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Chip resistant formula
A manicure that lasts up to 15 days? You heard us. Reapply our Top Coat on day 7 for maximum performance.
How to use longwear nail polish
Step 2 Paint
Apply 2 coats of color. No base coat needed.
Step 3 Seal
Apply 1 coat of top coat for glass-like shine. No UV lamp needed.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Diamonds sparkle
3 months ago
Love the shine and sparkle. Super easy to apply and stayed on well for about a week and a half with the top coat. Received this in exchange for my Honest review off the L'Orealistar community.
favorite essie color family?purples
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful sparkle
5 months ago
The polish was great pigment great coverage. He had great clarity and it was thin, so it dried really well and the durability was also great. Looks like this polish will last at least a week.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Dries fast!
5 months ago
These nail polishes are very good quality. At first I wasn't so sure because it was kinda watery, but I was very amazed on how fast it dries up and it last long. The only thing is I would buy in a darker shade. Too lite for my taste. But love the quality and brand. Best part of it is that I dont need the uv light to dry. I would repurchase and recommend it. Thank you @influesnster for the opportunity to try this product.
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response from essie:
5 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there WandaleeP, we are absolutely delighted to hear that you were "amazed" by how fast the Gel Couture dries and how long it lasts—especially without the need for a UV light. That "salon-quality" ease is exactly what we aim for! Of course, we know that nail color is a deeply personal choice, and we understand the disappointment of receiving a shade that feels a bit too "lite" for your signature style. We truly appreciate your positivity and your willingness to give the formula a …and so glad the quality won you over! Something more adventurous like Size Me Up, may be a better fit for you!
https://www.essie.com/nail-polish/longwear/reds/size-me-up
5 out of 5 stars.
Love this color
6 months ago
Love this color. It has glitter/shimmer in it and the color itself is so beautiful. Not too pink or peachy. Just the perfect shade. I think it’s a great color for any season
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5 out of 5 stars.
High Shine Icy Pink Color Shifting Nails
6 months ago
The Gel by essie Liquid Diamonds Collection gives your nails a high-shine with subtle shimmer & color shifting shine & really catches the light. The salon quality formula applies smoothly w/o streaking. 2 coats gave flawless coverage. It dries fairly quick & lasted over a week w/o chipping after I paired it with the essie Top Coat. Frost Yourself is a versatile, frosty pink shade with a gold shift. It’s a perfect shade for a fun twist as the base of a French tip
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4 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous sparkle, easy application
6 months ago
Big fan of Essie products as they’re always high quality and contain a lot of pigment. While my pedicure is not featured (sorry, piggy pics aren’t flattering), my nails sparkle the second the light hits. And the two product system of paint and gel top coat have them in top shape DAYS later without a chip in sight. Would love to try a darker color in this line to see if that remains true with a heavily pigmented color.
Only complaint, smells SO bad. Reminds me of applying polish back in the early 00s. Not sure why we haven’t taken care of that yet to make it tolerable.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Wearable color
6 months ago
I loved this collection by Essie , wearable color from day to night . Works wonderfully for any occasion. Top coat works great for quick drying. Also long lasting love it
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful!
6 months ago
I love the Gel by Essie Liquid Diamonds Collection. The color Frost Yourself is a beautiful light pink shimmer that's perfect for winter. You can easily build it up for more intensity. It lasts a long time without chipping and applies easily.
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3 out of 5 stars.
A pretty pink but needs multiple coats
6 months ago
I am reviewing the shade Frost Yourself from their Essie Liquid Diamonds collection.
It's a pink sheer, polish with a fine shimmer.
The color is a very light pink but it has a beautiful shine. The only thing that was a slight pain was that I needed three coats to really have some color payoff. But once I got the right number of coats, I was happy with it!
It lasts quite a while if you use the gel top coat (step 2) with it so that I loved!
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response from essie:
5 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello there TiffanyN, thank you so much for trying out the Gel Couture color "Frost Yourself" from the Liquid Diamonds collection! This diamond dust-infused blush pink with an iridescent gold flip pearl should deliver a semi-sheer finish. The results in your picture look perfect, so happy to hear that the fine shimmer and beautiful shine hit the mark for you! And yes, the step 2, Gel Couture Top Coat is truly the "secret sauce" for making a manicure last!
5 out of 5 stars.
Pretty
6 months ago
I love the shade of this polish! Very pretty sheer color. I like the texture of this polish it glides on smoothly with no bubbling. After a few days still no chips very impressive!
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5 out of 5 stars.
"Shimmering Elegance: Frost Yourself with Essie!"
6 months ago
Just tried Essie Gel Couture Liquid Diamonds in “Frost Yourself” and I’m obsessed! This gorgeous pink with shimmer gives my nails the perfect touch of glamour. The smooth gel formula applies effortlessly, and with just two coats, I get stunning coverage. Plus, it dries quickly and lasts for days without chipping. A must have for any nail polish lover!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Another great nail polish from Essie!! 😍
6 months ago
I ALWAYS love Essie, so I'm a little bit biased, but I'm in LOVE with the new Liquid Diamonds Gel Polish Collection from Essie! So far, I've only gotten to try one shade from the line: 65 - Frost Yourself, and I really love the shade! It's light, love of opaque, light pink, and sparkly, so I'd normally use this type of shade as a topper. I did try it out by itself, and it was cute, but I had to put a bunch on. I tried it with a darker pink shade, too, and it was SO gorgeous! I HIGHLY recommend using Frost Yourself as a topper!
It was super easy to remove, too. I had to remove my nail polish for a video that I shot, so I needed to get the nail polish off of my nails quicker than usual. I used a soy based and acetone free nail polish remover, because my nails can't handle acetone or alcohol much, and it came off with ease!
I think this nail polish is super cute, it dries quickly, even when it's a bit thick, and it lasts! Essie is my favorite nail polish brand for a reason: they're an all-around great brand with great products! I LOVE collecting their mail Polish shades, and there's are a TON! Another score by Essie, and I can't wait to try the rest of the Liquid Diamonds line! I HIGHLY recommend trying this line out, because I've seen the other shares and OMG SO cute!!! 😍
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3 out of 5 stars.
Essie
6 months ago
Love Essie nail products it is always easy to paint nails, needed only coat to have a good finish but a second one would have been perfect. Drying time was good. Would love to try other colors
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response from essie:
5 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there, marianaber_2969, thank you so much for the love! We are absolutely walking on sunshine hearing about your great experience with our diamond infused Gel Couture color. There nothing more satisfying than a "one-coat wonder" that actually delivers a smooth, beautiful finish! It sounds like you’ve got the magic touch with the brush. That second coat assures your color results have the staying power we strive for. And there are some seriously stunning shades waiting for your next mani (and pedi)!
5 out of 5 stars.
Great
6 months ago
Amazing nail polish gel!!!! Great color, elegant with a little shiny!! Classy and timeless.
Easy to dry. Long lasting! Glow up for my nails 💅🏻
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4 out of 5 stars.
Convenient and cute!
6 months ago
this is super easy to apply, i love the shimmer. I dont know if i’d call if a gel look, but it certainly is not chipping away like other nail polish would.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Pretty color
6 months ago
This is a very pretty color. The application was simple and not complicated at all. It did take a little longer to completely dry but it was not too bad.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Fast and easy application
6 months ago
Super fast and easy application. 1-2 coats needed to achieve my desired look. Dries super fast- by the time i finish both hands, the next coat is ready to put on. Great size to throw into my bag for quick on the go application.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Cute color!
6 months ago
This was my first time using a gel polish. They both went on smooth and easy. I like the shade. It is neutral and not too bright. The brush provides a good coverage over the entire nail.
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5 out of 5 stars.
10/10
6 months ago
Nice shine. I apply one or two coats as the first step, and once It’s dry, I apply the second step. My nails stay in perfect condition for about 5 days.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Long last
6 months ago
Wanted to start saying that in not a big fan of painting my own nails because I often saw that nail polis does not last, but I use both nail polishes and the top coat does help with the lasting 10/10
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5 out of 5 stars.
Pretty! But chips still…
6 months ago
I love this color honestly. It’s a sheer pink with iridescence, and I most often wear varying shades of sheer pinks. It does however still start to chip after about five days. It also definitely still feels like a standard nail polish, it’s not a thick shell like UV gel. I appreciate that the line has its own top coat, I can try some other shades now too. I love the color but overall it performs similarly to standard polishes
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
6 months ago
Love this color. Went on smoothly. The shine and glimmer is great. No texture with the glitter. Had some nails break so I tried it on a swatch stick. Does not chip so it would wear great.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous ethereal pink
7 months ago
A beautiful shimmery peachy pink color perfect for spring. It applies super easily and honestly was opaque enough that you could just use one coat for more of an ethereal vibe (I ended up doing two plus the Essie gel top coat). Best of all, they lasted a week before chipping! My photos are from day 3/4. This is awesome for a polish that doesn’t need uv setting. Will definitely be looking into getting other colors in the Gel by Essie line.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
7 months ago
I really like this product. It is so easy to apply. The color I got is really shimmery and shines a lot. I really like it because it’s quick and easy to apply. Color fades perfectly. Great pigmentation. I would definitely recommend this product to anybody looking for having cute nails without going to a salon.
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5 out of 5 stars.
So good!
7 months ago
Love everything about this it does last for a decent amount of time.9 days for me two coats.It looks like the trending donut glaze effect .brush makes it so easy to apply.pigmentation is on point .Very buildable and texture afterwards smooth no gritty texture.
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5 out of 5 stars.
My new favorite nail polish!
7 months ago
The Gel by essie Liquid Diamonds Collection is hands down the longest lasting polish I’ve used. If I could give it more than five stars, I would! I apply two coats of color, finish with the top coat and a week later another top coat. My nails stay flawless for two weeks! The brushes in both bottles make application a breeze, covering my full nail bed easily, and drying time is super quick. The performance and results of this two step set are impressive. This is a great value compared to a salon or gel polish treatment, I’ll definitely be buying more colors!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Affordable and Beautiful
7 months ago
Lovvvve this color! I’m very tough on my hands and nail polish does not last but this formula was quick and easy to apply and lasted longer than I anticipated. Photos don’t do the color and shine justice! A little swipe is enough to cover almost two nails. The design is cute too!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love Essie
7 months ago
I love Essie nail polishes an this collection is no different. The color is beautiful, subtle, with a little spark. It’s pretty opaque with 2 layers. The top coat gives it good longevity and I can easily make it through the week without touch ups.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Gel nails at home
7 months ago
Essie Gel by Essie Liquid Diamonds collection is the best nail polish to give you gel nails at home. They give a perfect finish and last very long. The application is super easy and the nail polish dries nicely giving you a great salon finish.
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2 out of 5 stars.
Not for adults in a corporate environment
7 months ago
I am not of fan of this polish collection because it is so sheer. I put three layers on and can still see my nails. In my opinion, it makes the polish and nails look cheap and unprofessional. I wouldn’t be comfortable wearing this in a work setting since it looks like a polish made for preteens. However, I did like the brush since application was super easy. It also dried pretty fast so I didn’t have to worry about doing tasks that wouldn’t mess up my nails.
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response from essie:
5 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there stacy3_1610, thank you for your honest feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the easy application and fast-dry formula. But it sounds like you prefer a high-opacity finish—some of our shades are designed to be intentionally sheer for a soft, natural look, but we understand that’s not for everyone.
5 out of 5 stars.
Nail Polish
7 months ago
My daughter paints her nails a lot so this was a fun new color for her to try. It’s very easy to apply and the color shows up very nicely! It lasts quite a while and doesn’t chip
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
7 months ago
I’m obsessed with this nail polish! ✨ The quality is obvious from the start, and the Liquid Diamonds shade is stunning. It applies so smoothly without any streaks. The finish is super glossy and looks professionally done, but the best part is how long it lasts—it stays perfect. If you want an amazing look that’s easy to achieve, this is it. Highly recommend! 💅💖
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5 out of 5 stars.
Dried quick, pretty color
7 months ago
I’ll start by saying — I’m not great at painting my nails and don’t do it often. That’s why I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this nail polish was to use! It applies smoothly and dries pretty quickly (a must for me).
The pink shade is beautifully shimmery and buildable — I used two coats for a more opaque look. The top coat really seals in the shimmer and leaves my nails looking smooth and glossy. Have that classic nail polish scent. Definitely recommend!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Sheer, pretty pink
7 months ago
The polish in the shade ‘Frost Yourself’ is a sheer metallic pink with a golden, almost greenish-yellow sheen to it. If you want opacity I’d definitely recommend a base color coat of an opaque nude, and then apply this color on top. Goes on smoothly and evens out to diffuse brush strokes well.
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5 out of 5 stars.
It's a wonderful nail polish.
7 months ago
This nail polish from this brand is very pretty; you can wear it on its own, or over another color of your choice. Each color would look slightly different because it has pink shimmer, and it's a shade you'll truly love. Plus, it came with a clear top coat that makes the polish last much, much longer.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful nailpaint
7 months ago
Love this nail polish.Color is great, it dries quickly, and it lasts a long time without chipping. Beautiful color. Dries quickly it’s thick enough to cover with one coat but I like two coats. Still dries in a few minutes. Easy to use and goes on smoothly. The quality is quite good. Coverage is even great. Highly recommend.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Dries fast and stays on for at least 2 weeks!
7 months ago
Essie Gel Couture Liquid Diamonds is my new favorite gel polish. In my picture you can see a fresh hand and a hand that’s been painted two weeks ago. I have a tough on the hands job so the fact that there is still polish left on my nails at all 2 weeks later is amazing. I can’t wait to try other colors. I also like that it comes off easier than the gel nail polish that requires a light to dry. Speaking of drying I did 4 coats of color and 1 top coat and it took less than 10 minutes to dry. It also doesn’t ruin your nails. No filing the top of your nail prior to painting. This is the best gel polish I’ve used. Recommended to everyone!!!
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3 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting frosty finish
7 months ago
The shade Frost Yourself is a pink-gold reflect with a slight yellow-pale green shift that dries quickly but with a matte frosted finish. A top coat is a must if you want the accompanying glossy gel shine for this particular shade. It is very thinly formulated, and 3- 4 thin layers are needed with full dry time between to reach opacity. I personally like a barely there appearance which is 2 coats. The fewer coats, the longer it lasts- with no top coat, 7 days chip free. The top coat however caused chipping within 3 days at the tip due to the thicker gelly layer that I think creates a polymer that can lift. I do like this formula and in general, the micro-sheen forumulations adhere to the nail well and dont chip and peel.
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response from essie:
5 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi dermpajess_2025, thank you for contacting us regarding the Gel by essie Liquid Diamonds Collection. We are delighted that you're a fan of the formula! We truly value your input and will share your comments with our internal teams.
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