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A fun, eye-catching metallic pink with a slight purple underneath.

  • 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.

    • essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
    • essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.

    Full ingredient list:

    ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, PROPYL ACETATE, TOSYLAMIDE/FORMALDEHYDE RESIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE, TRIPHENYL PHOSPHATE, ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE, CAMPHOR, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, BENZOPHENONE-1, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, CITRIC ACID, SILICA, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, AQUA / WATER, ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, DIMETHICONE, ALUMINA, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, OLETH-10 PHOSPHATE, POLYURETHANE-33. MAY CONTAIN : CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, CI 77120 / BARIUM SULFATE, CI 77491, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 77891 [NANO] / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE, CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER, CI 77163 / BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, CI 77742 / MANGANESE VIOLET, CI 77266 [NANO] / BLACK 2, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 77007 / ULTRAMARINES, TIN OXIDE, CI 77510 / FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, CI 15880 / RED 34, CI 73360 / RED 30 LAKE, CI 75170 / GUANINE, CI 47000 / YELLOW 11, TITANIUM DIOXIDE.

Original Nail Polish Frequently Asked Questions:

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

essie enamel step by step routine -step1

Step 1 Prep

Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.

essie enamel step by step routine - step2

Step 2 Prime

Apply 1 coat of base coat to reinforce and harden nails.

essie enamel step by step routine step3

Step 3 Paint

Apply 2 coats of essie original nail polish.

essie enamel step by step routine - step4

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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this nail polish inspires me

4 days ago
literally the most stunning sparkle in light and a beautiful color in darker light. this nail polish inspires me artistically.
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Great make-up to wear it is a fav

4 months ago
Loving the aww of it just thrilling to wear and experience
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LOVED IT!

2 years ago
It’s BEAUTIFUL! Omg I love the color, just one coat it’s enough but I applied two for more durability, it is my new favorite nail polish color foreveeer<3
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear forgirls night out

yes, I recommend this product.

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