Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Cheeky Jelly
A rosy neutral jelly nail polish with red undertones; wear alone or layer with essie polishes for a creatively cheeky-clean nail look.
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RICH COLOR & SHINE: All essie Original nail polishes offer a salon-quality, billion pigment formula that is vegan, providing saturated color payoff and shine in every coat.
PATENTED CAMEL-STEM BRUSH: Our exclusive, patented camel-stem brush is designed for professional results at home. It provides controlled formula flow for precise application, ensuring a smooth, even finish.
FLAWLESS APPLICATION: Achieve the perfect manicure and pedicure by applying two coats. Apply a think first layer and then a second while tacky for a vivid, streak-free finish.
7-DAY WEAR: Elevate your look with a base and top coat. A base coat strengthens your nails and creates a smooth base, while a top coat locks in color with lasting shine and chip protection. Enjoy up to 7-day wear when paired with our Stay Longer top coat.BEST SELLER: 1 bottle of essie Original nail polish is sold every 5 seconds.*
*L’Oreal custom product hierarchy calc based on USxAOC NIQ Scantrack for nail color. 52WE 12/ 27/25. © 2026, Nielsen Consumer LLC
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Prep: 1 coat of essie Strong Start base coat to strengthen nails and create a smooth base.
Color: 2 coats of your favorite essie Original nail polish for rich color and shine.
Shine: 1 coat of of essie Stay Longer top coat to lock in color with lasting shine and chip protection.
Care: Finish with On A Roll Apricot Nail & Cuticle Oil to condition cuticles and prevent dryness.
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essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients
Full ingredient list:
ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, BENZOPHENONE-1, HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, DIMETHICONE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, BARIUM SULFATE, CITRIC ACID, SILICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, OXIDIZED POLYETHYLENE, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN, NORBORNANEDIAMINE/RESORCINOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER CROSSPOLYMER, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/GLYCERIN/GLYCIDYL DECANOATE COPOLYMER, TIN OXIDE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE, ACETONE, ALUMINA, CI 77002 / ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, [+/- MAY CONTAIN CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, MICA, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE, CI 77163 / BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE, CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER, CI 77266 / BLACK 2, CI 77007 / ULTRAMARINES, CI 77510 / FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, CI 60725 / VIOLET 2, CI 45410 / RED 28, CI 77400 / BRONZE POWDER, CI 77400 / COPPER POWDER, CI 60730 / EXT. VIOLET 2, CI 45370 / ORANGE 5, CI 45380 / RED 22]
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Step 2 Prime
Apply 1 coat of base coat to reinforce and harden nails.
Step 3 Paint
Apply 2 coats of essie original nail polish.
Step 4 Seal
Apply 1 coat of top coat for a plump, shiny finish.
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"essie original color is iconic. I love the brush, the hundreds of colors to choose from, and the fact that it was my first favorite." - Rita Remark, essie Global Brand Ambassador
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5 out of 5 stars.
Best At Home Manicure Ever
9 months ago
Usually I keep my nails bare because I can't stand chipped nails. I wanted to try the soap nails trend and this seemed like the polish to try it out - highly recommend for it, absolutely perfect effect! I did about four layers to get a solid color rather than transparent this time around and added one layer of clear top coat. The whole process took less than an hour and my nails HAVE NOT CHIPPED SINCE. That was about 10 days ago. I work with my hands and have been camping for 4 days for a long weekend. I can't figure out how this is possible. I will be purchasing another color in this line as I am extremely impressed with the quality of this polish!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Top coat
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Cute!
a year ago
This product is easy to open and has a pleasant scent. It provides buildable coverage and a smooth finish with each coat. The packaging is adorable, and there are a variety of effective colors to choose from. No harmful ingredients, used on myself daughter as well. I’m definitely going to buy the collection.
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4 out of 5 stars.
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a year ago
It's a sunscreen with a light texture that absorbs easily and quickly into my skin without leaving my face white or shiny, in fact my skin is oily so I appreciate that it leaves my skin matte. It has an SPF of 50 and also contains aloe vera, fermented CICA, madecassoside and asiaticoside so it not only protects my skin but also keeps it hydrated. As for the packaging, it is made of resistant plastic and the product is easy to apply. It has a very subtle scent and when I first applied the product I did not have any allergic reactions. I would definitely order it againIt's a sunscreen with a light texture that absorbs easily and quickly into my skin without leaving my face white or shiny, in fact my skin is oily so I appreciate that it leaves my skin matte. It has an SPF of 50 and also contains aloe vera, fermented CICA, madecassoside and asiaticoside so it not only protects my skin but also keeps it hydrated. As for the packaging, it is made of resistant plastic and the product is easy to apply. It has a very subtle scent and when I first applied the product I did not have any allergic reactions. I would definitely order it again
Originally posted on influenster.com
2 out of 5 stars.
Almost no color on nails
a year ago
Nail polish pretty liquid. Has regular smell. Has nice design. Dry time as always. It is not hard to remove this nail polish. Easy to paint and easy to remove!
Originally posted on influenster.com
response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello annao151. Thank you for sharing your experience with the nail art studio jelly gloss color Cheeky Jelly. We're so pleased you love the overall product , but you're right...a jelly gloss is different from a classic nail enamel. It’s made to go on in thin, buildable layers to customize your look. Use it alone or with up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish! This rosy neutral with red undertones looks pretty close to your natural skintone. We hope you love the results with the other 2 colors pictured!
5 out of 5 stars.
beautiful and natural!
a year ago
this is my favorite color from this line! you can see here one coat of each color that I received, and then two coats of just cheeky jelly. it's sheer and jelly like, and a really nice warm natural tone, it almost looks like a "my nails but better" kind of shade. I feel like it truly has that jelly look, and the application and where is just as great.
Originally posted on influenster.com
5 out of 5 stars.
A solid polish with unique shade!
a year ago
This color is amazing! The drying time is quick which is great because this takes a couple coats. This is a great solid polish in classic packaging without an overwhelming scent. Removal is quick and easy.
Originally posted on influenster.com
2 out of 5 stars.
Cheeky jelly gloss
a year ago
I was expecting this color to be more peach as the color of the bottle is peachy toned but it was more of a dusty rose color on me. It also was almost the same color as my skin basically so it was just not very flattering on me at all.
Originally posted on influenster.com
response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there stellaw31, thank you for trying out the nail art studio jelly gloss in the color 'cheeky jelly'. We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with this color. It should be a rosy neutral jelly with red undertones. Jellies are a bit different that a classic nail color, they are made to go on in thin, buildable layers to customize your look. Use it alone in up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish!
5 out of 5 stars.
Fantastic Nail Polish
a year ago
The nail polish is very high quality and is easy to apply with the built in brush. The color is a nude color, which is nice but a too close to my own skin color so it looked like I had no nails lol. It lasted a long time and being able to layer it to change how solid the color is is very fun.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Nice color
a year ago
I got this one from Influenster in exchange for my honest review. Essie cheeky jelly is very pretty color. It is very natural color and the color is last long. The polish is watery enough to make it very easy to apply it. It dries fast too. Highly recommend it.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Chic and Sheer
a year ago
The Essie Jelly Gloss nail polish is great for a sheer look but still adds a chic and pop of color. I’m glad to have this addition to my nail polish palette and collection. I’ve only worn this on its own but can see it be a layering look or design a custom look for your nails. If you do apply this color alone, I would recommend adding more than one layer as the first application is very sheer. But once you layer, the color shows more prominently. It also does have a jelly gloss feel and makes my nails feel so shiny. Lastly drying time was a lot faster than expected. Within five minutes, my nails were already dry and ready for show off. I highly recommend and love that I can layer and build on the colors without having the polish look streaky.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Just okay
a year ago
Similar to other colors of this line that I’ve tried, the frustrating thing about this polish is how many thick coats you need to see the color well. Most of the time it’s very opaque, but the color stays on for weeks!
Originally posted on influenster.com
response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hey there christinar108, thanks for sharing your experience with the nail art studio jelly gloss in the color 'cheeky jelly'. This is a rosy neutral jelly nail polish with red undertones. Since its a jelly color the rules are a bit different...a jelly gloss is not the same as a classic nail enamel. Its made to go on in thin, buildable layers to customize your look. Use it alone in up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish!
4 out of 5 stars.
Great
a year ago
Essie’s sky jelly nail polish is simply some of the best. It offers a great performance with minimal cost and low drying times. Just a few swipes over the nail is all you need !
Originally posted on influenster.com
5 out of 5 stars.
My go to toe color!
a year ago
I love to make sure my nails are done and essie is the way to go! It’s very lightweight yet build able. the color is very cute and light yet strong. It glides on very smooth its more on the liquid side but it doesn’t move around too much. And a little goes a long way. It’s a great pro it for the price! Nail salon quality at home! Doesn’t have a strong scent like the salon though. As well as, it dries very quickly. This color is the perfect “nude” shade for me! i use it on my toes and it looks great in a french tip.
Originally posted on influenster.com
5 out of 5 stars.
10/10 recommend
a year ago
I actually really liked this product! I was a little skeptical because when I put it in the appearance was very transparent. After just one more coat it was full coverage. It’s dried very smoothly into a pretty vibrant color: I would definitely recommend!
Originally posted on influenster.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Great color for any occasion!
a year ago
This color (Cheeky Jelly) has great gloss to it and is just thick enough. A very neutral shade that would be good for any occasion. It also dried much quicker than the prior product I was using.
Originally posted on influenster.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Perfect Jelly Nails
a year ago
This polish gives you the perfect jelly nails without the salon visit. The shade is semi-sheer and wears well. I didn't like this particular color, though, as I found it too orange.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Lasting Alternative to Gel
a year ago
I’m obsessed! Switched after gel killed my nails. This is a lasting alternative to a gel manicure for thin, short nails.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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