Licorice

Q: How did Edyt Beauty score this nail polish?

Edyt Beauty rates Licorice 4.2 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.

Edyt rating4.2

Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.

$9.29

Essie nail color Licorice - jet black nail polish with a cream finish

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The Edyt Score

4.2 / 5.0

Key ingredients 4.1/5

Licorice, jet black, 8-free vegan. A true black polish.

Targets 4.2/5

For a black manicure. Skip the pastels if this is the color.

Formula standards 4.2/5

Black shows every streak. Thin coats and a good top coat.

The verdict

The black to buy if Licorice is the shade. One bottle.

Compare against similar products

Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Anyos, BTArtbox, JOYVVEW, KXAMELIE, Morovan, and OPI) — best for, finish, wear, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.

Pick	This product essie Licorice	Alt 1 Anyos No File Need Tips	Alt 2 BTArtbox 30Ct	Alt 3 JOYVVEW Glossy Metallic	Alt 4 KXAMELIE Glossy Point	Alt 5 Morovan Brown Nail Polish Set	Alt 6 OPI Black Cherry Chutney
Best for	Licorice jet black	Paint-kit manicures	Paint-kit manicures	Paint-kit manicures	Paint-kit manicures	Paint-kit manicures	Paint-kit manicures
Finish	Nail polish	Nail polish	Nail polish	Nail polish	Nail polish	Nail polish	Nail polish
Wear / system	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2
Notes	Cream lacquer · Licorice	Cream lacquer	Cream lacquer	Cream lacquer	Cream lacquer	Cream lacquer	Cream lacquer
$ / size	$9.29	$9.99	$11.97	$6.99	$6.99	$9.99	$11.99
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FAQ

Who is Licorice best for?

Essie nail color Licorice - jet black nail polish with a cream finish

How did Edyt Beauty score this nail polish?

Edyt rates Licorice 4.2 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.

How does it compare to similar products?

The compare table above stacks Licorice against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Anyos, BTArtbox, JOYVVEW, KXAMELIE, Morovan, and OPI. For more from the same brand, see More from essie below.

Where can I buy it?

Shop Licorice with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to black nail ideas.