essie Expressie Nail Polish — Quick-Dry Kelly Green, Vegan One-Step Color & Angled Brush

essie Expressie in Streetwear N' Tear is a kelly green, vegan quick-dry nail polish formulated to deliver one-step color and shine in about a minute.

Designed for busy people who want bold, fashion-forward color without a lengthy nail routine, this 0.33 fl oz bottle combines an innovative angled brush with a fast-drying, cream-finish formula. The shade "Streetwear N' Tear" is a vivid kelly green pulled from essie’s street-style-inspired palette. The vegan formula contains no animal-derived ingredients and is free from formaldehyde, delivering speedy results and a smooth, glossy appearance when applied as directed.

How quickly will this polish dry and how many coats do I need?

Expressie is engineered to dry in roughly one minute under normal conditions, letting you move on without waiting. For full opacity, essie recommends two thin coats; the one-step formula combines color and shine so you don’t need a base or top coat.

• Dry time: approximately 60 seconds per thin coat.
• Coverage: two thin coats for solid, even color.
• No base or top coat required for glossy finish.
• Allow hands to remain still for a minute after application for best results.

What makes the angled brush helpful for at-home manicures?

The Expressie bottle features essie’s first-ever angled brush to simplify application—especially on your non-dominant hand. The brush design allows you to flip and re-angle for better control, reducing streaks and making edge-to-edge coverage easier in fewer strokes.

• Angled shape follows nail contours for neater lines.
• Flip-and-angle feature helps with both hands.
• Wide brush head covers the nail quickly with fewer passes.
• Best results when using smooth, deliberate strokes from cuticle to tip.

Is this polish cruelty-free and safe for everyday use?

essie Expressie uses a vegan formulation without animal-derived ingredients and is not tested on animals. It was created to provide a reliable, everyday color option that aligns with modern ethical preferences, while maintaining essie’s professional-quality standards.

• Vegan formula: no animal-derived ingredients.
• Formulated without formaldehyde.
• Produced by a brand known for high-quality nail color and care.
• Suitable for routine fashion and self-expression looks.

How do I get the best finish and keep the color looking fresh?

For a smooth, long-lasting result, start with clean, dry nails and apply two thin, even coats of the polish. Because Expressie is a one-step color and shine formula, you won’t need a separate top coat; however, finishing with essie Apricot Cuticle Oil on the surrounding skin adds nourishment and a polished appearance.

• Prep: remove old polish and wipe nails with nail polish remover.
• Application: two thin coats, letting each dry about a minute.
• Maintenance: use cuticle oil to hydrate and keep edges neat.
• Touch-ups: reapply color on tips as needed to refresh wear.

Who is this for: essie Expressie Streetwear N' Tear suits anyone who wants a fast, fashion-forward manicure in a poppy kelly green—commuters, creatives, trend-forward shoppers, or anyone who prefers quick-dry, vegan beauty options. It’s ideal for people wanting salon-quality color at home without lengthy steps, and for those who like to switch shades often to match outfits and moods.

Ingredients

Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Diacetone Alcohol, Octocrylene, N-Butyl Alcohol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hexanal, Lithothamnium Calcarum Extract / Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Phosphoric Acid, Dimethicone, Mannitol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Colophonium / Rosin / Colophane, Diatomaceous Earth, Barium Sulfate, Tin Oxide, Zinc Sulfate [+/- May Contain: Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492 / Iron Oxides, Mica, Ci 77742 / Manganese Violet, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 77266 / Black 2, Ci 77007 / Ultramarines, Ci 15850 / Red 6 Lake, Ci 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Ci 15880 / Red 34 Lake, Ci 12085 / Red 36, Ci 73360 / Red 30, Ci 15850 / Red 7 Lake, Ci 42090 / Blue 1 Lake]. Fil D236317/2