Step 1 Prep
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Eternal Optimist
The future looks brilliant in warm, spiced rose nail polish. Steeped in sunshine, this lacquer serves up a glass that's always half-full.
- FLAWLESS COVERAGE: Achieve a flawless manicure by applying 2 coats of polish. Apply a thin 1st coat, and while the polish is still tacky, follow with a 2nd coat.
SALON-QUALITY FORMULA: essie original nail polish provides a salon quality, vegan formula for flawless coverage.
EASY GLIDE BRUSH: Our exclusive easy-glide brush allows for quick, even professional application on nails.
ENHANCE YOUR MANICURE: A base coat and topcoat are recommended to enhance the wear of your manicure. A base coat can prevent chipping and nourish your nails. A topcoat will make your manicure dry faster, last longer, and create a shinier finish. - How to use essie nail polish:
- First, apply 1 coat of your favorite essie base coat.
-Then, apply 2 coats of essie nail polish.
- Finish your salon-quality manicure with 1 coat of any essie topcoat. -
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 ]
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.
A year-round favorite
9 months ago
My favorite color for fingers! This works beautifully for me with and without a tan.
type of nail polish userregular/average
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1 out of 5 stars.
Doesn't last
2 years ago
I don't get the hype about Essie nail polish. It costs a lot but it doesn't last more than a few days. I get better results from the stuff at the dollar store. I guess you get what you pay for. This is my third color of Essie and they are all this way.
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello DIYMom. Thank you for sharing your experience with the color 'eternal optimist'. We are sorry to hear that this product did not leave you with the results you were hoping for, we can imagine how frustrating it must be...Applied with a base coats, 2 coats of color and a top coat, your manicure should last for at least a week. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
3 out of 5 stars.
Different shade for 2020
5 years ago
This has been my neutral go-to color for years but bottle ran low. It was a nude blush. I was excited to see it back on shelves but disappointed it it not the same shade. It is more of a rose pink blush now. Bummer! Still a nice color but same shade as so many other brands.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
5 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there P0lishjunki3! Oh wow, we want to understand what happened just as much as you do. The color “eternal optimist” should be a warm, spiced tea rose nail polish and definitely not a “cool” toned rose. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
1 out of 5 stars.
So Disappointing!
5 years ago
This WAS my favorite Essie polish. After my last bottle, I ordered the SAME color and unfortunately the shade is clearly not the same as before. The new polish is so thin, it takes 3-4 coats just to cover the white of my nails. The polish also chips off so easily and thins out your nails! Not to mention the bottle was half empty!
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
5 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there Sarahhh! We want to understand what happened just as much as you do... We recommend contacting the place of purchase to return your bottle. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
5 out of 5 stars.
The only nail polish I can wear!
6 years ago
I love painting my nails, I do it almost every day! And the shade I keep coming back to is this one! It's the perfect shade of pink for me wear on a day to day basis. I've tried other polishes and shades, but this is the only one I can stand to wear for more than an hour. Lovely color, and the formula is good too!
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great Color
6 years ago
I bought this yesterday and absolutely love the color. I was looking for a color that wasn't too pink and not too nude.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
The best colour ever...
6 years ago
Im a red and orange person but this one pink i and everyone else who saw my nails fell in love with instantly being so graceful and well balance. I obsolutely love it and the pictures speaks for it self as even the bad-est and darkest hands start lookin posh and elegant with this colour. Trust me u cant go wrong with this one as cant say for other nudes or pinks
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color
6 years ago
Am going to order another bottle so I don't run out.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: gorge-ous geodes
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Perfect nude/pale pink color for fall time! Only downside is the formula seems a bit runny, leaving it patchy without 2 coats.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Essie are one of my favorite nail polish I don’t know if it just me but i really love the small bottle designs and shape:) its also pretty instagramable lol
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
This nude color is so pretty I love that it doesn’t take me more than two coats to get full pigmentation / color pay off.
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Eternal optimist is such a pretty color and on top of that Essie is a great polish brand. It applies super smoothly
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
Love love love this color. It goes with anything and everything. You do need to apply more than one coat but other than that it’s great
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I always like Essie nail polishes because the colors are nice and it’s a good quality. This color is pretty
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
One of my favorite neutral nail polishes. Wore it for my friends wedding and fell in love. I’m pretty pale and a lot of nudes and neutrals look bad on me, but this one is gorgeous. I think it would look great on any skin tone. Essie is one of my favorite nail polish brands since it always goes on evenly and lasts long.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
My current favorite Essie shade!!! I get so many compliments on it! Long lasting. Never had it chip
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4 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love Essie nail polish! There is a variety of colours available from light to dark, so you'll definitely find something that you like. They are very easy to apply and last long on the nails. In my opinion, I do feel these are slightly overpriced compared to other brands, but I still recommend!
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
This is my go to nail polish. I love the color and feel like it’s something you can wear all year round. I wash my hands a lot and feel like it lasts longer than other polishes. It’s easy to apply.
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
I love this nail polish color and the brand overall. It dries fast and has a nice texture
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5 out of 5 stars.
7 years ago
The color I purchased is “Eternal Optimist”. It’s a dark-ish chocolate brown with copper colored shimmer in it. It’s almost opaque with one coat. So 2 coats of the polish is perfect. This is a very beautiful color for fall. I absolutely love it!
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5 out of 5 stars.
love this color!
7 years ago
i have asian skin tones and i love this color, it's subtle but still pretty
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it!
9 years ago
I just bought this last week since it was on sale and I fell in love! It's the perfect pinky nude, it's a bit of a darker peachy pink that really compliments my skintone. I would definitely recommend!
Q: favorite color?
A: In Stitches
type of nail polish userprofessional
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Great Color
9 years ago
I bought the color about a week ago, and I tried it out within hours. The polish comes out very smooth and doesn't chip easily. It can be a little tough to remove.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Mint Candy Apple
Q: favorite color?
A: Mint Candy Apple
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.
Forever Favorite!!
9 years ago
I am an AVID nail art enthusiast and usually don't keep one color on for more than a few days. I love to try new things and get bored easy! I never thought I'd love a neutral rose as much as this! This is my go to color for so many things. It's just colored enough to not be as plain nude, but sophisticated enough to still be subtle. I've used it so many times and I'm pretty sure it's the only polish I've ever bought multiple bottles of (coming from someone who owns hundreds!). It's so much fun to play with and try new things. It looks great super glossy or with nail art, my new favorite is with a matte top coat! Feminine, versatile, and one of the only roses I've ever seen! Photo show is with a matte top coat and gloss top coat and roses on the ring finger
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Matte top coats
Q: favorite color?
A: Eternal Optimist
type of nail polish userblogger/fashionista
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect color - Perfect name
10 years ago
This is the ultimate choice for someone who chooses to look at life through rose-colored glasses, like ME!
Q: favorite color?
A: Eternal Optimist
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
A perfect pink colour
10 years ago
For me this is the perfect pink polish, definitely one of my favorite essie nail polishes. Not to bright, not to dark. I think it will fit all complexions and works all year round. A basic, classy, but still modern colour.
Q: favorite color?
A: meet me at sunset
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Go to polish!
10 years ago
I first bought this polish a little over three years ago and have been absolutely in love ever since! There isn't a day that I don't have my nails polished and I always flock back to this shade. It's easy to wear, highly flattering and consistently receives compliments. It is hands down my absolutely favorite shade!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Set in Stones
Q: favorite color?
A: Eternal optimist
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Love It
10 years ago
I bought this a few weeks ago and did not get around to using it until recently, It was an amazing buy
Q: goes great with this shade
A: matte top coat
Q: favorite color?
A: blanc
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Lovely colour!
10 years ago
I really enjoy this nail polish, especially the colour. However, I find that it can be a bit tricky to layer and that the colour starts peeling off quite quickly.
Q: favorite color?
A: a list
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
My go to 'neural' color.
10 years ago
I've been wearing this shade for years and I'm obsessed with it! I use this as my 'go to neutral' color and have used it from every day wear to red carpet events. It appears to be more pink in the bottle however two coats seem to result in a more pinkish-brown when actually worn and nicely compliment my warm, fair skin. Pairs great with A Cut Above for a nice sparkle.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: A Cut Above
Q: favorite color?
A: Eternal Optimist / Mint Candy Apple
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Good for any complexions.
10 years ago
Essie always has wonderful nail lacquers. I have just over 2 dozen different shades now, and I go to Essie for all my many occassions. I am always looking for their newest products! <3 :-)
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Tart Deco Shop Till I Drop
Q: favorite color?
A: Shop Till I Drop
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Favorite essie polish!
10 years ago
This color is very self setting. It looks gorgeous on and in the bottle. When I apply this color it is so hard for me go remove it! I love how gel it looks on my nail and it is pink and pretty yet safisticated. The formula is amazing!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Chinchilly
Q: favorite color?
A: Eternal Optimist
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Eternal optimist is amazing!!!!
10 years ago
I bought this not know that I'd was going to end up being one of my favorite nail polish EVER!!!! I can't get enough of it. I looooove it! Will repurchase it forever and ever.
Q: favorite color?
A: Eternal optimist
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect color
10 years ago
This is my favorite essie color. I even love the name. The only one I keep replacing! More than once I have had people ask me what brand and color it is when I have it on. My 14 year old daughter loves it too. It is a great color for everyone!
Q: favorite color?
A: eternal optimist
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Eternally in love
11 years ago
Such a beautiful pink nude! I love it. It gives the nude effect without the boredom. It's perfect for interviews or other events where you want a more relaxed color but something that's eye-catching as well.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Good as gold!
Q: favorite color?
A: Butler Please
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forwork
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing
11 years ago
This is the perfect color in my opinion. It is easy to wear and goes well with everything. The shade is a beautiful mix between a pink and nude. I have been wearing it all the time.
Q: favorite color?
A: eternal optimist
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Eternal Optimist
11 years ago
I love this color. It's a color I always go back to and I always get compliments.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Most other shades.
Q: favorite color?
A: Eternal Optimist
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
I LOVE this color!!
11 years ago
I adore this color!! It is perfect with any outfit! It goes on so smoothly, and the formula is great! Definitely recommend!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: apricot cuticle oil
Q: favorite color?
A: candy mint apple
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
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