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essie Nail Art Studio Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish - 0.46 fl oz - 2 of 4essie Nail Art Studio Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish - 0.46 fl oz - 3 of 4essie Nail Art Studio Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish - 0.46 fl oz - 4 of 4
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essie Nail Art Studio Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish - Gilded Galaxy - 0.46 fl oz

ColorGilded Galaxy

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Highlights

  • Essie nail art studio special effects gilded galaxy nail polish: a multi-dimension peach pearl effect satin chrome nail polish
  • Essie special effects nail polish: fuses duochrome flips with holographic and light-reflecting finishes to take any manicure to another dimension
  • Essie nail art studio: essie’s diy design destination for everything nail art offers a full range of creative finishes for endless possibilities. creatively designed by you at home, no salon needed. available in fun shades from nude nail polish and glitter nail polish to brighter hues
  • Even, professional application: essie’s exclusive easy glide brush fits every nail size and allows for quick, streak-free, even and professional application at home. flawless nail color coverage and durability with every brush stroke
  • Vegan nail polish formula: no animal derived ingredients and no animal testing
  • America's nail expert: essie is a leader in nail luxury, committed to high quality standards. essie nail polish and nail care products make life colorful

Description

meet essie special effects nail polish from essie’s nail art studio. from chrome nail polish at home to shimmer pearls, transform any mani into a sparkly dream with essie’s show-stopping special effects. exclusive pearl technologies including satin chromes for a smooth, silky veil, shimmer pearls for refined pixelation & flakey pearls for dispersed flecks of dimension. endless possibilities: wear over bare or polished nails for an artful touch, or layer to customize effect intensity.

apply one coat over bare or polished nails for a subtle effect or layer to customize intensity. pro tip: use over a light base for a dimensional glisten or over darker shades for an otherworldly expression
Color Finish: Metallic, Iridescent
Color Palette: Metallic, Light Tones
Beauty Purpose: Shine Enhancing
Net weight: .46 fl oz (US)
Features: High Shine
TCIN: 90603716
UPC: 095008061061
Item Number (DPCI): 052-06-6174
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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CAUTION: KEEP FROM HEAT OR FLAME

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.12 inches length x 1.25 inches width x 3.09 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.11 pounds
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Q: Is this a gel polish

submitted by Angel - 6 months ago

  • A: Hey Angel, Great question! No, the essie Nail Art Studio Special Effects Nail polish is not a gel polish. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page. https://www.target.com/c/beauty/-/N-55r1x

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 6 months ago
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  • A: Hello Angel! Thank you for your question about our Nail Art Studio Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish! Our Nail Art Studio Special Effects polishes are not gel polishes. They are traditional nail polishes with unique finishes and effects designed for creative nail art, and they dry naturally without the need for a UV or LED lamp.

    submitted byEssie Team - 6 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: what are the ingredients? Want to make sure to avoid nut products. Does this have any nuts?

submitted by anonymous - 1 month ago

  • A: Hi there! Thank you for your question regarding our essie Nail Art Studio Special Effects nail polish. We understand how important ingredient transparency is when managing allergies. To answer your question directly: This product does not contain nut-derived ingredients, such as almond, walnut, or peanut oils. The Special Effects line is a vegan formula, meaning it contains no animal-derived ingredients, and its primary components are standard nail lacquer bases (like Ethyl Acetate and Butyl Acetate) and specialized pigments to create those unique "special effects" finishes. Important Safety Note: While the formula itself is nut-free, our products are manufactured in facilities that handle a variety of raw materials. If you have a severe or life-threatening allergy, we always recommend reviewing the full ingredient list (located on the back of the bottle or on essie.com) and consulting with your physician before use. We are here to help if you have any further questions!

    submitted byEssie Team - 1 month ago
    Brand expert

Q: What colors are included in the color palette?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago

  • A: The color palette includes metallic, medium tones, and light tones.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago
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Q: Does this product provide shine enhancement?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago

  • A: Yes, it is specifically designed to enhance shine for a shiny nail finish.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago
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Q: What type of finish does this nail polish have?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago

  • A: The nail polish has a metallic and iridescent finish that enhances shine.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago
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Q: What is the net weight of this nail polish?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago

  • A: This nail polish comes in a net weight of 0.46 fl oz.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago
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Q: Is this nail polish vegan?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago

  • A: Yes, this nail polish is vegan, making it a suitable choice for cruelty-free beauty enthusiasts.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 3 months ago
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Q: Is this a top coat? I don't see anywhere in the details where it actually says it is.

submitted by Maggie6424 - 7 months ago

  • A: Hi Maggie6424! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Essie Nail Art Studio Special Effects Nail Polish. This product can be used alone or over your favorite Essie Nail color.

    submitted byEssie Team - 7 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Nail polish ingredients?

submitted by Etroth - 11 months ago

  • A: Hi there Etroth! Thank you for reaching out about our Nail Art Studio Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish! You can find the full ingredient list on the website as well as on the packaging of the products. We also encourage you to visit cosmeticsinfo.org for further information on ingredients! Except for active ingredients, we unfortunately cannot verify the amount of each ingredient in the products.

    submitted byEssie Team - 10 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Hello, is this nail polish gluten free?

submitted by Curious - 1 year ago

  • A: Hi there! Thank you for reaching out to us about the Nail Art Studio Special Effects Vegan Nail Polish. Although we do not claim to be Gluten Free, we will are 100% vegan no animal derived ingredients and 8 free of the following ingredients: formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide , xylene and triphenyl phosphate. We hope this information is helpful and if you need further information please feel free to reach out to us directly at 1-866-313-7845, monday - friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

    submitted byEssie Team - 1 year ago
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 395 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
5 out of 5 stars
4 April, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
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magnificent

excellent polish! just beautiful color. plan to buy more of this shade. thanks Essie!
eugene54
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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
Maira
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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!
KOlsen
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
easy to remove: 5 out of 5
long lasting: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
26 March, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
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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 - 1 month 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
Val88
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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 - 2 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.
CAO
easy to apply: 3 out of 5
easy to remove: 5 out of 5
long lasting: 3 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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4 out of 5 stars
17 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
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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.
IrisB
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5 out of 5 stars
17 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
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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.
IrisB
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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:))
Emiliana
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
easy to remove: 5 out of 5
long lasting: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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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.
Beth
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2 out of 5 stars
16 January, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
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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 - 1 month 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
robotthecat
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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 - 4 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.
Kbaby
easy to apply: 1 out of 5
easy to remove: 1 out of 5
long lasting: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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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 - 5 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.
otterbagel
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
easy to remove: 5 out of 5
long lasting: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 2 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars
11 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
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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
anastasiahampton_5858
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3 out of 5 stars
7 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
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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 - 6 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.
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5 out of 5 stars
1 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
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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!
ShoA
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5 out of 5 stars
1 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
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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
ShoA
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5 out of 5 stars
1 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
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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 👌
tuba355_3427
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5 out of 5 stars
31 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
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Love

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] [I received this product in exchange for my honest review] My favorite nail polish! I like that the color is like a color shifting of pink & yellow. 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!
flowergirl149_2635
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5 out of 5 stars
31 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
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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!
flowergirl149_2635
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5 out of 5 stars
31 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
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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.
zainaba78_9895
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