1. Base Coat
Apply 1 coat to bare nails to prime for color while strengthening.
Ink Jelly
An inky, sheer black jelly nail polish. Wear alone or layer with other essie jelly glosses for a darker, goth nail art look.
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2. Color
Apply 2 coats for optimal opacity.
3. Top Coat
Apply 1 coat for up to 7-day wear.
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5 out of 5 stars.
My favorite nail polish ever
27 days ago
This is my favorite nail polish!! I don't like having super noticable nails but having the nice sheer darkness is my favorite:) I usually put on 2 layers and it's enough for me. Also it's so shiny I never bother to put on a top coat :)
type of nail polish userregular/average
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3 out of 5 stars.
Eh
a year ago
I realize that the point of this polish it to be buildable, but I would suggest either pairing this over a solid color or being patient enough for at least 4 coats because anything less with the Ink color makes your nails look dirty and uneven. It has potential but it’s almost too thin.
type of nail polish userregular/average
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a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi mandimiss! Thank you for sharing your personal feedback with us. We are so sad to hear the results were not what you expected! We will share this information with our production and development teams. We hope that you will continue to try and use our products with satisfaction in the future.
3 out of 5 stars.
It's okay
a year ago
EXTREMELY sheer and bubbles easily. I have better luck with other jellies. I've only used it twice and I'm almost a quarter the way through the bottle.
type of nail polish usernail art lover
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello mfole! Thank you for sharing your experience with the nail art studio jelly gloss in the color Ink Jelly. You're right...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 or with up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish. But the layers should glide on easily and should not bubble.