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Caviar Bar
Racy. Rare. Rich. Dive into decadence and discover the heart of darkness in this longwear, magnificent deep navy nail polish.
- NOT JUST PRETTY, BUT TOUGH: Get diamond brilliant color that's chip-resistant with Gel by essie, our 2-step nail polish color and topcoat system that gives you up to 15 days of wear*. No UV light. No TPO.
71 DIAMOND-BRILLIANT SHADES: Gel by essie comes in an extensive range of trending and high-performance colors. Now available in 8 diamond-dusted shades, plus our first diamond dust topcoat.
PLUMP, GEL-LIKE COLOR & HIGH SHINE: Use Gel by essie's 2-step color and topcoat system for a plump, high shine manicure. Our patented swirl stem brush distributes product evenly on nails for a smooth finish.
CHIP-RESISTANT FORMULA: All Gel by essie shades are formulated with flex.e gel technology that bonds and moves with nails to resist chipping.
EASY APPLICATION, NO UV LIGHT: First, apply 2 coats of Gel by essie nail polish: no based coat needed. Then, apply 1 coat of Gel by essie topcoat: no UV light. EASY, GENTLE REMOVAL with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover.
TAKE A BREAK FROM UV GEL: Use essie To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair to improve visible signs of UV gel damage in 5 days. Then, try our essie alternative to UV gel, Gel by essie. - How to use Gel by essie's 2-step color and topcoat system:
- First, apply 2 coats of Gel by essie long lasting nail polish. No base coat needed.
- Then, apply 1 coat of Gel by essie topcoat nail polish. No UV light needed. Reapply topcoat on day 7.
- Easy, gentle removal with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover. -
essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Full ingredient list:
BUTYL ACETATE ETHYL ACETATE NITROCELLULOSE TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE ACRYLATES COPOLYMER STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE PROPYL ACETATE OCTOCRYLENE TRIBUTYL CITRATE ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER ALCOHOL DENAT. HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER DIMETHICONE SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE BARIUM SULFATE CITRIC ACID OXIDIZED POLYETHYLENE CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE BENZOPHENONE-1 SILICA CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN / COLOPHANE TIN OXIDE ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM SILICATE CI 77002 / ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE MICA CI 77491, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77163 / BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE CI 77266 / BLACK 2 CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER CI 77400 / BRONZE POWDER CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE CI 77510 / FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77288 / CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS CI 77820 / SILVER
How to use longwear nail polish
Step 2 Paint
Apply 2 coats of color. No base coat needed.
Step 3 Seal
Apply 1 coat of top coat for glass-like shine. No UV lamp needed.
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"Gel by essie is the luxe choice. Everything from the bottle to the seamless application, to the extended wear is elevated." - Rita Remark, essie Global Brand Ambassador
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5 out of 5 stars.
So easy, so chic
3 years ago
Love love love. Coverage is great! The color Caviar Bar is a deep rich blue.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great new color!!!
3 years ago
Love it!! Great new color for fall and winter! It will be a staple for me!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Long Lasting
3 years ago
As someone who is mediocre at best at applying polish I found this one very easy to apply. The brush shape and consistency of the polish helped it go on very easily. Caviar Bar has great opacity (I only used two coats) and lasted a solid week two with no top coat.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Not quite
3 years ago
I was expecting black. This is kinda funky. Hard to describe. Has kina silvery blue undertones. But a very pretty color nonetheless
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect Color for Fall
3 years ago
I have attended a few fall events. This was the perfect late mid-October for these events. Classy and elegant with a tone of mystery!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Fantastic!
3 years ago
This is so good! The color is amazing, it is easy to use and the color lasts. I usually make a mess of myself when it comes to painting my nails, but these were easy to use, and looked fabulous!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great polish
3 years ago
I have been wearing it for 4 days and it still hasn’t chipped. Normal polish will chip in 3 days for me.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous color
3 years ago
I’m not typically one to go for dark colors like this but it looks so gorgeous! Color is deep navy, great coverage and it last about a week before my tips started to show wear.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love the color
3 years ago
The color is great and is wears so well! Very impressed.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous
3 years ago
The color was super rich and perfect for the fall.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Dark and dreamy
3 years ago
My nails are perfectly Halloweeny with this dark dark blue polish! One coat is great, but I prefer two coats and it lasts quite a while. Love!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Interesting title.
3 years ago
Great fall color. Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it!
3 years ago
I received my sample and I absolutely love the rich blue color! Long lasting...used on my toes. I would recommend for a home spa look
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5 out of 5 stars.
Awesome
3 years ago
Caviar Bar has great coverage, I did two coats but probably could have gotten away with one. Formula was east to work with and hasn’t chipped yet!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great color
3 years ago
Loved Caviar Bar. Deep blue color stands out without looking too garish.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect
3 years ago
Essie is the best!! Caviar Bar is such a beautiful color!! Thank you so much for the sample!!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love!
3 years ago
Love this color and how well this gel manicure is lasting!
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4 out of 5 stars.
Loves it
3 years ago
Applies smooth and looks great salon finish at home
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5 out of 5 stars.
Loved
3 years ago
Another beautiful new Essie color! Gorgeous coverage. Great fall and winter color.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Awesome
3 years ago
Gorgeous color, long lasting. Great quality and price.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Free Gel Couture Sample
3 years ago
I received a free sample from a promo of the Caviar Bar color from Essie Gel Couture and LOVE it! It’s the perfect midnight blue shade.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful & long lasting
3 years ago
I’m obsessed with this entire line!! Goes on easily, looks so shiny and lasts forever!!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect Fall Color
3 years ago
Essie Gel Couture is the only nail polish I can count on to last on my nails. Caviar Bar is great for fall. The moody color looks black until the light shines on it. I love it!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color
3 years ago
This polish is stunning and lasts 3 times longer than any other polish I’ve ever used. Since getting it I have bought 2 other colors and I’m sure I will get more soon.
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5 out of 5 stars.
My favorite nail polish
3 years ago
So long lasting! My absolute favorite! I have already purchased a few other colors
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4 out of 5 stars.
Great Quality
3 years ago
The paint goes on perfectly with 2 light coats. I love the dark blue almost black color!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Good quality & lasts long
3 years ago
This polish was a beautiful color and then lasted much longer on my nails than the average polish🤍
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5 out of 5 stars.
Deep blue
3 years ago
Such a beautiful deep blue. Not my typical nail color even for fall but I love it!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect fall navy
3 years ago
Love this. It’s a dark color for sure but a pretty navy. Great for fall and stayed on for a week before I saw some chipping.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love this stuff
3 years ago
Such a good alternative to getting gel at the salon. I don’t have the time or money with two you kiddos in daycare so this is perfect! Stays on for me a minimum of a week!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great Color!
4 years ago
First time trying Essie Gel Couture and I LOVE it! And this color is fantastic. Dark enough to go with anything, but not black, which is a little too goth for me. Perfect for the winter months. Normally I wear a true red or a hot pink, and this color might be my new go-to.
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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2 out of 5 stars.
super opaque but never dries
5 years ago
I bought this polish a while ago and i’ve tried it multiple times since. I really do love how intense this polish is and could even get away with just one coat! My only problem is the drying time; it takes ages to dry. Just the last time i used it I did two coats and allowed an hour to dry after each and they still ended up with little indents and smudges. Amazing polish if you allow for a LOT of dry time!
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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response from essie:
5 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there Maryeh! We are so glad you love the color but want to understand what happened just as much as you do. The color “caviar bar” should be a deep navy cream color and like all essie colors, should dry in a few minutes. The long wear gel couture colors take closer to 5 minutes to dry vs. the more classic nail enamels, which dry a little faster. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
5 out of 5 stars.
Loveeeee itttt!!!
6 years ago
Perfect! Just perfect! I’ve been looking for so long for the right navy blue color!
It also dries real quick and stays on for very long time.
I applied two layers and then the top coat. I cant wait to try more colors!
The picture is one week after I applied it.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Top coat
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Lasts long!
7 years ago
I bought this a few weeks ago and I'm so in love with this color! It's a gorgeous shade and looks pretty as a base color for nail art. I really like that the gel polish isn't harsh like traditional gel polishes and it doesn't need UV light to cure. Make sure to get the top coat so it lasts longer.
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userblogger/fashionista
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
So smooooth
7 years ago
I bought this gel polish because of a contest on influenster and I am glad I did! The formula is soooo smooth and feels like a real gel manicure! I will be purchasing more colors in the future! Plus the color is so rich. The only downside is the price. $24 for the entire polish and top coat is steep.
favorite essie color family?metallics/glitters
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
great color!!
7 years ago
I decided to try the complete set after only just purchasing the nail polish. That was the best decision I made bcz it gave a true professional finishing polish especially since I do my nails myself. It also last for a long time. The picture was taken 2 days short of TWO WEEKS of having it on!!! The ones I use to get done at the nail salon with UV light never even lasted that long
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Goes on easily, super shiny
7 years ago
I bought this last year to match a dress I wore to a wedding. It's a long-wearing polish that goes on easily, has a deep rich blue color and shines like glass. I've had numerous compliments on it. I wear it often. The extra cost is worthwhile.
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Difficult
8 years ago
I've used several of the other colors in this collection, but this was the only one that gave me problems. It was way too thick or something - had a consistency I didn't encounter with the others. I tried applying it 4 separate times and it was just a nightmare. Would not lay right, dried weirdly, got everywhere... And removing it was an ever bigger nightmare. Definitely disappointed.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
8 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi AmyPia! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our Gel Couture Polish. We are sorry to hear that this polish shade did not meet your expectations. We will be sharing your feedback to the rest of our team!
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