- expressie, by essie, is our quick dry on-the-fly vegan nail polish
- one-step color and shine formula dries in about a minute so you can grab, apply and dry on the fly
- our first ever angled brush for easy self-application with both hands, including your non-dominant hand
- express yourself with a range of unconventional, trans-seasonal fast drying nail polish colors
expressie
main character moment
- expressie, by essie, is our quick dry on-the-fly vegan nail polish
- one-step color and shine formula dries in about a minute so you can grab, apply and dry on the fly
- our first ever angled brush for easy self-application with both hands, including your non-dominant hand
- express yourself with a range of unconventional, trans-seasonal fast drying nail polish colors
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5 out of 5 stars.
Best!
AshleyB
2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely love this polish! Has help up so well over my acrylic nails. So easy to apply and a smooth finish. It dries quickly and perfectly everytime
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2 out of 5 stars.
Not durable and stains nails
sgp11
a year ago
I love this color but it chipped off almost immediately and then, when removing the polish, it stained my nails. Pretty disappointing.
Originally posted on essie.com
response from essie.com:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there, we would be disappointed too! Some people are more likely to experience staining from intensely pigmented polish shades. Those with dry nails are especially at risk. If you see staining during polish removal, lightly buff the nail to remove polish residue from the surface of the nail plate. That being said, this quick dry nail enamel goes on bare nails, without a base coat, so it may not be a good choice for your nails. 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
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent color, truly QUICK DRY
spocktopodes
a year ago
Hoping my review rises to the top as I was not incentivized and paid full price for this product! Every color I’ve tried of the quick dry formula has been fabulous, this is no exception. A happy medium between electric neon yellow and brat green. For those having issues with coverage, I would highly recommend making sure you’ve dehydrated your nail with acetone before applying. Most quick dry formulas, I have noticed, apply more thin and streaky over nails that haven’t been properly prepared. Something about the way they can interact with the natural oils on your nails. Two coats and one coat of Essie’s super quick dry topcoat makes my manicure perfect every time and lasts me at least 3 days (keeping in mind that I work outdoors with my hands, so your mani might last even longer!)
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Good quality!
peachylys
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really pretty color! Perfect the summer time. This polish dries fairly fast and I like the brush because it’s easy to apply even layers. The packaging for Essie is always so nice!
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Love this color and product
Sarah93
2 years ago
I don't think I'll ever use non-quick dry nail polish again. I've used this twice since I purchased it and I love how quickly it dries. I have had no trouble with smudges while sleeping etc. Even with such a dark color, I have found it to stay nice and shiny.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Vibrant and easy application
migelad
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very interesting color, I don’t usually go for bright greens so this one is unique in my collection. It’s very vibrant, goes on easy and drys very fast compared to other standard polishes. It lasts me a few days with zero chips. I use Essie polishes often so the formula is a hit, however the color is not one I would typically reach for. Definitely one for the summer!
Originally posted on essie.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Dries quickly but this green is not it for me
alexap151
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] (Green review) The only reason I’m removing a star is because I don’t care for the color! If it was a pink or lighter purple it would be more up my ally. That being said, the product works really well and dries quickly as promised! I sadly am not very good at doing my own nails so I will spare everyone a photo of my finished hand (which is my fault). If I got a different color I would have rated 5 stars. I hate waiting around for nail polish to dry so this is really a great product. I’m curious to see some of the other colors they have available. The green is kind of a hideous color I don’t think I’ll be using it again.
Originally posted on essie.com
2 out of 5 stars.
Stains your finger nails
KT2B
2 years ago
Great blue but stains your finger nails even after you re-clean.
Originally posted on essie.com
response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello KT2B. We are so sorry to hear our polish left some polish staining behind when removing. For future removals, we suggest to soak your cotton pad in polish remover, and then allow it to sit on the nail for 5 seconds. Pull the cotton pad vertically down the nail from cuticle to tip—never rub back and forth horizontally. Fold the cotton and continue to remove any remaining polish by pulling the cotton vertically down the nail. Some people are more likely to experience staining from intensely pigmented polish shades. Those with dry nails are especially at risk. If you see staining during polish removal, lightly buff the nail to remove polish residue from the surface of the nail plate. 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
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5 out of 5 stars.
Main Character moment polish for sure!
meleknyla
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This nail polish truly pops and this color is “the moment”! The pigment is great and application is easy. Definitely a great quality polish with great drying time. Chip resistant stays on nails long. Very pretty would recommend
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Essie Always
Anonymous
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Essie is always a nail staple. Awesome application, opaque color. Dries nicely. This color is not what I’d typically go for, but it is a great addition to my collection for spring & summer time.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Pretty color and nice formula
nataliea252
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super pretty color ! The bottle is nice and chic too , pretty different from their previous polishes but still the same concept. Color glides on smoothly and I only applied one coat. I applied this on my friend’s little sister and she loved it haha! Scent wasn’t too bad either
Originally posted on essie.com
3 out of 5 stars.
Pretty
mariacandyy
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a very nice Essie nail polish. I don’t love the color but only because I think it doesn’t go with my skin tone. However, my sister loves it. It lasts a long time and applies very well.
Originally posted on essie.com
response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello mariacandyy! Thanks for trying out the expressie quick dry color 'main character moment'. We're glad to hear your sister loves this bright lime green with yellow undertones even if its not right for you! We get that not every color is going to work for everyone but we make sure to offer a very wide and exciting selection of colors, something for every nail!
1 out of 5 stars.
Don’t recommend
yasmina2974
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got both choreo queen and main character movement. I imagined main character movement would be brighter and lighter than it actually is. Tried painting my nails, and was not satisfied: the polish is really thin and takes a long time to dry. You'll need to put on multiple thin layers and be very patient if you want the color to be even/ show up well
Originally posted on essie.com
response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello yasmina2974! We are sorry to hear the expressie quick dry color 'main character moment' is not your new favorite. But something's not right...your color should be a bright lime green with yellow undertones that dries in about one minute. By the second coat, the color should be perfect and cover well.
5 out of 5 stars.
Main character moment Essie nail polish
nishap16
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great nail polish. The color is a really nice lime green perfect for the spring and summer seasons. The brush is nice enough to help be preside as possible with the application. The best part is how fast it dries. You can use your hands to do other things after couple minutes since it’s quick drying. Doesn’t chip too fast either. Would recommend.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful spring color
ashleyb1431
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The color was vibrant and i loved how quick this product dried! So far it has been very durable, as i have used this on my daughter! It was very easy to apply and has definitely been the most precise nail polish!
Originally posted on essie.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Short Drying Time and Perfect for Summer
randia4
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This nail polish has nice staying power, but I find that it doesn’t apply as smoothly as the regular Essie formula. I have to put in more effort to make sure my nails are streak-free. Other than that, I love the colors and plan to use them all summer.
Originally posted on essie.com
1 out of 5 stars.
I’m sorry, but I am not a fan of the color, but this polish is good!
felicial53
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m sorry, but I am not a fan of this color. However, the polish is very good. It did not chip at all and stayed on well. I would recommend to use this polish, but not this color.
Originally posted on essie.com
response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello felicial53! Thank you for trying out the expressie quick dry color 'main character moment'. We are delighted to the polish applied well and held up for you, but we get that this bright lime green with yellow undertones is not a color for everyone or every day. A mani or pedi with the expressie quick dry colors takes just a minute or so, (no base or top coat needed) making it perfect for fun looks to wear in summer!
5 out of 5 stars.
Wow
gizzas
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Omg this drys fast and I’ve had the polish on for a week and it hasn’t chipped 🤩 The finish is glossy too I think it’s the best polish I’ve seen in awhile
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful Neon Green Nail Polish
kerstinl22
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this neon green! It is so vibrant but does take a couple coats to show good on your nails. It dries super fast which is very nice if you don’t have a nail dryer. Seems to be pretty chip resistant for the most part.
Originally posted on essie.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Bold and rich shade
becca7
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bold shade and perfect for when you want to make a statement. It is chip resistance and easy to apply. I love the finish and it provides full coverage in one coating.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Best nail polish brand ever
lanea4
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like this color, it reminds me of matcha. The nail polish is fast-drying and and covers up my whole nails which I love! As expected from essie, it last a long time!
Originally posted on essie.com
3 out of 5 stars.
Not my color
finessejxss
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This color was not my favorite but I think that’s because I’m very pale and have red undertones so lime greens like these don’t work well on me. This formula does dry very fast but doesn’t work with a top coat as well.
Originally posted on essie.com
response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello finessejxss! We are sorry to hear that the expressie quick dry color 'main character moment' is not your new favorite, but we love that you gave it a try! This bright lime green with yellow undertones may not work for everyone, but think, fun nail art and summer toes!
5 out of 5 stars.
Excited for summertime
haelih
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have yet to wear this polish but I love the color! I can’t wait to wear this in the summer time with some brown sandals. The polish didn’t seem thick.
Originally posted on essie.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Summer prep! 🌴🥝
ellyj3
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love Essie ! But this was really it for me! This lime green wouldn’t typically be my first pick but I tried it on and ended up loving it. The brush makes it easy to apply! But the real wow was how quick it dried! I usually always dance my nails applying them because I’m impatient but nope! It didn’t not chip or damage ! I love Essie !
Originally posted on essie.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Durable
skylar07
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It was a cute color, and it also dried very fast. Easy for when you want to do your nails quick and don’t have a lot of time. I would also recommend for kids!
Originally posted on essie.com
3 out of 5 stars.
Quick drying nail polish
autumnl108
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The product was easy to apply, and dried quickly. Definitely needed more than one coat though. Not a big fan of the color though, it was a little more neon than I expected.
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response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello autumnl108. Thank you so much for trying the expressie quick dry color 'main character moment'. We wish you could see all the results you were hoping for with this bright lime green quick dry polish with yellow undertones. We recommend applying 2 coats of color for best results. By the second coat, all the nail colors should be perfect. (tip, more than 2 coats tends to chip)
5 out of 5 stars.
Vibrant
shaneiset
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fast drying time and the color is vibrant. I love to try a bright color from time to time especially with the weather getting warmer. Application is easy and the polish doesnt chip so far.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Vibrant and fun!
karennas
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this product this past weekend for St. Patrick’s Day and it was perfect! So easy and smooth to apply and such a vibrant color. Essie is a reputable brand with high quality products and this color was no exception. I will say I wish this bundle included an Essie top coat because my nails did chip soon after application, but I do recognize that could be due to using another brand’s topcoat.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
It dries fast
catherinem266
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently received a free nail polish from Influenster to try out and I have to say, I am impressed! The color is vibrant and long-lasting, even without a top coat. The formula goes on smoothly and dries quickly, which is perfect for someone like me who is always on the go. I also love that it is free of harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and DBP.
Overall, I would highly recommend this nail polish to anyone looking for a high-quality, affordable option. I will definitely be purchasing more shades in the future! Thank you Influenster for introducing me to this amazing product.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Essie never disappoints!
Anonymous
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Essie has been my favorite brand of nail polish for a while and this expressie line just made it better. It dries extremely fast, even with multiple layers. The finish is shiny and smooth even without a top coat. The applicator is not too big or too small. It’s nice because it’s rounded. The color is definitely “main character moment” vibe and not for everyday but still nice to have for certain occasions.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Electric 💚🐍🥝
briannab207
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Essie Expressie in the color Main Character Moment is to die for!!! The most electric summer green! Essie is top tier nail polish. Essie is long lasting, durable, and quick drying for those in a hurry! I am a huge huge fan of Essie and am in LOVE with this color!
Originally posted on essie.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Yellow/green Essie nail polish
dakotar9
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nice bright and bold, much like a yellow highlighter color. Pic with both colors together only shows one layer of color. The other picture shows after a second application. While it may take a few applications to get the desired color, drying time is pretty fast.
Originally posted on essie.com
3 out of 5 stars.
love the line, not the color
juliab241
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] apologies for the photo— i just got a fresh mani so did not test this right now, but i have been a long time lover of expressie polishes. they have great pigment so you only need one coat, they dry quickly, and they last me a week or so before they start chipping (which is great for me as I’m pretty rough on my nails!). i am not a huge fan of this shade, personally— it pulls a bit like a neon puke green in person, whereas it looks more like a lemon-lime in the online photos. but i do love this line!!
Originally posted on essie.com
response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello juliab241. Thanks for letting us know how well essie nail enamels work for you. We just wish the expressie quick dry color 'main character moment' better suited your color preference. This quick dry color should be a bright lime green with yellow undertones. By the second coat, your color should be perfect!
5 out of 5 stars.
Highly recommend
suanhh
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] OMG she is beautiful 🤩 Nice color, fast drying so you don’t need to use UV. The design of the nail bottle is cute. Very simple to use. The brush so smooth and only needed to do it one time to get all over my nails. I love it highly recommend. Good quality!!!
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Essie Main Character Moment
ayad17
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This color is such a beautiful shade of green, almost a perfect matcha color! It applies beautifully and dries within minutes. 2 layers is all you need to get that perfect application!
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Dries fast!
styledwithgraceandgr
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The color is very light when painting color on but still love how easy it is and how fast it drys! I have problems finding nail polish that dries fast so this is it!
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Applies easily!
jessicav502
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a super pretty lime green color! It applied really smooth and dried really quick. The brush is nice as well and made it easier to apply to my toes.
Originally posted on essie.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Great as an accent color!
hirok1
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The nail polish took a relatively short amount of time to dry. I tried it on one nail and it didn’t chip after almost a week. So far, it didn’t chip and stayed on my nails for almost a week. In my personal taste, I think it looks best as an accent or as the design on top of a more “neutral/ dull” color.
Originally posted on essie.com
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