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Pencil Me In

A vibrant, magenta pink nail polish with blue undertones (cream).

Sharp, striking, and booked solid. Pencil Me In is a vibrant magenta pink nail polish with a smooth, shiny opaque finish. This electric, hot pink lacquer delivers a high-voltage aesthetic powered by unstoppable social stamina.

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 thick 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
essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Full ingredient list:

BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, SILICA, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, OCTOCRYLENE, N-BUTYL ALCOHOL, HEXANAL, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, LITHOTHAMNIUM CALCARUM EXTRACT/LITHOTHAMNION CALCAREUM EXTRACT, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, MANNITOL, COLOPHONIUM/ROSIN/COLOPHANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, BARIUM SULFATE, TIN OXIDE, ZINC SULFATE. MAY CONTAIN Cl 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, Cl 77491, Cl 77492/IRON OXIDES, MICA, Cl 77266/BLACK 2, Cl 77742/MANGANESE VIOLET, Cl 19140/YELLOW 5 LAKE, Cl 15850/RED 6 LAKE, Cl 15880/RED 34 LAKE, Cl 77510/FERRIC AMMONIUM, FERROCYANIDE, Cl 12085/RED 36, Cl 73360/RED 30, Cl 15850/RED 7 LAKE

Pencil Me In Frequently Asked Questions

This vibrant magenta pink nail polish shade features smooth, fully opaque coverage. Apply one coat for a bright wash, or two coats for a fully saturated finish with rich color and shine.
Apply one coat of Start Strong Base Coat to bare nails to grip color and help protect from chipping. Apply two coats of essie Pencil Me In for optimal coverage using our exclusive camel-stem brush, designed for controlled formula flow and precise application. Seal that gorgeous color and high-shine for up to seven days with one coat of Stay Longer Top Coat.

Discover essie's original professional nail polish

As the color authority since 1981, all essie original nail polishes offer vivid, streak-free color. Get saturated payoff and shine in every coat with our billion pigment formula and patented camel-stem brush for precise, controlled application.

Find your perfect shade, with 1 bottle sold every 5 seconds.

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Master a salon-quality nail look

1. Base Coat

Apply 1 coat to bare nails to prime for color while strengthening.

2. Color

Apply 2 coats for optimal opacity.

3. Top Coat

Apply 1 coat for up to 7-day wear.

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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.

essie's prettiest hot pink!

9 months ago

this polish is my new favourite hot pink from essie! such a staple and is a new beloved colour in my collection. chips easily, however i am keen to purchasing the "no chips top-coat". besides the chip, tis an excellent colour bound to fly compliments your way!

Q: goes great with this shade

A: "#775 offbeat chic" - fun combo!

favorite essie color family?blues

type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist

great to wear forgirls night out

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

The bold pink color gives your nails a vibrant and

a year ago

This nail polish offers salon-quality results that last. I love the iconic square packaging and the brush, which allows flawless application. It has a smooth texture and a vibrant and fun hot pink color. It does have a typical polish smell that fades quickly. I find the application is easier on this color, and it's totally worth it for salon vibes!

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5 out of 5 stars.

Love!

2 years ago

This was such a pretty color pink for myself and daughter. I loved how cute the bottle was as well and it was easy to come off. It doesn’t smell too strong either

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4 out of 5 stars.

Pigmented pretty pink polish

2 years ago

Very bright and pigmented, you only need 1 or 2 swatches depending on your preference. The polish is quick drying and a little goes along way and the bonus it has very little smell.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Great summer shade!

2 years ago

Essie's "Pencil Me In" nail polish is a chic and versatile shade. Its muted yet sophisticated tone complements any outfit or occasion. A perfect choice for those seeking a subtle, polished look. This shade was very flattering for my skin tone.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Gorgeous color

2 years ago

This pink is a perfect summer color! The polish is easy to apply. It takes some time to dry but every nail polish does. The color is really pretty and would look great on anyone. I always struggle with nail polish chips on my fingers and still do with this polish but it still looks good!

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5 out of 5 stars.

Pigmentation 😍

2 years ago

Cutest nail polish duo !!! So pigmented 😍 I loved it it didn’t chip and applied well, not messy at all I mean he’s Essie you can’t go wrong with Essie !! Drying time is okay like a normal nail polish thanks for sending me these nail polish for my honest review

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5 out of 5 stars.

Love!

2 years ago

Such a beautiful pink! Wore for a week and no chipping at all!! One coat was enough to cover ! Love Essie so much! Will continue to purchase these nail polishes

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essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.

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