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essie Salon-Quality Vegan Nail Polish - 0.46 fl oz - 2 of 4essie Salon-Quality Vegan Nail Polish - 0.46 fl oz - 3 of 4essie Salon-Quality Vegan Nail Polish - 0.46 fl oz - 4 of 4
essie Salon-Quality Vegan Nail Polish - 0.46 fl oz - 1 of 4

essie Salon-Quality Vegan Nail Polish - Play Date - 0.46 fl oz

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About this item

Highlights

  • provides flawless coverage with outstanding durability
  • glossy shine to matte finishes available
  • comes in an extensive palette of shades from the cult favorite ballet slippers to new trendsetting colors
  • add essie to compliment your look
  • brush fits every nail size for the perfect streak-free application

Description

For more than 35 years, essie has been the ultimate color authority offering a line of superior nail polishes. the trendsetting shades with an exclusive award winning formula are always classic, chic, sassy and elegant. essie nail polish provides flawless, streak free coverage along with a chip - resistant formula. all essie nail polishes are dbp, toluene and formaldehyde free
Health Facts: Vegan, Formaldehyde-Free, Formaldehyde Resin-Free, Animal By-Product-Free
Color Finish: Gloss
Color Palette: Bright Tones
Product Form: Liquid
Includes: Nail Polish
Beauty Purpose: Nail Care
Awards: Allure Reader's Choice Awards
Features: High Shine, Even Color
TCIN: 13933172
UPC: 095008002903
Item Number (DPCI): 052-06-0700
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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Ingredients:

ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, nitrocellulose, tosylamide/epoxy resin, trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate, isopropyl alcohol, tribenzoin, stearalkonium hectorite, acetylated hydrogenated castor glyceride, sucrose acetate isobutyrate, adipic acid/neopentyl glycol/trimellitic anhydride copolymer, synthetic fluorphlogopite, stearalkonium bentonite, benzophenone-1, silica, barium sulfate, diacetone alcohol, calcium aluminum borosilicate, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, citric acid, colophonium / rosin / colophane, calcium sodium borosilicate, aluminum hydroxide, dimethicone, alumina, tin oxide, aqua / water / eau, triethoxycaprylylsilane, talc, [+/- may contain / peut contenir ci 77891 / titanium dioxide, mica, ci 19140 / yellow 5 lake, ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499 / iron oxides, ci 77510 / ferric ammonium ferrocyanide, ci 77000 / aluminum powder, ci 15880 / red 34 lake, ci 15850 / red 7 lake, ci 77007 / ultramarines, ci 15850 / red 6 lake, ci 77266 / black 2, ci 42090 / blue 1 lake, ci 77288 / chromium oxide greens, ci 77742 / manganese violet, ci 77510 / ferric ferrocyanide, ci 73360 / red 30 lake] f.i.l. t218106/6

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.98 inches length x 1.06 inches width x 2.91 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.12 pounds
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Q: how many uses do you think i could get out of one bottle of this essie nail polish

submitted by giginails - 6 years ago

  • A: Hi giginails! This will vary for each individual person based on the number of coats used, but you can typically get 4 to 5 manicures out of one bottle of nail polish. Hope this helps!

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 6 years ago
    Brand expert

  • A: Hey! Ive had my ballet slippers shade for about 6 months and its just now starting to get sticky. Ive probably done about 15 manis AND pedis because I always keep my toes and nails matching. Now I’m searching for another bottle/color so it will be fresh! hope this helps:)

    submitted byTarget shopper - 5 years ago

  • A: I have used Essie for 2+ decades and I can get way more then 4 to 5 manis from one bottle. Maybe they mean if done 4 to 5 coats on every finger and toe you'll get 4 to 5 mani/pedis, but even that seems like alot less then i get from a bottle. On a conservative side I'd say more like 10 total uses of 3 coats each digit full mani/pedis (i used to do this monthly with their sheer flesh color "high matience" for a few years, and I dont recall needing to buy new bottles excessively. )

    submitted byThorn Bone - 10 months ago

Q: Why are the pictures not matching up with the essie nail colors? For example, "Clothing Optional" is supposed to be a rosey color but it shows up as gray. Want to make sure I'm ordering what I need.

submitted by kfern - 8 years ago

  • A: yes i ordered the purple and mine was dark dark purple

    submitted bygiginails - 6 years ago

  • A: I'm not sure why it doesn't match up. The color I received was sage/ grey not teal at all.

    submitted byJamie - 8 years ago

  • A: I ordered Go Ginza-a nice light purple, I got Go Ginza a super pale lilac-almost white!!! so sad. I'm returning for the Play date-which looks a bit dark, but it should be perfect cuz they seem much lighter in person.

    submitted bypajnails - 7 years ago

Q: is this gel nail polish

submitted by Laura - 3 years ago

  • A: Great question Laura! Our salon-quality nail color formula is a traditional nail polish, not gel. It has flawless coverage and high glossy shine. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 3 years ago
    Brand expert

  • A: Hi there Laura! The shape of the bottle will help you tell which nail formula you’re looking at. The Gel Couture nail enamels come in the bottle with a twisted shape. The classic nail enamels come in the iconic square bottles and the quick dry colors come in the elongated bottle.

    submitted byEssie Team - 3 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: is marshmallow a true plain white or is it more satin milky white?

submitted by Victoria - 6 years ago

  • A: Hi there! Thanks for reaching out about our essie polish. This shade is sugary, soft and sweet. this lovely nail color is just totally irresistible. for french manicures, cloudy sheer white lacquer is confection perfection. We hope you give it a try!

    submitted byEssie Team - 6 years ago
    Brand expert

  • A: "essie marshmallow offers a softer finish, plus sheer coverage in two to three coats, while essie blanc offers a brighter finish, plus opaque coverage in three coats." Blanc for compare and contrast.

    submitted byJustaMom - 3 years ago

Q: Is ESSIE Blanc color sheer?

submitted by marls - 7 years ago

  • A: Hi there Marls! The nail color "blanc" is a pure snowy white lacquer with a cream finish, it is not a sheer color.

    submitted byEssie Team - 7 years ago
    Brand expert

  • A: No, marshmallow is—"essie marshmallow offers a softer finish, plus sheer coverage in two to three coats, while essie BLANC offers a brighter finish, plus opaque coverage in three coats."

    submitted byJustaMom - 3 years ago

Q: Is this a gel nail polish?

submitted by Kyoung - 7 years ago

  • A: Hi there Kyoung! Essie offers classic our nail enamel in the iconic square bottles. Meanwhile, our Gel Couture gel nail colors come in the bottles with a sexy twist to the shape to make it easy to tell the difference between the 2.

    submitted byEssie Team - 7 years ago
    Brand expert

  • A: Hi Kyoung! This particular essie nail polish is not gel. However, Target has a great selection of essie gel nail polishes on the website. I hope this helps!

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 7 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is Off Tropic a Christmas green color like it looks, or is there a better green color for Christmas look?

submitted by Marcia - 10 months ago

  • A: Great question, Marcia! Essie nail color off tropic is a forest green nail polish with a glossy finish making it a perfect choice for a Christmas look! For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page. https://www.target.com/c/beauty/-/N-55r1x

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 10 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Which Essie colors are sheer so that the true nail shows through?

submitted by 70 year old - 1 year ago

  • A: Hey, Great question! We recommend to check out the essie Nail Art Studio Jelly Gloss Vegan Sheer Nail Polish collection for the sheer effect. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can you apply the Essie Gel Couture Top Coat over the standard polish colors?

submitted by Beanie - 2 years ago

  • A: Absolutely!! I have used this as a topcoat for YEARS!!! Over all different kinds if nail polish brands.

    submitted byDeadDawn - 1 year ago

Q: How opaque are MuchiMuchi and Perfectly Peculiar? Are they sheer or are they creme?

submitted by Jodee - 2 years ago

  • A: Hey Jodee, Great question! The essie nail color muchi muchi is a mid-tone pink nail polish with a cream finish. The Essie Perfectly Peculiar is a bright minty green nail polish with blue undertones and a cream finish. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 years ago
    Brand expert
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Guests appreciate the Essie nail polish for its beautiful colors, smooth application, and quick drying time. The Mademoiselle shade, in particular, is favored for its elegant and natural look, making it perfect for everyday wear. Many guests highlight the polish's long-lasting quality and glossy finish, although some mention the need for multiple coats for full opacity. Overall, it is a reliable choice for those seeking a polished and sophisticated manicure.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.5 out of 5 stars with 8734 reviews
    easy to apply: 4.31 out of 5
    easy to remove: 4.41 out of 5
    long lasting: 3.8 out of 5
    quality: 3.96 out of 5
    value: 3.73 out of 5
    68% would recommend
    762 recommendations
    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    18 September, 2026Verified purchase

    Chips Often

    I am not buying Essie again. I painted my nails and they looked great. Then I looked down in the car and they'd already chipped not an hour from the house. This was a new purchase. But I have another bottle, it also chips so easily im trying to do touch ups or removing it not even a day later!! Im not wasting my money and my time on this brand anymore.
    Kpop girl
    easy to apply: 4 out of 5
    easy to remove: 3 out of 5
    long lasting: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
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    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    9 September, 2026Verified purchase

    Streaky

    Although the color is cute, the polish is very streaky. I was hoping for something more solid and elegant looking.
    Eva
    easy to apply: 3 out of 5
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    3 out of 5 stars
    8 September, 2026Verified purchase

    Color much darker

    I ordered the berry naughty. Once applied, the color was significantly darker than it looked online. My daughter thought it was black. Not the maroon berry shade I was looking for.
    1 reply from Essie Team team - 5 days ago
    Hi there Targetmomof3, we truly appreciate you letting us know about this. While lighting and screen displays can sometimes make shades appear a bit different, we completely understand your surprise when it looked almost black instead of the berry tone you wanted. Berry Naughty should be a deep berry red nail polish. For a similar color that’s not quite so deep, take a look at the color Bordeaux. 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
    Targetmomof3
    easy to apply: 4 out of 5
    easy to remove: 4 out of 5
    long lasting: 3 out of 5
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    30 August, 2026Verified purchase

    Perfect red

    Perfect red (maybe the best red I’ve ever found).
    SML
    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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    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    29 August, 2026

    Green "This and That"

    Green- "This and that" is not the same color as pictured. it's more of a creamy avocado color. almost thought they gave me the wrong product :(
    Daniella
    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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    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    26 August, 2026Verified purchase

    Good product

    Like the vegan aspect of Essie products. Pice is too high, as is for all nail polish products.
    LT
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 4 out of 5
    long lasting: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    24 August, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    Quality was not great
    1 reply from Essie Team team - 27 days ago
    Hi there JR, We’re sorry to hear this mid-tone, milky coral nail polish did not meet your expectations. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do.. 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
    JR
    easy to apply: 1 out of 5
    easy to remove: 3 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    22 August, 2026Verified purchase

    Beachy vibes!

    Lovely color, great quality! Perfect for summer and beach vibes!
    Jeannie
    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
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    21 August, 2026Verified purchase

    Would NOT recommend the white.

    I got the white marshmallow color expecting it to go on white. It took four coats of polish and even then, some parts of my natural nail showed through in streaks. It’s more of a white wash then a nail polish. I ended up throwing the rest away. Who has time to wait for four coats of nail polish to dry????
    1 reply from Essie Team team - 1 month ago
    Hello Jeannette! We are so sorry to hear that the essie Salon-Quality Vegan Nail Polish - Marshmallow required multiple layers and still resulted in streaking, as we know how precious your time is. Applying very thin, even coats and waiting a couple of minutes between layers, or using an opaque white base coat underneath, can often help achieve a smooth, solid finish much more quickly. We truly appreciate you sharing your honest feedback with us so we can continue to improve.
    easy to apply: 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 up graphic, would recommend
    18 August, 2026Verified purchase

    Never order again online

    arrived looking dirty and poorly handled. I was so disappointed to receive a new product in this condition, especially since it should have been clean and ready to use.
    Hheidi
    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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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    11 August, 2026Verified purchase

    BLUE LIKE THE OCEAN...

    In general, ESSIE is one of my top three (3) favorites for lacquer nail polish. This color is amazing. The blue is deep, like the middle of the ocean. It is a go to at home for my toenails; easy to apply, and long lasting color/wear. Love It. :)
    Csinclair916
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 4 out of 5
    long lasting: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    10 August, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    Great looks nice
    Target Team Member
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    9 August, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    Love the color
    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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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    9 August, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    Long lasting
    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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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    9 August, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    Loved gloss
    Target Team Member
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    1 out of 5 stars
    31 July, 2026Verified purchase

    Missing Item

    Ordered for my wife along with several other items. This was not included in the delivered package. I tried to address this online with options available but was unable to click this particular item because as it stated only available for in store return. Well I never received it so it would be hard to return wouldn't it. Option 2 is call store directly and of course this is the last thing you want to do after working all day. Guys either put it in the package ot streamline your processes to make it more convient for those that shop your store.
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    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    30 July, 2026Verified purchase

    Color is weird after drying

    This color goes on so pretty, once it's dried...not so much. Such a bummer. It looks more magenta than a hot-ish pink.
    1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 months ago
    Hello B! Thank you for taking the time to review Pencil Me In! We're glad you enjoyed the initial application, but we're sorry to hear that the final dried color leaned more magenta than the hot pink you were expecting. Shade accuracy is very important to us, and we appreciate you sharing your experience so we can pass this feedback along to our product development team.
    easy to apply: 4 out of 5
    easy to remove: 4 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    23 July, 2026Verified purchase

    love

    dried so fast, didn’t even need to use my nail light to dry it😩 didn’t even need to use a topcoat!! would purchase again
    Anonymous
    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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    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    22 July, 2026Verified purchase

    my fav fast drying nail polish

    Love this nail polish because it dries in less than 3 minutes which is super convenient for me personally! Have over 10 colors at this point! only downside is it tends to chip off after a couple days with my lifestyle.
    easy to apply: 5 out of 5
    easy to remove: 5 out of 5
    long lasting: 3 out of 5
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    4 out of 5 stars
    20 July, 2026Verified purchase

    Darker Than Expected

    Not Ready for Bed did look brighter in photos. This is q good brand in general, but not exactly the color I thought I was getting. A little darker.
    Target Team Member
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