essie Nail Art Studio Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish - Ethereal Escape - 0.46 fl oz: Shine Enhancing, Iridescent Finish
$12.99
ColorEthereal Escape
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 390 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 - 18 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.
4 out of 5 stars
17 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Beautiful color, but transparent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a beautiful color of nail polish, it has some shimmering finish, but what it was unexpected is that it’s very transparent, to see some color on the nails, you will need to apply several coats or use it over another color, which is what I did and it looks so pretty.
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.
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
1 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Gorgeous and magical shimmery special effects top
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The most ethereal and gorgeous top coat i’ve ever tried! I LOVE the gorgeous blue and purple hues, as the sun hits my nails it lets off the most gorgeous color ever. The small pieces of shimmer glitter in the light and add such a fun layer of extra magic to all your nails. I put on only one layer of ethereal escape to my blue nails and it instantly elevated the look. The nail polish dries so quickly and only needs one layer to look wonderful! I tried putting multiple layers and it ended up looking multi-dimensional and amazing. It dries super quickly, and I felt as if my nails were much more chip resistant throughout the week. This regular manicure lasted over a week with no chips! Overall a great special effect top coat
5 out of 5 stars
31 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Love it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My favorite nail polish! I like that the color is like a color shifting of purple, pink, & blue. It can be applied by itself or layered. The packaging is nice as well. The scent smells like nail polish, but not a strong scent. It dries quickly with a top & base coat!
5 out of 5 stars
31 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Amazing
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like to put nail pads in my nails. I tried a lot of brands. This is the first time I tried ESSIE product and I really like it. It is so good and shiny.
5 out of 5 stars
28 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Nice
[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.
5 out of 5 stars
27 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
LOVE this polish!!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am absolutely obsessed with this glittery purple. It is translucent so you can wear it either alone to give your nails a little shimmer or on top of another polish. I actually think it looks prettiest on top of the blush jelly pink polish!
5 out of 5 stars
22 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
So sparkly
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a gorgeous blue glitter topper. It dries super fast and looks so sparkly and fun. Looks great alone but would look incredible layered on top of another polish.
5 out of 5 stars
21 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Beautiful color
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very unique color and it reminds me of camillion paint. The color changes in the light and is very eye catching. I like the easy application, two coats is perfect.
5 out of 5 stars
20 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Gorgeous shade
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really loved this color . It’s such a beautiful topper shade. An iridescent blue/purple to pink . It’s beautiful on its own or on top of another color . I put mine over a mauve shade . It does take some time to dry but normal polishes usually do . It lasted very nicely without chopping or peeling off . The little bottle is pretty as well .
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
So shimmery
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This polish is out of this world. It’s super gorgeous and I love that it changes color when the light hits it from different angles. This looks great as a shimmering clear coat or on top of another color such as a light purple. It goes on smoothly and dries quickly with a texture that isn’t too thick.
5 out of 5 stars
6 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
So pretty
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried both of these Essie polishes and they’re gorgeous! The pink “Jelly Gloss” has a soft, sheer finish that looks super clean and shiny — perfect for everyday wear. The shimmery lavender shade catches the light beautifully and adds a fun, iridescent touch. Both apply smoothly and dry pretty fast. Love how fresh and glossy my nails look!
5 out of 5 stars
5 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Mermaid-style nails
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this shade. Ethereal Scape has a beautiful blue shimmer that shifts softly in the light, giving my nails a glowing, iridescent look. The formula applies smoothly and dries quickly. When layered over Blush Jelly, it creates the prettiest mermaid-style nails that reflect the light beautifully.