Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
The It-Factor
A longwear, fascinating bright fuchsia.
- NOT JUST PRETTY, BUT TOUGH: Get diamond brilliant color that's chip-resistant with Gel by essie, our 2-step nail polish color and top coat system that gives you up to 15 days of wear*. No UV light.
71 DIAMOND-BRILLIANT SHADES: Gel by essie comes in an extensive range of trending and high-performance colors. Now available in 8 diamond-dusted shades, plus our first diamond dust top coat.
PLUMP, GEL-LIKE COLOR & HIGH SHINE: Use Gel by essie's 2-step color and top coat system for a plump, high shine manicure. Our patented swirl stem brush distributes product evenly on nails for a smooth finish.
CHIP-RESISTANT FORMULA: All Gel by essie shades are formulated with flex.e gel technology that bonds and moves with nails to resist chipping.
EASY APPLICATION, NO UV LIGHT: First, apply 2 coats of Gel by essie nail polish: no based coat needed. Then, apply 1 coat of Gel by essie top coat: no UV light. EASY, GENTLE REMOVAL with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover.
TAKE A BREAK FROM UV GEL: Use essie To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair to improve visible signs of UV gel damage in 5 days. Then, try our essie alternative to UV gel, Gel by essie. - How to use Gel by essie's 2-step color and topcoat system:
- First, apply 2 coats of Gel by essie long lasting nail polish. No base coat needed.
- Then, apply 1 coat of Gel by essie topcoat nail polish. No UV light needed. Reapply topcoat on day 7.
- Easy, gentle removal with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover. -
essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Full ingredient list:
BUTYL ACETATE ETHYL ACETATE NITROCELLULOSE TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE ACRYLATES COPOLYMER STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE PROPYL ACETATE OCTOCRYLENE TRIBUTYL CITRATE ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER ALCOHOL DENAT. HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER DIMETHICONE SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE BARIUM SULFATE CITRIC ACID OXIDIZED POLYETHYLENE CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE BENZOPHENONE-1 SILICA CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN / COLOPHANE TIN OXIDE ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM SILICATE CI 77002 / ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE MICA CI 77491, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77163 / BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE CI 77266 / BLACK 2 CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER CI 77400 / BRONZE POWDER CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE CI 77510 / FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77288 / CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS CI 77820 / SILVER
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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"Gel by essie is the luxe choice. Everything from the bottle to the seamless application, to the extended wear is elevated." - Rita Remark, essie Global Brand Ambassador
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5 out of 5 stars.
Best long wear polish
a year ago
I love Essie’s long wear polish. It lasts on my nails for a week and I could actually go longer without polishing my nails. I have my hands in water most days and it still lasts. It doesn’t ruin your nails like other long wear and dips.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userprofessional
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful pink color
2 years ago
I bought this beautiful nail polish a few weeks ago. I notice the it factor every day now, it is a beautiful pink color. It stays in place well, I am very satisfied with it. For me this is the most beautiful pink color. It sits firmly, gives a nice shine and lasts a long time.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: chevron trend - magenta nail polish
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
My favorite spring/summer color!
6 years ago
I have been buying this color since it came out. It is my fave, but it isn’t available many places. Please consider making more bright pinks and reds in the Essie Gel polish. They stay on better and the brush is the BEST! It would be great in every Essie polish!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Gel setter top coat, Quick-e finish
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Great product
7 years ago
I was a little skeptical about this product, but after applying the first coat I was sold. The color is gorgeous and the formula is spot on! I am in love with my nails. Can’t wait to try more colors.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
1 out of 5 stars.
Chipped the first day
7 years ago
I applied this polish and the platinum finish top coat according to directions and it chipped on the first day I wore it. It continued to chip for three days until finally my nails looked so bad that I removed the polish. This is an expensive polish and it should not chip on the first day. Won't be buying this again.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi bdrdunc! Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with us! We regret that you did not see the results you desired and we have informed our teams. We appreciate the feedback from our consumers as we are able to understand what they like and dislike and where we can improve. to help with the chipping and to make you manicure last longer, we suggest that after you cleanse and moisturize your hands, apply cuticle oil to your nails. This will guarantee at least 6 hours of absorption without the product being washed or wiped away. We hope you will continue to try our products and we thank you for sharing your personal experience with us!
5 out of 5 stars.
Wow!
9 years ago
Really nice and ladting colours.. In love with the deepest red Bubbles Only and the gorgeous bright fuchsia pink..
The shine of the pish ladts very long and it also doesn't chip easily
Q: goes great with this shade
A: The top coat
Q: favorite color?
A: Bubbles Only
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Very Fast Drying!
9 years ago
I like this new I would say medium pink polish from Essie from their new line Gel Couture called The It Factor. This nail polish states it would last up to 14 days. It also comes with its own topcoat in an opaque bottle and would of prefer for it to come in a clear bottle so than you can see how much is left in the bottle from your continued use, see your consistency and see what's in there. Besides that, the topcoat is very fast drying and very nice. I like it. Now the nail polish brush is wider than usual so it makes the polish go on easier. The formula is also thicker than other nail polishes but it goes on nicely and it dries quicker too. Couple of brush stokes is all you need to prevent any streaks and clumping. You get a nice sheen as well. Now for the wear on my nails I put on 2 coats and I have been super impressed. This polish started to have only minor chips after 7 days which is excellent for me as I usually start to have chips by my 5th day. I find it compares to a gel manicure but it is easy to remove since it's not really a gel product. All in all I really like it!
I received this product as a free sample from PINCHme.com.
Q: favorite color?
A: Reds
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Long-lasting, vibrant color that pops!
9 years ago
I received this lovely nail polish as a free sample from PINCHme.com. The vibrant pink color immediately enticed me to try it. The application brush made it especially easier to apply accurately. I applied two coats, but realized that it would have been fine with just one coat of polish, due to the colorful opaque depth of this polish. This polish is not only beautiful and trending, it has an above average staying power. Like most, I lead an active life. Yet this glisteing polish lasted well over 2 weeks without chipping. Wow! I want more!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Top coat
Q: favorite color?
A: White!
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Smooth application and wonderful color that last!
9 years ago
I received this from Pinchme. I really like the color. It went on smooth and last forever!
Q: favorite color?
A: The It Factor
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting!
9 years ago
I received this as a free sample from PINCHme.com! It exceeded my expectations by far, I LOVED it!! I was chip free for over a week! I also loved that it dried so quickly!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Everything!
Q: favorite color?
A: Pinned Up
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Essie's finest
9 years ago
I received this product free to review. It DEFINITELY last as long as getting shellac. And of course it's cheaper. I recommend this product to anyone who likes shellac.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Top coat
Q: favorite color?
A: Pink
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Nice at home nails!
9 years ago
First, I received step 1 & step 2 as a free sample from PINCHme.com.
At first I was unsure of the shade, but after it dried it was great! I did 2 coats of color and 1 coat of the top coat. They stayed shiny (like gel nails) for the entire time I kept it on. It says "wear for up to 14 days" I didn't make it to 14 days because I helped my son with LEGO and no polish is safe from separating those blocks. However, I did make it 9 days with no chips or scratches. That's huge for someone who crafts, and uses her hands for everything.
I can't wait to try more colors. This may be my new go to polish!
Q: favorite color?
A: All
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great formula!
9 years ago
This polish and topcoat sent was sent to me from pinchme.com to review, and I love it! It lasted MUCH longer than any other gel polish I own! I was delighted!!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: anything really!
Q: favorite color?
A: bikini so tini
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
It actually stayed on!
9 years ago
I received it as a free sample from PINCHme.com! and didnt expect such good results, but I am HOOKED!! I love the way it stays on! My nails are thin and brittle, but this stuff stuck!!
Q: favorite color?
A: all of them, depending on clothing
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
It lasts!
9 years ago
I love how smooth this polish goes on, and how long it lasts. It doesn't last as long as when I get them professionally done, but it definitely lasts longer than other at-home polishes I've used. I love the colors offered. I'm a purple girl, myself!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Anything purple or pink.
Q: favorite color?
A: Anything purple!
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Love the gel layer
9 years ago
I got both steps for free, was a little leary of the bright color, but once it dryer it was lighter. The gel layer later longer then I thought it would. Held up great to very frequent handwashong
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Na
Q: favorite color?
A: Nude
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Super easy
9 years ago
Was super easy to apply and lasted about a week. Great color
Q: favorite color?
A: Any
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Great long lasting polish
9 years ago
I have tried it a couple of times now. It really does last quite awhile longer than regular nail polish. I wash my hand or have them in water frequently which usually wears away at polish quickly, but this definitely lasted longer.
Q: favorite color?
A: Anything with purple tones
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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