essie Nail Art Studio Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish - Ethereal Escape - 0.46 fl oz: Shine Enhancing, Iridescent Finish
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This nail polish offers a variety of beautiful shades and finishes, making it a versatile choice for any guest looking to elevate their manicure. Many guests appreciate the quick drying time and smooth application, while some colors shine best as toppers over other polishes. However, a few guests found certain shades to be sheer and requiring multiple coats for desired opacity. Overall, it provides a lovely shimmer and long-lasting wear, perfect for both everyday use and special occasions.
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 405 reviews
easy to apply: 4.35 out of 5
easy to remove: 4.46 out of 5
long lasting: 3.82 out of 5
quality: 3.97 out of 5
value: 3.75 out of 5
73% would recommend
34 recommendations
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
17 July, 2026Verified purchase
Very long drying time
Such a beautiful color but is very runny. It took very long to dry even under a UV light. But if you’re patient and very careful this is a beautiful color.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
14 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
wrong color
1 reply from Essie Team team - 4 days ago
Hi there! Thank you for your review. We are so sorry to hear that the color of our Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish in Gilded Galaxy was not what you expected! Because Gilded Galaxy is designed as a sheer, transformative special-effects top coat, its appearance can change dramatically depending on how you wear it: Over a bare nail: It will look very sheer, giving a subtle, ethereal golden-galaxy shimmer. Over a base color: It is designed to completely transform any base color. Layering it over a light pink, a deep blue, or a black polish will bring out totally different dimensions of the gold and pink duochrome pigments. To help you get the look you were hoping for, we highly recommend trying it as a top coat over your favorite cream shade! If you are still unhappy with the color, your satisfaction is our top priority. We recommend reaching out to Target's customer service for an easy return or exchange so we can help you find your perfect essie shade.
5 out of 5 stars
7 July, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
Obsessed!
Please never stop making Article Jelly. It is the perfect color white. The only thing that would make it better if possible is to come out with it in my favorite Gel Couture!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
31 May, 2026
Stays fresh for a very long time
I inherited a bottle of essie nail polish about 5 years ago from my daughter after she bought a new house. I used it back then for a trip, and I still use the very same bottle when I go on summer vacation. The color was "no place like chrome." It looks like the newer version is just called "chrome" now, but I have to say, this is the best nail polish I've ever used. Here's the thing... I've bought at least 8 bottles of cheaper nail polish from other brands, and none of them stayed fresh like this one. It still goes on like new. I'm going to remember the brand essie! Beautiful silvery color!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
23 May, 2026Verified purchase
Eh
I would not buy this again! Was not what I expected at all. I was super disappointed as this polish is not cheap at all.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 months ago
Hi Dawn! Thanks for sharing your feedback on our Nail Art Studio Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish in Astral Aura. We’re sorry to hear it wasn’t what you expected. We appreciate your comments and will be sure to share them with our team.
5 out of 5 stars
4 April, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
magnificent
excellent polish! just beautiful color. plan to buy more of this shade. thanks Essie!
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
26 March, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
Not impressed
This special effects polish in Cosmic Chrome doesn't perform as I thought it would. It doesn't set, and stays tacky. Had to remove and repolish nails. Quite disappointing as chrome powders are messy.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 4 months ago
Hi Val88, thank you so much for sharing your honest experience with us! We truly value your feedback, especially when this sheer silver satin chrome special effect nail polish didn’t quite live up to the magic you were expecting. Applied in 2 thin coats, this sheer chrome should dry within a few minutes. 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
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 - 4 months 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 essie.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
17 February, 2026
originally posted on essie.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
(no review title)
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 - 4 months 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 - 7 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
(no review title)
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 - 7 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 essie.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 essie.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 - 8 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 essie.com
Adds a gorgeous pink shimmer to any manicure
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Astral aura is the perfect name for this nail polish because this special effects top coat adds the most magical effect to any nails. Especially over pink nails, this top coat adds this extra wow effect that I’m obsessed with. The nail polish dries very quickly, it took around 2 minutes to dry and my favorite part is that it actually is very chip resistant! I used it on top of a layer of a plain pink polish from essie and it lasted a full week before chipping which is 2x as much as any other brand I tried. The top coat has beautiful shimmers of pink and red in it, and it looks amazing as it glitters in the light. Overall, this top coat is so easy to use and instantly amplifies any plain nail polish to something looking magical!