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Without much question or debate, Essie has solidified its status as one of *the* most popular nail polish brands for A-list celebrities and at-home manicure mavens alike. And while just about any and every color you pick up from the brand is sure to be pretty on your tips — over the years, quite a few hues have bubbled up as total cult-faves that stand the test of time. Hello, Ballet Slippers.
A clear fan of a more minimal manicure moment, Margot Robbie has been known to wear Essie lacquers on more than one occasion (and especially for major red carpet events). And most recently? The Australia-born actor wore a two-tone manicure for the Los Angeles premiere of Babylon.
The details? Celeb-fave Tom Bachik — who also calls Selena Gomez and Jennifer Lopez loyal clients — opted for Essie’s sheer, peachy-pink hue by the name of Skinny Dip for the base, creating a modern French tip with the true black shade fittingly named Licorice.
In need of some new nail polish shades for your personal collection? Karan Soni, the head of Essie USA, shares 20 of Essie’s best nail polish colors and what makes them so special, in no particular order.