Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Tomato, Tomahto
A dusty red nail polish with dirty yellow undertones.
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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:
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:
- 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.
Such a cute color
2 months ago
I received this product for free to review. I love this brand of nail polish. It’s glides on smooth and the polish isn’t sticky or clumpy. The top takes a little more effort to open which is a plus because I have toddlers. This color is also so cute.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Tomato tomahto
3 months ago
Loved this color and how it complimented my skin tone. Essie is a quality brand that’s reasonably priced and I love purchasing from this brand. I have a whole collection from them and love that I’ve added this color to it.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Can't go wrong with Essie
3 months ago
This collection is so pretty. The names and the shades are so unique. Love the staying power of essie nail polish. I'll be sure to be on the lookout for more shades. I highly recommend.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love this color
3 months ago
I love the brand and the quality. Very good overall. The smell is pretty strong but all nail polish smells similar. Some stronger than other. Dries fast. Love the color as well. Something between red and orange
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5 out of 5 stars.
🍅🍅
3 months ago
The bottle is so nice honestly. And the color is such a fun red. It was really easy to apply but took a minute to dry. It lasted quite awhile and stained my nails a little.
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5 out of 5 stars.
A timeless red!
4 months ago
Essie has this shade called "Tomato, Tomahto" in their Gourmet Grocery collection and it is the definition of a timeless red! I just love the shade! This is a red that never goes out of style!
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5 out of 5 stars.
really nice
4 months ago
I really liked the color because it's a true red with a touch of warmth that makes it look great on warm and neutral skin tones. It has a slightly soft, orangey undertone. It has excellent pigmentation; to achieve an even tone, I applied three coats using the primer and quick-drying formula from the same brand.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Tomato Tomahto
4 months ago
A juicy, bold red with warm undertones. This shade is giving fresh farmers market tomatoes, cozy kitchen vibes, and effortless all in one swipe. It’s a classic essie high-shine finish without streaks. Whether you’re going for clean-girl nails, a soft fall manicure, or a statement red that isn’t overpowering, tomahto does it all.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Long-lasting and highly pigmented tomato red nail
4 months ago
The Essie Tomato, Tomahto Nail Lacquer is part of their Gourmet Grocery Salon-Quality Nail Polish Collection. This polish features a vibrant, juicy tomato red hue with warm yellow undertones. Application is a breeze thanks to the easy glide brush, and it delivers full coverage without staining the nails. Plus, the high-quality, streak-free formula ensures a flawless finish every time! ✨
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4 out of 5 stars.
Not bad
4 months ago
It’s not bad, down last long but what do I expect it’s nail polish not gel nor fake nails so but overall it’s not bad it’s a cute color and the size and build is fine.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Go and try it
5 months ago
Love it, the color is so cute and easy to used it. I like it because you don’t need to apply to much because it cover a lot in the nail. And it dry out pretty quickly.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful Color!
5 months ago
I’m really liking this tomato red shade , its the perfect shade of red . The red is darker shade to me , but I think it’s a perfect shade.
I love Essie polish it does last awhile without chipping off. I did have to put 2 coats of polish to achieve the shade I wanted , but I do love this polish and can’t wait to try other shades .
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love
5 months ago
Such a fun tomato red color. Essie is always a 10/10. Lasts a long time. Hardens my nails perfectly so they don’t crack. This red just reminds me of the spring. Can’t wait to use it way more
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5 out of 5 stars.
Elf nail polish
5 months ago
So nice packaging so nice product the color is so nature the bottle is so beautiful it lasts longtime on my nail the consistency is so beautiful good product
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