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Apply 1 coat for up to 7-day wear.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Obsessed!
19 days ago
Please never stop making Article Jelly. It is the perfect color white. The only thing that would make it better if possible is to come out with it in my favorite Gel Couture!
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
magnificent
3 months ago
excellent polish! just beautiful color. plan to buy more of this shade. thanks Essie!
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
Originally posted on Gilded Galaxy
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5 out of 5 stars.
Pale and transparent
5 months ago
I always do my nails at home and I was excited to try this nail polish from Essie, even I like it, the color is very pale and transparent, so if you are into a more natural nail style, this is a good one for it. The texture allows an easy application and fast drying.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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2 out of 5 stars.
does not dry on my nails
6 months ago
love the shade but it never fully dried! tried it alone, with base coat, with top coat, and with both
type of nail polish userregular/average
Originally posted on Gilded Galaxy
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response from essie:
3 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hey there robotthecat, we are so sorry to hear this color did not perform as it should! It is so frustrating when you love the shade but the formula just won’t cooperate. Since you’ve already tried it with a base and top coat, it sounds like this specific bottle of our special effects multi-dimensional pearl might not be performing up to our high standards! Please reach out to our Consumer Care team. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
5 out of 5 stars.
Love how nicely this goes on, no smudge and very e
8 months ago
[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Love how nicely this goes on, no smudge and very elegant. Very pigmented only needed two coats, the value is great and it doesn’t look clumpy very smooth going on and dries nicely
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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3 out of 5 stars.
Of the three colors this was the least favorite.
8 months ago
Wife wasn’t to big on this particular color. Definitely was her last choice when she used the three colors. It didn’t have much of a scent. And dry time wasn’t to long but still not her favorite one.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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response from essie:
8 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi kyckncaz_8063! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Arctic Jelly. We're sorry to hear your wife did not care for the color. We value consumer feedback and will share your comments with our teams.
5 out of 5 stars.
Well-groomed nails 💅
8 months ago
A soft white nail polish with a translucent surface. It dries quickly and offers well-groomed nails. Easy to apply at home. A useful color.Definitely my favorite 👌
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Faster drying than most jelly polishes & chic!
8 months ago
Wow! This jelly polishes dries faster than most Essie polishes and layers well. It’s super shiny before the topcoat and makes my skin look tan without being too pastey of a white. The brush size is just right for application and made it easy to keep my cuticles clean. I found that it wore for 7+ days. I’m excited to keep wearing this! You can see 1 coat on the left & 2 coats on the right side of my thumb for comparison of coverage.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Good
8 months ago
Good product, dries quick and applies easily. Has a nice shine to it and coverage is nice too. Simple nail polish bottle packaging that’s easy to use. Smells like regular polish.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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4 out of 5 stars.
Great Essie quality!
8 months ago
Very beautiful nail
Polish, the quality is great, it applies smoothly and dries down quickly , this color is very subtle and though and not a bold white color. You do have to apply about three layers or use it as base for another color on top.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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4 out of 5 stars.
Great top coat for nails
9 months ago
The color is so light its hard to show in photos. It makes as a great topper to a color but not on its own. I prefer glitter on my nails so its a great top coat. I run my nails under cold water to dry them quickly. I have gotten a lot of compliments. The price is reasonable too.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Lovely
9 months ago
Another great polish by Essie. I love the white milky color it has. It goes on smoothly and doesn’t have an overly thick texture. I find It takes a few layers to achieve the color i desire but is typical of polishes. This dries quickly and stays on for days without chipping.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous White
9 months ago
I’m loving this beautiful white Artic Jelly Nail Polish by Essie. It’s a perfect base color to create designs on your nails. It easy to apply and dries really fast.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
The best ever
9 months ago
Essie’s formula is some of the best you’ll ever find. It can be hard to do a white polish correctly, but Essie nails it every time. It’s the prettiest buildable white ever and pairs perfectly with pink
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Loving the jelly formula
9 months ago
This is an elegant neutral white shade with some depth because of the jelly texture so it looks sheer but not too sheer. It went on very smoothly and dried well without streaking. Love this shade and formula for a beautiful home manicure!
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
I love
9 months ago
Essie never disappoints when it comes to presentation. “Arctic Jelly” comes in the brand’s classic, elegant bottle, with a shade that at first glance appears to be a translucent, almost ethereal ice blue. Ideal for those seeking a natural, minimalist look, or for playing with layers and nail art. With one coat, you get a soft, subtle shine. With two or three coats, the color intensifies, but never loses that beautiful translucent effect. Surprisingly, it dries fairly quickly between coats and doesn’t feel heavy.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Jelly milk
9 months ago
This arctic jelly is a milky white color. It is jelly like which is very different from other white colors. It can be worn on its own and gives nails a sheer white color or it can be applied as topcoat. I used it in combination with blush jelly and if you prefer pinkish finish you apply blush jelly on top and if you prefer a pale color finish you apply arctic jelly on the top. It is very similar to the very popular milky pink jelly nails which you can get from salons.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great applicator
9 months ago
Color goes on sheer, takes a few coats to see a good color coverage. It is a great jelly color and is super shiny on. The brush applicator is excellent with great coverage.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend!
9 months ago
Essie Arctic Jelly is absolutely stunning. The cool, icy tone feels so fresh and modern, making it a standout shade in my collection. The jelly formula layers beautifully, letting me choose between a sheer, natural look or a more vibrant finish. It’s long-lasting and really unique
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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4 out of 5 stars.
Love Essie
10 months ago
I love Essie nail polishes and this one did not disappoint. This is a light color that looks great on the nails. Essie polishes are always long lasting and chip resistant.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful Color
10 months ago
I absolutely love this polish, Essie is an incredible brand and they are my "go to" when looking for a new color. This doesnt have an overly strong scent like some polishes and its definitely worth the price. Applies smoothly and looks beautiful after application.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color
10 months ago
The packaging of this is super cute. I love the color it’s a great neutral and goes with everything. Essie never disappoints. It lasts quite awhile without chipping too.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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3 out of 5 stars.
Works great as a base!
10 months ago
By itself, this nail polish did not work well for me. However, as a base under the pink special effects polish, it worked great! My nails are very dry and the polish looked streaky.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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response from essie:
9 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi whitreviews_8373! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Artic Jelly Nail Color. We're sorry to hear that it did not work for you and was streaky. We will share your comments with our teams.
5 out of 5 stars.
So cute
10 months ago
I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest review.
The Essie Arctic Jelly nail polish is super cute. Perfect shade for classic pink and white.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
a year ago
Really strong odor but pretty color really elegant and nice me in particular love this white masmellow type so I'm content I may get more colors soon
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Milky white
a year ago
This is the most perfect milky white. I did 3 coats for more full coverage. You have to apply carefully because it can be streaky since it’s so sheer. The drying time isn’t bad at all.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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2 out of 5 stars.
Not worth it.
a year ago
The color is beautiful but it takes forever to dry. It took at least three applications to show up vibrant. It felt sticky for at least 12 hrs. This brand isn’t my favorite.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello paciak! We are so happy to hear that you loved the color of our 'arctic jelly'! We just wish you were seeing all the results you should. Even with 4 coats, your color should be dry in minutes! 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!
1 out of 5 stars.
Streaky
a year ago
No matter what I do, this nail polish will not go on evenly and is streaky. I have applied this with one, two and three coats trying to eliminate streaks and it always streaks. I’m extremely unhappy with this product and feel like I wasted money. I would not recommend arctic jelly.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: None.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
no, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there LisaN, we want to know what's going on as much as you do...all of our nail enamels should look perfect by the second coat. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
4 out of 5 stars.
Arctic Jelly- great coverage but dries slow
a year ago
First, I wanted to start with the positives.This is a great nail polish brand. It is easy to apply and i typically only need about two coats. It does last a while before it starts chipping. I was impressed with how well the white covered, other brands I have tried the white do not look as good.
The only negative:
-It dries very slow. I do not like sitting in one place too long and so I often create “blemishes” in it which I have to go over again. This would not be a good nail polish to use on kids or impatient adults like myself.
Overall, I do like this nail polish.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great nail polish!
a year ago
What a beautiful color! This polish goes on smooth and only takes 2 coats. There is minimal scent to the polish, and this polish dries within 5 minutes.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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2 out of 5 stars.
Poor polish quality
a year ago
This polish didn’t glide on easily, like other polish brands I’ve used in the past. It took nearly 4 coats to look somewhat good. Since I had to lather on the layers, the polish ran off my nail and took forever to dry. I ended up removing the polish, shortly after it was applied.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there madelineb90, we want to understand what happened just as much as you do. All of our nail colors should glide on easily. The nail art studio jelly gloss like the 'arctic jelly' you used 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!
4 out of 5 stars.
Great nail polish
a year ago
The Essie nail polish I received came packaged well and all nail polish was intact. Love the simplicity of the bottles and easy to open to apply. The scent wasn’t too fragrant which I liked. The polishes were a little more shear than anticipated, but still beautiful once added more layers. Drying time was pretty on par for most nail polishes and doesn’t take any special application techniques . All in all, the polish was great to try and I’m sure I will try some of the shades again soon!
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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4 out of 5 stars.
Lovely colour, my wife really love it.
a year ago
Lovely colour, my wife really love it. Don't need to wait a lot for drying. Packaging design nice. Apply 2 layer and you will have a perfect nail 💅
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Self Leveling Perfection
a year ago
I love the “squishy” sheer formula. In 3 coats it builds up to an elegant, clean mani that quite literally looks like you just came from the salon. I’m usually an indie Polish girl but this might be a new all time favorite. I’m shocked at how much I love this.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Sky Jelly
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forweddings
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful
a year ago
Gorgeous color. Easy to apply to nails. Drys quickly and doesn't feel tacky. Love the color name. The packaging is very nice, not bulky and doesn't take up a lot of space. Only down fall is the white on white.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
🤍
a year ago
Love this polish 🤍 the color the way it applies onto my nails. It drus so fast and the bottle is so cute! White is my go to color and if you are looking for a new polish I would go get you some the colors are so pretty 🩵
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect neutral white
a year ago
Applies smoothly, and great formula! Takes a bit to dry, but it’s worth the wait.
Share Arctic Jelly 0 is a pretty milky white with one layer, and the actual color that shows through bottle with 2 coats.
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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4 out of 5 stars.
Perfect for white toes!
a year ago
It took me a few layers to achieve what I wanted, but better that than too thick of a layer. It might be my eyes, but the white is not a neutral white color... I feel like it has a tint to it. Works with my skin, but a heads up!
Originally posted on Arctic Jelly
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