essie Coral Red Nail Polish — 0.46 fl oz Vegan 8-Free Creamy Gloss Finish

Essie Coral Red is a salon-grade, 8-free vegan nail polish that delivers glossy, even coverage in a vibrant coral-red cream finish.

Inspired by runway and street-style color trends, this essie Original nail polish brings a professional salon formula into your hands. Handmade with care in a compact 0.46 fl oz bottle, the coral red shade gives a striking, wearable pop of color while the easy-glide brush helps you achieve streak-free results at home. The formula is 8-free and vegan, formulated without animal-derived ingredients.

How will this polish perform during application?

The polish spreads smoothly thanks to essie’s exclusive easy-glide brush, which is designed to fit different nail widths for consistent strokes. The creamy formula self-levels to minimize visible brush marks so two coats produce a rich, uniform finish. It’s suitable for a standard manicure routine with base and top coats to lengthen wear.

• Easy-glide brush for full nail coverage in two strokes
• Creamy, self-leveling formula to reduce streaking
• Recommended: base coat, two color coats, and a top coat for best longevity

Is this product safe and suited to conscious shoppers?

Essie Coral Red follows the brand’s commitment to cleaner, cruelty-free beauty: it’s made without animal-derived ingredients and not tested on animals. The 8-free designation means it avoids eight commonly scrutinized chemicals found in some nail lacquers, appealing to shoppers who prefer gentler formulations. As with all cosmetics, patch testing is advised for sensitive skin.

• Vegan formula with no animal-derived ingredients
• Cruelty-free testing practices
• 8-free formulation avoids eight commonly excluded chemicals

What finish and wear can I expect from the coral red shade?

The shade offers a glossy cream finish that photographs and flatters under most lighting. Applied properly with the recommended layering—one base coat, two color coats, and a top coat—it provides even pigmentation and improved chip resistance. Finish and longevity will vary with wear habits and top coat choice.

• High-gloss cream finish for a polished salon look
• Rich pigmentation in two thin coats
• Top coat recommended to maximize shine and durability

How should I incorporate this into my nail routine?

For best results, start with clean, dry nails and a light buff to smooth ridges. Apply one thin base coat, follow with two thin coats of essie Coral Red, then seal with a glossy top coat. Maintain cuticle health with essie apricot cuticle oil to enhance the manicure’s overall appearance.

• Prep: cleanse and gently buff nails before painting
• Layering: base coat → 2 color coats → top coat
• Maintenance: use apricot cuticle oil to keep cuticles healthy

Who is this for: Essie Coral Red is designed for anyone who wants a dependable salon-quality nail polish in a bright coral-red cream shade—whether you’re a busy professional doing at-home manicures, a beauty enthusiast building a diverse shade collection, or a conscious shopper seeking a vegan, 8-free formula. It’s ideal for those who value even application, high gloss, and a trend-forward color developed from fashion and cultural influences.

Ingredients

Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tribenzoin, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Acetylated Hydrogenated Castor Glyceride, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Benzophenone-1, Silica, Barium Sulfate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Diacetone Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Alcohol Denat., Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Colophonium / Rosin / Colophane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Alumina, Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, Diethylhexyl Adipate, N-Butyl Alcohol, Isophorone Diamine/Isophthalic Acid/Tromethamine Copolymer, Aqua / Water / Eau, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Talc [+/- May Contain: Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Ci 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Ci 77007 / Ultramarines, Ci 77000 / Aluminum Powder, Ci 15880 / Red 34 Lake, Ci 15850 / Red 7 Lake, Ci 15850 / Red 6 Lake, Ci 77266 / Black 2, Ci 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, Ci 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, Ci 77742 / Manganese Violet, Ci 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, Ci 45410 / Red 28, Ci 73360 / Red 30 Lake, Ci 60730 / Ext. Violet 2, Ci 60725 / Violet 2, Ci 45380 / Red 22]. Fil T218106/10