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Sheer Silhouette

Step out of the seductive shadows in this alluring sheer tan nude longwear nail polish illuminated with soft camel overtones.

  • NOT JUST PRETTY, BUT TOUGH: Get diamond brilliant color that's chip-resistant with Gel by essie, our 2-step nail polish color and topcoat system that gives you up to 15 days of wear*. No UV light. No TPO.

    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 topcoat.

    PLUMP, GEL-LIKE COLOR & HIGH SHINE: Use Gel by essie's 2-step color and topcoat 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 topcoat: 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.

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

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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Best nude

3 years ago
I bought this color on a whim, thought I'd try it as a backup as my local Walgreens was out of the gel couture color I wanted to do my toes in. Turns out it's the only color I really love on my fingertips. And boy have I tried a lot of nudes. (Second best: a Treat, Love & Color polish with a hint of gold iridescence—probably Tinted Love.) Not as quick-drying as I'd hoped, and the Essie drying drops don't seem to work as well with the gel couture polish as with the regular line. However, it's fairly good at holding up against all the things I'm always doing with my hands. Easy application, too.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: No Chips ahead topcoat, over step 2
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday

yes, I recommend this product.

  • Exactly matches my skin-tone
  • So natural and shiny!
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Beautiful and Classy Sheer Color

6 years ago
This speaks class! With two coats and the top coat, this will look sheer, clean, and simple. Nothing over the top, but just enough beige color to make your nails look elegant and well groomed. If you’re part of the “less is more” crowd, then this is for you! I love it!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Gel Couture Top Coat
favorite essie color family?sheers
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday

yes, I recommend this product.

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