It’s time to ditch your gloves and mittens and break out the pretty manicure kits. If our mani-pedi sessions are loyal to one label, it’s definitely Essie. The brand always has our mani’s best interests at heart with its glossy, sparkly and matte polishes and top coats.
Owing to its incredible range of shades and color palettes, Essie nail colors are the go-to options whether we’re looking for a basic nude or trying to attain tricky nail art or a quirky pattern. And it’s not just us. Did you know Essie’s lacquer shade Ballet Slippers, which by now is a cult beauty hit, is loved by the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex and Queen Elizabeth? From Kim Kardashian to Mandy Moore, Essie is loved by all.
But which Essie shades rise above the rest? Here are some of Essie’s most-loved shades, according to Ulta Beauty.
Most-Loved Essie Nail Colors on Ulta Beauty
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Nail Polish in Blanc, $9 at Ulta Beauty
This snowy white color is the ultimate French manicure necessity. It has a super glossy finish and lends a sophisticated edge to your nails.
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Gel Couture Sheer Silhouettes in Last Nightie, $11.50 at Ulta Beauty
This shade is part of Essie's Gel Couture Sheer Silhouettes, inspired by the luxe designs of haute couture lingerie. Last Nightie has a festive glow and a beige nude tint with a subtle silver shimmer.
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Gel Couture in Sheer Fantasy 10, $11.50 at Ulta Beauty
This shade is part of Essie's Gel Couture range, which is inspired by haute couture fashion and aspires to the same level of chicness. The shade is the most beautiful blush pink and can last up to 12 days.
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Winter 2018 Nail Polish Collection in Sights on Nightlights, $9 at Ulta Beauty
Essie's collection based on the Northern Lights is one its most stunning ranges. This shiny, easy-glide formula is a vivid blend of smoked plum and purple.
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Serene Slate Nail Polish Collection in Mind-Full Meditation, $9 at Ulta Beauty
This shade is part of the Serene Slate Nail Polish Collection, which is a range of muted gray and neutral nail colors. This one is a nude dusky apricot color with a creamy base formula.
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Treat Love & Color Nail Polish & Strengthener in Tinted Love, $10 at Ulta Beauty
Essie's Treat Love & Color range is comprised of sheer colors infused with collagen and camellia extracts to repair and nourish nails. We can see why the coral peach tone is extremely popular.
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Gel Couture Nail Polish + Top Coat Kit, $18.50 at Ulta Beauty
One of the most popular nail kits on the market, this essential gel pack comes with a taupe nail color and a topcoat for the two-step process for coloring nails and locking in the tint with a quick-drying, long-lasting coat.
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Concrete Glitter Nail Polish Collection in Stay Up Slate, $9 at Ulta Beauty
A shimmery slate gray color, this polish is part of Essie's Concrete Glitter Nail Polish Collection, a range of high-coverage shades featuring crushed glitter. If you're looking for a breezy gray tint that's anything but boring, this is ideal.
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Valentine's Day 2019 Nail Polish Collection in Galentine, $9 at Ulta Beauty
It's no wonder Essie's Valentine's Day collection was an instant hit. Galentine is a beautiful matte white and pink glitter coat. It's fun, feminine and the ideal shade for some playful nail art any time of year.
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Gel Couture Top Coat, $11.50 at Ulta Beauty
A nail polish is nothing without a hard-as-nails topcoat. This one is used as a finishing layer that protects the gloss. It works like a breathable varnish that also enhances the shine and consistency of the lacquer.
