Short on time? essie Expressie is our quick dry nail polish made for manicures on the go. The one-step formula needs no base coat or top coat, and the angled brush makes it easy to paint with either hand. Shop fast drying vegan nail polish in bold brights, everyday nudes and classic reds.

 

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How to Apply Quick Dry Nail Polish


Apply two coats of Expressie for full color. Hold the angled brush pointing in toward your thumb, then flip the angle down to paint your other hand. Expressie is designed as a one-step color, but you can add essie Speed Setter quick dry top coat to extend wear.

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Find quick-dry pinks, nudes, reds, blues, purples, greens, corals, yellows, whites, and black. Want the longest wear? Try Gel by essie longwear.

 

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Quick Dry Nail Polish FAQs

What is the best quick dry nail polish?
essie Expressie is a quick-dry, one-step nail color with an angled brush for easy self-application. For even faster drying on any polish, finish with essie Speed.Setter quick dry top coat.

Can I use a quick dry top coat over regular nail polish?
Yes. A quick dry top coat like essie Speed.Setter can be used over original, Expressie or other nail polish to help your mani dry faster and add shine.

What makes Expressie dry so fast?
Expressie is essie's quick-dry, on-the-fly formula. It contains faster-drying ingredients, and the angled brush is designed to apply it quickly and evenly.

Is Expressie vegan?
Yes. Expressie is a vegan formula that contains no animal-derived ingredients.

Do I need a base coat or top coat with Expressie?
No. Expressie is a one-step color and shine formula. For best results, apply two coats. To extend wear, add essie Speed.Setter top coat.

What is different about the Expressie brush?
It is essie's first angled brush, made for easy self-application with either hand. Point the angle toward your thumb, then flip the brush to paint your non-dominant hand.