Essie Expressie Nail Polish Review

by Alex Missick

The Essie Expressie nail polish collection ($9) comes in 40 shades to get your nails glammed in a flash. I purchased the shade called “IRL”, which is described as a grape purple. I am impressed that Essie decided to release the line with not just a few colors, but trans-seasonal nail polish colors so you have lots to choose from.

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Expressie full nail polish display.

The formula is very nice, a quality I have come to expect from Essie products. I am glad that Essie did not skimp on the formula for a fast dry one. The color is opaque with one application, but if you want to build intensity, then I would suggest a second coat. Additionally, the Essie Expressie nail polish formula provides one step color and shine that dries in about one minute.

Surprisingly, you do not need a top coat as the formula provides great shine to the nail. One other unique thing I found about this line, was the cut and shape of the application brush. The brush is angled for self-application and works amazingly for both hands! I’m right handed and did not find myself struggling to paint with my left hand as normally would.

essie expressie nail polish

Consequently, this is definitely a step in the right direction as it relates to innovation within the nail polish industry. I do hope Essie changes the brushes on their full product line to this angled design.

*Purchased with my own money. Affiliate links included.

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