Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Good As Gold
All that glitters is all you need. not just a flash in the pan, this gold metallic nail polish is guaranteed to deliver megawatt manicures.
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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
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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.
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essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Full ingredient list:
ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, ALCOHOL DENAT., NITROCELLULOSE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE, SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, CI 77492 / IRON OXIDES, SILICA, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, BARIUM SULFATE, ACETONE, DIMETHICONE, TIN OXIDE, COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN / COLOPHANE, AQUA / WATER / EAU, [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER, CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE, CI 77266 / BLACK 2, CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE
Original Nail Polish Frequently Asked Questions:
- 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
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.
Shop the routine
"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.
Classy Gold
3 months ago
This quick drying polish is one of the prettiest gold colors I have used. The gold is the perfect shade and matches with almost all of my outfits
type of nail polish userprofessional
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3 out of 5 stars.
Color change
a year ago
A friend had an older bottle. Loved the actual gold color. Extremely disappointed that the color has changed to a rose champagne color. It's nice color just not gold colored
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Abi3. We truly appreciate your honest feedback and sincerely thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about Good As Gold. We understand that it can be challenging to provide constructive feedback, and we want you to know that your opinion is essential to us. Your feedback is a valuable source of information that helps us improve our brand and create products that better meet your needs and expectations.
4 out of 5 stars.
Name does not reflect the actual color.
a year ago
Love the coverage and the sheen, BUT it is not gold. It’s much more silver than gold. Is silver “as good as gold?” You decide!
type of nail polish userregular/average
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1 out of 5 stars.
SILVER
a year ago
Not gold at all. Should be called GOOD AS SILVER!!
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
"Hello EZEZ! Thank you for sharing your experience with the color 'good as gold'. We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with gold metallic color. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing fast dry too
6 years ago
I actually bought this awhile ago but just recently tried it. I love this gold it’s so pretty on and dries super fast for us busy gotta go gals ;)
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
3 out of 5 stars.
WOW! but..
8 years ago
I wore this and got so many compliments and I love this color so much! But it chips quickly and the color rubs off the next day! Its really frustrating since I don't have time to repaint them daily!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Sexy divide
Q: favorite color?
A: Good as gold
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
8 years ago
CCC
We're thrilled you love this color, but sorry for your experience. To help prevent chipping, we recommend using No Chips Ahead. Check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/y8uj2wkx
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Formula!
9 years ago
I was apprehensive about this polish, because I had another metallic that was difficult to use. But Good as Gold definitely stood up to its name. Went on smoothly and beautifully; you could probably pull this off in just one coat, because the coverage is so great.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Reggae and Rum, or Getting Groovy
Q: favorite color?
A: Stones N'Roses
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Love it!
9 years ago
I love this polish...the colour is great it dries quickly and goes on smooth!
Q: favorite color?
A: Good As Gold
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
love the color
10 years ago
The color is perfect, and it dries very quickly if you apply relatively thin coats - that surprised me a lot when I first tried it on. 2 even coats does the job. But it chips really easily (I use top coat). Maybe with gel setter (which I haven't tried yet) it'll chip less.
Q: favorite color?
A: hi maintenance
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forgirls night out
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5 out of 5 stars.
10 years ago
Q: favorite color?
A: good as gold
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
fast drying & great color
10 years ago
this has been my favorite Essie color forever. dries in just a few minutes and is the perfect shade of gold. honestly I don't get how it dries so fast but I always use it when I need to paint my nails quickly
Q: favorite color?
A: Good as gold
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Gold, good and great
10 years ago
Lovely finish and great to apply. The Essie shades have a large variety and are available in many dreamy colors.Wear it and be surprised as to how good it is!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: plumberry
Q: favorite color?
A: good as gold
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear forweddings
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Lovely finish.
11 years ago
Every time I go to do my nails, I always have to include 'good as gold.'
Q: goes great with this shade
A: lapiz of luxury
Q: favorite color?
A: Good as Gold
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
11 years ago
The color is amazing. Easily applied and long-lasting.
Q: favorite color?
A: Mint candy apple
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
11 years ago
this is my favorite color! love it ! It matches perfect with my skin color.
Q: favorite color?
A: good as gold
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing Look
11 years ago
I bought this and I instantly fell in love. It's the best thing ever and I really really like it. You only need to apply one coat for full effect and it's gorgeous and it goes great with everything.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Licorice
Q: favorite color?
A: Good as Gold
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
antique gold
11 years ago
Love this shade! Not too shiny, not too yellow, like a real antique gold. Perfect for accents.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: skirting the issue
Q: favorite color?
A: Good as gold
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Nice Pop!
11 years ago
I bought this color because I decided I needed the staple of black, gold and silver in my collection. I've never bought essie nail polish before so I was hesitant in trying it out, but I love LOVE the color. It has a nice metallic pop to it without being too bright or shiny. It goes on smoothly, and doesn't chip in a few days like some of my other brand nail polish does. Since buying this I've bought 2 more and love them all equally :) Can't wait to add more to my collection!
Q: favorite color?
A: neutral
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
GLAM!!
11 years ago
The perfect, shimmery, sparkly, golden nail polish. Simply it is Good as gold!
Q: favorite color?
A: Good as gold
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
My Favorite Essie Color
11 years ago
I wanted a polish that was metallic gold, and of course Essie had the perfect polish. It's very metallic looking, especially once you add a shiny top coat.
Q: favorite color?
A: good as gold
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
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3 out of 5 stars.
good as gold
11 years ago
Lovely shade that shifts between silver and gold, depending on the light. Just one problem: it starting chipping the first day. It literally peeled off one nail, in spite of the fact that I'd used both base and top coats. Reapplied it.... and the same thing happened again. Suggestions to make it more durable?
Q: goes great with this shade
A: with gold, just about anything
Q: favorite color?
A: come here
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
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