essie quick-dry vegan nail polish — Seize The Minute (Blue-Toned Red, 0.33 oz, Angled Brush)

essie expressie in Seize The Minute is a blue-toned red, quick-dry vegan nail polish designed to deliver two-coat, salon-style color in about a minute without base or top coat.

Engineered for speed and clean application, this essie expressie formula offers a compact 0.33 ounce bottle with an innovative angled brush to make DIY manicures faster and neater. The shade “Seize The Minute” sits between classic red and cool berry thanks to its blue undertone, making it versatile for seasonal wardrobes and evening looks. The vegan formula is free of animal-derived ingredients, and the expressie system focuses on a one-step routine: two quick coats and you’re set.

How fast does this polish actually dry?

essie expressie is formulated to dry in about a minute after each coat under normal conditions. Drying times will vary slightly with humidity and coat thickness, but the expressie system is built for rapid wear so you can apply and go.

• Typical dry time: ~1 minute per thin-to-medium coat;
• Recommended application: two thin coats for optimal opacity;
• Avoid thick layers to keep drying speed consistent.

Will I need a base coat or top coat with expressie?

No base or top coat is required for color payoff and finish when using expressie as directed. The formula is designed for one-step wear—apply two coats on clean nails and let each dry briefly. For added shine or extended wear, you can layer a compatible top coat, but it isn’t necessary for a polished look.

• Standard routine: clean nails, two expressie coats;
• Optional: add thin top coat for extra gloss or longevity;
• Skip base coat unless you need stain prevention for very pigmented shades.

How does the angled brush improve application?

The unique angled brush on the essie expressie bottle is built to hug your nail shape, making it easier to paint both dominant and non-dominant hands. Flip the brush to alter the angle and get smoother, more controlled strokes, which helps avoid streaks and polish on the skin.

• Angled tip follows nail contours for accurate coverage;
• Flip-and-apply design helps when painting your opposite hand;
• Wider brush surface reduces the number of strokes needed per nail.

What makes Seize The Minute a go-to shade?

Seize The Minute combines red vibrancy with a cool blue undertone, creating a sophisticated blue-toned red that reads as modern and wearable across outfits. It’s trans-seasonal, flattering on many skin tones, and shifts elegantly between daytime polish and evening glamour.

• Blue undertone adds depth and modernity to classic red;
• Works well alone or layered with glitter or accent nails;
• Suitable for both neutral and bold wardrobes.

Who is this for: essie expressie Seize The Minute is ideal for busy people who want reliable, salon-quality color without a multi-step routine—perfect for commuters, parents, professionals, and anyone who prefers a fast, neat at-home manicure. It’s also a good pick for color lovers who want a vegan option and for those seeking a distinctive blue-toned red that transitions from day to night.

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, HEXANAL, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, LITHOTHAMNIUM CALCARUM EXTRACT / LITHOTHAMNION CALCAREUM EXTRACT, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, MANNITOL, COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN / COLOPHANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, BARIUM SULFATE, TIN OXIDE, ZINC SULFATE, [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77491, CI 77492 / IRON OXIDES, MICA, CI 77266 / BLACK 2, CI 77742 / MANGANESE VIOLET, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE, CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE, CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CI 12085 / RED 36, CI 73360 / RED 30, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE F.I.L. D236317/1