Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Bubbles Only
Flash car, it bag, and only status champagne. In this longwear, classic burgundy nail polish, It’s easy to hone your taste for the finest.
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- A GEL THAT CAN HANDLE IT ALL: Meet gel couture by essie gel-like nail polish. A true gel breakthrough, this 2-step color and top coat system gives you a mani that lasts up to 15 days* *with reapplication of top coat at day 7. No UV lamp needed.
- GEL-LIKE SHINE & FINISH: Use gel couture by essie 2-step system to achieve a mani with glass-like shine and plump, gel-like volume. In a consumer study, 100% agreed that it provided gel-like shine and finish.
- EXCLUSIVE FORMULA: All gel couture shades are formulated with new patent-pending flex.e gel technology that bonds and moves with nails to resist chipping, our top coat is formulated with triple shine complex that maximizes light reflection and shine. Vegan* no animal-derived ingredients.
- PATENTED BRUSH DESIGN FOR SMOOTH & PLUMP RESULTS: Our patented swirl stem brush offers controlled application and even product distribution on nail for a smooth, plump result.
- EASY APPLICATION & REMOVAL: 1) Apply 2 coats of gel couture by essie nail polish; no based coat needed, 2) Apply 1 coat of gel couture by essie top coat nail polish; no UV lamp. EASY, GENTLE REMOVAL with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover. No harsh scrapping or soaking.
- 60 BOLD & SOPHISTICATED SHADES: Gel couture by essie comes in an extensive range of trending and high performing shades.
- EASY APPLICATION & REMOVAL. Achieve a gel-like manicure at home in 2 easy steps:
Step 1. Apply 2 coats of gel couture by essie long lasting nail polish. No base coat needed.
Step 2. Apply 1 coat of gel couture by essie top coat nail polish for glass-like shine or a velvety matte finish. No UV lamp needed. reapply top coat on day 7.
Easy, gentle removal: with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover. No harsh scraping or soaking. -
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.
Shop our longwear manicure routine
"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.
Super impressed so far
6 months ago
I bought this at Ulta today and I'm already really impressed with the product. The brush is nice and makes application easy and smooth. The polish fully dried extremely fast, within an hour and a half or so of applying two color coats and one top coat I was able to take a shower and wash my hair without damaging them at all. I will definitely be buying more colors in this formula.
type of nail polish userregular/average
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect Red
10 months ago
I'm a soft autumn skin tone. This is the perfect red as long as you give it 2-3 coats. My FIRST red ever because I never felt like they suited me. This one has gotten me so many compliments!
type of nail polish userregular/average
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1 out of 5 stars.
Stained nails
11 months ago
I had a manicure done with this polish in red. I own it in pale pink and have never had an issue but when I took the red off, my nails were stained orange! I tried using copious amounts of polish remover but nothing works :( . I would not use this again and won't repurchase the pink color either. And since they changed the formulation of the classic Mademoiselle shade (too saturated and not sheer anymore), I'll probably not buy this brand again. Oh well....sometimes change is not a good thing.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
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response from essie:
11 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Sadie28, We understand how disappointing it can be when a product does not provide you with the result you are looking for. This longwear nail enamel goes on bare nails without a base coat. However, some people are more likely to experience staining from intensely pigmented polish shades. Those with dry nails are especially at risk. If you see staining during polish removal, lightly buff the nail to remove polish residue from the surface of the nail plate. For help with your recent purchase, give us a call @ 1-866-313-7845 Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (est)
5 out of 5 stars.
Stopped wearing salon "gel" 2 yrs ago
3 years ago
I LOVE this polish. If applied as stated, no base coat, 2 color coats and 1 top coat and allowed to dry properly, you will get a good 2 weeks. I don't wear gloves for housework, so hands are in water and cleaning products, and it still last. Wish there were more colors available. Note...I take my own polish to the salon and my manicurist does my nails, she loves it too.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
The best nail polish available
6 years ago
This nail polish does everything it advertises. It looks and lasts longer than any other off the shelf nail polish.
My personal gripe is that it yellows and peels my nails.
So my solution is to use a good quality base coat. Yes, this means that my Essie products won’t wear as long but my nails still dry fast and I only need one coat of the color and one top coat . The color variety is great too!
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
The perfect red!!
6 years ago
I absolutely love this color! Gorgeous, rich red. My absolute favorite red polish
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
BEST holiday red!!
7 years ago
This is the best- hands down- red that I have ever used!! It works BEAUTIFULLY with my strong olive/green undertones, and is pretty opaque. I love the brush applicator- which allows for PRECISE control. LOVE it!!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Blanc, Summit of Style
favorite essie color family?grays
type of nail polish userprofessional
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful Flawless coverage
7 years ago
This nail polish has beautiful color that lasts and lasts. It doesn’t chip away very easy like most. As a mom I rely on the formula and how long it will last.
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
IN LOOOOOVVVEEE
7 years ago
I bought this red looking to get that Cheryl Blossom vibe, and I found it! this colour give me the feeling of being empowered and beautiful. The pigment it this is great, also last a very long time! I love this colour, this formula, this polish! 10 out of 10 would recommend!
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
chips within a few hours
8 years ago
Took a brand new bottle of Bubbles Only and the #00 Top coat to the salon yesterday afternoon and she applied it the same as any of their in house OPI brand. I thought for sure I would get more wear, instead so disappointed that 2 nails had chip by the evening and next day(today) , 7 nails are chipped. This is the short duration of a polish I can remember. Do they need to do something special during the application ?
Q: favorite color?
A: reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
8 years ago
Essie Consumer Care
Hello there Lou! We are sorry to hear about your experience. Our essie Gel Couture does not require a base coat. For optimal wear, make sure your nail beds are completely clean. Apply 2 coats (letting each coat dry) and then use the top coat. We recommend touching up with the top coat every couple days to help. Hope this information is helpful. For further assistance, feel free to contact us!
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect 10 for 10 days
9 years ago
I purchased Drop The Gown and the top coat about 3 weeks ago. I had my fingers crossed that it would really wear longer than 4 or 5 days. Oh yes it did! Not one chip until the 10th day. The brush is amazing and makes applying very fast and easy. Drying time is superior to the regular Essie polish and the shine was good too. I'm buying 3 more colors as I LOVE this polish!!!
Q: favorite color?
A: Any red
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Nice product
9 years ago
This essie combo with top coat lasts for a very long time even with my regular household chores!!!
Q: favorite color?
A: Pale pink
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Chips on first day
9 years ago
I love the brush. It applies flawless. However after a few hours of wear, it starts to chip and noticeable tip wear. I even cleaned my nails with acetone before applying and it still won't last...
Q: favorite color?
A: Vanity fairest
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
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response from essie:
9 years ago
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We are sorry to hear about your experience with our Gel Couture. We'd like to help. Give us a call at 888.448.9617 M - F 9am-5:30pm EST. Please provide reference number 1691060.
2 out of 5 stars.
Gel nail color
9 years ago
I tried this nail color and tried it. It looked great for the first two days after that it all peeled off. I was not happy that it didn't last as long as stated,
Q: favorite color?
A: Nudes
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear forgirls night out
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
9 years ago
ccc
We are sorry you were disappointed with your results. Your feedback is important to us as it helps us to improve our products. We will be sure to share it with the appropriate department. Did you allow at least 60 seconds in between coats?
4 out of 5 stars.
Nail Salon at Home!
9 years ago
Loved my Essie GelCouture Polish! Received a free sample via Pinch Me and was so excite to try this product - it did not disappoint - brush made it easy to go on and longevity was not to be beat! I feel that I saved a significant amount of money by not having to go to the salon but getting a salon look at home and at my own convenience. Great product!!!!
Q: favorite color?
A: Find Me a Man-Nequin
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Longevity is awesome
9 years ago
Not only did I paint my nails I also painted my toes to see how it would hold up to sand and it stood up very well. Removal is easy. Great addition to my polish collection
Q: favorite color?
A: Go Ginza
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear fordate night
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Easy and long lasting
9 years ago
This was my first time using a gel nail polish and I thought it was awesome. I already love Essie and the gel was just as great as their regular polish. It definitely dried a lot faster than regular nail polish and it stayed on many more days vs. regular polish as well. Great product!
Q: favorite color?
A: After School Boy Blazer
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Holds up well!
9 years ago
I really liked how this polish went on.. Easy to apply! I forgot to put a coat directly over my tips so it did wear down after a few days, but adding that step should improve the wear time! It chips much less than normal polish
Q: favorite color?
A: Pinned Up
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Lasts a really long time.
9 years ago
I received this polish to try as a sample from PinchMe. I'm only an occasional nail polish user, since I think the upkeep and maintenance takes too much time. This polish, however, is at two and a half weeks and counting, and it still looks great!
Q: favorite color?
A: n/a
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Doesn't last
9 years ago
I applied on a Sunday night. I work in an office and my polish usually lasts a week. This polish lasted until Wednesday before it was chipping. I can get cheaper gel polish that lasts longer.
Q: favorite color?
A: None
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear fordate night
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
9 years ago
ccc
We are sorry to hear about your experience with your polish. We'd like to help. Give us a call at 888.448.9617 M - F 9am-5:30pm EST. Please provide reference number 1591478
5 out of 5 stars.
Love Essie!
9 years ago
I got this as a sample to try and then write a review. My daughter and I both used it and we both LOVE it! It lasts without chipping or peeling for almost 3 weeks. That is awesome because I am a part time bartender and have my hands in water a lot!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Glitter and other top coats
Q: favorite color?
A: Pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Best Brush Ever and Great Color!
9 years ago
The brush is seriously the best I've ever used. The way it is curved truly makes a big difference. I am so impressed! My nails look like the've been professionally done. I am not a perfect nail painter by a long shot, and usually wind up having a lot of cleaning around my cuticles. Not this time! Too early for me to comment on the wear, but I'm hooked already simply because of the product and how easily and perfectly it applies. Love it and going to by more :-)
Q: favorite color?
A: have only tried bubbles so far
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Essie Gel Polish
9 years ago
I received this polish as a sample from PINCHme.com. I applied it immediately as I was super excited to try it. Well, let me tell you I LOVED IT! it went on very easy and with complete coverage in just one coat (although I added the recommended second coat). Don't forget the top coat that is the "sealant" for this little gem. I have to say I was skeptical that it would last the 14 days. I am a mother of 3 small children and I have my hands in water at all times. This polish lasted completely for 8 days and after that the corners began to peel but remained presentable for 2+weeks. This is a great polish to use before a vacation. I have done the gel with the UV lights and my nails were paper thin afterwards. This is the best polish I have tried in a very long time. I would definitely recommend to friends and family and I will most definitely be buying some other colors. Thank you PINCHME.com for the opportunity to try this great polish!
Q: favorite color?
A: Tangerine
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting
9 years ago
I bought this a week ago and the formula is amazing. Its very smooth and even. The best part is it lasted without chipping for 5 days and the shine is out of this world. It looks so rich like I went to a salon. The color is perfect!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Color perfecting base coat
Q: favorite color?
A: Allure
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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