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Essie

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essie is L’Oréal’s nail-colour and nail-care brand, founded by Essie Weingarten in 1981. Its Original lacquer, quick-dry polish, at-home Gel by essie long-wear system and salon-only essie gel are distinct formulas.

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History. 1981 — Essie Weingarten founded Essie Cosmetics

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Official essie website ↗Reviewed 2026-09-15
Official L’Oréal Essie acquisition announcement ↗Reviewed 2026-09-15
Official essie product and FAQ information ↗Reviewed 2026-09-15
Official essie product categories ↗Reviewed 2026-09-15

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