essie Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish — Send A Message Red 0.33 fl oz, Vegan, Cream Finish

essie's Expressie "Send A Message" is a fast-drying, vegan red nail polish with a cream finish and subtle black undertones designed for one-step, on-the-go color.

Packed into a travel-ready 0.33 fl oz bottle, this shade from the Word On The Street collection blends bold pigment with a quick-dry formula for busy routines. The polish is formulated to provide rich coverage in two coats without requiring a base or top coat, and the line features essie's first angled brush to make single-handed application easier. The finish leans creamy with a discreet depth from darker undertones, giving a modern red that reads vivid in daylight and complex in close-up.

How fast does this polish dry and how should I apply it?

The Expressie formula is engineered to dry rapidly so you can apply color and be ready to go within minutes. For best results, paint two thin coats on clean, dry nails and allow about a minute for each coat to set. No base or top coat is needed with this one-step system, though adding a cuticle oil afterward helps maintain nail health.

• Apply two thin coats for optimal opacity and even color.
• Allow roughly one minute of setting time per coat.
• No base or top coat required — simplifies busy routines.
• Finish with essie apricot cuticle oil for conditioning.

What makes the brush design different and why does that matter?

Expressie introduces an angled brush that flips for ambidextrous use, letting you paint with better control whether you’re using your dominant or non-dominant hand. The angle helps the brush hug the nail edge and reduces streaking, making quicker, neater application more achievable at home or on the move.

• Angled brush gives improved coverage along cuticle lines.
• Flip the brush to switch application angle for either hand.
• Smoother strokes reduce the need for touch-ups.
• Designed for fast, confident at-home manicures.

What does the shade look like and where does it fit in my wardrobe?

"Send A Message" is a classic fiery red with subtle black undertones that add depth to the cream finish. It reads as a statement color—versatile enough to complement evening wear, elevate business looks, or add an edgy pop to casual outfits. Because it’s richly pigmented, two coats deliver full coverage and a high-impact aesthetic.

• Classic red with deeper undertones for dimension.
• Cream finish gives a polished, modern look.
• Works with both casual and dressed-up styles.
• High pigment hides nail imperfections with fewer coats.

Is this polish vegan and how does it align with essie's standards?

The Expressie line is formulated without animal-derived ingredients and essie maintains a policy of no animal testing. As a brand with a long-standing reputation in nail color, essie combines aesthetic variety with formulations designed for everyday wearers who want reliable results and thoughtful ingredient choices.

• Vegan formula: no animal-derived ingredients.
• Produced under essie's quality standards for color and consistency.
• Part of the Word On The Street collection of quick-dry shades.
• Travel-friendly 0.33 fl oz size for handbags or kits.

Who this is for: This polish suits anyone with a fast-paced lifestyle who still wants bold, salon-worthy color without lengthy drying times. Ideal for commuters, students, professionals, and creative types who enjoy using polish as a finishing statement—especially those who value a vegan option and easy at-home application.

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, Lithothamnium Calcarum Extract / Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Phosphoric Acid, Dimethicone, Magnesium Silicate, Mannitol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Colophonium / Rosin / Colophane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Diatomaceous Earth, Barium Sulfate, Tin Oxide, Zinc Sulfate, Acetone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane [+/- May Contain: Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Ci 77742 / Manganese Violet, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Mica, Ci 77266 / Black 2, Ci 77007 / Ultramarines, Ci 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Ci 15850 / Red 6 Lake, Ci 15880 / Red 34 Lake, Ci 12085 / Red 36, Ci 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, Ci 73360 / Red 30, Ci 15850 / Red 7 Lake, Ci 77000 / Aluminum Powder]. Fil T236317/5