• Sleek bottle of Essie Expressie quick-dry nail polish in 'World as a Canvas' against a clean white background.
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World As A Canvas

The world is yours - be fully expressive and unapologetically you with this soft grey quick dry vegan nail polish with violet undertones.

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Perfect!

a year ago
Perfect color! Just what I was looking for. First coat a sheer dusty rose and with second coat a lilac grey. Just beautiful!
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It’s gray, not lilac.

a year ago
Presented as more of a lilac color and isn't that at all. It’s gray. Not flattering on fair skin.
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a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Shel! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding World As a Canvas nail color. We're sorry to hear that the color was not as expected. We value consumer feedback and will share your comments with our teams.

Too gray

2 years ago
It goes on very nice! I wish it was a bit more purple, I feel like it always comes out more gray. I like how quickly it dries
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Muted lilac

2 years ago
One of my favorite shades! It’s like a muted lilac very pretty but not too loud!
favorite essie color family?nudes
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great to wear foreveryday

yes, I recommend this product.

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Not the same color in person

3 years ago
I was looking for a pinkish-grey color polish, so I was excited when I saw this. When I received it, the color was very different. There were no hints of pink at all. It was almost a blue-grey to me. The color is not represented accurately on the website.
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no, I do not recommend this product.

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response from essie:
3 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Polly! Thank you for trying out the expressie quick dry color 'world as a canvas'. We wish this color was what you were hoping for. It can be challenging to select colors based on how they appear on your device. Often a website will also include a written description of the color to better help you decide. We describe this color as a soft grey with violet undertones. The color 'keepin’ it wheel' might be closer to the pink you're looking for. https://www.essie.com/nail-polish/quick-dry/pinks/keepin-it-wheel