Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
In-Vest In Style
Life is too short - buy that coveted maxi dress and pair it with this mid-toned green longwear nail polish with blue undertones.
- 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, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, SILICA, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, OCTOCRYLENE, N-BUTYL ALCOHOL, HEXANAL, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, LITHOTHAMNIUM CALCARUM EXTRACT/LITHOTHAMNION CALCAREUM EXTRACT, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, MANNITOL, COLOPHONIUM/ROSIN/COLOPHANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, BARIUM SULFATE, TIN OXIDE, ZINC SULFATE. MAY CONTAIN Cl 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, Cl 77491, Cl 77492/IRON OXIDES, MICA, Cl 77266/BLACK 2, Cl 77742/MANGANESE VIOLET, Cl 19140/YELLOW 5 LAKE, Cl 15850/RED 6 LAKE, Cl 15880/RED 34 LAKE, Cl 77510/FERRIC AMMONIUM, FERROCYANIDE, Cl 12085/RED 36, Cl 73360/RED 30, Cl 15850/RED 7 LAKE
Enhance your manicure
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.
Love it
2 years ago
Amazing colors and very long lasting, I use the gel color and they are beautiful!!!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great gel polish!
3 years ago
I was pretty skeptical of this polish at first because a UV light isn't needed but I am blown away. It has the perfect consistency and goes on smoothly. It's gives nice coverage and I only needed two coats for the polish to be completely opaque. It's also held up very well! I'm happy to say that I am currently on day 7 with no chips and they still look great!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Looks great
3 years ago
I love this nail polish. The color is beautiful! And with the top coat added in I feel like it lasts longer and it takes longer to chip. I LOVE this color. Will be trying other shades as well. Oh and it was teenager appoved!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
Stunning color
3 years ago
The quality of this nail polish is incredible! Vibrant, bold, shiny, and very durable! I love it. I receive many compliments and am asked what brand I’m wearing.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great color!
3 years ago
I love this color and that I only have to use one layer for great coverage. Long lasting polish with a great shine that lasts.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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4 out of 5 stars.
Gel polish
3 years ago
I love having my nails done, but I rarely have time to run to the salon and get them done. My daughter and I do her nails at home at least once a week and by that I mean I will paint my nails and paint hers as well. I love the gel finish of this nail polish. Green is not a color that I naturally gravitate towards when selecting a color for my nails but it ended up looking very nicely on my toes. I won’t post pictures because I know some people are creeps about toe photos. It’s the perfect color for the holidays and I’ll probably use it during the spring time as well. It doesn’t take very long to dry and it is a gel polish so the color is not gonna be completely opaque like with a regular polish
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
so pretty!
3 years ago
I absolutely LOVE this nail polish! First off the colors are so vibrant and beautiful. I love how well and easily they apply. I just gave the bottle a good shake and it glided on so smooth! I got so many compliments on how pretty my nails are! My nails have always given me a confidence boost when I have them done and this polish made me feel so fancy and elegant! I like the bottle design too. It looks so unique and I like how easy it is to hold too! Would definitely recommend!
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Lasts longer!
3 years ago
I was honestly impressed with this nail polish. Not only are the colors in this collection stunning, I had this color on for over a week with only small chips at the tips of my fingernails (which honestly can be fixed with an extra swipe of top coat at the tips). The color went on east and didn't need multiple coats. Would highly recommend!
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Good Nail Polish
3 years ago
I really like this Essie nail polish the color is a green pretty stylish color. Its easy to apply and glides on with the nail brush making the nail look shiny and feel smooth. It dries fast and a good brand I definitely reccomend.
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great color!
3 years ago
I love Essie and their products never disappoint. After two coats I have great color and pigment on my nails.
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful
3 years ago
I really love these colors. These are beautiful and vibrant colors. I love the texture of a nail polish. It’s very easy to glide on. I love that it doesn’t clump up. It’s super easy to apply. I love how long do polish stayed on this date on a couple of weeks without peeling II really love these colors. These are beautiful and vibrant colors. I love the texture of an nail polish. It’s very easy to glide on. I love that it doesn’t clump up. It’s super easy to apply. I love how long the polish stayed on and stayed on a couple of weeks without peeling. I am super satisfied.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
I Love It!
3 years ago
I love Essie nail polish. Essie is my favorite nail polish brand because it always has such a nice array of colors. Essie has great quality and so many colors available you are sure to find a shade that you’ll love. I really appreciate that Essie is parabéns free and vegan. The color looks so pretty and it comes out great. I have many. Essie nail polishes and I’m never dissatisfied or disappointed. This nail polish was so cool because it is a color that I did not have before and it is great for the season. It’s great that it is a gel polish because it makes it shine and glossy looking so pretty and because it last on my nails longer.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
Salon finish
3 years ago
I newly pregnant and have become much more aware of the ingredients of what I put on/in my body. So thrilled to find this vegan nail polish. I hope Essie continues this movement.
After shaping and prepping my nails I applied the green polish (step by 1) then added the top coat (step 2). It gives a lovely salon finish. The color is great. I usually go super dark for fall/winter colors. This green is a better complement - it’s striking and a classic color.
Lastly, I’m tough on my nails. From working out, dishes to cleaning, this polished stayed put. I’ve tried so many polishes and applied at home. Mostly of them don’t stay on long. This one really does have that gel finish that lasts.
Now how about Barbie pink for spring/summer?
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Just like gel without the UV!
3 years ago
I am very impressed!! I have tried other ‘gel’ nail polish before and it chips within a few days just like normal polish, and usually takes forever to dry. This Essie polish goes on so easily, and the color is bright and thick just like gel. Surprisingly, the polish dries very quickly within 1-2 minutes. It is actually faster for me to paint my nails with the Essie polish than using my home gel kit because it is only 2 coats, dries fast and looks just as good. I am on day 5 and still no chips! I will definitely be buying more colors!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Product
3 years ago
Its is so pretty good color bright and awesome thanks
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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4 out of 5 stars.
Love this color!!
3 years ago
I'm a big fan of the gel polish. I also love Essie. So I had to try this!! It goes on so easily and coats really well. The color coat does take a little while to dry and the smell is a little strong for me. However. Once you put on the top coat and it dries (less than 10 mins for me!) The scent is gone. It seems like itll last a while too!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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3 out of 5 stars.
I had high hopes.
3 years ago
I had high hopes for this polish, but I was disappointed. The color is so pretty. It dried very quickly. After one day of wear I noticed a chip, but after doing the dishes it just peeled off.
no, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 3.0 out of 5
response from essie:
3 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there! We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with the gel couture color ‘in-vest in style’. The gel couture colors applied to clean, bare nails in 2 coats and topped with the gel couture top coat should last for well over a week.
5 out of 5 stars.
Better than the salon
3 years ago
Essie makes my favorite nail polishes. They go on smoothly, you don’t have to do multiple coats and with the top coat it literally looks like I got them done at the salon.
The bottle shape is easy to open if it’s sealed shut, or if you have wet nails. It is better than the traditional round or square shape nail polish bottles.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect polish
3 years ago
This Polish is Top of the line beautiful polish is an understatement it doesn't even need the top coat but I did get the top coat with it and it looks as if I went to the nail shop I will definitely be purchasing moreover
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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