Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Swoon In The Lagoon
A mid-tone magenta nail polish with blue undertones (cream).
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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:
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
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.
Late Summer Pop
2 years ago
Always love Essie brushes and smooth application. This is the color I chose for my late summer bounty that brings some life to the olive drab pants and grey tops! Pictured: base coat, two coats of color, top coat.
favorite essie color family?nudes
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great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
So worth visiting 5 stores to find it
4 years ago
I love this polish. Perfect coverage and a unique shade.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
So cute
4 years ago
I got this new nail polish and it's the prettiest pink ever! It's very opaque and all i needed was one coat!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
4 out of 5 stars.
Loved the color, but started chipping
4 years ago
First of all, I really like the color of this polish. It's fun and flirty, good for any season. The polish is fairly opaque and two coats were sufficient to get good coverage. I wanted to try it out without a top coat to see how well the polish would do after a few days. As you can see in the photo, it started chipping (on multiple nails) after about 3-4 days. This might be typical for any polish without a top coat, but I was hoping it might have better longevity. I also tried other colors in the collection, and Willow in the Wind is a fun green color that had good coverage. However, the Boatloads of Love color, while it was gorgeous in the bottle, didn't cover the nails well, so it was too translucent for my taste. It appeared a bit splotchy, even after 2-3 coats. All the colors went on very smoothly, and came off pretty well without staining my nails, which I always appreciate a lot.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Easy to apply, pretty colors
4 years ago
I love the pearl white one its my favorite. The pink is pretty too perfect winter color!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
4 out of 5 stars.
Somewhat of a Shine
4 years ago
Surprisingly great color with a smooth coverage, if correct amount of nail polish is on the brush. Even without a top coat it does not loose shine. I do feel that without a top coat it feels a bit more tacky which worries me whether it will rub off as I am handling materials or working.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 4.0 out of 5
4 out of 5 stars.
Awesome Nail Polish
4 years ago
Needed to do my toes up for the water park trip we had and decided to go with this brand because i liked the color. Great price, and quick drying. 11/10 would recommend this brand and i will definitely use this again!
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Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Best nail polish brand
4 years ago
In my opinion, Essie is the best nail polish brand. They aren't overly priced and have the best nail polish formulas. This color is very opaque; I only needed 2 coats. I didn't use a base or top coat and it has barely budged in the 3 days I've had it on. Love it!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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