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Forever Yummy

Eternally gorgeous, positively delicious tango red nail polish is always ready for action. Appetites will run wild in this hot red lacquer.

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:

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 ]

Original Nail Polish Frequently Asked Questions:

Yes, essie Original nail polish is a vegan formula that contains no animal-derived ingredients.

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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Anyone can create color, but only essie earns a reputation worth keeping. Discover our collection of instantly recognized, impossible-to-imitate shades that always make a statement.

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.

Classic, sleek, quality

24 days ago

Essie nail polish in forever yummy is a classic red! Sleek packaging, durable wear, and enough sass power to get through any day! Lightweight full size bottle. Absolutely love it!

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5 out of 5 stars.

Beautiful color

25 days ago

This nail polish builds so nicely. You don’t need a ton of layers. I just did one to two layers and was set. The color was so nice also and it feels like an expensive manicure

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4 out of 5 stars.

Glossy shiny color

26 days ago

This color forever yummy is a red shade color and looks so gorgeous in person. The finish is glossy and very comfortable. The color is very pigmented. You just need one coat but if you want extra coverage you can use more than one coat. My only complain is it didn’t last that long. I was hoping for it to last a little longer but with continuous hand washing it didn’t last that long.

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5 out of 5 stars.

I love it!!

a month ago

This nail polish has a beautiful classic red shade with a glossy finish. It applies smoothly, dries evenly , and lasts for several days without chipping. The formula is easy to work with, and the color stays vibrant, making it perfect for both everyday wear and special occasions. Make me feel absolutely secure and beautiful!! I love it.

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5 out of 5 stars.

This Essie nail polish has a beatiful long -lasting color with a smooth applicattion and a glossy finish that i absolutely love

a month ago

Beatiful shade with a smooth,easy application.The polish has great pigmentation,dries quickly,and leaves a glossy finish.Ist lasted several days with minimal chipping.Definitely one of my favorite nail polishes.

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5 out of 5 stars.

A beautiful classic red with smooth application and long lasting shine.

a month ago

I really enjoyed using Essie Forever Yummy. The formula is smooth and easy to apply, and the brush makes it simple to get even coverage. The color is a beautiful classic red that looks elegant and goes with everything. It dries fairly quickly and has a glossy finish that lasts several days without chipping. I would definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a timeless red nail polish.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Easy to grab, take, and apply

a month ago

The packaging is super simple which is nice. It’s not heavy and it’s the perfect pocket size to take anywhere. The red is gorgeous, and application is super easy.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Timeless red polish

a month ago

I tried the Essie nail polish in the forever yummy shade, and I really loved it! The color is a beautiful classic red that looks great for any occasion. It applied smoothly, had a great coverage and dried fairly quickly. It also held up well without chipping for several days. I would recommend this polish to anyone looking for a timeless red polish.

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