Q&A(12)
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.
A: yes i ordered the purple and mine was dark dark purple
submitted bygiginails - 5 years agoA: I'm not sure why it doesn't match up. The color I received was sage/ grey not teal at all.
submitted byJamie - 6 years agoA: 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 - 5 years ago
Q: is this gel nail polish
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 - 2 years agoBrand expertA: 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 - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: how many uses do you think i could get out of one bottle of this essie nail polish
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 - 5 years agoBrand expertA: 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 - 4 years ago
Q: is marshmallow a true plain white or is it more satin milky white?
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 - 1 year agoA: 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 - 5 years agoBrand expert
Q: Is ESSIE Blanc color sheer?
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 - 5 years agoBrand expertA: 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 - 1 year ago
Q: Is this a gel nail polish?
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 - 5 years agoBrand expertA: 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 - 5 years agoBrand expert
Q: How opaque are MuchiMuchi and Perfectly Peculiar? Are they sheer or are they creme?
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 months agoBrand expert
Q: What is the color number for BALLET SLIPPERS' nail polish? Thank you :)
A: I believe the color number for Ballet Slippers is 16.
submitted byMore Cowbelle - 1 year ago
Q: Is this product kids friendly?
A: Hi there Gaby! Essie nail polishes have been tested with the strictest regulations in the world, wherever our products are sold. We won’t claim non-toxic, as it has not been defined for nail polishes. However, like many personal products, nail polish should not be ingested. If nail polish is ingested, please reach out to your local Poison Control Center or seek a medical professional.
submitted byEssie Team - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: What is the shape of the applicator brush? Is it flat and wide or thin and round?
A: The essie Nail Polish has a flat and wide brush applicator rather than round, so you get even coverage. Not to mention, the shades are gorgeous.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 5 years agoBrand expert