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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 2590705
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, 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, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hexanal Lithothamnium Calcarum Extract / Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Phosphoric Acid, Dimethicone, Mannitol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Colophonium / Rosin / Colophane, Diatomaceous Earth, Barium Sulfate, Tin Oxide, Zinc Sulfate, [+/- May Contain / Peut Contenir Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492 / Iron Oxides, Mica, Ci 77742 / Manganese Violet ? Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 77266 / Black 2, Ci 77007 / Ultramarines, Ci 15850 / Red 6 Lake, Ci 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Ci 15880 / Red 34 Lake, Ci 12085 / Red 36, Ci 73360 / Red 30, Ci 15850 / Red 7 Lake, Ci 42090 / Blue 1 Lake
Shipping Restrictions : This item cannot be shipped via air.
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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.
664 results
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.
Crème colors are phenomenal.
I have loved every color I've bought so far, except for chiffon the move. The cream colors are smooth and opaque, and look professional! The chrome white is streaky and temperamental, shows every imperfection in my nails.
My go-to nail polish
Absolutely the best nail polish. Gives your nails the shiny gel-look finish without the damaging effect of an actual set of gel nails.
Everyday nail color
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I love this brand and the quality of nail polish. This is a beautiful nail polish. It's long lasting and doesn't chip easily. It also dries quickly. The design of the bottle is really great too! This is a perfect sheer natural color on the nail that I can wear all the time.
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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