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About this item
Highlights
- Essie gel couture haute to trot: gel-like pink nail polish that lasts up to 14 days; longwear nail polish with a gel-like finish and chip-resistant wear with reapplication of nail polish top coat at day 7
- Easy 2 step system: step 1: apply two coats of essie gel couture colored polish to clean, bare nails. step 2: seal with essie gel couture top coat for gel-like finish. no base coat or uv lamp needed
- Easy removal: looks like gel, removes like regular polish. no harsh soaking, scrubbing or scraping. remove gel couture nail polish with any acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover
- Swirl stem brush: for precise application and generous coverage for your at home manicure
- Vegan nail polish formula: zero animal derived ingredients and no animal testing
- Essie, america’s nail salon expert: essie is the go-to nail brand for celebrities, beauty professionals, fashion icons and the color obsessed
Description
essie gel couture is gel-like, longwear nail polish that lasts for up to 14 days* at home in 2 easy steps. no base coat or uv lamp needed. essie cruelty free nail polish is chip-resistant polish that looks like gel but removes like regular polish. featuring a swirl-stem brush for precise, generous coverage and application.
gel-like nail polish that lasts up to 14 days* in 2 easy steps
step 1: apply 2 coats of gel couture color to clean, bare nails
step 2: seal with gel couture top coat for gel-like finish. no base coat or uv lamp needed
*reapplication of top coat at day 7
gel-like nail polish that lasts up to 14 days* in 2 easy steps
step 1: apply 2 coats of gel couture color to clean, bare nails
step 2: seal with gel couture top coat for gel-like finish. no base coat or uv lamp needed
*reapplication of top coat at day 7
Health Facts: Vegan, Formaldehyde-Free, Formaldehyde Resin-Free, Animal By-Product-Free
Color Finish: Gloss, High Shine, Opaque
Color Palette: Bright Tones
Product Form: Gel
Beauty Purpose: Nail Care, Shine Enhancing
Net weight: .46 fl oz (US)
Features: Long Lasting, High Shine
TCIN: 50637387
UPC: 095008021072
Item Number (DPCI): 052-06-3632
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.91 inches length x 1.26 inches width x 1.19 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.12 pounds
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Return details
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L’Oreal USA is a proud to be joining the ESSENCE Festival of Culture in a three-year sponsorship of the annual event. ESSENCE Festival of Culture mobilizes, informs and uplifts the largest global gathering of everyday, multigenerational Black women in a safe space to achieve new levels of sisterhood, personal development, wealth creation, civic engagement & community leadership.
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2467 reviews
long lasting: 3.94 out of 5
easy to apply: 4.43 out of 5
value: 3.76 out of 5
quality: 4.01 out of 5
easy to remove: 4.4 out of 5
74% would recommend
374 recommendations
Don't waste your money on Essie Gel
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
IwearLipstick - 16 days ago, Verified purchaser
I did my nails three days ago. Normally, my regular Essie polish lasts at least 5 days. The polish is so sheer that I had to apply 3 times. I already opened it so I can't return it. I'm willing to pay more for quality, but this is awful!
Impressed!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Mamabear - 17 days ago, Verified purchaser
For polish that doesn’t require a lamp to cure, it is fantastic! I was so impressed with this polish. It really looks like gel and is quite resistant to chipping. As an added bonus it dries quite fast too. For me it lasts about a week which is great because that’s around the time I’m ready to change colors anyway!
Not the best gel
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
KoreyKat - 19 days ago
Super uneven application. Applies super lumpy and gross.
Amazing!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
artistgurl211 - 23 days ago, Verified purchaser
I follow the instructions and use gel couture polishes without a base coat, and then I follow up with the gel couture top coat. It genuinely does feel like having a gel polish manicure on your nails but without the risk of developing an allergy from misuse. It did, however, stain my nails yellow after several manicures because I didn't use a base coat. I've noticed the manicure lasts a lot longer when I don't use a base coat, though. I love the sheers from this line especially - they're so delicate, pretty, self-leveling, soft, and just what I want out of a smooth, clean "your nails but better" look.
Sheer pretty pink
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Tsogenuine - 24 days ago, Verified purchaser
So pretty, light sheer pink perfect for simple clean nails. I love it!
Great quality product
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Sabrina33 - 25 days ago, Verified purchaser
I adore this incredible product, it dries amazingly fast! Exactly what I needed and saved me thirty dollars by skipping the salon and gel polish application on my nails!
lasted ONE DAY
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
screen name - 28 days ago, Verified purchaser
I bought the full set/system and when using 'princess charming' the polish started coming off in less than 24 hours, even when I purposely didn't wash my hands as much as a normal day for the 24 hours after applying it. I cannot yet comment on how easy this is to remove. I also bought "first fitting" because I was impressed in store that it was thick and not streaky, but when I tried using it at home it was thin and streaky and would have taken like 4-5 coats for it to look decent so hopefully this is still within my return policy because I want to return everything I bought.
Favorite polish EVER!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Yahtzee2kerns - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
I'm obsessed. First polish to stay on me. The shine is always their as well. I do use 3 color coats for this light pink only because I want it a little darker. The brush is a great shape and easy to apply. I'm so excited tk try more colors. I wish it was under $10 however.
Bright red
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Faith - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is exactly what I was looking for. Most red polish is really dark, but I wanted sort of a bright, neon orangey red and this shade is perfect. The polish itself is very pigmented and even just one layer with a top coat looks really good and lasts a long time. I think I made it about a week without any chipping and even then it was still pretty minimal.
Longwear
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
fabulous - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Color has a long wear
Quality manicure at a reasonable price!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Vicki - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I love Esse gel nail polish. It goes on very smoothly and lasts for about a week with no chipping. It has a pretty shine to it and feels like a professional manicure.
shiny long lasting nail polish
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Marmill mom - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I have never been able to wear nail polish because I pick at it, wear gloves in a lab, and wash my hands frequently. This nail polish is amazing. First it has a rounded brush so it is easier to apply neatly. Second it lasts over a week. Well worth the extra cost. I have Sheer Fantasy and it is a lovely natural color, one coat blends in and evens out your nails, two coats looks fancy, either is great, with shiny top coat over to seal the deal. Love it
Hint of color
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lily - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Very pale translucent pink polish. It dries rather quickly. Top it with orly top coat which dries quickly too.
Rock the Runway is too orange
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
mplstargetgirl - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
I miss the Lady in Red color. Rock the Runway comes off too orange and neon for my liking. Will be returning.
Love!!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
kate - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Love this formula and the grey color is perfect for fall
Essie nails
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Laurenw1011 - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Haut To Trot is a beautiful bubblegum shade of pink. The polish looks just like the picture which is very convenient! Lasts at least 7 days for me without chipping, I struggle with other brands chipping after 5 days. Essie is my favorite brand for nail polish 💅
Long lasting gel polish
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
JL - 3 months ago
As a first timer for gel polish from Essie, it lasted as long as a week until it started to chip off. I did not apply a base or top coat, however prepped my nails. As a result, they turned out great and the color was what I expected from the bottle! I bought "put in the patchwork" color for a fall dark red color like cherries. Look forward to purchasing more colors from Essie!
Extremely sheer
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
MVF - 3 months ago
I know sheer is in the name, but dang. Took 2-3 coats to get a color that was visible.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 3 months ago
Hi there! Thank you for your feedback on the Gel Couture Nail Polish, in the shade Sheer Fantasy. We are sad to hear that you did not see the results you expected. We will share this information with our production and development teams, and we hope that you will continue to try and use our products in the future with satisfaction.
Nail color
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Wandalise - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is such a great product!
Such a let down
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Reviewer - 4 months ago
I had to do four layers of polish before I got a full, even spread without patches. I waited between each coat. This is after two hours of dry time. Color is great, but it goes on like cheap watery paint. Such a bummer after I read so many great things.