essie Nail Polish Grass Never Greener — 0.46 oz Green Cream, 8-Free Vegan, Glossy Self-Leveling Finish

Grass Never Greener by essie is a salon-quality, 8-free vegan nail polish in a vibrant grassy green cream that delivers glossy, even coverage.

Created as part of essie’s Push Play summer collection, this shade captures a playful, sunlit green with subtle blue undertones for a fresh, modern manicure. The formula is free of animal-derived ingredients and crafted for smooth application and lasting shine. Use it with essie base and top coats for best results and pair with cuticle oil for salon-finished nails at home.

How will this green polish perform on my nails?

Grass Never Greener offers rich pigmentation that covers in two coats for an opaque, uniform finish. The cream formula levels out during application to minimize streaking and produce a reflective glossy look once sealed with a top coat.

• Highly pigmented — full opacity in two coats
• Cream finish with glossy appearance when top-coated
• Blue undertones for a modern, cooler green
• Designed to self-level for smoother-looking nails

What makes essie’s brush and formula easy to use at home?

essie’s exclusive easy-glide brush is wider at the base and tapering at the tip so it fits every nail size, enabling fast, controlled strokes with fewer passes. The formula’s viscosity balances flow and hold so each swipe spreads evenly without dragging or pooling.

• Easy-glide brush for streak-free, even application
• Brush shape covers the nail with fewer strokes
• Balanced formula prevents pooling at cuticles or tips
• Works smoothly with essie base and top coats

How should I build a longer-lasting manicure with this polish?

For a durable, salon-style finish, start with an essie base coat to protect nails and establish adhesion. Apply two even coats of Grass Never Greener, then seal with a fast-drying top coat to lock in shine and reduce chipping; finish by nourishing cuticles to maintain the overall look.

• Step 1: Apply one thin coat of an essie base coat
• Step 2: Paint two even coats of Grass Never Greener
• Step 3: Finish with an essie top coat for glossy protection
• Step 4: Use essie on a roll apricot cuticle oil to hydrate and extend wear

Is this polish cruelty-free and suitable for mindful shoppers?

essie’s Grass Never Greener is formulated without animal-derived ingredients and essie does not conduct animal testing on its products. The polish is part of the brand’s high-quality offerings that emphasize color, performance, and more conscious ingredient choices.

• Vegan formula — no animal-derived ingredients
• essie's policy aligns with cruelty-free practices
• 8-free formulation avoids common harsh chemicals
• Part of the Push Play collection celebrating playful, saturated shades

Who is this for: Grass Never Greener is ideal for anyone seeking a bold summer-green manicure with salon-level coverage and finish—whether you’re a nail art enthusiast, a busy professional wanting reliable polish, or someone exploring vegan beauty options. It’s especially appealing if you prefer a cream finish with cool undertones and a brush that simplifies at-home application.

Ingredients

G2014379 - 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