Is this the same brand & shade that's said to be Queen Elizabeth's favorite?

Read that she's been wearing "Ballet Slippers" since 1989. Her favorite shade

Does Essie do animal testing?

If you look on Essie's website under their FAQs, they write the following: "essie and L’Oreal are totally committed to animal-free beauty. If you'd like to learn more about the work in the area of alternative methods to animal testing, please click here." Here's the link http://www.loreal.com/sustainability/l'or%C3%A9al-answers/the-question-of-animal-testing

Where is esie's color called meatballs?

Hi there Geri! Unfortunately, the shade meatballs is not a current essie color and is not available. Sometimes, online reviewers reference discontinued shades, which we know can be confusing.

Do you need an LED lamp?

Nope! You just need the Essie gel top coat to give it the "gel" functionality. It also helps the polish dry super quickly!

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Original Nail Polish, Chinchilly, Granite Grey Nail Varnish

Product ID: 51743766

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Brand
essie
Colour
Chinchilly
Finish type
Shimmery
Item dimensions L x W x H
30 x 30 x 70
Item form
Liquid
Liquid volume
13.5

🎨100+ rich, trend-inspired shades

💅Salon-quality vegan formula

🖌️Patented camel-stem brush for streak-free

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Description

💅 Elevate your mani game with Essie’s salon-grade, trendsetting polish!

PRECISION APPLICATION - Patented camel-stem brush ensures smooth, streak-free, and even coats every time—perfect for busy pros.
TREND DRIVEN TIMELESS - Chinchilly granite grey nails that elevate your style with a modern, sophisticated edge—never blend in.
COMPLETE NAIL CARE SYSTEM - Pair with Essie’s base coat, top coat, and apricot cuticle oil for a flawless, chip-resistant manicure.
UNMATCHED COLOR INTENSITY - Dive into over 100 fashion-forward shades with rich, high-coverage pigment that lasts up to 7 days.
VEGAN SALON QUALITY SHINE - Experience a glossy, high-shine finish that rivals professional salons—vegan and cruelty-free.

Essie Original Nail Polish in Chinchilly offers a vegan, salon-quality formula with a patented camel-stem brush for flawless, streak-free application. Featuring over 100 rich, durable shades inspired by the latest trends, it delivers intense color payoff and up to 7 days of chip-resistant wear when paired with Essie’s base and top coats. Perfect for professionals and trend-savvy millennials seeking a polished, high-shine finish with effortless precision.

Specifications

ASIN	B00A3B4Q7O
Age Range Description	Adult
Benefits	Optimum finish, intense and durable
Best Sellers Rank	1,597 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) 14 in Nail Polish
Brand	essie
Brand Name	essie
Colour	Chinchilly
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 9,084 Reviews
Finish Type	Glossy
Global Trade Identification Number	00000030095793
Included Components	Nail Polish
Item Dimensions	30 x 30 x 70 centimetres
Item Form	Liquid
Item Weight	0.05 Kilograms
Item dimensions L x W x H	30 x 30 x 70 centimetres
Liquid Volume	13.5 Millilitres
Liquid volume	13.5 Millilitres
Manufacturer	L'Oréal
Manufacturer Contact Information	Essie, London, W6 8AZ
Manufacturer Part Number	3600530740260
Material Features	Glossy
Material Type Free	Nail polish
Model Name	essie Original Nail Polish
Model Number	B1870100
Nail Polish Type	top_coat
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Special Features	Chip Resistant
Special feature	Chip Resistant
Target Audience	women
Type	top_coat
UPC	300957930000 000030095793
Unit Count	1 count

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