I don't consider a lot of polishes to be a true "one-coater", but this one surely is! Because of the mauve and rose undertones, the bright metallic shimmer means it blends well to be a subtle effect. The pigment is rich enough where you don't need a lot of coats to get the metallic to really pop, either. Get it while you can, since this color is from an Essie collection a few years old.