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A diamond dust-infused burgundy red nail polish with a smooth silver & subtle blue pearl.

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  • NOT JUST PRETTY, BUT TOUGH. 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, 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 needed.

     

    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 Polish 

     

    NAIL TYPE: Gel by essie Longwear Nail Polish is ideal for consumers looking for a chip-resistant manicure, with no UV needed.

  • 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.

  • essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.

    • essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
    • essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.

    Full ingredient list:

    ETHYL ACETATE ● BUTYL ACETATE ● NITROCELLULOSE ● TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN ● TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE ● ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL ● TRIBENZOIN ● STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE ● ACETYLATED HYDROGENATED CASTOR GLYCERIDE ● ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER ● SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE ● STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● BENZOPHENONE-1 ● SILICA ● BARIUM SULFATE ● DIACETONE ALCOHOL ● CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE ● STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER ● CITRIC ACID ● ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE ● ALCOHOL DENAT. ● CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE ● COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN / COLOPHANE ● ALUMINA ● DIMETHICONE ● ISOPHORONE DIAMINE/ISOPHTHALIC ACID/TROMETHAMINE COPOLYMER ● TIN OXIDE ● CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE ● DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE ● n-BUTYL ALCOHOL ● AQUA / WATER / EAU ● TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE ● TALC ● ACETONE ● ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ● [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE ● MICA ● CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE ● CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES ● CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE ● CI 77007 / ULTRAMARINES ● CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER ● CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE ● CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE ● CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE ● CI 77266 / BLACK 2 ● CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE ● CI 77742 / MANGANESE VIOLET ● CI 77288 / CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS ● CI 77510 / FERRIC FERROCYANIDE ● CI 45410 / RED 28 ● CI 73360 / RED 30 LAKE ● CI 60730 / EXT. VIOLET 2 ● CI 60725 / VIOLET 2 ● CI 45380 / RED 22 ●

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Gel by essie longwear nail polish FAQs:

  • Yes, our gel-like nail system is designed to work as an easy 2-step routine to deliver the intended 15-days of longwear and high shine; Step 1: Gel by essie color coat followed by Step 2: Gel by essie top coat. Using the two polishes together maximizes performance.
  • 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.
  • Gel by essie longwear nail polish is formulated to be chip resitant with extended wear up to 15-days, and with a gel-like, high shine finish without the need of a UV lamp. Original essie nail polish is a traditional lacquer formula, offering normal wear performance.
  • Yes, essie longwear gel nail polishes are vegan, formulated without animal-derived ingredients, and all essie products are cruelty-free.

 

Discover our longwear system: Gel by essie

 

  • Chip resistant formula

    A manicure that lasts up to 15 days? You heard us. Reapply our Top Coat on day 7 for maximum performance.
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How to use longwear nail polish

Step 1 Prep

Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.

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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A beautiful and durable polish and topcoat combina

4 months ago
This nail polish is shiny and the color is very vibrant and beautiful. My wife wore it and said that it was durable and didn’t chip like her nail lacquer usually does. She said that the topcoat dries really fast and that two coats of color made a drastic improvement over a single coat.
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Meh

4 months ago
Good product? Ummm sure - here are my issues. 1. It doesn’t stay on any better than any other nail polish. Can we have individuals that actually use their hands? Dishes - laundry - kickboxing - lifting weights - because literally anything is like boom crack. 2. The color isn’t my jam - I picked a different one but this was delivered and sadly it has more of a brown tinge to it when it’s on and I thought it would be more vampy red!
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response from essie:
3 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there DiannaG, thank you for the reality check! We love that you’re putting our polish to the test with such an active lifestyle, though we’re truly sorry it didn't hold up as you had hoped. It’s a shame we weren’t able to send out your shade preference, but we appreciate your feedback on this color. We’re taking your notes back to our color and formula teams. This formula works best applied in 2 thin coats onto bare nails for best adhesion (no base coat). The Gel Couture Top Coat seals and protects through all that busy hands do.

Everywhere nail polish

4 months ago
Honestly its such a nice shade to keep in my bag for quick touch ups. If you are looking for reliable wear definitely recommended. The scent is lovely too. Makes your hand look polished.
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This nail polish is outstanding!

5 months ago
I received this product for free from influencer in exchange for my honest feedback. this is hands-down, my favorite nail polish. whenever I use other brands, my nails chipped instantly. But with Essie, my polish stays flawless for almost a week. The colors selection is outstanding. I love this red color. It has a little bit of glitter and it makes it look amazing! I can’t wait to purchase more colors. The topcoat is outstanding and for superior to any brand that I’ve ever used. I like to apply to coats and make sure that it dries completely in between before applying the second coat. I really appreciate the new design of the bottles. They’re easier to grip and easier to open. I highly recommend this brand to everyone!
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Just get it

5 months ago
WOAH! I’ve never had my nails done this quickly before. And when I say dry, I mean in about 2 minutes it was solid. I clicked my other nails through it and usually it would have smudged or had a line go through it. This did not budge or get messed up at all. I’m actually quite amazed that it didn’t require a nail dryer to activate the gel.
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Gorgeous nails

5 months ago
Gel by Essie Liquid Diamond collection is amazing! I love that you don’t need a uv light to use them , which makes them easy to travel with. You don’t have to worry about traveling with a uv light.. They lasted 15 days even in the toughest jobs! You get saloon quality right at the convenience of your own home. I highly recommend it to anyone that loves gel nails!
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Pretty color

5 months ago
The coverage is good, easy application, the perfect finish, wonderful shines, I love it this color, texture es the best, pretty and durable too.
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Love it!

5 months ago
I received this product in exchange for my honest review. @influenster @essie #complimentary #essielove #essie The Gel by essie Liquid Diamonds Collection is a dazzling line that elevates sparkle from subtle to spectacular without feeling overdone. What sets this collection apart is its intelligent balance: fine shimmer blends with multidimensional glitter in shades that feel wearable yet striking. Unlike some glitter polishes that sit heavy on the nail or flake off at the slightest bump, these formulas feel surprisingly smooth and cushiony — almost like a soft gel-finish that refracts light effortlessly. Application is where the Liquid Diamonds really shine. The brush distributes shimmer evenly, so you don’t end up with patchy sparkle or clusters that feel rough. Depending on the shade, you get either a delicate prism glow or a bolder diamond-like presence that practically captures every stray bit of light in the room. Longevity is a strong point for a glitter finish. Chips are minimal, and the formula resists dulling from everyday wear — dishes, typing, and light impact don’t faze it as much as typical shimmer polishes. Removal is easier than most glitters too; it flakes off cleanly without a long soak. In short, this collection feels festive yet refined, perfect for both everyday chic and standout moments. The color pictured is #74.
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