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Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Blush Jelly
A creamy pink jelly nail polish with yellow undertones; wear alone or as a base for a nail art look good enough to make you blush.
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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, PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, BENZOPHENONE-1, HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, DIMETHICONE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, BARIUM SULFATE, CITRIC ACID, SILICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, OXIDIZED POLYETHYLENE, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN, NORBORNANEDIAMINE/RESORCINOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER CROSSPOLYMER, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/GLYCERIN/GLYCIDYL DECANOATE COPOLYMER, TIN OXIDE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE, ACETONE, ALUMINA, CI 77002 / ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, [+/- MAY CONTAIN CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, MICA, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE, CI 77163 / BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE, CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER, CI 77266 / BLACK 2, CI 77007 / ULTRAMARINES, CI 77510 / FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, CI 60725 / VIOLET 2, CI 45410 / RED 28, CI 77400 / BRONZE POWDER, CI 77400 / COPPER POWDER, CI 60730 / EXT. VIOLET 2, CI 45370 / ORANGE 5, 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.
Love how nicely this goes on, no smudge and very e
6 months ago
Love how nicely this goes on, no smudge and very elegant. Very pigmented only needed two coats, the value is great and it doesn’t look clumpy very smooth going on and dries nicely
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love them in pink
6 months ago
Wife and daughter loved this one. Actually ran out of this bottle first. Nice for a party or gathering for the girls. Definitely worth the buy and will purchase again.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great pink
7 months ago
I really like the color and I use it often. It has a fast drying feature. The packaging design is very stylish. A great product for well-groomed and smooth nails 💅
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful shade
7 months ago
This is a beautiful pink bubble jellly shade! It’s great for a natural base or for French tips . Pretty and feminine. It has a decent amount of pigment , 1 coat is a bubble sheer shade and 2 coats gets a solid color . It goes on evenly and it dries fairly quickly .
Originally posted on influenster.com
5 out of 5 stars.
A pretty pink.
7 months ago
I love this blush jelly nail polish. The color is very pretty. I actually got to try it by itself and also with the special effects polish on top of it and while it's beautiful on it's own it is even more pretty with the shimmery purple on top of it!
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5 out of 5 stars.
The best polish ever
7 months ago
The prettiest pink polish ever! It makes it even more vibrant with the white base coat underneath. You seriously can never go wrong with Essie polish
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5 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting
7 months ago
I like this color because it feels neutral. I also like to put the iridescent nail polish over the top of it. This has stayed on for a week in my toes and still looks great.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Very shiny
7 months ago
I tried both of these Essie polishes and they’re gorgeous! The pink “Jelly Gloss” has a soft, sheer finish that looks super clean and shiny — perfect for everyday wear. The shimmery lavender shade catches the light beautifully and adds a fun, iridescent touch. Both apply smoothly and dry pretty fast. Love how fresh and glossy my nails look!
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4 out of 5 stars.
Very sheer
7 months ago
Not my favorite polish. It's very sheer and needs at least 2 coats, ideally 3. The pink shade is beautiful and soft, perfect for any season. It goes on nicely without bubbles. And I love Essie brushes; they're the wider ones that make it easier to paint your nails quickly.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Jelly-like finish
8 months ago
Blush Jelly is the perfect sheer pink for a soft, glossy manicure. The formula applies smoothly and gives that jelly-like finish, translucent with a touch of pink that feels very soft and natural. It is buildable, and after two or three coats it develops into a beautiful blush-toned finish. It pairs beautifully with shimmer toppers.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
8 months ago
This is a totally beautiful color it goes on smooth and have had on for about a week with no chips. The color is stunning and I’ve received many compliments
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love the Jelly polish!
8 months ago
Love this pretty shade of blush, it’s perfect for fall— a muted pink. I love the jelly texture, it looks glossy but deep. It went on very smoothly and dried well without streaking. Love this shade and formula for a beautiful home manicure!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Super cute colors
8 months ago
This is my best option for adding color and life to my nails at home, saving me money and time on trips to the manicurist, and it's a good quality polish. It dries quickly, I don't need a nail lamp, and the color is bright and solid. The scent isn't as intense compared to other polishes, and the square packaging keeps the bottle from slipping and prevents spills.
For the price and quality, I'll now buy other shades of nail polish. It normally lasts 10 days, considering my multiple activities at home.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Pretty pink
8 months ago
Such a beautiful color! Feminine and flirty. I’m not usually a fan of pink but this is the perfect shade. Scent is not strong. Looks great with two coats!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Very pretty pink
8 months ago
This shade is like a light powder pink. It’s matte. Two coats gets you a perfect nail. I like it. I think it’s very pretty and girly. Anyone can wear this shade, including children.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great
8 months ago
Lovely color, love how shiny the coat was, I used three coats and it was perfect coverage. A little more sheer than a normal polish. Brush was great application.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Cute pink
8 months ago
This blush jelly color is very cute. It is well balanced and looks not too juvenile on nails. If you want a more solid color you can apply two to three layers. It also dries very fast. I experimented it with arctic jelly and I find that using blush jelly as base coat and arctic jelly as top coat can create a very beautiful milky pink look that almost identical you get at salons.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend!
8 months ago
The AC Blush Jelly nail polish is such a delicate and elegant shade. It gives nails a soft, natural look with just the right amount of shine. I love how smooth the formula applies — no streaks, no clumps. Perfect for an everyday manicure or a subtle, polished finish.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Subtle and pretty
8 months ago
This color is so soft and subtle. 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.
Its beautiful 😍
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.
Love
8 months ago
I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest review.
I love the blush jelly shade. It is perfect for a natural pink or a classic pink and white set.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Fav!!!
a year ago
I tested Essie’s Blush Jelly Jelly Gloss, and wow—the perfect “my‑nails‑but‑better” hue! This sheer rosy‑pink shade feels effortlessly chic and matches every outfit, from casual jeans to a little black dress. The buildable formula is so forgiving—start with a single coat for a subtle wash of color or layer it for a deeper, glossy finish that still lets tips peek through. The hydrating jelly texture makes application smooth, and the high‑shine topcoat effect keeps nails looking freshly painted for days. Blush Jelly is my go‑to for a soft, feminine mani that doesn’t quit! Essie makes the cutest nail polishes at such an affordable price.
Disclaimer: I received this product free from Influenster and Essie in exchange for my honest review. This is an incentivized review, but all opinions are 100% my own!
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4 out of 5 stars.
Sheer and pretty
a year ago
Cute color. This is 3 coats since it’s meant to be sheer, but it’s easy to build up, you have to be precise because it can be streaky. Dries at ok time. Takes longer if you apply more coats.
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2 out of 5 stars.
Not worth it.
a year ago
The color is beautiful but it takes forever to dry. It took at least three applications to show up vibrant. It felt sticky for at least 12 hrs. This brand isn’t my favorite.
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello paciak! We are so happy to hear that you loved the color of our 'blush jelly'! We just wish you were seeing all the results you should. Even with 4 coats, your color should be dry in minutes! a jelly gloss is different from a classic nail enamel. It’s made to go on in thin, buildable layers to customize your look. Use it alone or with up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish!
3 out of 5 stars.
Blush Jelly- dries slow and not a good match for my skin tone
a year ago
First, I wanted to start with the positives. This is a great nail polish brand. It is easy to apply and i typically only need about two coats and has a shiny finish. It does last a while before it starts chipping.
The negatives:
-It dries very slow. I do not like sitting in one place too long and so I often create “blemishes” in it which I have to go over again. This would not be a good nail polish to use on kids or impatient adults like myself.
- The Blush Jelly did not compliment my skin tone. However, of course what looks good on one person may not compliment the next.
Overall, I do like this nail polish.
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there shelbyu10, thank you for sharing your pics and experience with the nail art studio jelly gloss color 'blush jelly'. We wish you could see all the results you were hoping for with this creamy pink jelly nail polish with yellow undertones. But you're right...a jelly gloss is different from a classic nail enamel. It’s made to go on in thin, buildable layers to customize your look. Use it alone or with up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish!
5 out of 5 stars.
Great nail polish!
a year ago
What a beautiful color! This polish goes on smooth and only takes 2 coats. There is minimal scent to the polish, and this polish dries within 5 minutes.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Pretty color, but not the best
a year ago
I wanted to love this finger nail polish, but it wasn’t my favorite. I thought it didn’t go on very well and took almost 4 coats to just achieve this look. The polish shows flaws very easily and I waited about 30 mins for it to dry and still wasn’t dry. I ended up ruining the polish right after. It was easy to remove with nail polish remover. The color is very pretty though.
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there madelineb90, we want to understand what happened just as much as you do. All of our nail colors should glide on easily. The nail art studio jelly gloss like the 'blush jelly' you used is different from a classic nail enamel. Its made to go on in thin, buildable layers to customize your look. Use it alone in up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish. It sounds like your coats were not applied thinly enough, the layers should dry quickly.
4 out of 5 stars.
Great nail polish!!!
a year ago
The Essie nail polish I received came packaged well and all nail polish was intact. Love the simplicity of the bottles and easy to open to apply. The scent wasn’t too fragrant which I liked. The polishes were a little more shear than anticipated, but still beautiful once added more layers. All in all, the polish was great to try and I’m sure I will try some of the shades again soon!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Simple and gorgeous color
a year ago
The jelly gloss finish is beautiful. I love how clean and elegant the color and finish is together. Very sheer but buildable. Dries quickly. The brush is wide to distribute product evenly. No harsh smells.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Lovely colour, my wife really love it.
a year ago
Lovely colour, my wife really love it. Don't need to wait a lot for drying. Packaging design nice. Apply 2 layer and you will have a perfect nail 💅
Originally posted on influenster.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful
a year ago
Gorgeous color. Easy to apply to nails. Drys quickly and doesn't feel tacky. Love the color name. The packaging is very nice, not bulky and doesn't take up a lot of space.
Originally posted on influenster.com
5 out of 5 stars.
ESSIE
a year ago
This is the prettiest color ever 😍 I love it! This is the jelly gloss and it is so nice! Goes on smoothly and drys so fast!! 10/10 gloss last me for a good time! Would highly recommend 🩵
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5 out of 5 stars.
strawberry milk
a year ago
Applies smoothly, and great formula! Takes a bit to dry, but it’s worth the wait.
Share Blush Jelly 60 is a pretty milky pink shade with one thick coat, and the actual color that shows through bottle with 2 coats. It’s a cute pink shade, perfect for all year round.
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4 out of 5 stars.
The Essie we know and love
a year ago
It is what we've come to expect of Essie. Plus Powerpuff, hubba bubba bubble gum pink :) I can't pinpoint what is different about the handle, but I like it.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Nice stuff
2 years ago
I liked this product a lot. I normally use gel but this was very good for regular polish. Had a nice shine to it and lasted pretty long for regular polish
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4 out of 5 stars.
NICE COLOR
2 years ago
The color is beautiful, and it dries quickly. Very easy to apply, but you have to apply 3-4 coats for a good finish. However, one thing i didn't like is that it chipped after two days. I will give it another try and hope that it doesn't chip
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5 out of 5 stars.
Adorable summer color!
2 years ago
I love essie, they have great nail polishes in so many colors! Drying time is so good, I can do my nails in 20 min, 5 more and I’m ready to go!
Removal is pretty easy, love it!
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4 out of 5 stars.
Pretty
2 years ago
A nice polish. Sheer and very pretty. It went on even in color and layers well. The polish also lasted much longer than I expected for a sheer jelly polish.
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