A rich damson-plum cream made for manicures with polished depth and timeless elegance.
✦ Deep Plum Color for a Classic Essie Manicure
ESSIE REGULAR 998 KIMONO-OVER is an Essie Original enamel nail polish in a deep purple damson-plum shade, also described as eggplant. The cream finish gives the color a smooth, refined look that feels rich, elegant, and easy to wear across seasons.
This is regular lacquer, not Gel Couture and not a gel-polish formula, so it is designed for a traditional manicure routine with base coat, two coats of color, and top coat. Essie’s official site lists this shade as discontinued, making it a thoughtful choice for collectors and anyone who loves a moody plum manicure.
✦ Why It Belongs in Your Polish Wardrobe
✦ Damson-Plum Depth A deep purple, eggplant-inspired shade that brings a sophisticated mood to everyday and occasion manicures.
✦ Cream Finish The verified finish is cream, giving the manicure a clean, smooth color effect without shimmer.
✦ Original Enamel Line Part of Essie’s regular lacquer family, made for a classic base-color-top coat manicure routine.
✦ Standard Essie Bottle Retail listings show the familiar Essie bottle size of approximately 0.46 fl oz / 13.6 mL.
✦ Brush Designed for Nails Vendor notes describe the brush as fitting every nail size for a streak-free application experience.
✦ Discontinued Shade Appeal Essie lists Kimono-Over as discontinued, which may make availability limited for shade loyalists.
✦ Key Ingredients
Ethyl Acetate and Butyl Acetate Listed in retailer-published ingredients for this shade as part of the lacquer formula.
Nitrocellulose A classic nail enamel film-forming ingredient shown in the retailer ingredient listing.
Stearalkonium Bentonite Included in the published formula listing for this Essie enamel shade.
Dimethicone Appears in the retailer-published ingredient list for ESSIE REGULAR 998 KIMONO-OVER.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Prep nails, then apply one coat of an Essie base coat such as Strong Start or Here To Stay.
- 02 Apply two coats of Essie Original color in Kimono-Over for the recommended color application.
- 03 Seal with one coat of an Essie top coat, such as Stay Longer, Gel Setter, or Speed Setter.
- 04 Finish by applying cuticle oil, such as Essie apricot nail and cuticle oil, to condition the cuticle area.
