A soft, cloudy sheer white for French tips, milky manicures, and quietly polished nails.
✦ The Soft White Signature
Essie Original Nail Polish in Marshmallow is a cloudy sheer white shade designed for a clean, delicate nail look. Its soft translucence makes it a favorite for French tips, minimalist manicures, and a softer take on white polish.
Part of the Essie Original lacquer line, this single bottle features Essie’s patented camel-stem brush, created for controlled formula flow and precise application. For best wear, Essie recommends pairing the color with an Essie base coat and top coat.
✦ Why It Belongs in Your Nail Wardrobe
✦ Cloudy Sheer WhiteMarshmallow is described by Essie as a cloudy sheer white, ideal when you want a soft, airy finish instead of a stark opaque white.
✦ French Tip FavoriteThe shade is commonly used for French manicures and soft white nail looks, offering a refined finish that feels clean and timeless.
✦ Essie Original LacquerThis is part of Essie’s Original nail polish line, a classic lacquer format for traditional manicures with no lamp curing required.
✦ Patented Brush DesignEssie’s patented camel-stem brush is marketed to help guide controlled formula flow for neat, precise polish application.
✦ Buildable SoftnessEssie recommends two coats for color, with a thin first coat followed by a second while tacky for a smoother, more even-looking finish.
✦ Brand-Recommended Wear RoutineWhen paired with Essie base and top coats, Essie states its manicure routine can provide up to 7-day wear.
✦ Key Ingredients
NitrocelluloseIncluded in Essie’s published ingredient list for this nail lacquer formula.
Ethyl Acetate & Butyl AcetateListed among the formula ingredients for the Essie Original polish base.
Synthetic FluorphlogopiteAppears in the verified ingredient list used for Essie’s published polish formula information.
May Contain ColorantsThe published list notes possible colorants such as titanium dioxide, mica, iron oxides, and other CI pigments.
✦ How to Use
- 01Prep nails with 1 coat of an Essie base coat, such as Strong Start, to create a smooth foundation for color.
- 02Apply a thin first coat of Essie Marshmallow, keeping the layer even for the soft sheer-white effect.
- 03Apply a second coat while the first is tacky, following Essie’s guidance for a more vivid, streak-free finish.
- 04Finish with 1 coat of an Essie top coat, such as Stay Longer, to lock in color and add shine; keep polish away from heat or flame.
