Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Spiked With Style
Get your kicks off fashion in this longwear, edgy deep blood red nail polish. It’s an intoxicating shade that’s sure to take you higher.
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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.
Shop our longwear manicure routine
"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.
Very Good
9 months ago
[Employee of essie] Amazing , I have sensitive nails to UV and can’t do Gelish, this product is really shiny and exactly like gelish polish .
Highly recommend guys
Don’t hesitate
Try ut with the top coat.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Pink
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear foreveryday
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4 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful, long-lasting color
a year ago
I love this color, it's a beautiful rich burgundy. And combined with the Gel Couture topcoat, it lasts amazingly well—my nails are usually pretty chipped six days in, but I painted them with this a week ago and they're doing great, still strong and shiny!
I just wish this polish was more opaque. Even with two coats, it feels slightly uneven. For really full coverage, I think three coats is necessary.
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
The real gel couture rouge noir dupe
2 years ago
Best color of the collection - this is the best gel couture dupe for rouge noir, the other "dupe" people name from gel couture, model clicks, is too purple and doesn't quite match.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
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3 out of 5 stars.
Decent for the price!
7 years ago
Got a few shade from my local taget store. There are some pros and cons to this nailpolish. The first pro is that it actually dries pretty fast! Another pro is that it lasts longer than other nailpolish I've tried. Still chipped the first day i wore it, even after the clear coat. The bad about this is that it ruined my nails! I've been growing them back out for 3 weeks now and my nails were breaking and so brittle after using this. The shade is super deep almost looks black after 2-3 coats. I love it. Just wish it would actually stay on amd not chip.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Gel top coat
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi! Thank you for your feedback! we recommend trying our Grow Stronger Base Coat. This base coat is formulated with Ginkgo Biloba, vitamin E and minerals that leave nails feeling stronger and protected. We hope you try it!
5 out of 5 stars.
AMAZING Gel polish !!
7 years ago
Today I went and got this amazing Essie nail polish , I legit can’t get enough of this color. It goes on so smooth and looks so nice. I suck at doing my nails but this nail polish makes it easy ! I decided to get this nail polish as part of an influenster contest. Awesome product highly recommended.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
helpful?
3 out of 5 stars.
Good
7 years ago
I bought this like 3 months ago and still in a good condition the only thing im not content its if you use alot of water the color goes away
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear fordate night
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Abrilita! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our polish shade spiked with style. Feedback from our consumers is very important to us and we appreciate you sharing your experience.However, we are happy to hear that you enjoy using this product and hope you will continue to do so with great satisfaction!
5 out of 5 stars.
Fav fall color
7 years ago
I’ve been using Essie for years but I never tried the gel couture until this past summer. Let me tell you this is by far my favorite. My nails don’t chip as easily and this is my favorite fall time call for my nails.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Essie gel couture top coat
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.
Pretty color
7 years ago
I love how long it lasts especially after you put the gel coat on top. Definitely worth the price.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: All of them
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting!
7 years ago
I purchased the gel couture as part of a contest recently and I'm pleasantly surprised at how long it lasts on my nails. It is easy to apply and the brush is the perfect width and the selection of colors is great. While it doesn't last as long as a salon gel manicure, it is definitely a better alternative to a regular manicure done at home. Lasts longer and doesn't chip as easily. Definitely recommend!
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.
So pretty
7 years ago
This is going to be so gorgeous for my holiday party!!! Such a pretty deep red!
favorite essie color family?corals
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous color
7 years ago
I bought this at Sephora and omg this was such a great life choice. Long lasting and gorgeous color. HIGHLY recommend LOVE IT
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Great polish
7 years ago
I love the brand Essie and this polish doesnt disappointing. I purchased this product as part of a contest!
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Love the color
7 years ago
I’m never one to paint my nails, but any time I do I use essie and I just love this color and how long wear they are! I purchased the gel couture is part of a contest, however I already bought a few before and loved them
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear fordate night
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Obsessed with Gel Couture!!
7 years ago
I have been an Essie user forever, and waited awhile to see if the Gel Couture line was going to live up to the classic, and I’m so disappointed I waited! These polishes are long lasting and gorgeous! The consistency is pretty good, and easy to use, especially in the richer shades. I do wish that there was a wider brush, and that they were slightly more self leveling. Aside from that, I am 100% happy with my Essie Gel Couture plpolishes, and will certainly continue to use them.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Gel top coat, apricot oil
favorite essie color family?sheers
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Intense color
7 years ago
As a professional nail Tech I love gel colors I love essie colors !! The shades , the fast dry and more, but this gel I love it for far!!!!!! The consistancy is so pure and I dont need apply 2 or 3 times likes other!! I really want to try all color on my costume and my fan page to people can see this amazing colors
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userprofessional
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Rich, deep color
8 years ago
This is a beautiful deep red color that is great for Fall and Winter. The colo goes on nicely and doesn’t require more than two coats. It does seem to loose its smooth finish after a few days. I received this product complimentary for testing purposes.
type of nail polish userblogger/fashionista
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Rich Color!
8 years ago
This nail polish has such great color payoff! Intense color in just one coat. It applied smoothly and the packaging is so cute. Only problem I had was a little bit of chipping after a couple days.
favorite essie color family?pinks
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 color!
8 years ago
So i am a die hard, get A gel manicure done every 2-3 weeks at a salon. So I was very intrigued at this product because if I could find a product that would give comparable results I would save a tonnn of money (and I tried doing the UV alight process at home, but I had a horrible allergic reaction to the polish in the kit and my nails nearly fell off...it was low key traumatic. Anyways....). Also, my nails are black 90% of the time and dark red the other 10% so to receive this color free through Influenster was perfect.
So now to the actual review!
I’m really pretty impressed. The color is beautiful and deep, the wider shape of the brush really helps gets a smoother look, and the top coat is shiny. I’ve had multiple people ask if it was gel polish from the salon, score! And the only reason i didn’t give it 5 stars is because both times I’ve used it, it hasn’t lasted up to a week without chipping enough that it looked bad. So for someone as busy and particular as i am about chipping nails, I’ll probably end up back at the salon soon, but am happy to know that this is a great quality product that i love to use while I’m giving my nails a break from the UV light. Now just to get my hands on some black polish!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Gel Couture top coat
favorite essie color family?grays
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful formula
8 years ago
I received this color free complimentary from Influenster VoxBox and this formula is amazing. The color is to die for and it lasted beautifully. Thanks Essie.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: White clear top coat
favorite essie color family?purples
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Great color great coverage
8 years ago
Live this red hue. Essie always has great colors and great coverage when it comes to their polish
favorite essie color family?grays
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Love this!
8 years ago
The color was so vibrant and it lasted longer than normal polish but not as long as a salon shellac. Definitely would buy 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.
Long lasting!
8 years ago
I received this product complimentary in order to test it out, I absolutely love it! I work in a daycare setting with toddlers so I am always washing my hands, and playing, and being rough with my hands and it hasn’t chipped once in 7 days! I’m sold and can’t wait to add more colors to my collection!
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Essie polish
8 years ago
I received spiked with style as a free sample. Loved the color!! The only thing is you have to put it on really quick, it starts drying instantly. Other than that I love it.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent color
8 years ago
#gelcouture #essielove #contest #complimentary @Influenster @essiepolish I got this in my VoxBox to review and I am honestly impressed. The color of this is a rich blood red color, and the shine is to die for.
favorite essie color family?metallics/glitters
type of nail polish userprofessional
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Color!
8 years ago
I love the color. It is not as dark and perfect for an every day look. I received this product for free testing. I will definitely recommend it
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.
love this!
8 years ago
this color is absolutely incredible, and the first coat is almost perfect by itself, although a second coat definitely makes it looks more polished! the brush on the gel couture is my favorite, perfect for painting nails and distributes color evenly! went on easy and smooth and dried down pretty quickly. it’s definitely a great option for people who don’t want to splash out on a proper gel set up! i did receive this product for free to test in exchange for an honest review!
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userprofessional
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Holy Gel!!
8 years ago
I’ve tried several different “gel” polishes- this is by far my favorite!! The color is sooo rich and viberant! Easy to apply and dries super fast! I received this product free for testing! I can’t wait to purchase more colors!!! Thanks Essie!!
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.
Chips after a day
9 years ago
I tried Essie's Couture line because it promises a gel manicure without the need for a light or specialized removal process. I won't use it again because it chips almost immediately. I followed the instructions to the letter, including going against my best judgment and not using a base coat. While the color of the polish is beautiful and the brush is the best I've used, because it chips almost immediately, neither of those points make this polish worth the price. After the first manicure chipped on day two, I removed the polish and tried again, following the instructions to the letter but my polish still chipped after a day, which rarely happens when I follow my usual process and use my usual products. After the second manicure failed, I had to soak my nails in denture cleanser to remove the stains caused by the "no base coat" instruction before I could re-do my manicure--the third in four days--so my nails would look decent for the holidays.
Q: favorite color?
A: Ladylike
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
9 years ago
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Hi! We are sorry to hear this and would love to help! Please call us @ 888.448.9617 M-F 9am-5:30pm EST and give the reference number #1918161. It would help to have the product with you when you call.
4 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting BUT
9 years ago
I love the new Gel Couture formula because it is very glossy and wears like iron. While I don't get 2 weeks out of it, I do get several days, which is a vast improvement over any other polish. The flaw in this formula is that the polish thickens and gets gloppy about halfway through the bottle. Any suggestions for remedying this, Essie? I hate to waste half a bottle.
Q: favorite color?
A: Spiked With Style
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Yay! Essie mail polish from Pinchme!
9 years ago
I received a free bottle of the Essie gel polish with topcoat. Color was bright and cheerful. Bottle shape was a bit odd to maneuver while painting my toes. The base coat seems to dry a tad fast, I know, usually fast drying is great but when it dries before you even finish a swipe of the brush, that's bad. Left lines and clumped a little. I think it lasted a shorter amount of time than other gels I've tried.
Q: favorite color?
A: The Robbins egg blue color that I r
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
I loved it!
9 years ago
I received a sample from #Pinchme the day after getting a manicure. So I was delayed trying it, but that also allowed to do a comparison. The Essie nail polish with top coat actually lasted 4 days longer than the professional manicure lasted. I was very impressed and have since bought more (I was the fondest of my free color) colors.
Q: favorite color?
A: Gala Vanting
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
2 out of 5 stars.
Fun Sample From PINCHme!
9 years ago
I received a free sample of Essie from PINCHme and both my co-worker and I tried it. We got a lovely shade with a topcoat. I thought it looked very nice once applied and had an extra sheen to it. And a cool shaped bottle as well! Unfortunately, it did not last all that long. My co-worker is a mom of one and we both tried this on Thursday morning at work. By Monday, we both had the nail polish flake and/or chip off. Mine just flaked right off while I was having a beer at Oktoberfest, and my co-worker's chipped off quite a bit while tending her household and son over the weekend. All in all, it was very pretty, but didn't hold up well.
Q: favorite color?
A: red
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear fordate night
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
9 years ago
ccc
Thank you for giving the Gel Couture.Color and Top Coat a try. We consider direct consumer feedback like yours priceless! It helps us improve our products and deliver the best-in-market products we strive for.
5 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting
9 years ago
I received this nail polish as a sample from Pinchme. My regular nail polish usually lasts about 3 to 5 days. When I used Essie and the gel top coat the polish lasted up to 8 days. The finish was true to color and shiny. The gel coat did not change that, it looked the same. I did my regular routine and housework and it did not chip or fade until the 8th day.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Get Mod
Q: favorite color?
A: Pink Tank and Mauve-lous
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Magnificent Mani material
9 years ago
I received this duo of polish and gel coat as a free sample through PinchMe. I am an occasional nail polish user. I would use it more but usually have trouble with it lasting. This nail polish though really surpassed my expectations. I put it on with the gel coat and was surprised that it lasted nearly two weeks!!! Amazing. I have 5 daughters and I let them try it as well and even with their busy hands playing outside and in the sandbox, riding bike and other kids' activities, it withstood their heavy activity level. I was very impressed, and loved the color too!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Any and all!
Q: favorite color?
A: Bahama Mama
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Nice Surprise!
9 years ago
I received this product set through Pinchme in exchange for a honest review. I have maintained a weekly pedicure for 17 yrs. I have tried most brands and mostly stick with OPI. I have had gel nails applied once. I really liked this product! I love the smaller bottle size, because who ever using the bigger bottles up. It's finish was nice and shiny and it lasted without chipping for the entire week. Best of all, it was just as easy to remove as a non gel polish. I will be shopping for other colors!
Q: favorite color?
A: Red
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Essie Gelcouture
9 years ago
I received this product as a free sample from PINCHme.com,
I was so happy that it happened to be my favorite color-purple.
I loved the polish it was shiny, long wearing and did not chip off a day later
like most polish does.
Q: favorite color?
A: All Purples/Blues
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting
9 years ago
I received this as a sample from pinchme. I have natural nails currently after having acrylic nails for forever. I usually find that polish stays on my natural nail for about 3-4 days. On my 10 year old daughter it stays on 1-2 days. I painted her nails and mine with the Essie gel couture. It's a beautiful color and it lasted a good 8-9 days. My daughter got about 5-6. What I couldn't believe was that it stayed on after she took a bath. For some reason usually I can paint her nails and normal polish would come off immediately but not this polish!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Gel top coat
Q: favorite color?
A: Sharp fiery rose
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
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