Product Reviews Rated 4.23 out of 5 stars
848 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Amazing Amazing product. I do highly recommend Essie Gel Couture. Every 2 weeks I visit my salon. I was going for years to the same place till the owner decided to sell it & moved away. Ever since, it's been a nightmare. Polish peeling the very same day, crooked nails, lumpy nails ~ you name it!! I literally tried every salon near me & not only gave them a second chance but a third & a forth & I said ENOUGH!! Something has to give. Not only was it a waste of money but time as well. Soooo I walk into Ulta & straight to the nail polishes I go. I have always loved Essie & OPI. I saw the new Essie Gel Couture collection & said to myself "ok let's try"!! I'm beyond impressed. I cooked/cleaned/ went in the pool. A full week so far & no chips at all. Amazing product. My nails are short (just a preference for now. I got tired of long nails) I've been telling everyone about this new polish. So easy to use. 2 coats of color. I let them dry for a few minutes before each coat. Then 1 coat of the clear top coat. It really does dry in less than 15 minutes into a beautiful professional salon quality manicure. It's super shiny & just beautiful. Make sure you buy the clear top coat that accompanies this line. Nails are left shiny & strong. I bought many other color since. I want to try them all. I did a little color swatch & they are all creamy & beautful. Some have a little sparkle or frost~ really pretty. They are really easy to remove too. A few swipes of remover & it's off. No messy removal like at the salon & no damaging scraping. Try it ladies. I hope you find that you have the same results as me. Here's to beautful nails!!!
Most Helpful Critical Review No big deal It's no different than "regular" polish. You can get the same 3-day wear with a different brand for a good top coat. There is no brilliant shine. There is no gel-effect. The thick brush they have is the same type of brush that you see on Sally Hanson's brushes.
Reviewed by 848 customers Went on beautifully! 5
Nina from SC
I wanted a grey nail color for fall, something lighter than the deep charcoal I sometimes wear. I wish I got a grey that was a little bit darker, but it's pretty. It applied really nicely and 2 coats were sufficient. I love Essie Couture polish and this one was no different!
Great polish 5
Suzrob from Louisville, KY
Great polish. Stays on my nails over a week
Holy Grail Product 5
Sarah from TN
I've never used a nail polish this good. It really does last a LOT longer than any other. So glad I found this!
horrible 1
Heather from NY
This chips on me almost immediately each time I use it, even with a base/top coat. Such a waste of money.
great for toes, not so great for fingers 2
Riley from Montana
The colors are gorgeous. They'll last forever on the toes, but my fingers peel within a day or two. Pretty much whenever I shower, and it doesn't matter if I wait 2 hours or 24 hours after painting. Same result... peeling from the sides. I guess at least it all peels off in one solid chunk for easy removal? I don't think the price is worth it, seeing as literally every other nail polish lasts forever on the toes. Honestly, if you get anything from this line, just get the top coat!
New favorite polish! 5
Victoria from Parker, Colorado
I didn't think that this would actually look like a gel manicure and I was surprised! I'm not good at painting my own nails, it always looks like a toddler took a marker to her nails. This is the first time I've actually really been happy with my work!! I used a base coat, two coats of "Caviar Bar" gel couture, and the gel couture top coat. I really love how glossy the final result turned out! I've seen some reviews that it's streaky; a couple nails initially did have lines when I applied the first coat but after round two plus the top you can see how it looks just like gel!
Worst Nail Polish Ever 1
Kristen from Arlington Heights IL
If I could give this nail polish zero stars I would. This is by far the worst nail polish I have ever had on my nails and I let my daughter paint my nails when she was a kid with the toy like nail polish she had as a 7 year old. It is both streaky and way too thick. It dries horribly and unevenly under the UV light. The color itself is great and I wish it would have worked but it was horrifically bad. I doubt I will ever buy Essie nail polish again that's how bad it was.
Rock the Runway 5
gotcaveman from Georgia
Best. Color. Ever. I have very fair skin and it's hard finding a red that doesn't make me look dead. This is THE perfect shade.
Favorite Polish! 5
Highly Recommend from Missouri
I use this polish with INM Out the Door Top Coat and OPI Drip Dry. The polish lasts a little over a week so it's perfect for self care Sunday routines. Best non-gel polish that is easy on the nails! Highly recommend.
Great nail polish 5
Irislee from Bronx NY
Love this particular brand because it does last long . And the color is beautiful.
I would buy this product again 5
Ginger from Long Island ny
I use essie gel all the time.
Long lasting 5
Bassgirl from Cookeville TN
I have used many different nail polish brands and this essie is the only one that does not chip
It's alright as a 2-step 3
Momma KK from Washington
This is good as a 2-step process, meaning the gel couture colored followed by the top coat. Step-1 (this polish), is not streak free. You have to glob it on and move really fast for it to be streak-free and I mean like a nail done evenly in 3-4 seconds. Even with a second coat and top coat, the streak is obvious. Now the Step-2 portion is wonderful! But not this step-1.
Best Gel Nail Polish Ever ! 5
Senior southern belle from Titusville, Florida
I love how long this gel system lasts. No longer do salon manicures..this is so easy to use even for a beginner. I wish there were more color choices.
Meh 2
aprilfromMN from Minneapolis, MN
Ok this stuff looks really good for 2 days max... Then it start to get little cracks all over. So, if you need something last minute for a day or two, it'll do. Otherwise, just invest in real gel polish.
Love the brand and the colour 5
Jes07 from California
I love this shade and the essie brand. This is gel colour so it lasts longer too. I hate having to paint my nails frequently so this is perfect for me. It is a beautiful colour and has a lovely sheen to it.
I love Essie gel polishes 5
carrie from goodyear
I think Essie gel polishes are better than OPI polishes. They last longer and don't chip easily. I especially love the top coat which is shiny and helps the polish last. Only negative is that I wish there were more colors available to choose.
Refers to SEQU-IN THE KNOW color only 1
Jlabounty from Atlanta
Love Essie polish but "Sequ-in the Know" is a definite no.
Stays on so long 4
Em from Colorado
I love this! I followed the directions (two coats and then the top coat) and I've had it on for a week and it hasn't chipped! Usually my nail polish chips after a day. I used to get gel from a salon every two weeks and this feels the same. So good, solid, shiny. So much cheaper too! I want every color.
I only have a few issues. It goes on kind of streaky (it's fixed with the second coat). The brush seems to either have too much or too little. The only other issue is there's a few bubbles that came up after they dried on a few fingers and I'm not sure why.
Would not buy again 1
Ladyt from Dallas tx
This is by no means streak free. Hands down streaked more than anything I have ever used (including little girls play nail polish). Had such high hopes only to be very disappointed.
Not Gel Polish 3
Meghan from Tennessee
I purchased this product in-store. The display in the store did not clearly state that this was not a typical gel polish, and the bottle wasn't very clear about that either. I was def misled about the type of nail polish I was buying, but the plus side is that Essie makes great nail polish, and this one didn't disappoint in the color and shine categories.
Chips after one day 1
Mindy81 from Dallas, TX
This polish literally chips after one day. I would not recommend.
I have used this product for years and will continue to do 5
Myrna from Oro Valley. Az
This product applies beautifully smooth doesn't steal or clump
Best top coat I've ever used. 5
Carrie from Goodyear, AZ
This topcoat is the best. It helps the polish last and not chip. I even use it with other brand polishes. I always have a backup bottle in my cabinet. It is the only topcoat, no matter which brand polish I use.
Jammed Fingers in Drawer and Polish is Still In Tact 5
Bre from New York City
Used this polish to paint my nails 5 days ago. Almost 100% of the polish is still in tact. I slipped and slammed my finger nails while attempting to open a drawer the other day, and the polish is still hanging in. The color looks great (I got periwinkle), and applies perfectly opaque after two coats. I got the top coat that goes with the Gel Couture collection, and I'm guessing that helps with longevity.
