essie Salon-Quality Nail Polish — Licorice Jet Black, 0.46 fl oz — 8-Free Vegan, Creamy High-Gloss Finish

essie Licorice is a salon-quality, jet-black nail polish in a creamy, glossy finish that delivers even coverage with a vegan, 8-free formula.

Inspired by runway and street style, essie original nail color blends fashion-forward shades with a professional formula designed for home or salon use. This Licorice shade gives an intense, true black in a single, smooth layer thanks to a color-rich pigment and essie's easy-glide brush. The polish is 8-free and vegan, meaning it contains no animal-derived ingredients and avoids eight commonly used harmful chemicals found in some polishes.

How does essie Licorice create that salon-finish look?

The formula focuses on high pigment concentration and a silky texture that spreads evenly across the nail plate. A glossy cream finish reflects light for a polished appearance without needing multiple coats, while the brush helps reduce streaks and pooling at the cuticle.

• High-pigment jet-black formula for opaque coverage.
• Silky, cream finish that dries to a high shine.
• Exclusive easy-glide brush for uniform strokes.
• Formulated to minimize visible streaking and bubbling.

Will the 8-free, vegan claim affect performance?

Choosing a polish without eight common harsh chemicals doesn't mean sacrificing wear or gloss. essie balances safer ingredient choices with performance-focused resins and film-formers to maintain durability and sheen comparable to traditional salon polishes.

• Vegan: no animal-derived ingredients used in the formulation.
• 8-free: excludes a set of commonly avoided chemicals while preserving finish and adhesion.
• Engineered for chip resistance and consistent color payoff.
• Compatible with base and top coats for extended wear.

How should I apply this polish for best results?

Preparation and technique matter: start with clean, dry nails, apply a thin base coat, then two thin layers of Licorice for the deepest, most even black. Finish with a high-gloss top coat to lock in color and add shine; allow each coat to dry briefly before the next to prevent smudging.

• Begin with a base coat to protect nails and improve adhesion.
• Apply one thin coat of Licorice, then a second for full opacity.
• Use steady three-stroke application with the easy-glide brush.
• Seal with a top coat to enhance gloss and prolong wear.

What makes this shade a wardrobe staple?

Jet black is a versatile, timeless color that complements both minimalist and bold looks. Licorice transitions easily from daytime polish to evening statement, pairing well with metallic accents, matte finishes, or textured nail art for custom style options.

• Classic black works with formal and casual wardrobes alike.
• Pairs well with metallics, neutrals, and bold accent nails.
• Great as a base for nail art, decals, or matte top coats.
• Compact 0.46 fl oz size fits travel or home mani kits.

Who is this for? essie Licorice is ideal for anyone wanting a reliable, fashion-forward black polish with professional finish—suitable for salon pros, trend-conscious consumers, or at-home mani builders who prioritize color payoff and a cleaner ingredient profile. If you seek a dense jet-black shade that applies smoothly, dries to a glossy cream finish, and is formulated without animal-derived ingredients or eight commonly avoided chemicals, Licorice is designed to meet those needs while fitting easily into a modern beauty routine.

Ingredients

IngredientsEthyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Propyl Acetate, Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Triphenyl Phosphate, Ethyl Tosylamide, Camphor, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Diacetone Alcohol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Benzophenone-1, Alumina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Citric Acid, Tin Oxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate,Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Dimethicone. (D44247/2). May Contain: Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 15850 / Red 7 Lake, CI 77491, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 15850 / Red 6 Lake, CI 15880 / Red 34, CI 77266 / Black 2, CI 73360 / Red 30 Lake, CI 75170 / Guanine, CI 77000 / Aluminum Powder, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake.