1. Base Coat
Apply 1 coat to bare nails to prime for color while strengthening.
Set In Stones
This polish transforms nails into disco ball chaos. Layer it over any color to create manicure looks from seriously sharp to major bling.
About
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
How to use
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.
Ingredients
essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Full ingredient list:
ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ALCOHOL DENAT, SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE, SILICA, POLYBUTYLENE, TEREPHTHALATE, BARIUM SULFATE, DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE, n-BUTYL ALCOHOL, ACRYLATES, COPOLYMER, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, POLYURETHANE-11, ETHYLENE/VA COPOLYMER, BENZOPHENONE-1, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE, COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN / COLOPHANE, POLYURETHANE-33, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, DIACETONE, ALCOHOL, HYDRATED SILICA, TIN OXIDE, AQUA / WATER / EAU, [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE, CI 77491, CI 77492 / IRON OXIDES, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 16035 / RED 40, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5, CI 77288 / CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, CI 77266 / BLACK 2, CI 60725 / VIOLET 2, CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE
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Original Nail Polish Frequently Asked Questions:
Master a salon-quality nail look
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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