A sheer soft pink polish for delicate, polished nails with timeless French-manicure appeal.
✦ Soft Pink Nail Elegance
ESSIE REGULAR ADORE-A-BALL is Essie Original nail lacquer in shade #422, known as a sheer soft pink with a pale, translucent look. It is often chosen for French manicures, clean natural nail styling, and understated everyday polish.
Part of Essie’s Original / Enamel line, this standard 0.46 fl oz / 13.5 mL bottle offers the familiar application feel of the classic Essie format. Layer it lightly for a barely-there pink veil, or build with thin coats to reach your preferred softness.
✦ Why It Belongs in Your Manicure Edit
✦ Sheer Soft PinkA pale pink shade with a translucent look, ideal for refined, natural-looking manicures.
✦ French Manicure FriendlyRetailer descriptions consistently position this shade as a classic option for French manicure styling.
✦ Layerable CoverageApply thin coats to customize the look, from a soft wash of color to a more noticeable pale pink finish.
✦ Essie Original FormatMade within Essie’s Original / Enamel nail lacquer offering, not the Gel Couture or Expressie lines.
✦ Standard Bottle SizeThe verified retail size is 0.46 fl oz / 13.5 mL, the familiar Essie Original bottle format.
✦ Classic Brush ExperienceEssie Original pages reference the brand’s patented camel-stem brush for a smooth, controlled polish application.
✦ Key Product Details
Product TypeTraditional nail lacquer from the Essie Original / Enamel range.
Shade Name & CodeAdore-A-Ball, shade #422, described as a sheer soft pink.
Bottle SizeVerified standard retail size: 0.46 fl oz / 13.5 mL.
Availability NoteEssie’s manufacturer page shows this shade as no longer available, so stock may depend on current retailer supply.
✦ How to Use
- 01Start with clean, dry nails and apply a base coat to prep the nail surface.
- 02Brush on a thin first coat of Adore-A-Ball, keeping the layer light for the smoothest sheer effect.
- 03Apply a second thin coat while the first is still slightly tacky; add another light layer if you prefer a more visible pale pink look.
- 04Seal with your preferred Essie top coat and allow the manicure to dry fully before using your hands.
