Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
In Pursuit Of Craftiness
Busy hands make for a happy heart, especially when you’re sporting this cool, grayish lavender nail polish with blue undertones.
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
Shop the routine
"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
Similar shades
reviews
Customer Images and Videos
Filter Reviews
rating
type of nail polish user
great to wear for
age
skin tone
where do you use essie?
locale
1 to 8 of 20 reviews .
1 – 8 of 20 reviews
most recent
5 out of 5 stars.
LOVE IT!!!
2 years ago
This was the 2nd color that I've tried with Essie and I absolutely love it!! By far, it has been my favorite!!!
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Love this shade
3 years ago
I love this shade on my nails. It’s so classy and doesn’t wear off easily. Looks great and goes with almost all the attire’s.
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
4 out of 5 stars.
Nail polish
3 years ago
I really did enjoy this nail polish. I just think it lacked some durability though. Could of been just me though because I am rough on my hands but the polish does chip some after a few days. I loved the lavender purple, it is such a cute color.
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
alright
3 years ago
It is a nice color not exactly what I expected. I am still unsure if it looks good with my skintone.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color
4 years ago
Easy to wear and very versatile color. Perfect for many occasions. The formula is easy to use not super clumpy, glides in well with the brush and a little goes a long way. Definitely loved it so much had to grab more colors
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful nail polish!
4 years ago
This nail polish is so beautiful. It went on so very smoothly and dried so very fast. It was so easy to apply this polish. It has very good coverage so you don’t have to put on too many layers.
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Love the color
4 years ago
I love love LOVE this color! It’s not too bright and not to dull and boring. The finger nail polish itself doesn’t have a strong smell like some of them do which is great since I have headaches when it comes to strong smells. It dries pretty fast and doesn’t chip easily.
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Great polish
4 years ago
I absolutely love Essie products. They are a little more expensive but totally worth it. It is not too thick it is not too watery. It is the perfect consistency. I really love how fast it dries. Usually with other brands I have issues with getting prints or smudges on my nails even after the polish dries but not with this. The colors are so pretty and perfect for summer.
helpful?
1 – 8 of 20 reviews
Customer Images and Videos
Filter Reviews
- color
- satisfaction
- quick
- coats
- appearance
- application
- quality
- longevity
rating
type of nail polish user
great to wear for
age
skin tone
where do you use essie?
locale
9 to 20 of 20 reviews .
9 – 20 of 20 reviews
most recent
5 out of 5 stars.
Super cute colors
4 years ago
I got 3 colors, in pursuit of craftiness, handmade with love and pencil me in. I really liked pencils me in and pursuit of craftiness. Handmade with love was a bit too orange for me. They all went on smoothly and lasted longer than I expected.
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
LOVE
4 years ago
This is the easiest nail polish to use and i only had to apply one coat. i love that it's my favorite shade of purple.
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
beautiful polish
4 years ago
this nail polish is my every paint go to. the colors are so vibrant and fresh and there’s a color to match anything you have in your closest. it doesn’t chip and guarantees a long lasting coat
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
High quality
4 years ago
I love all of the colors from this collection. I’ve had this polish on my nails for a week and a half (without base or top coat) and I just got my first chip. I work with animals and nail polish typically doesn’t last long, but I’m super pleased with this product. I’m excited to try other colors this summer!
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
4 years ago
I am a huge fan of Essie products. It is one of the few brands that I buy. It is great quality. I am a very busy mother so from deep cleaning to showers to exercising and even scrubbing the stove this polish still looked perfect. I really love how fast it dries. Usually with other brands I have issues with getting prints or smudges on my nails even after the polish dries but not with this. The kids loved the color as much as I did (teens and pre - teens)
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect Summer Colors!
4 years ago
This Essie collection is perfect for summer! The colors are vibrant, fun and really great to add a pop of color into your life! The color pursuit of craftiness is a lovely light purple/ blue hue. Pencil me in is a lovely magenta and handmade with love is a beautiful red coral color. These colors are also perfect to add fun nail art to your nails!
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 4.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect for summer
4 years ago
Love the colors they are bright and fun summer spring colors. They dry quickly and don’t chip very easy as long as you use a top coat. They remove easy with out staining the nails
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Dries fast
4 years ago
I will start off with The nail Polish glides on so easily. It is not too thick it is not too watery. It is the perfect consistency. This is one coat and I thought it did a pretty good job for 1 coat. To make it even better I would give it a second coat. I was very impressed on how quickly it dried. I didn't have to worry about applying anything additional, Or Sitting around waiting for my nails to dry. The colors really pop.. Here are the 3 colors which it's with its matching bottle. Bottle was easy to open.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect shade of lavender for Summer!
4 years ago
I am absolutely in love with this shade! I've had it on for a few days now with zero chipping and it looks just as fresh as the day I applied it. It's the perfect shade of lavender, especially for summer time!
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
4 out of 5 stars.
Vibrant Quality Color!
4 years ago
I always like bright colors on my nails because they make me feel fierce. I decided to dial it back a little with this lavender shade that was still bright but more subtle. I was verified impressed with the quality of this nail polish. It applies more watery when painting it on but it honestly is a solid color. One coat covered my nail with no see-through which doesn't happen often. For a regular nail polish, dry time was super fast which I also appreciated as I painted my nails while on a conference call. Overall I am super satisfied with this product and will continue to use it!
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
We love this polish!
4 years ago
I started out getting this for my five year old but then I was so impressed with the quality that now I use it myself! It stays on great and if you’ve ever painted a little girls nails then you will know what I’m talking about! We have several colors and love them all!
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
love it!
4 years ago
My go-to brand now! Love the color options and how fun they all are. I always get complimented on my nail color! I also find that this brand lasts much longer than other polishes that i have tried.
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 4.0 out of 5
9 – 20 of 20 reviews