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Summary
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 2502183
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.
Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Propyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Ethyl Tosylamide, Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Tributyl Citrate, Octocrylene, Adipic Acid / Neopentyl Glycol / Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Hydrogenated Acetophenone / Oxymethylene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Benzophenone-1, Oxidized Polyethylene, Citric Acid, Silica, Colophonium / Rosin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Alumina, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyurethane-11, CI 77002 / Aluminum Hydroxide, Acetone. May Contain: CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Mica, CI 77491, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 77120 / Barium Sulfate, CI 15850 / Red 7 Lake, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 15880 / Red 34 Lake, CI 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 15850 / Red 6 Lake, CI 77266 [Nano] / Black 2, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 77000 / Aluminum Powder, CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 77820 / Silver, CI 77400 / Bronze Powder, CI 77400 / Copper Powder, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 19140 / Yellow 5, CI 60725 / Violet 2.
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Questions
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- Q
Can use the oven on this polish?
- Asked by Julie Wallick
- Official Answer By essie - BEHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish. 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.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Do I need to use a top coat, and will the polish dry on it's own?
- Asked by Lulu
- Official Answer By essie - BEHi there! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Gel Couture Nail Polish. 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.Was this answer helpful to you
- 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.
624 results
The best!
I absolutely love this nail polish. Combined with the second step top coat, it goes on so nice and dries so quick! And it lasts for weeks. This is the only polish I'll be using now.
Great
Im obsessed with this, the quality is great, amazing product!!!! Highly recommended to anyone who loves a good nail polish!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!
I love it sm
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I absolutely love this. It last forever and it is great for a second coat. It also dries super fast. It leaves the nails and with a great texture :)
The Haute to Trot polish had issues
This review only goes for this color. After a FULL 24 HOURS of wearing it, I noticed a weird orangish tint in my nails. I also used the Essie top coat, so I don't necessarily know what the problem is. The first day, it looked so cute. It's too bad...
I would not buy again
This polish is hard to put on and does not stay well.