Q&A(6)
Q: If I have a gel allergy could I use this? Does this contain acrylates or HEMA?
A: I have a gel allergy as well but haven’t had any issues with their nail polish thus far. I haven’t tried this topcoat specifically, but their normal polish containing acrylates haven’t given me any reaction.
submitted byCami - 3 days agoA: Hi there! Thak you for reaching out to us about the essie Gel Couture clear nail polish top coat. A list of ingredients can be found under the label information section of the website as well as on the product itself. As always we suggest speaking with your Dr. if you do have any sensitivities for usage. If you need further assistance please call us directly at 1-866-313-7845, monday - friday, 9 am to 5 pm (est).
submitted byEssie Team - 28 days agoBrand expert
Q: Can you use the Essie couture nail color alone or do you have to use the top coat for it to set and dry?
A: Great question Tina! The Gel Couture clear nail polish is a 2-step process. Simply apply two coats of your chosen Gel Couture color, then finish with one coat of the clear Gel Couture top coat to seal in the color and achieve a gel-like shine; no base coat is needed. We hope this information is helpful and you give it a try!
submitted byEssie Team - 2 months agoBrand expertA: Great question Tina! The Essie Gel Couture clear nail polish is a 2-step process. Simply apply two coats of your chosen Essie Gel Couture color, then finish with one coat of the clear Gel Couture top coat to seal in the color and achieve a gel-like shine; no base coat is needed, and you don't require a UV lamp to cure. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be used with other nail polishes?
A: Hey there Kat! We agree, the Gel Couture Top Coat was made to give the Gel Couture nail enamels a tough, long lasting finish with loads of shine, but it can be use over any nail enamel.
submitted byEssie Team - 5 years agoBrand expertA: Hi Kat! This Top Coat is formulated to work best with the essie Gel Couture Nail Polishes, but can definitely be used with other nail polishes as well. Hope this helps!
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 5 years agoBrand expert
Q: Is this fast drying?
A: Hi L! Yes! This is a fast drying top coat that is easily removed with regular nail polish remover. Hope this helps!
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 5 years agoBrand expertA: Hi there L! The Gel Couture Top Coat is part of the long wear Gel Couture collection. This long wear top coat may actually take an extra minute longer to dry compared to other top coats. As a rule, the longer the wear, the longer a nail product takes to set.
submitted byEssie Team - 5 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can I use this on top of uv-cured gel polish?
A: Hi there! Thank you for reaching out to us about using the Gel Couture clear nail polish top coat. Yes, you can use the Gel Couture top coat over regular gel UV nails, but it's designed to be used with Essie Gel Couture color polishes for the best results and a gel-like finish without needing a UV lamp. We hope this information is useful and you like your reults.
submitted byEssie Team - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: How long does this take to dry?
A: Hey there! Thank you for your feedback on our Gel Couture clear nail polish top coat, this top coat is a quick drying coat, we recommend waiting about 2 minutes in between coats and waitng about 3 to 5 minutes overall. We hope that you will continue to try and use our products with satisfaction in the future.
submitted byEssie Team - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be cured with led light?
A: Great question Megan. No, Essie Gel Couture clear nail polish top coat does not need to be cured under a UV lamp as it is designed to air dry and does not require a curing light. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can you use this alone as a clear nail polish?
A: Hi there! Thank you for reaching out to us about the Gel Couture clear nail polish top coat. For best results we suggest applying two coats of essie color and then finishing with gel couture shiny top coat for an ultra-glossy flawless finish. We hope you give it a try and love the results!
submitted byEssie Team - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can I use a regular base coat, a regular nail polish but use this gel like top coat?
A: Hi there! Thank you for reaching ou to us about the essie Gel Couture clear nail polish top coat. For best results, we suggest applying two coats of essie color finish with gel couture shiny top coat for an ultra-glossy flawless finish. We hope you give it a try and love your results!
submitted byEssie Team - 9 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is the formula for this product different than the Essie Gel setting top coat? What is the difference?
A: Hey, Great question! The Essie Gel Couture Clear Nail Polish Top coat is salon quality & longwear at home without the uv lamp. It is meant to pair with the Essie Gel Couture nail polishes. Here's the Ingredients: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Phthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Colloidal Platinum, [+/- May Contain Ci 60725 / Violet 2], F.I.L. D252201/1 For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 11 months agoBrand expert