Rated 4.39 out of 5 stars
1631 Reviews
My girlfriend has a beauty blog (mymodernbeauty.com) and asked me to try out the Essie 'Rock the Runway' nail polish, since I've been helping test all the nail polishes for a second opinion. Of all the polishes I've tried, this went on so smoothly. The 1st coat dried quickly, as did the 2nd. The top coat dried even faster! It was all set and dry before I could even mess it up! The BEST part about this 2-step polish is that the top coat didn't remove the polish or mess up the polish like other top coats I've tried. It is super shiny and looks great, dare I say even professional?? (and I'm by far not the best nail polisher). I'm only a couple chip-free days into it, but I would DEFINITELY buy/use/recommend even if it didn't last the touted "up to 14 days." Well done Essie!
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.
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Julie from Richmond, Texas
Bought this polish for my Mom who said it does not streak and is the best, She says it better than Chanel!
from Wentzville
Is my favorite
Sky from Chicago
Tried it for the first time and love it!! Such an easy application and the shine it leaves is great. I used the gel top coat as well. Definitely will continue to buy. My new favorite!
Becky from Princeton wv
Coverage is excellent
Rebekka from Iowa
Love this gel polish
Karen from Colorado
First of all, my nails are super weak from years of a required medication consumption and I'm also trying to stop biting them. Every day wear and tear always breaks and frays my nails making it hard to grow them at all! This polish has been the best yet at "building up" my natural nail, providing some protection from breaking and wear. It also hasn't chipped for me. I also like that it retains its glossy finish after days of wear. I'm hoping that with continued use, my nails will grow enough to recover some strength.
Marilyn from Indianapolis
Love this shade of nail polish. It's natural with a hint of pink .
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Scentabulous from DC
This is my signature shade. I love it and get compliments on it all the time!
Federica from New York
Listen, I was skeptical about the 7 day claim. Normally polish wont last me more than a few hours without chipping (yes even gel it just peels off); my nails just don't cooperate. But THIS LASTED ME A FULL 7 DAYS NO CHIPS!!!! I am amazed! I removed it at the 7 day mark because I wanted to switch colors. Only thing I don't love about this is a) drying time and b) applies streaky and gets tacky if you try to pass the brush over the nail more than once in a coat. For the lighter colors I needed 3 coats to get perfect coverage.
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KC from Missouri
Beautiful color, peeled off 3 times in one week. Tried with/ without base coat.
Jwhite245 from undisclosed
Beautiful purplish grey. My go to go to polish and holds up well!
Elle from Orange County, CA
I normally am a salon type of person but I'm giving my nails a break and I love them short. This nail polish lasts a week an half for me then I just take them off with remover as usual.
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Victoria from Washington, DC
I've recently gotten back into painting my nails, and using these polishes has been a nice intro back. The polish is easy to apply, and it dries quite quickly. While there aren't a ton of funky colors, this line covers lots of classic colors. The only con is that it chips within 3-4 days. I use it as recommended (with the top coat) and it just doesn't last. To be fair, I'm pretty rough on my hands; I suspect that plays a role. But it's disappointing when something is marketed as long-wear and it just isn't the case.
savana from MA
i use the color fairy tailor (40) and it lasts so long on me, longer than any other nail polish i've used, usually about a week to a week and a half if i prep my nails properly. i wipe my nails with acetone to prep, do two coats of color, and finish with the gel couture top coat, waiting about 5 minutes between each color coat and giving myself 30 minutes to ensure that the top coat dries completely (i noticed chipping/peeling faster when i did three coats of color, so i personally recommend two). i will definitely continue to repurchase fairy tailor (40) and the top coat! amazing products!
Melissa from New York
I love this product!! It applies super easy and dries faster than conventional polish. It also lasts! I have a horse and a small farm and am always doing chores that are hard on my hands. This stuff lasts almost 2 weeks! Worth the money!
Gail from Dayton, tn
I love the way it goes on when applied and how long it stays fresh looking.
Carly from Ct
I got the dark dark blue almost black color and it went on so smoothly. I only needed one coat! And when it chipped I just put another on top. Good as new! Best I've ever had
Ruth from Saginaw, mi
Really liked Essie gel couture stays on pretty good all depends on what you are doing. Dries quickly if you follow directions. Would buy again
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V from MD
It applies super uneven and is super thick and weird consistency.
Christina from 34 street location
I love the polish from Essie. I have bought polishes in other stores but the quality of the polish from Ultr is e exceptional. The polish does not chip. The clora De vibrant and the polish really last I don't but my lilisges from any other place. .
Kaci from Miami, FL
I don't understand the good reviews left for this. The polish is incredibly runny and coverage is poor. I have tried one layer and two layers, with or without the special top coat and never getting a good result. Does not feel like a gel at all and works worse than most polishes I have tried. Weird that Essie would release this. Cannot recommend. I am returning this, that is how bad it works.
Fretzer from Florida
The most perfect color, lace is more.
KR from Wisconsin
I have stopped going to the salon. I do my own nails now. You can put on multiple coats and top coat - drys quick! Stays shiny and lasts about a week or more. Looks amazing! I never do reviews but I've been telling everyone about this polish!
Kimber from Long Island, NY
This is hands down the best nail polish and top coat ever!!! Goes on nice and last a good 10 days. I purchased the color "Caviar Bar" and it's beautiful.
CC from Scottsdale AZ
I have a full gel kit but sometimes don't have time. This is a perfect alternative! I've tried the Sally Hansen 2-step gel and it was not good at all. I've always liked Essie polish but didn't know about Gel Couture. I'm so glad I heard about it. It's SO MUCH better than SH. I'm definitely going to be buying more colors!