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5 out of 5 stars.
LOVE
a year ago
I just tried Essie’s new Jelly Gloss nail polish in Sky Jelly, and it’s pure dreamy pastel perfection! The soft baby‑blue shade glides on so evenly that it looks like a watercolored cloud—no streaks in sight. I love how the sheer, jelly‑like formula builds up in layers: one coat gives a delicate hint of color, while two to three coats deliver a luminous, stained‑glass effect. Plus, the glossy finish dries quickly and lasts days without chipping. If you’re into subtle, fresh‑faced nails that still make a statement, Sky Jelly is a must-have. Essie’s nail polish bottles have always been so cute, and affordable.
Disclaimer: I received this product free from Influenster and Essie in exchange for my honest review. This is an incentivized review, but all opinions are 100% my own!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Cute!
a year ago
Super easy to open, no strong scent or bad ingredients. Use it on myself and my little one. Buildable coverage! Effective colors. Will be getting every color
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4 out of 5 stars.
Looks so good
a year ago
Nail polish pretty liquid. Has regular smell. Has nice design. Dry time as always. It is not hard to remove this nail polish. Easy to paint and easy to remove!
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4 out of 5 stars.
more creme than jelly
a year ago
this is a super cute color! I really love the look of the sheer jelly polishes, but I found the blue one to have more of a sheer creme finish rather than a jelly one. this photo shows one coat of all the colors plus one of my natural nails. the application wasn't bad, but it wasn't instantaneously even. overall really nice polish, but maybe not for the jelly line!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Strong odor
a year ago
Dry fast , have a strong odor if you don't like that or your are too sensitive dont buy it but the color is beautiful and the pigment is sooo cute I have no complaints
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5 out of 5 stars.
A solid polish!
a year ago
This is a great buildable polish. The light blue is a gorgeous shade. The classic packaging never misses and the scent is not too strong. This took three coats but the drying time is very fast. The amount of product the brush picks up is perfect. This is a pricier polish but I think the quality makes it worth it. I would buy more shades!
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2 out of 5 stars.
Very sheer
a year ago
I knew the polish would be sheer but this is so sheer. 1 coat has barely any color and I did not want to paint like 10 coats on my finger to get it to the color that the bottle is. However, it does dry fast since it’s so sheer.
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a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi stellaw31, thanks for sharing your results with the nail art studio jelly gloss color 'sky jelly'. We wish you could see the results you were hoping for. A jelly gloss is different from a classic nail enamel. It’s made to go on in thin, buildable layers to customize your look. Use it alone in up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish!
5 out of 5 stars.
Nice color
a year ago
I got this one from Influenster in exchange for my honest review. Essie sky jelly is verry nice color. Soft blue with a little bit sheer but I like it. The brush is very smooth to help you easy to apply color and the polish is last so long. Highly recommend it.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Chic and Sheer
a year ago
The Essie Jelly Gloss nail polish is great for a sheer look but still adds a chic and pop of color. I’m glad to have this addition to my nail polish palette and collection. I’ve only worn this on its own but can see it be a layering look or design a custom look for your nails. If you do apply this color alone, I would recommend adding more than one layer as the first application is very sheer. But once you layer, the color shows more prominently. It also does have a jelly gloss feel and makes my nails feel so shiny. Lastly drying time was a lot faster than expected. Within five minutes, my nails were already dry and ready for show off. I highly recommend and love that I can layer and build on the colors without having the polish look streaky.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Pretty color
a year ago
I thought this nail polish was going to be my new favorite! I loved the pretty blue color and the packaging seemed so nice! However I wasn’t expecting the “jelly” texture to be so opaque- which meant lots of layers were needed. Other than that it was very pretty and dried fast!
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
hi there christinar108, thanks for giving the nail art studio jelly gloss shade ' sky jelly' a try. We're so pleased you love the final results, but you're right...a jelly gloss is different from a classic nail enamel. Its made to go on in thin, buildable layers to customize your look. (for best results, keep the layers thin and build up to you desired color) Use it alone in up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish!
4 out of 5 stars.
Great
a year ago
Essie’s sky jelly nail polish is simply some of the best. It offers a great performance with minimal cost and low drying times. Just a few swipes over the nail is all you need !
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5 out of 5 stars.
All Essie products are a great investment !
a year ago
I love to make sure my nails are done and essie is the way to go! It’s very lightweight yet build able. the color is very cute and light yet strong. It glides on very smooth its more on the liquid side but it doesn’t move around too much. And a little goes a long way. It’s a great pro it for the price! Nail salon quality at home!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing
a year ago
I actually really liked this product! I was a little skeptical because when I put it in the appearance was very transparent. After just one more coat it was full coverage. It’s dried very smoothly into a pretty vibrant color: I would definitely recommend!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Fantastic nail polish
a year ago
This nail polish goes on very easy and is very fun to work with. You can do one coat for a light/translucent look, or layer it to solidify the color. This blue is perfect for summer. The bottles are thick and am not worried if I drop it as I believe this can withstand it.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Needs a couple coats
a year ago
This Polish was more difficult than the other colors available. Overall it would go on consistently thin, regardless of application method. Regardless it’s well priced and looks great once you get it down!
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a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there havocxrush, thanks for sharing your experience with the nail art studio jelly gloss shade 'sky jelly'. We're so pleased you love the final results, but you're right...a jelly gloss is different from a classic nail enamel. Its made to go on in thin, buildable layers to customize your look. Use it alone in up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish!
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect Summer Polish
a year ago
This polish gives you the perfect jelly nails without the salon visit. The shade is semi-sheer and wears well. The blue shade is perfect for summer.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Nice!
2 years ago
Pretty color, I really like the blue. It goes on smoothly and the brush is nice. easy to control the placement of the product. The drying time is that of normal polish in my opinion.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Thin
2 years ago
These polishes are for sure Jelly. They are so translucent I almost use them as a top coat. Overall the finish and coverage just weren't what I prefer alone. I'll be pairing them with other polishes to create an iridescent effect.
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2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello bayleighm6. Thank you for sharing your opinion of and results with the nail art studio special effects color 'sky jelly'. We wish you could see all the results you were hoping for. This soft, yet vibrant blue jelly nail polish with yellow undertones; can be worn alone in buildable layers (yes go 1, 2, 3 or even 4 layers to get the jelly look you want). Or use it as a toned top coat to add an extra pop of color to your favorite essie nail enamel!
4 out of 5 stars.
LOVE THE COLOR
2 years ago
I LOVEEE THIS COLOR. Very easy to apply. Took less than 3 minutes to dry. I like a solid finish and had to use four coats to achieve this look. Nice packaging. Unfortunately, it chipped after two days of wearing it.
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5 out of 5 stars.
I love the color
2 years ago
The packaging was great. The application was flawless. The color looks amazing. It dried very fast. The price was very good and I love the variety. I would highly recommend this. 
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5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing!
2 years ago
I love essie, they have great nail polishes in so many colors! Drying time is so good, I can do my nails in 20 min, 5 more and I’m ready to go!
Removal is pretty easy, love it!
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4 out of 5 stars.
Pretty
2 years ago
Loved this color! Lasts much longer than expected, even without base and top coat. Goes on smooth and dries relatively quick. I would definitely recommend.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful pastel blue finish
2 years ago
I absolutely loved this blue color, especially in the packaging. When applying it, i had to give it two good coats for it to stick out. The blue finish is very pretty and it has a pastel look to it. It cried very quickly, and it has become a favorite!
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4 out of 5 stars.
Fun new jelly polish
2 years ago
I received this free from Influenster in exchange for my honest opinion. This is a really nice jelly polish. It builds up great and allows for layering over other colors. The brush is a great shape, a couple of swipes and my nail was covered. I also found that it dries pretty quickly. I’m not a big fan of the color with my skin tone as a full nail color. If you like see through colors or doing nail art at home, I recommend these polishes.
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4 out of 5 stars.
So pretty!
2 years ago
*I received this product complimentary from essie and Influenster for my honest review*
I received two different colors from essie and Influenster, one was orchid jelly and the other was sky jelly. I really liked both of the colors! They were quite sheer but after a couple of coats, their colors were enhanced. They’re both light pastel and so dainty. The colors give a vintage, but colorful feel. The only downside is that it chips really easily. But, it’s definitely a 8/10 for me!
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4 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color, needs multiple coats
2 years ago
I love Essie products and are on of my go to brands. But have not had a chance to try the Jelly Gloss line until now. I thought the color was really beautiful and light. I took me three coats but I think 4 would be the desired look if you want it completely saturated. Although I didn’t try this, since it is so light you could experiment using different colors for an artistic effect. The only knock is I had this on for a couple hours before using my hands to do a task. The polish scrunched up which was a bummer.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Could be more durable, but looks adorable
2 years ago
I love the color and the glossy shine. I haven’t tried it with a top coat yet because of this. I wish it was a little more durable, but I have been doing a lot around and outside the house lately. It peels off (with some effort, not flaking off) in a satisfying way. It also comes off easily with polish remover, but I haven’t had to do that much yet.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Dries quick!
2 years ago
Essie has always been my favorite polish, I love adding new colors and this jelly gloss is so shiny! The packaging is so sleek! This polish always dries down so quick and effortlessly.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Chipped after 3 days
2 years ago
This color was beautiful, especially when layering it. The applicator provided great coverage. It dried fairly quickly between layers. The only downside was that it chipped after 3 days, despite applying a topcoat.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great color consistency!
2 years ago
Pretty color, it’s very attractive and not a color you see often! I liked that after three coats, the color indeed looked like a jelly consistency. I loved the vibrancy of the color and do think this will last at least five days without chipping. It looks great!
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5 out of 5 stars.
What's better than Sky Jelly?
2 years ago
The Essie Sky Jelly Polish is super cute. It's a nice vibrant blue color. It dries quickly, color lasts a long time without chipping or fading. It takes a few coats to get a nice color but it's worth it.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous & Flexible!
2 years ago
A gorgeous jelly polish that brings an airy vibe. The nail polish was very great with being a bit translucent to where I could see my natural nails but also have that sky blue color. The color that ended up on my nails was very accurate to how it was supposed to look. I don’t feel like the yellow undertones are too noticeable but what mattered to me was the outcome. The process was very simple. The drying time was less than five minutes. What I really like is that I can build coats up with this polish if I feel like needing more of a solid color. I can control how translucent the color ends up with using different amounts of coats. The scent of the polish is strong but bearable. I was able to give nice tints to other colors too after applying this jelly coat to other color coats. It’s so beautiful! There’s so many different designs and techniques you can use with this jelly. It’s the best!
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5 out of 5 stars.
pretty sky jelly!
2 years ago
Love this color! I’m wearing two coats of sky jelly in this photo and it’s still translucent and jelly-looking. The polish is super smooth and applies very evenly, so the finished product is not patchy at all. Since the polish is thin it dries quick enough that I didn’t mess it up while waiting for it to dry. The color is pretty accurate to the photo on the site. I got a lot of compliments on these nails!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great nail polish
2 years ago
This nail polish is good because it applies really like so all you have to do is more layers if you want more color. There is no scent, I like the packaging to me it’s easier to hold the square shaped bottles. It does take a long time to dry so make sure you don’t plan on doing anything for at least an hr/2 hrs after
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4 out of 5 stars.
Essie Blue Jelly Polish
2 years ago
I was able to try the blue and white shades of the Essie jelly polish. I definitely prefer the blue to the white. The blue covers most of the nail color from coming through but it is still a little sheer.
Overall I prefer the blue to the white color polish.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Love this color!
2 years ago
I love this color so much! I also got white, and I liked the consistency of the white one a little bit more. This one is still so good and so stunning for anybody looking for new nail polish.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Can't decide which color I loved more
2 years ago
It's very opaque, which is something I guess I should have accounted for when jelly nail polish was involved 😅 it can take anywhere from 2-4 applications for a darker shade, as pictured above. The lighter ones are one application, and then two applications between the middle and forefinger. The second photo it's 3-4 applications(I didn't keep track) to get a darker shade. However, I loved it even on the lightest side of things - it felt very summery! After a week, I've noticed very light chipping but nothing to write home about. Which is surprising because by the time a week rolls around most of my nail polish is gone with any other brand! It hasn't been harder to remove than normal nail polish, which I've really appreciated. Overall I love this shade and you can now consider me an Essie girl for life lol
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4 out of 5 stars.
Great!
2 years ago
Overall great nail polish. I adore the color and the almost dewy finish. I did two coats but I’m sure you could get away with only one coat. Dries fairly quickly compared to other nail polishes.
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