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Summary
Highlights
Essie gel couture longwear nail polish is salon quality at home without the UV lamp. Chip-resistant color meets gel-like high-shine in just 2 easy steps.
Benefits
- Long Wearing
- Easy Two-Step System
- Looks like gel, Removes like regular polish
Item 2305878
Step 1 - Apply 2 coats of Gel Couture color to clean, bare nails.
Step 2 - Finish with 1 coat of Gel Couture top coat.
Caution: Keep away from heat or flame.
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Acrylates Copolymer, Octocrylene, Propyl Acetate, Tributyl Citrate, Alcohol Denat., Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Citric Acid, Barium Sulfate, Oxidized Polyethylene, Benzophenone-1, Colophonium / Rosin, Tin Oxide, Alumina, Magnesium Silicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ci 77002 / Aluminum Hydroxide
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Free gift with purchase
Free gift with purchase
Free keychain with $25 Maybelline and Essie purchase (valid thru 8/23/25 on in store or shipped purchases. Full or partial pickup or same day delivery purchases do not qualify. While quantities last and subject to in store availability)
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Questions
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- Q
Can any top coat be used or do you need a specific one. Also, do you need a base coat first?
- Asked by Marcy
- Official Answer By essie - BEHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish. Gel Couture is formulated as a two-step system to provide up to 15 days of gel like wear and glass-like shine. No need for a base coat.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Although stated not necessary, But if I would like too for my peace of mind use an LED lamp to dry it more would that be ok? Also, Is it Gel?
- Asked by Bren
- Official Answer By essie - BEHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish. It is correct that a LED lamp is not necessary to use however you can use one if you like. This a gel polish.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this gel polish
- Asked by V
- Official Answer By essie - BEHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Dopamine Rush. This is a gel nail polish.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
how do you take it off?
- Asked by anna
- Official Answer By essie - BEHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Dopamine Rush Gel Couture Nail Color. To remove Essie gel nail polish, you can use Essie Gel Polish Remover, acetone, or buff the top coat and soak cotton balls in acetone.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is it okay to use a UV light with this polish?
- Asked by Nail fanatic
- Official Answer By essie - BEHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish. It is not necessary to use a UV light with this polish.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does it help extend the life of the polish by applying additional top coats a few days after initial application?
- Asked by New Essie user
- Official Answer By essie - BEHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Essie Gel Courture Nail Polish. You can apply additional top coats to help extend of wear of a manicure.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
How do you remove the color
- Asked by Shelby
- Official Answer By essie - BEHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish. Here is a link to view to help you with removal of this product: https://www.essie.com/inspiration/tips-and-trends/remove-gel-maniWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can you use a UV gloss topcoat over this polish?
- Asked by Bella
- Official Answer By Revlon Cosmetics - BEEssie Gel is not a Revlon brand so unfortunately we will be not be able to assist with your inquiry.Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Finally a product that made want to write a review
Ok, so I always get chipped nails. Like ALWAYS. Apparently I have really oily nails. Go figure! Even my gel nails get chipped if the salons do not follow certain steps to really remove any excess oil from my nails (though I must admit that Essie Gels never got chipped - but not all salons can affor...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Chips on fifth day
Pretty color, great brush, but it didn't last anywhere near 14 days. Also it's shrunk so much anyway from the cuticle and the tips I couldn't wear it much longer even if it didn't chip. I did wash some dishes so I didn't expect it to last 14 days but expected more than 4.
570 results
Eh
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Not a good formula. It never dries and getting smudgy. Its not durable at all , i use my hands alot. The quality is like a cheap polish. The sizing is good and the fit and comfort is good to hold.
Super easy application with great finish
I received this product as a complimentary gift in exchange for my honest review. This is my first time trying this new 2 step system and formula for the gel finish. The application was so easy and dry time was surprisingly fast. The scent is the same as all other nail polishes. I like that the top coat helps leave a shinier and smoother finish when you're done and the polish feels like it hardens more than regular nail polish. I am using the shade 49 Gossamer Garments and 02 Blushed Metal as my top coat.
buildable pink color
The applicator on these polishes are super nice and really easy to use. I found this pink was a little light so I did three coats for full coverage. That being said it did dry fairly quickly for three coats of polish and then a topcoat. I do think it lasted a few days nicely but obviously not as long as a regular gel but that being said, it's super easy to take off with acetone.
Not good!
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I did not like this polish at all. It's extremely sheer and I had to use 3+ coats to even get it to remotely show up and it's not pigmented enough to allow the sheer metallic top coats to look good on top. You could see my nails underneath it and it wasn't flattering at all. It also chipped about 2 days in so it's just not a good polish for me.
Love 😍 it
Thank you influencer for this amazing product I love it , love the color pink 🩷 very beautiful Love it I haven't had the chance to do my own nails . but I didn't want to show the pictures .
