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Unapologetic Icon
With this crisp, canvas-white quick dry vegan nail polish, you'll be the main character and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
- QUICK DRY FORMULA: Dries in about a minute so you can finish your manicure in a flash – perfect for on-the-go.
ONE STEP, NO BASE OR TOPCOAT: Get a complete, quick dry manicure with just 1 simple step. No base or topcoat needed.
EASY SELF-APPLICATION: Our 1st ever angled brush ensures effortless self-application for a smooth and precise finish on both hands, even your non-dominate one. - How to use expressie quick dry nail polish:
- First, using your dominant hand, angle the brush down and apply 2 coats of color. No base coat needed.
- Then, switch to your non-dominant hand and flip the brush. Apply 2 coats of color.
- Allow about one minute to dry. No topcoat needed. -
essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Full ingredient list:
BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, SILICA, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, OCTOCRYLENE, N-BUTYL ALCOHOL, HEXANAL, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, LITHOTHAMNIUM CALCARUM EXTRACT/LITHOTHAMNION CALCAREUM EXTRACT, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, MANNITOL, COLOPHONIUM/ROSIN/COLOPHANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, BARIUM SULFATE, TIN OXIDE, ZINC SULFATE. MAY CONTAIN Cl 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, Cl 77491, Cl 77492/IRON OXIDES, MICA, Cl 77266/BLACK 2, Cl 77742/MANGANESE VIOLET, Cl 19140/YELLOW 5 LAKE, Cl 15850/RED 6 LAKE, Cl 15880/RED 34 LAKE, Cl 77510/FERRIC AMMONIUM, FERROCYANIDE, Cl 12085/RED 36, Cl 73360/RED 30, Cl 15850/RED 7 LAKE
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3 out of 5 stars.
pretty color but streaky
2 years ago
very very streaky, looks good with two or three coats though
favorite essie color family?sheers
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
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response from essie:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello aminta! Thank you for sharing your experience with the expressie quick dry color 'unapologetic icon'. We can imagine how frustrating it is seeing streaks when applying your nail color...but all essie nail enamels should look perfect by the second coat. So don't fret that first coat!
1 out of 5 stars.
Disappointing
3 years ago
I own 2 other quick dry colors and as a mom, it has really made a difference in between those nap times to put a coat on. I wanted something light and clean (really looking for a ballet slipper type color which does not exist) and purchased this one as an alternative. I find that it seems very dry when applying and streaky unless 3 coats are globbed on. To say the least I feel like I wasted my money on the purchase of this color.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
3 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello there. We get what bonus the expressie quick dry colors can be to the compressed time a mom has in her busy day! We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with the color ‘lighten the mood. All of our nail colors, including this one, should look perfect by the second coat. And for a quick dry color with a light, translucent finish, try the color ‘mall crawler’. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @866-313-7845 M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET
3 out of 5 stars.
Drys fast!
3 years ago
I really wanted to love this polish. It drys amazingly fast. By the time I finished one hand the other was completely dry. The color is not very pigmented so for this color you have to use several coats. The polish chips and cracks within a day.
no, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 3.0 out of 5
response from essie:
3 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hey there Rad2014! Thank you for trying the new expressie quick dry color ‘unapologetic icon’. We love hearing this crisp, canvas-white quick dry nail color within a minute as it should. We just wish you could see all the results you were hoping for. This quick dry color goes on bare nails. By the second coat your color should be perfect. No top coat needed for a beautiful mani!
5 out of 5 stars.
Pretty
3 years ago
I absolutely love this color. It goes on nicely. The color is bright and beautiful. I do recommend because the quality is amazing and the price is good!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful
3 years ago
I love Essie-unapologetic shade of nail polish. The pigment is so deep and for being white I expected to have to put multiple layers on. But not with Essie brand. I was good to go after one coat.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Great
3 years ago
This is a great color that pops and dries extremely quickly! No more having to wait forever for your nails to dry!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Pristine White
3 years ago
This shade of white is super white perfect for a French tip or white toes in the summer. The quality of the nail polish is very good! A very pigmented white you don’t need to do a lot of coats.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
White
3 years ago
Who doesn’t love white painted toes. I love this polish ! Goes on smoothly leaving no streaks. Very pigmented so no need for lots of layers. Dried quickly looking like a professional applied.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
Nice Bright White
3 years ago
This is the white polish I used for snowflakes on my daughter's manicure. I applied it with a fine nail brush and it made the perfect snowflakes on a blue background. I also sprinkled a little glitter on the wet polish and it looked wonderful! This polish works well with nail art brushes. Has full coverage and stays well.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Love the color
3 years ago
I love Essie nail polish. They have good coverage and dry quickly. The colors are vibrant.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Nice color
3 years ago
Nice colour. It’s goes on smoothly and is great quality.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
3 out of 5 stars.
Great for beginners
3 years ago
I’m almost 30 so this isn’t necessarily the polish I would go for in the store and especially not the color, but it works and I like to have it on hand just in case I need that color for something. It stayed on pretty well I did have to do a few coats though.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 3.0 out of 5
response from essie:
3 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there Kylynn18! Thanks for trying out the expressie quick dry color ‘unapologetic icon’. This crisp, canvas-white quick dry color is part of the edgier collection of colors that make up the expressie quick dry nail enamels. Applied without a base coat, it should only take 2 coats for perfect color results.
5 out of 5 stars.
Flawless!
3 years ago
My niece and I love this polish! She's only 3 so the fact that it dries so quickly is a plus since she gets distracted easily. Plus you don't need a base or top coat and the polish looks fantastic. I love that they don't test on animals and its a vegan formula. Super easy to apply with the brush. Highly recommend!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
i like
3 years ago
the color is very nice and applies easily. good neutral color to keep
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5 out of 5 stars.
So cute
3 years ago
I tried Essie unapologetic icon nail polish. It's a really great color. Easy to apply. Dries fast. Doesn't clump. I would definitely recommend it to my friends and family
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
3 years ago
This is one of my favorites now I love it. It is easily applies and dries out well. I definitely recommend it because it is not messy!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
3 out of 5 stars.
Thin quick dry
3 years ago
Took multiple coats to get full coverage and is very thin, so difficult to apply.. I do like the color though
no, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 3.0 out of 5
response from essie:
3 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there! Thank you for giving the expressie color ‘unapologetic icon’ a try. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. This crisp, canvas-white quick dry color is not considered a sheer color. And by the second coat your color should be perfect. The expressie quick dry colors are applied to clean, bare nails so be sure to skip a base coat.
5 out of 5 stars.
Dries quick!
3 years ago
I was very happy with this mail polish. It says quick drying on it but most of the mail polish types I have purchased don’t really dry quick with multiple coats. I used this polish and put two coats on. The polish dried quickly, quick enough so that my four year old actually didn’t ruin her nails for once by touching things! Both our nails turned out looking fabulous. Very happy with this polish.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Very intense color
3 years ago
The color is bold, it does dry fairly quick, and I only had to put 2 coats on for full coverage. I highly recommend this entire line. Product was not watery or cheap feeling/ looking at all.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Great quick dry nail polish!!
3 years ago
I used this to paint my daughters nails because the quick drying of the nail polished got me hooked!! This stuff dries so fast but still looks great!! It goes on smooth and isn't clumpy. It has a nice shine! I would recommend two coats minimum. The white is very bright and fresh looking!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing
3 years ago
I bought this Essie unapologetic icon nail polish a couple of months ago and I love it.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Love the application
3 years ago
Love the unapologetic icon white shade! It goes on perfectly and I’m able to do 2-3 coats as I usually would. It says it dries fast and that it does so don’t take too long when putting the polish on your mail. I was able to do dots over my nails after a few seconds. As far as how long it lasts before pulling. I can say it’s been 24 hours and it hasn’t peeled at all. For my nails that’s a big plus because I’m always washing my hands and nail polish never lasts this long without peeling a little. Did I mention the color is vibrant? Love a good white polish that’s not thin!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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