essie Expressie FX Pink Chromatic Faux Real Quick-Dry Vegan Top Coat — Sheer Holo Chrome, 0.33 fl oz

essie Expressie FX Quick-Dry Vegan Nail Polish in Pink Chromatic "Faux Real" is a sheer, prismatic top coat that delivers a chrome-glitter finish in about a minute when layered over Expressie or bare nails.

This salon-inspired top coat from essie adds holographic, pink-chrome shimmer to any Expressie base color or to natural nails for creative negative-space looks. Formulated with an 8-free vegan formula and designed for fast application, Faux Real transforms everyday manicures into digital-glam finishes without long dry times.

How fast will this top coat dry and fit into my routine?

Expressie FX is engineered for speed: the quick-dry formula sets in about a minute under normal conditions, making it ideal for busy mornings or touch-ups. Pairing it with Expressie base colors keeps your full mani process compact and efficient.

• Quick-dry formula that sets rapidly for fast wear
• Use over Expressie polishes or bare nails for different effects
• Angled brush design speeds application on both hands

What look does Pink Chromatic "Faux Real" create on nails?

Faux Real gives a sheer pink wash shot through with prismatic chrome pearls, producing a holographic shimmer that reads metallic in different lights. It’s subtle on light shades and more pronounced over deeper or darker bases.

• Sheer pink base with prismatic chrome pearl particles
• Builds from gentle glow to striking chrome shimmer
• Creates iridescent, digital-inspired finishes

Can I use this top coat with other polishes and tools?

Yes—the formula is made to layer easily over Expressie shades and can be applied atop many other fast-dry lacquers for creative results. The distinctive angled brush helps you reach cuticles and corners whether you’re working with your dominant or non-dominant hand.

• Works over Expressie and many standard lacquers
• Flip-and-angle brush design for precise strokes
• Great for nail art, negative-space looks, or full-coverage shimmer

What are the formula and quality features I should know about?

essie maintains salon standards with this Expressie FX top coat: it’s 8-free and vegan, meaning no animal-derived ingredients, and is part of essie’s broad color story inspired by fashion and culture. The compact 0.33 fl oz bottle is travel-friendly and made for everyday styling.

• 8-free, vegan formula with no animal-derived ingredients
• Salon-quality finish from a trusted nail brand
• Compact 0.33 fl oz bottle suitable for on-the-go use

Who is this for: essie Expressie FX Pink Chromatic "Faux Real" suits anyone wanting a fast, fashion-forward upgrade to at-home manicures—ideal for commuters, trend-conscious users, or artists experimenting with holographic effects. If you like quick routines, modular nail styling, and vegan beauty options, this top coat offers a simple way to add chrome glow without a salon appointment.

Ingredients

G2015310 - Ingredients: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Acrylates Copolymer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Diacetone Alcohol, Octocrylene, N-Butyl Alcohol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hexanal, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Phosphoric Acid, Dimethicone, Mannitol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Magnesium Silicate, Colophonium / Rosin / Colophane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Diatomaceous Earth, Tin Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Barium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Acetone [+/- May Contain: Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 77742 / Manganese Violet, Mica, Ci 15850 / Red 6 Lake, Ci 77266 / Black 2, Ci 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Ci 77007 / Ultramarines, Ci 15880 / Red 34 Lake, Ci 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, Ci 12085 / Red 36, Ci 15850 / Red 7 Lake, Ci 73360 / Red 30, Ci 77000 / Aluminum Powder]. Fil T236317/6