beautiful Halo graphic, and light reflective finish. It's shimmering and glittery, and sparkles like pearls. After applying the Essie( here to stay) base coat, I combined this glittery purple to my Expressive quick dry color Power Moves (deep pink). I finished with Essie Quick dry too cost for that extra shine. Both the special effects polish and nail color combined gave a special effects multi dimensional look on my nails. I couldn't quit looking at them, and believe me the special effects go unnoticed. I received many compliments from family and friends. The ethereal espape can be used with any of the colors from the Essie collection. It can be used alone or layered as well. It's nail art at It's finest, and kudos to Essie for creating this beautiful special effects nail polish. It's highly pigmented, and is a Vegan formula. I totally recommend this product, and you won't be dissatisfied.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Sheer shimmer
8 months ago
I received this item free for my honest review
Essie is such a great quality polish, no chipping, peeling or flaking even after a week of hard wear!
That being said these specific colors are definitely sheer and would be best used as a top coat over an opaque color to add an opalescent shimmer. This is two coats for reference
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5 out of 5 stars.
Pink and sparkly
8 months ago
This color is so sparkly and pretty. I absolutely love it. It's so pretty, and you will probably need to do a couple of layers, but it is totally worth it, and so pretty. Packaging is simple and pretty. I am very impressed with how it turned out.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous
8 months ago
I received this product free from influenster in exchange for my honest review. I love this polish. Pink is my favorite color too and this looks so good on my nails
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color
8 months ago
I absolutely love this polish, Essie is an incredible brand and they are my "go to" when looking for a new color. This doesnt have an overly strong scent like some polishes and its definitely worth the price. Applies smoothly and looks beautiful after application.
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4 out of 5 stars.
So pretty!
8 months ago
Photos do not do this polish justice! It is so pretty and shimmery in person. It applied well over a white base, and dried very smoothly. It feels a little soft and I fear it will chip easily though.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Essaie pink nail polish
8 months ago
The product scent good the packaging is amazing just the glitter is pink I love it so much. so classy and fashionable it’s good for party or everyday use the texture is good and last longtime nice price for nice quantity
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful
8 months ago
Super beautiful color and love how it applies. The pink shimmer works really well over top of whites and other pink nail polishes. Provides a little bit of pop to your nails, which I love.
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