essie expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish — Bright Lilac Sk8 With Destiny, 1-Step Vegan with Angled Brush

essie expressie "Sk8 With Destiny" is a bright lilac, cream-finish quick-dry nail polish that delivers one-step color and shine in about a minute without base or top coat.

Inspired by runway and street style, essie's expressie line offers salon-quality color with a vegan, 8-free formula designed for fast at-home touch-ups and full manicures alike. The compact 0.33 fl oz bottle includes essie's first angled brush for easier application with either hand, making precise, streak-free coverage faster and simpler than traditional polishes.

How fast does expressie dry and how should I apply it?

expressie is formulated to dry quickly—roughly a minute per coat—so you can color and move on fast. For best results apply two thin coats on clean, dry nails and allow each to set briefly; no base or top coat required.

• Start with clean, oil-free nails for even adhesion.
• Apply two thin coats of expressie color; each dries in about a minute.
• Flip the angled brush for easier coverage on your non-dominant hand.
• Finish with essie apricot cuticle oil for added nail nourishment.

What makes the brush and formula different from classic nail polish?

essie expressie introduces an angled brush head that helps you reach the cuticle line and sweep across the nail with fewer strokes. The one-step formula combines pigment and shine so you don’t need additional layers to achieve a salon look.

• Angled brush improves control and reduces streaking.
• High-pigment one-step color means fewer coats for full coverage.
• Vegan, 8-free formulation avoids common animal-derived ingredients.
• Cream finish provides even, reflective color without top coat.

How long will the color last and how can I make it last longer?

Longevity depends on everyday activities but, when applied properly, expressie offers several days of wear while retaining shine. Protecting the nail edge and avoiding harsh chemicals helps extend wear.

• Seal tips by lightly brushing the polish over the nail edge.
• Wear gloves for dishwashing or heavy chores to reduce chipping.
• Reapply a quick thin coat to refresh shine if needed.
• Use essie apricot cuticle oil regularly to keep nails flexible.

Is "Sk8 With Destiny" suitable for everyday and special occasion looks?

Yes — this bright lilac balances playful color with a refined cream finish, making it versatile for casual days and dressed-up events. It layers well with other essie shades if you want ombré or accent nails while holding its own as a bold single-color manicure.

• Bright lilac works with neutral and colorful wardrobes.
• Great as a single bold shade or paired for nail art accents.
• Cream finish offers a polished appearance without extra products.
• Compact bottle size is travel-friendly for touch-ups on the go.

Who is this for: essie expressie "Sk8 With Destiny" is ideal for busy people who want salon-style color quickly—anyone who values a fast-drying, vegan polish with easy application. It's a good pick for those new to at-home manicures, frequent travelers, and trend-focused shoppers seeking a bright, wearable lilac with dependable coverage.

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