Green nails are having a moment, from soft sage and mint to rich emerald and olive. Shop essie green gel nail polish, from muted sage Bling It to olive green Totally Plaid and rich green In-Vest In Style. Gel by essie longwear is a 2-step system, color plus gel top coat, for a gel-like finish and chip-resistant wear with no UV lamp needed.

 

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Find the green shade that suits your style in our longwear gel-like formula: muted sage Bling It, olive green Totally Plaid, rich green In-Vest In Style, teal with pearl shimmer Jewels & Jacquard Only and emerald teal pearl Emerald Cut. For best results, apply two coats of color (no base coat needed) and seal with the Gel by essie top coat. Remove gently with regular nail polish remover, no soaking or scraping. Want a classic lacquer or a faster dry instead? Shop green original nail polish or quick-dry green nail polish.

 

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Green Gel Nail Polish FAQs

What green gel nail polish shades does essie offer?

essie green gel nail polish includes muted sage Bling It, olive green Totally Plaid, rich green In-Vest In Style, teal with pearl shimmer Jewels & Jacquard Only and emerald teal pearl Emerald Cut.

What shade of green nail polish suits most skin tones?

Muted greens like sage and olive flatter most skin tones and work as a neutral. Mint and lime feel bright and playful for spring and summer, while deep emerald and teal add richness for fall and the holidays. See our guide to nail colors for your skin tone for more tips.

What is Gel by essie longwear nail polish?

Gel by essie longwear is a 2-step system that combines a color coat and a gel top coat for a gel-like finish and long-lasting wear without a UV or LED lamp.

How long does longwear gel nail polish last?

essie longwear gel nail polish lasts up to 15 days with chip-resistant performance when you reapply top coat on day 7.

Do you have to use the longwear color coat and top coat together?

Yes. The system is formulated to work as a set, color coat followed by the gel top coat, to deliver the intended wear and shine.

Do I need a base coat with essie gel nail polish?

No. Gel by essie longwear does not require a base coat when used as directed. Stick to the 2-step system: color, then top coat.

Do you need a UV lamp with essie longwear gel nail polish?

No. You can get gel-like results without a UV or LED lamp.

Is essie formulated with TPO?

essie and Gel by essie are formulated without the ingredient TPO.* The use of TPO in classic nail polishes has never been permitted, so it has been absent from the brand's formulas since inception.

How do you remove essie longwear gel nail polish?

Removal is easy and gentle: use acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover. No harsh scraping or soaking.

How is longwear gel different from essie original nail polish?

Longwear gel is formulated for extended, chip-resistant wear and a gel-like finish with no UV lamp needed. essie original nail polish is a traditional lacquer formula with normal wear.

Is longwear gel nail polish vegan and cruelty free?

Yes. essie longwear gel nail polishes are vegan, formulated without animal-derived ingredients, and all essie products are cruelty-free.