base coats + primers

the rock. the foundation. the base coat. these hardworking base coat formulas create the ideal foundation for enhancing color and protecting your mani.

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  • 1 foundation to make color shine
  • 2 bonds polish to the nail surface
  • 3 extends the life of any mani
  • 4 protects nails
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Essie base coat against a white background with liquid floating behind it


base coats + primers

start from the bottom up with our salon-quality base coats. our products will extend the life of any manicure and keep them strong from day 1.


Essie All-In-One base coat and top coat against a dark blue background

base + top

all in one™

essie® all-in-one is a base coat and top coat in one that helps strengthen while leaving nails with a smoother, glossy finish.
Essie Strong Start strengthening base coat against a light blue background

strengthening

strong start

our new strength boosting formula, infused with biotin, helps reinforce for less weak and brittle feeling nails. the result: a beautiful manicure due to strong nails more resistant to peeling, chipping & breakage.
Essie Smooth-e smoothing primer against a light turquoise background

smoothing

smooth-e

our new ceramide-infused formula fills uneven surfaces on the nail to provide a sleek finish. instantly primes nails for a smooth and even surface for color adhesion. provides a barrier to help prevent nail staining. the result: even and smoothed out ridges for a perfectly beautiful manicure.
Essie Here to Stay stain-proof base coat against a turquoise background

extended wear

here to stay

essie here to stay is our innovative color-adhesive technology that applies smoothly to help hold color to your nail. essie here to stay is a longwear champion base coat nail polish that provides a barrier to help prevent nail staining.

tips & trends the perfect essie care products for your nail type

the perfect essie care products for your nail type

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tips & trends take a break from gel with essie’s Treat, Love & Color

until now, taking that break meant keeping your nails in the nude, but that’s a little too boring for us obsessies

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