essie Salon-Quality Vegan Nail Polish - Licorice - 0.46 fl oz
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Guests appreciate the vibrant colors and smooth application of the nail polish, often highlighting its ability to provide salon-quality results at home. Many love the variety of shades available, especially for special occasions. However, some guests express disappointment over color discrepancies and longevity issues, noting that certain shades require multiple coats for even coverage. Overall, the product is favored for its aesthetic appeal and ease of use, making it a popular choice for nail care.
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 8431 reviews
easy to apply: 4.33 out of 5
easy to remove: 4.42 out of 5
long lasting: 3.83 out of 5
quality: 3.96 out of 5
value: 3.75 out of 5
69% would recommend
729 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
4 April, 2026Verified purchase
Pretty
This is the only nail polish I buy because it dries quickly, sets beautifully, and lasts longer than any others I’ve tried. The finish always looks smooth and polished without much effort. This shade is especially lovely on and has such a flattering, clean look.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
4 April, 2026Verified purchase
Chips Easily.
One star for the color. I did my nails the night before went to bed right after and within an hour of waking up most of my nails were chipped.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
31 March, 2026
Patchy and thick formula isnt good
Patchy and thick. Wouldn’t recommend
1 reply from Essie Team team - 5 days ago
Hi there! We are truly sorry to hear that our essie Topless & Barefoot polish was disappointing for you. While Topless & Barefoot is a beloved neutral, lighter shades can sometimes be more prone to patchiness if they have thickened slightly during storage. To achieve a smooth, professional finish, we recommend: Prep: Start with a base coat like essie Here To Stay to create a smooth surface. Application: Apply two to three thin, even coats rather than one thick coat, allowing each to dry for at least two minutes in between. Finish: Use a high-quality top coat like essie Gel Setter for a smooth, high-shine finish. Your feedback is very important to us, and we appreciate you sharing your experience with the essie community!
5 out of 5 stars
27 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Pretty nails
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received it from an influenster for free to try and leave my honest review. The shade is white and you can play with it and apply it with others shades .
5 out of 5 stars
27 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Blanco 008 nail polish By Essie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Blanco 008 nail polish complementary from Influenster and Essie in exchange for my honest opinion! This nail polish in the color Blanco 008 is a snowy white polish that when it dries it has a nice shine to it and it looks really cute! And I find that it is a really nice color that goes with anything and everything! It doesn’t really have an odor and it was also really easy to open and apply the nail polish! I would definitely recommend this nail polish to everyone!!
5 out of 5 stars
27 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Full Coverage with one coat
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Essie original Blanc is one of the best white nail polishes I’ve tried. It only took one coat to get full coverage. It is also one of the fastest drying polishes I’ve used!
5 out of 5 stars
27 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Very true white
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Always a fan of Essie. Highly pigmented polish where you really only need 1 coat. I didn't shake the bottle enough so the initial coat was kind of blotchy. I'll probably only use the white to create French tips or for detail work. Dried quickly.
5 out of 5 stars
27 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Great White Nail Polish
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love Essie Nail Polish over other brands and the Essie Original Nail Polish in Blanc/White is great on its own or part of a nail design. This is my second bottle of this color as it is so versatile. Especially love it during the summer months when my skin has a little more color! Big fan as it removes easily unlike other brands that I have stopped using because of how hard they are to remove. I only need two coats with this brand of white which is honestly a big deal compared to others. Get it!
5 out of 5 stars
26 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Outstanding Nail Polish
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am obsessed with this Essie Original nail polish in Blanc. It is such a cute and simple color that looks like a “white out” shade of white. It is easy to apply and very buildable where you can use one coat or many coats depending on what look you are going for. The nail polish consistency is not too runny nor too thick and the bottle comes in a perfect durable glass bottle. The brush is soft and flexible which allows for accurate strokes and full nail coverage. There is no stench to it which makes it ten times easier to use and manage. I highly recommend this product.
3 out of 5 stars
26 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Chips easily
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Applies evenly, nice smooth white, but it chips easily. I painted my nails last night and almost all of them have began to chip off. Not worth the buy.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 9 days ago
Hi there ChelseaB, thank you for sharing your experience with this pure white crème color. We're so glad you enjoyed the smooth, even application, however, we’re truly sorry to hear about the chipping so soon after your manicure. After 2 thin coats of color finishing with a strong top coat to seal those edges! We really appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve our formulas.
5 out of 5 stars
25 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Lovely!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was first unsure about white nail polish since i thought it wouldn’t be super flattering with my skin tone but this one surprised me in the best way! Is very pretty and I love how quickly it dries, is also very opaque and long lasting, I did two layers and I loved the end result! Such a great shade for spring and summer!
5 out of 5 stars
25 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Lasts 3 days before needing touch ups
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like to do my nails at home as I very seldom have the time or money to go to the salon. While it’s not a perfect nail job, it works for me! I really like this polish because it’s versatile. I can use it to coat the whole nail or with a little sponge trick, to do the tips of my nails for a French manicure look. It coats fairly well the first time, and dries surprisingly fast. However, for a solid look, you definitely want 2-3 coats. I didn’t notice any cracks in the polish, but with washing my hands multiple times a day in healthcare, it did chip a little after a few days, but it lasted about 3 days before needing touch up, and it’s a good quality formula of nail polish! My nails seemed to still be in good shape as well, not dried out like I’ve seen some products do.
5 out of 5 stars
24 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
A perfect white
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you love a bright, Clean, white polish…you’ll love this one! Applies evenly and smooth. Dries decently fast and shines. I will be wearing this all summer!
5 out of 5 stars
24 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
You have my heart!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Oh Essie you'll always have my heart! Essie has to be one of the most consistent brands with all their products across the board, I don't think I have ever had a complaint about one of their products. I enjoy the shaped flat brush as it makes application easier and less messy. The drying time for a regular polish is way faster than normal but not instant so you won't get those weird streaks from not moving fast enough. Now this will be my second favorite polish color from Essie because it's highly pigmented, "licorice" (black) and this "blanc" (white) are one coat wonders! The photos attached are only 1 coat, really!
5 out of 5 stars
23 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
A great color
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This polish goes on easy and dries quick. The brush covers the nail in two swipes. The color is really pretty. I like the wider bottle. It doesn’t tip over when you put the brush back in to get more polish.
5 out of 5 stars
23 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Beautiful color!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This white nail polish is perfect for that subtle nail color for everyday looks. It glides effortlessly and dries quickly. It lasts on my nails for about 7 days and overall has a wonderful formula I really enjoy.
5 out of 5 stars
23 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Nice white polish
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is such a nice, crisp white nail polish. It had a great thickness to the color and works well for designs as well as all over color. It’s easy to apply and dries quickly. Like most regular nail polishes, I find this needs base coat and top coat to have long wear time with my day to day life. It’s easy to take off too, without dying my natural nails below.
4 out of 5 stars
23 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Vibrant color!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Essie Original-Blanc texture was thick. It dried relatively quickly and I layered it with another coat. The look was flawless. The white nail polish definitely stands out making it quite noticeable. I received several compliments on this color. I love this white vibrant color.
4 out of 5 stars
22 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Perfect base
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This shade is a classic one for a snowy white manicure with charms and stones. It can also be used as a base for lighter shades to enhance their color. To make it durable longer, apply at least 3 coats and it won’t chip easily.
5 out of 5 stars
22 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
A pretty white!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like this white - while I typically don't wear white polish this will be perfect for an accent nail or to blend with other colors to make them lighter!