Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Cactus Jelly
A midtone matcha green jelly nail polish with yellow undertones; wear alone or layer with essie polishes for an energizing nail art look.
- FLAWLESS COVERAGE: Achieve a flawless manicure by applying 2 coats of polish. Apply a thin 1st coat, and while the polish is still tacky, follow with a 2nd coat.
SALON-QUALITY FORMULA: essie original nail polish provides a salon quality, vegan formula for flawless coverage.
EASY GLIDE BRUSH: Our exclusive easy-glide brush allows for quick, even professional application on nails.
ENHANCE YOUR MANICURE: A base coat and topcoat are recommended to enhance the wear of your manicure. A base coat can prevent chipping and nourish your nails. A topcoat will make your manicure dry faster, last longer, and create a shinier finish. - How to use essie nail polish:
- First, apply 1 coat of your favorite essie base coat.
-Then, apply 2 coats of essie nail polish.
- Finish your salon-quality manicure with 1 coat of any essie topcoat. -
essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients
Full ingredient list:
ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, BENZOPHENONE-1, HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, DIMETHICONE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, BARIUM SULFATE, CITRIC ACID, SILICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, OXIDIZED POLYETHYLENE, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN, NORBORNANEDIAMINE/RESORCINOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER CROSSPOLYMER, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/GLYCERIN/GLYCIDYL DECANOATE COPOLYMER, TIN OXIDE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE, ACETONE, ALUMINA, CI 77002 / ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, [+/- MAY CONTAIN CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, MICA, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE, CI 77163 / BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE, CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER, CI 77266 / BLACK 2, CI 77007 / ULTRAMARINES, CI 77510 / FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, CI 60725 / VIOLET 2, CI 45410 / RED 28, CI 77400 / BRONZE POWDER, CI 77400 / COPPER POWDER, CI 60730 / EXT. VIOLET 2, CI 45370 / ORANGE 5, CI 45380 / RED 22]
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.
Cuteness for mom and daughter.
6 months ago
Packaging was great very nice color. My wife loved it very smooth looking great even did my daughter’s nails with it and she loved it just as much as mom did.
Originally posted on influenster.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Youthful and dynamic color.
a year ago
Nice colour. Youthful and dynamic color. Good nail adhesion, dries quickly. Color is more beautiful after 3 coats. I will buy it for my self and like a gift for my friends.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Very sheer
a year ago
Super pretty spring/summer color! This picture is after 3 coats, you can wear it sheer or build up like I did. The scent doesn’t bother me, just smells regular. The drying town is medium, since I did 3 coats it did take a little longer. I really like Essie’s polishes!
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2 out of 5 stars.
Not worth it
a year ago
The color is beautiful but it takes forever to dry. It took at least three applications to show up vibrant. It felt sticky for at least 12 hrs. This brand isn’t my favorite.
Originally posted on influenster.com
response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello paciak! We are so happy to hear that you loved the color of our cactus jelly! We just wish you were seeing all the results you should. Even with 4 coats, your color should be dry in minutes! a jelly gloss is different from a classic nail enamel. It’s made to go on in thin, buildable layers to customize your look. Use it alone or with up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish!
5 out of 5 stars.
Great nail polish!
a year ago
What a beautiful color! This polish goes on smooth and only takes 2 coats. There is minimal scent to the polish, and this polish dries within 5 minutes.
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2 out of 5 stars.
Darker shade of green and shows blemises easily
a year ago
I wanted to love this nail polish, but it just was too difficult for me to apply. It went on weird, showed every blemish and honestly wasn’t even close to the color I thought it would be by the image provided. I immediately took off the polish after applying
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi madelineb90, we wish you could see the results you were hoping for with the nail art studio jelly gloss color 'cactus jelly'. A jelly gloss is different from a classic nail enamel. Its made to go on in thin, buildable layers to customize your look. Use it alone in up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish!
4 out of 5 stars.
Great nail polish!!!
a year ago
The Essie nail polish I received came packaged well and all nail polish was intact. Love the simplicity of the bottles and easy to open to apply. The scent wasn’t too fragrant which I liked. The polishes were a little more shear than anticipated, but still beautiful once added more layers. Drying time was pretty on par for most nail polishes. All in all, the polish was great to try and I’m sure I will try some of the shades again soon!
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4 out of 5 stars.
Wonderful product; takes time to dry
a year ago
This Essie Jelly gloss nail polish came safely packaged in the mail with multiple layers of bubble wrap. All 3 of the nail polishes in my package were in perfect condition when they arrived at my door step! The cactus jelly color is absolutely beautiful and is a great color for summer! It is green with a blue-ish hue to it. I applied 2 layers of nail polish in the image. It covered great and didn’t need any extra layers.
This was very easy to apply and was easy to correct any mistakes. The brush it comes with is good quality and is easy to control. This nail polish does not feel “thick” like others I have used in the past.
After several days I have not had any chips occur. This is a great quality product. The gloss finish is a nice touch.
The only downside is it took around 15-20 minutes for the nail polish to fully dry. So if you are like me and get antsy, it can be a struggle to wait that long and you risk causing imperfections in the nail polish. However, I was able to add a layer of nail polish to the I perfections I accidentally caused; and it still turned out wonderful!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful
a year ago
Gorgeous color. Easy to apply to nails. Drys quickly and doesn't feel tacky. Love the color name. The packaging is very nice, not bulky and doesn't take up a lot of space.
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5 out of 5 stars.
🎀
a year ago
This nail polish drys fast and is thin!! It’s perfect this polish is amazing. It’s good value for the price it’s also easy to apply. I love the colors they have they are all so pretty!
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4 out of 5 stars.
Perfect for spring
a year ago
Applies smoothly, and great formula! Takes a bit to dry, but it’s worth the wait.
Share Cactus Jelly 110 is a pretty milky green shade with one thick coat, and the actual color that shows through bottle with 2 coats.
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4 out of 5 stars.
I like the cactus jelly!
a year ago
This looks very much like a gloss (it's from the gelee brilliant) and goes on smooth. Smells like a nail salon in a bottle. All with a Essie-esque packaging.
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