essie Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish — Word On The Street Gray 0.33 fl oz, Vegan Cream Finish

This compact 0.33 fl oz bottle delivers an on-the-go manicure for busy schedules, featuring a soft gray shade with subtle violet undertones. Formulated without animal-derived ingredients and packaged with essie’s angled brush innovation, this polish aims to make at-home application quicker and neater—no base or top coat required when following the recommended two-coat routine.

How quickly will this polish dry if I’m rushing out the door?

Expressie is engineered for speed: two thin coats dry in roughly a minute each under normal conditions, letting you finish a manicure faster than traditional formulas. Dry time can vary by layer thickness and environment, so thinner strokes help maintain the quick-dry benefit.

• Apply two thin coats for best rapid-dry performance
• Allow ~60 seconds per coat in a room-temperature setting
• Thinner layers dry visibly faster and reduce smudging

What makes the angled brush different and how does it help application?

The brush is cut at an angle to improve control and reach, letting you paint dominant and non-dominant hands with greater ease. Flipping the brush changes the angle for cleaner strokes, reducing the number of corrections and speeding up the whole process.

• Angled tip follows the nail’s natural curve for straighter edges
• Designed for ambidextrous use—flip to switch hands
• Wide enough to cover most nails in fewer strokes

Do I need a base coat or top coat with this shade?

Essie Expressie is formulated as a one-step color and shine system, so a base and top coat are not required when you use two coats as directed. If you want extra longevity or protection, adding a base and top coat can provide more chip resistance and shine.

• Two coats deliver full coverage and glossy finish without extra products
• Optional top coat increases wear time and high-shine retention
• Follow with apricot cuticle oil for added nail and skin nourishment

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

Yes — the formula is vegan and contains no animal-derived ingredients; essie does not test on animals. Its quick-apply nature and muted gray tone make it practical for daily wear, creative looks, or a polished minimalist finish.

• Vegan formula with no animal-derived components
• Neutral gray with violet undertones complements many skin tones
• Compact 0.33 fl oz bottle fits travel and touch-up needs

Who is this for: If you want a reliable, fast-drying polish that looks polished without a salon visit, this essie Expressie shade suits commuters, creatives, parents, and anyone who values speed and precision. It’s especially useful for people who repaint nails frequently, need quick touch-ups, or prefer a soft gray that reads modern and versatile.

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