essie Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish Unapologetic Icon White — Vegan, Angled Brush 0.33 fl oz

Essie Expressie "Unapologetic Icon" is a one-coat, quick-dry vegan white nail polish designed for fast application and a smooth cream finish.

Built for busy routines and bold style statements, this compact 0.33 fl oz bottle from essie's Expressie Word On The Street collection delivers a crisp white shade that dries quickly and looks polished without a base or top coat. The formula is vegan and cream-finish, while the new angled brush helps you paint precisely with either hand. Whether you’re touching up between meetings or finishing your look on the go, it’s made to be fast, clean, and long-lasting for everyday wear.

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

This Expressie shade is engineered to dry rapidly so you can get back to your day in minutes. For most users, two thin coats provide even coverage and the intended cream finish; allow a short pause between coats for best results.

• Recommended application: two thin coats for full opacity.
• Dry time: typically about one minute between coats under normal conditions.
• No base or top coat required for shine and color in typical wear.
• Finish: smooth, cream white with even coverage.

What makes the brush different and why does it help?

Expressie introduces an angled polish brush to simplify self-application, especially on your non-dominant hand. The asymmetric design lets you flip the stem and angle the brush for cleaner strokes, reducing smudges and uneven edges.

• Angled brush allows controlled, single-stroke coverage on nail beds.
• Flip-and-angle feature aids reach and steadiness for the non-dominant hand.
• Wide brush surface helps cover more nail in fewer strokes.
• Compact bottle size keeps application steady on the go.

Is this polish safe for my routine and how is it formulated?

The formula is vegan and free of animal-derived ingredients, designed to meet essie's quality standards for color and performance. It’s intended for cosmetic use on nails and pairs well with essie cuticle oil for added nail-edge care after application.

• Vegan formula: no animal-derived ingredients.
• Cream finish offers solid color without shimmer or glitter.
• Compatible with essie apricot cuticle oil for extra hydration.
• Leave base/top coats out for the one-step usage recommended by essie.

How should I apply and maintain the white shade for best results?

Start with clean, dry nails for the truest color payoff. Apply two thin coats, allow quick drying time between layers, and finish with gentle care to keep the shade vibrant and chip-resistant.

• Prep: remove oils and old polish; push back cuticles.
• Apply: two thin, even coats using the angled brush technique.
• Drying: let each coat set briefly; polish dries quickly by design.
• Maintenance: reapply as needed and use cuticle oil for nail health.

Who is this for? If you want a dependable, quick-dry white polish that fits into a fast-paced lifestyle and makes a clear visual statement, essie Expressie "Unapologetic Icon" is tailored for you. It’s ideal for commuters, creatives, and anyone who needs salon-looking nails at home or on the move. The compact bottle and angled brush also suit travelers, last-minute touch-ups, and people learning to polish their non-dominant hand cleanly. With essie’s reputation for color and quality, this shade offers a modern, minimalist canvas to wear alone or layer with other designs.

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