Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Rock The Runway
Gorgeous. Striking. Untamed. The pulsing beat of this longwear, fierce scarlet red nail polish creates instant fashion pandemonium.
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UP TO 15-DAY LONGWEAR. NO UV. Our Gel by essie 2 step color and top coat system gives you a plump, gel like manicure at home that lasts up to 15 days with the reapplication of top coat at day 7. No UV light needed.
PLUMP, GEL LIKE COLOR AND HIGH SHINE. Use Gel by essie 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 & REMOVAL. First, apply 2 coats of Gel by essie nail polish, no base coat needed. Then, apply 1 coat of Gel by essie top coat. No UV light needed. Easy, gentle removal with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover. No harsh scrapping or soaking.
ASSORTMENT OF SHADES. Gel by essie comes in an extensive range of trending and high-performance colors. Now available in 8 diamond-dusted shades.
KEY FEATURES:
This product comes in a glass bottle:
Size: 0.46 ounces
Product Description: Depth: 1.53"" Width: 1.53"" Height: 2.81""
Product Form: Liquid PolishNAIL TYPE: Gel by essie Longwear Nail Polish is ideal for consumers looking for a chip-resistant manicure, with no UV needed.
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How to use Gel by essie's 2-step color and top coat 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 top coat nail polish. No UV light needed. Reapply top coat on day 7.
Easy, gentle removal with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover.
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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
Gel by essie longwear nail polish FAQs:
- No, the longwear Gel by essie system does not require a base coat. We recommend sticking to the easy 2-step system, color and top coat.
- No, you do not need a UV lamp with essie longwear gel nail polish. You can achieve gel-like results without the use of a UV light.
- essie and Gel by essie are formulated without the ingredient TPO. The use of TPO in classic nail polishes have never been permitted, therefore absent from the brand's formulas since inception.
- Easy, gentle removal: with acetone or non-acentone nail polish remover. No harsh scraping or soaking.
- Yes, essie longwear gel nail polishes are vegan, formulated without animal-derived ingredients, and all essie products are cruelty-free.
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.
Excellent polish
16 days ago
I used to pay for a gel manicure every two weeks until I discovered Essie gel polish. I love it and have used it for years! Excellent product and worth every penny!
favorite essie color family?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.
Perfect perfect red
2 months ago
This is the only bottle of nail polish I have ever repurchased. It’s my most complimented color by a mile and the perfect warm weather red!! Application is so easy and the formula is so solid. Will always be a fan!!
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
So bright and shined but does stain.
a year ago
I love this rock the runway color. I think it’s # 270. But it does stain your nails. I had it on for probably 7 days and they were noticeably orange. I made sure next time to get a base coat which they generally don’t bother with on these gels. Hope that makes the difference.
type of nail polish userregular/average
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2 out of 5 stars.
Not worth almost $15.00 a bottle
a year ago
This is not red, it is more of an orange color. It chipped on day 3. And my nails are stained orange.
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
helpful?
response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi pamelao! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Rock the Runway. We're sorry to hear that the color was not as expected, it chipped and your nails are stained. We will share your comments with our teams.
4 out of 5 stars.
Quality nail polish
a year ago
Beautiful color and well pigmented. Easy application. Did not streak on nail. Really enjoyed the brush and seemed to dry fairly quick.
type of nail polish userblogger/fashionista
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect summer red!
a year ago
This is the perfect red for this season! Bright red...I love it. The pics here don't do it justice!
favorite essie color family?corals
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Lasts & doesn't chip
4 years ago
I am on my fourth bottle & although I have two more, I have been unable to locate any more. I have seen reviews that said nails were stained. I use Essie base coat & have NOT had a staining problem. I highly recommend this product. I must also add that I am not a professional but have used Essie products since they came on the market.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Base & gel top coat
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.
I don’t recommend it
4 years ago
Chip on the second day with layers of your nail, making them weak and finally broke
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
4 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Liki! We can see this wouldn’t be the result you were hoping for…The gel couture color "rock the runway" is applied to clean, bare nails (no base coat is used). After 2 coats of color and the gel couture top coat, your manicure should last for well over a week. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
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5 out of 5 stars.
super bright, goes with everything
5 years ago
This color looks nice on my skin, one and goes with a lot. I love this gel couture line!
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing Color
5 years ago
I have been wearing various shades of red polishes, in a variety of brands, and have NEVER received more random compliments than I do with this particular shade! It's just such a fabulous red!! I hope Essie sells it forever!
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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2 out of 5 stars.
Chipped in the same day
5 years ago
Beautiful color but it chipped only hours after I did it, and does every single time. Disappointed
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Matter of fiction
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forgirls night out
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
5 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there! We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. The gel couture color “rock the runway” applied in 2 coats and topped with the gel couture top coat should last for well over a week. (no base coat is used) If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful bold red coverage!
6 years ago
I've been a fan of your competitor (Sally Hansen's Miracle Gel) for years. Decided to try Essie, and I absolutely LOVED the coverage and deep color of the Red! Adding the top clear gel coat, really gave it a salon finish! I soaked off my acrylics during the Covid-19 lockdown, and I don't think I will ever go back to them! Today is my first day with Essie, and hopefully will last at least 7-10 days. Thank you!
favorite essie color family?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.
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! This Red!!!
7 years ago
Red is my forever nail color and Rock the Runway is my new go to red! Loved Really Red for many years but I discovered Rock the Runwuay when I switched to GelCouture! And the new BRUSH!!! Amazing!!! Thank You Essie!!!
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color and easy to apply!
7 years ago
I received this in my Christmas stocking and decided to give it a try. I’m an SNS girl but I’m trying to give my nails a break. Even on rough nails the application was smooth. This brush is magic and the formula dried quickly. Excited to see if it’s long lasting as well! Currently on day 3...
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Great quality
7 years ago
I bought this nail polish a while ago and the quality is great, super longwear and this red is the perfect red!
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear fordate night
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Love this one!
7 years ago
I am in no way an expert when it comes to my nails, Im more of a makup kind of girl. But this went on so smooth and 2 thin layers it was opaque. I did get a little on my skin but easily wiped away with a brush and some acetone. Will purchase again.
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
NEW FAVORITE??
7 years ago
I just got this in the mail a few days ago, and i absolutely fell in LOVE with this color, the new look to the bottle is sleek, the consistency is spot on! it may be my new favorite brand! i’m super pleased. thanks @influenster for getting me to pick one of these up!
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Color That Lasts
7 years ago
Great red color that stays fresh and lasts a long time without dulling. Looks good with most every wardrobe. The color leans towards a deep tomato red. Very pretty.
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Stained my nails horribly
8 years ago
Lovely colour and great to apply, didn’t last long before chipping but I wasn’t expecting it to as I’m quite hard on my polish. As directed, I didn’t use a base coat but when I removed the polish before starting back at work (no bright polish allowed) I was shocked to find my nails stained really badly! I tried a couple of coats of Essie Vanity Fair to no avail! Any ideas as to how I remove this ugly stain Essie?
Q: favorite color?
A: Not Rock the Runway!
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
8 years ago
Essie Consumer Care
Hi there Claire. We're so sorry to see your nail bed has staining with this nail color. Its not typical for this collection to cause staining. The easiest way to remove your staining is to gently buff the nail bed. This will remove the staining and leave you with a clean nail bed.
5 out of 5 stars.
The lazy girl's BFF
8 years ago
Lasts the full 14 days; works better than Butter London. I'm a convert!
Q: favorite color?
A: Rock the Runway
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Lasted longer than others
9 years ago
I received this as a sample from PinchMe. The polish went on smoothly and lasted longer than most polishes. I am very hard on my hands so not inclined to wear polish a lot but I will wear this because it doesn't chip as easily.
Q: favorite color?
A: pink
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
9 years ago
I received this as a trial from PinchMe.com and was very pleased with the polich. I don't usually polish my nails because of the upkeep but this polish went on very smoothly and dried quickly.The top coat really helped the polish last
Q: favorite color?
A: find me a maniquen
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent!!
9 years ago
I got this polish as a sample from pinch me. The best nail polish I have ever used!! A must try! Goes on so smooth, takes like 5 minutes to dry and doesn't chip away like other polish does.
Q: favorite color?
A: Blue
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent Nail Polish
9 years ago
I received a sample of this polish. The color was a corally pink. It went on so smooth, you only needed to apply one coat. Then you add the top shine and it was dry in 5 minutes. To remove you add just a little more pressure. I am definitely a fan of this polish!
Q: favorite color?
A: Haven't Decided!
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Love it, love it, love it ...
9 years ago
Did I mention, I loved it? Full-disclosure, I got a sample from Pinch me and I am so pleased I did! It applies smoothly and dries quickly and the top coat seal it all in with a mega shine. I got many compliments on my nails and they didn't chip the moment I did dishes. My nails grow really fast and so it was the growth that made my manicure last only about a week. A beautiful, chip resistant manicure at home? Heck yeah!
Q: favorite color?
A: Bahama Mama
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Love it!
9 years ago
I love the polish and top coat.They color is amazing.The top coat added a extra shine and my nails have not chipped after a week.They still look great.I have received many compliments on my nails while using this polish.I love it!!
Q: favorite color?
A: She's Picture Perfect
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Great product!
9 years ago
I was part of a trial to try this out. I normally don't polish my nails because I am so bad at it and get it all over. With this product that did not happen! It was easy to use, dried super fast so I did not get smudges while doing the other nails! It lasted almost 2 weeks before it started chipping, and I type all day for my job.
Q: favorite color?
A: anything pink
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
3 out of 5 stars.
Lasted, but....
9 years ago
I was a part of a trial. I love that the product lasted more than other similar types, however:
1. It was way too thick causing loads of bubbles,
2. the twisted bottle and especially the twisted wand made it very difficult to get the right amount of polish on the brush.
Q: favorite color?
A: pastels
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Awesome!
9 years ago
Great color and it really lasts so much longer than my usual polish. So easy to use and dries fast!
Q: favorite color?
A: this one
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Really holds up!
9 years ago
Held up for about 9 days to mom duties and data entry work. I was very impressed. It stood up to life but at the same time was not heavy on the nail. And when I was ready to remove it, it did come off without much hassle.
Q: favorite color?
A: Red
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
I love it but...
9 years ago
I bought this color a few days ago. I tried the color out and I love it, it was very smooth and dried surprisingly fast for a polish. It was very pigmented, which is lovely in a polish except it has stained my nails a tint of dark pink. I understand that most reds will do this but this is far more stained than the others. It last for my about 3 days, I am constantly typing, writing, and filing stuff for my job and this polish stayed well except when ever it chipped a little it would leave a hang and then the hanging part would get pulled at and a hold large chunk would come off. So after 3 days I had so ratchet looking nails. Essie I love ya but I think u could do better with this one.
Q: favorite color?
A: Starry Night
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear fordate night
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
I'm impresssed.
9 years ago
My girlfriend has a beauty blog (mymodernbeauty.com) and asked me to try out the Essie 'Rock the Runway' nail polish, since I've been helping test all the nail polishes for a second opinion. Of all the polishes I've tried, this went on so smoothly. The 1st coat dried quickly, as did the 2nd. The top coat dried even faster! It was all set and dry before I could even mess it up! The BEST part about this 2-step polish is that the top coat didn't remove the polish or mess up the polish like other top coats I've tried. It is super shiny and looks great, dare I say even professional?? (and I'm by far not the best nail polisher). I'm only a couple chip-free days into it, but I would DEFINITELY buy/use/recommend even if it didn't last the touted "up to 14 days." Well done Essie!
Q: favorite color?
A: Rock the Runway
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear fordate night
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
An Obvious Difference!!!
9 years ago
I just bought this yesterday because I wanted to know how much better this was to the regular nail polish, being that I have quite the collection of Essie polishes & other products including the Gel Setter top coat. BUT this polish is awesome! Really looks and feels like a thinner version of a gel mani! LOVE LOVE LOVE the rounded brush! It really makes a difference when applying (I think Essie should make all their polishes with this brush!) Anyway it's only been day one with the polish but I am sure loving it! Even if it's on the pricey side it's worth it and a great splurge!!!
Q: favorite color?
A: Garden Variety, Wicked, so many!!!
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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