Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Gel by essie longwear nail polish FAQs:
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.
Super polish!
a year ago
Great color! Neutral with slight tinge. Wears well with top coat.
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful and buildable
2 years ago
Sheer but buildable, this is more of a pink than sheer fantasy, very beautiful
favorite essie color family?sheers
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
A beautiful subtle pink that makes me smile
2 years ago
I have tried a lot of pink colors and this is the best ever. The color is absolutely beautiful on my hands. My skin has cool undertones and fits me perfectly. The color makes me feel like eating cotton candy on a spring day. Don't ever stop making this color....I beg of you.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
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1 out of 5 stars.
Worthless
2 years ago
What a scam. The most worthless coverage, 4 coats in and I had to top with a different color because it looked like there wasn’t even anything there. I want a refund.
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello mackenziefogo. We are sorry to hear that you did not love your results after using the Gel Couture color 'inside scoop'. This is a sheer tea rose pink with a slight blue undertone but it sounds like you're looking for an opaque cream color instead. For a creamy, lady like pink, try the Gel Couture Color 'stitch by stitch'. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
5 out of 5 stars.
The best colour
3 years ago
Looks so good and elegant and natural. My favorite colour. Looks like the perfect pink in a french manicure. Nerver stop making it! Greetings from Sweden!
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great go to pink!
4 years ago
I love this color it goes well with everything. Wears well . I love Eddie!! I’m not disappointed!!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: White
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Buyer beware
6 years ago
I bought this shade at a drug store thinking it would be more opaque. I was upset upon trying it out to see that it was a sheer. While the color is fine, it is not what I was looking for. Essie, please come up with a way to know if a color is sheer or opaque before buying in store.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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response from essie:
6 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there Kristie! As consumers ourselves, we can certainly see how this kind of information on the packaging would be helpful when shopping in store. While our website indicates if a nail color is considered "sheer", "cream" or "glitter/ shimmer", we get that its not always apparent when looking at the color on shelf. We always appreciate hearing what the consumers experience when using our products and value the direct feedback!
5 out of 5 stars.
amazing application!
7 years ago
I bought this polish earlier this week and its awesome! Not as pink as it looks online, its more pale but I still love it, its amazingly beautiful and I'm very happy with it! It's a lighter colour so a few extra coats is expected, I did 4 because I wanted it to be as beautiful as possible. I'm not much of a nail polish person because I'm too impatient to wait for it to dry but it dried much faster than anything I've ever tried! The shape of the bottle is nice to hold in my left hand but a bit awkward holding it in my right hand. The shape of the brush is absolutely amazing making it easy to paint my nails and not the rest of my finger and cuticles like I normally would, lol. I work in health care and wash my hands often and I'm excited to see how it holds up! I'm so happy I bought this product and look forward to trying many more! I'm never wasting money on a shellac manicure again!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Top coat!
favorite essie color family?sheers
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Wears wonderfully well
7 years ago
As a mom of three, 4 and under, this polish is a game changer. I was looking for something that would last longer than traditional nail polish without going the route of gel polish. Traditional nail polish lasts about 24 hours for me before chipping occurs. The shape of the bottle makes holding the bottle while polishing a breeze. It will take me some time to master application, but it wasn't awful for a first attempt.
The color was not as bright as I anticipated, but the pale, sheer pink makes it easier to pair with a variety of outfits. I did 3 coats, which didn't take terribly long to do, and I did not struggle with it not drying. The finish is beautifully shiny. Can't wait to try out more colors!
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
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5 out of 5 stars.
My perfect polish
8 years ago
I love sheer polish that just gives you a bit of color and this color is the perfect one for me! I love this shade, beautiful pinkish color. It's sheer but you can still see the color and it looks so pretty. Definitely my favorite color! Thanks Essie!!!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: sheer fantasy
Q: favorite color?
A: inside scoop
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Finally a blue-toned sheer pink!
8 years ago
I have been waiting so long for Essie to make a blue undertoned sheer pink. this color looks gorgeous on all skin tones! I do feel that it is a must-have because it's not a duplicate to any color that I have in my Essie collection. A great everyday wear-to-work color. Makes your nails look fresh and healthy. Love love!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Gel Couture top coat
Q: favorite color?
A: Lace Me Up
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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3 out of 5 stars.
I love how long it lasts!
9 years ago
I bought this about a week ago from the store!!! I love this color my only issue would be that it took me 3 coats and is still a little see through.
Q: favorite color?
A: blue la la
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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response from essie:
8 years ago
Essie Consumer Care
Hello there Kmcmahon! Inside Scoop is a sheer color with rose pink and a slight blue undertone. It is not an opaque shade! We will forward your feedback along and hope you can find a favorite soon. Check out our website for more on our current offerings!
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