essie Nail Art Studio Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish - Gilded Galaxy - 0.46 fl oz
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ColorGilded Galaxy
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2.3 out of 5 stars with 3 ratings
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 449 reviews
easy to apply: 4.36 out of 5
easy to remove: 4.39 out of 5
long lasting: 3.88 out of 5
quality: 4.04 out of 5
value: 3.81 out of 5
76% would recommend
30 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
29 March, 2026
Never dries
Used it as a topper looks amazing but it never dries so after two hours of eating I had to remove it because it was like glue sticky and thick mess
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
29 March, 2026
Fun way tibadd some color!
I love this! I used 3-4 coats without color underneath and it’s beautiful!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
21 March, 2026Verified purchase
Like nothing, with a tiny bit of glimmer
Waste of money. Not as advertised. It shows as kind of purple-blue, yet none of that shows on your toes. If you aren't in the sun, it looks like you are wearing nothing. In the sun there's a trace of pink, but no blue or purple to be found. Completely false advertising. It woud make a decent topcoat over another color, maybe a white or pink.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 12 days ago
Hello CAO! Thank you so much for sharing your honest feedback regarding our essie Nail Art Studio Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish in the shade Mystic Marine. We truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience with the color payoff and the visible effects on your nails. Our special effects collection is designed to offer versatile finishes that can shift depending on the light and the base it is applied to, though we understand it is disappointing when the results do not match your expectations. A helpful tip for achieving a more pronounced holographic or duochrome look is to apply the polish over a saturated base color, such as a crisp white or a deep navy, which can help the specialized pigments stand out and reflect the blue and purple tones more vividly. Your insights are incredibly valuable to us as we continue to refine our salon-quality formulas for every essie fan.
5 out of 5 stars
17 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Pale and transparent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I always do my nails at home and I was excited to try this nail polish from Essie, even I like it, the color is very pale and transparent, so if you are into a more natural nail style, this is a good one for it. The texture allows an easy application and fast drying.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
25 January, 2026Verified purchase
Beautiful :)
This is my favorite shimmer/glitter polish from Essie. It’s more of a clear kinda pink tinted polish with purple and pink sparkles (not the glitter that is hard to take off) and I love how it looks when you try it on other nail polish shades. I’m using (Hi Maintenance & Astral Aura from Essie:))
1 out of 5 stars
24 January, 2026
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Never received the item and there is no way for me to report the issue through the app.
2 out of 5 stars
16 January, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
does not dry on my nails
love the shade but it never fully dried! tried it alone, with base coat, with top coat, and with both
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 5 days ago
Hey there robotthecat, we are so sorry to hear this color did not perform as it should! It is so frustrating when you love the shade but the formula just won’t cooperate. Since you’ve already tried it with a base and top coat, it sounds like this specific bottle of our special effects multi-dimensional pearl might not be performing up to our high standards! Please reach out to our Consumer Care team. 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
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
29 December, 2025Verified purchase
Won't dry easy to pill off
worst nail polish
1 reply from Essie Team team - 3 months ago
Hi Kbaby! Thank you for reaching out to us. We were disappointed to learn that our Special Effects polish didn't perform the way you hoped it would. We always love when fans try our new effects, but we're sorry this one missed the mark for you. We completely understand your frustration and truly appreciate your feedback.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
11 December, 2025
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I noticed the majority of the positive reviews are from a product promotion. Here’s a review from someone who didn’t get this for free: don’t waste your money, or at least not on the Cosmic Chrome color. It chips within a day, with or without a base/top coat, whether I wear it alone or layer it on top of another color. I an being generous by rating it 2 stars because the effect is actually really pretty and the formula goes on smoothly and streak-free. Other than that, do not ruin a good manicure with this polish that’s more sensitive than an eggshell.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 4 months ago
Hi otterbagel. Thanks for reaching out about essie Nail Art Studio Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish. We are sorry to learn this polish did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us and we will be sure to share this information with our team. We hope you will continue to try our products with greater success.
5 out of 5 stars
11 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Love how nicely this goes on, no smudge and very e
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] [I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Love how nicely this goes on, no smudge and very elegant. Very pigmented only needed two coats, the value is great and it doesn’t look clumpy very smooth going on and dries nicely
3 out of 5 stars
7 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Of the three colors this was the least favorite.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wife wasn’t to big on this particular color. Definitely was her last choice when she used the three colors. It didn’t have much of a scent. And dry time wasn’t to long but still not her favorite one.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 5 months ago
Hi kyckncaz_8063! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Arctic Jelly. We're sorry to hear your wife did not care for the color. We value consumer feedback and will share your comments with our teams.
5 out of 5 stars
1 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Well-groomed nails 💅
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A soft white nail polish with a translucent surface. It dries quickly and offers well-groomed nails. Easy to apply at home. A useful color.Definitely my favorite 👌
5 out of 5 stars
30 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Faster drying than most jelly polishes & chic!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wow! This jelly polishes dries faster than most Essie polishes and layers well. It’s super shiny before the topcoat and makes my skin look tan without being too pastey of a white. The brush size is just right for application and made it easy to keep my cuticles clean. I found that it wore for 7+ days. I’m excited to keep wearing this! You can see 1 coat on the left & 2 coats on the right side of my thumb for comparison of coverage.
5 out of 5 stars
28 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Good
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good product, dries quick and applies easily. Has a nice shine to it and coverage is nice too. Simple nail polish bottle packaging that’s easy to use. Smells like regular polish.
4 out of 5 stars
27 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Great Essie quality!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very beautiful nail Polish, the quality is great, it applies smoothly and dries down quickly , this color is very subtle and though and not a bold white color. You do have to apply about three layers or use it as base for another color on top.
4 out of 5 stars
21 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Great top coat for nails
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The color is so light its hard to show in photos. It makes as a great topper to a color but not on its own. I prefer glitter on my nails so its a great top coat. I run my nails under cold water to dry them quickly. I have gotten a lot of compliments. The price is reasonable too.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
13 October, 2025Verified purchase
Astral Aura
A sheer, shimmer/glitter nail polish is my go-to, and this couldn’t be better. I’ve been searching for a pink glitter polish, but I’ve only seen silver or gold glitters in a sheer pink base. Essie knocked this one out of the park for me. I love the subtle flash of pink. The formula is long-lasting, especially compared to other glitters/shimmers, which can flake off within a few days. It’s a durable, smooth finish. I worried about drying time which was mentioned in some reviews, but I didn’t have any problem. I can’t wait to try more colors!
5 out of 5 stars
13 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Lovely
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Another great polish by Essie. I love the white milky color it has. It goes on smoothly and doesn’t have an overly thick texture. I find It takes a few layers to achieve the color i desire but is typical of polishes. This dries quickly and stays on for days without chipping.
5 out of 5 stars
9 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Gorgeous White
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m loving this beautiful white Artic Jelly Nail Polish by Essie. It’s a perfect base color to create designs on your nails. It easy to apply and dries really fast.
5 out of 5 stars
8 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
The best ever
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Essie’s formula is some of the best you’ll ever find. It can be hard to do a white polish correctly, but Essie nails it every time. It’s the prettiest buildable white ever and pairs perfectly with pink