Essie

4.4 • 64 Reviews

Essie sells an array of 8-free, vegan, high-quality nail products for that flawless and perfect manicure

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Essie earns strong reviews as a reliable, salon-classic polish brand that generally performs well—vivid colors, smooth glide, and lines like Gel Couture and Expressie deliver long wear and fast dry—yet coverage can be thin in sheers and some shades, and chipping occurs sooner than top competitors for certain users. Reviews also note mixed brush experiences (some love the wider, simple applicator; others find it small or inconsistent) and occasional strong scent, making Essie a color-forward favorite with a few formula and applicator caveats.

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  • This is the secret sauce to at home manicures. I always need to have my nails painted and this nail polish top coat makes it look like I always have them done. Many people assume I have gel nail polish from the salon. Recently went to the nail salon and kept thinking, whyyyyy did I not just do this myself!! I will never not have this product.

  • I've been an essie fan for a while but I just tried their quick dry expressie nail polish and I'm really liking it! It really does dry fast which is so nice as someone who's always smudging their nail polish before it dries!

  • Very high quality and vibrant colors! The color selection is always great and I never had any issues with these nail polishes drying or changing color over time. Not sure if they are cruelty free or not, which I'd like to know more about.

  • This nail polish is a stunning blue, almost navy blue shade that adds a touch of boldness to your nails. I like that it’s very quick to dry because I hate having to fan my hands or wait a long time for my nails to dry. The texture is very smooth and it dries down evenly without creating any bubbles or ridges. I think that the highlight of this polish is the applicator since the brush is uniquely shaped so you can use it with both hands comfortably. I always end up with a mess left hand mani but this brush actually helps you apply polish without the hassle with both hands! I can’t complain about anything!

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Essie sells an array of 8-free, vegan, high-quality nail products for that flawless and perfect manicure