A cool stony blue-grey cream for manicures that feel refined, calm, and beautifully modern.
✦ A Polished Blue-Grey Moment
ESSIE REGULAR 1001 UDON KNOW ME is an Essie Original enamel in a stony blue / blue-grey cream shade. Smooth, cool-toned, and quietly distinctive, this color brings a soft editorial finish to short, medium, or long nails without shimmer or metallic reflection.
This regular nail lacquer is commonly listed in a 0.46 fl oz / approximately 13.5–13.6 mL bottle and is intended for a traditional manicure routine: base coat, two thin coats of color, and top coat. The shade is listed as discontinued on essie.com, making it a noteworthy pick for Essie collectors and lovers of nuanced blue-grey creams.
✦ Why This Shade Belongs in Your Lineup
✦ Stony Blue-Grey ColorA refined cool shade that sits between blue and grey for a soft, contemporary manicure look.
✦ Cream FinishNo shimmer or metallic effect—just smooth-looking cream color with a clean, polished appearance.
✦ Essie Original EnamelThis is the regular Essie lacquer format, not Gel Couture and not the separate gel variant referenced by some resellers.
✦ Two-Coat RoutineEssie’s manicure guidance recommends two thin coats of color between base coat and top coat.
✦ Glossy Top-Coat PairingFinish with an Essie top coat to enhance shine and complete the manicure with a polished look.
✦ Discontinued FavoriteListed as discontinued on the brand site, this shade is especially appealing for collectors and returning fans.
✦ Formula Features
Original Enamel FormatA classic Essie nail lacquer designed for standard polish application and remover-based removal.
Cream Color PayoffThe shade is described as a stony blue cream, offering color without shimmer or metallic particles.
0.46 fl oz BottleRetailer listings commonly show this Essie Original bottle as 0.46 fl oz, approximately 13.5–13.6 mL.
Ingredient NoteA SKU-specific manufacturer INCI was not located; check the bottle packaging if ingredient confirmation is important to you.
✦ How to Use
- 01Start with clean nails and gently push back cuticles before polishing.
- 02Apply one coat of Essie base coat, such as Strong Start or Here To Stay, if desired.
- 03Apply two thin coats of Udon Know Me, allowing the color to dry between coats.
- 04Seal with one coat of Essie top coat, then remove later with nail polish remover and a lint-free pad.
