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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1 out of 5 stars.
Formula gone wrong
2 months ago
I have used so many Essie gel colors, but this one is awful. The formula is horrid. What happened??? I’ve never done such a bad manicure! I do my nails religiously and I’ve never had such blotchy, bubbly nails. I need to take it off immediately and throw this in the trash.
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
2 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there, we want to know what’s going on as much as you do! As a long-time fan of our gel colors, we know you have high standards for your manicures, and it’s clear this bottle missed the mark. Blotchy or bubbly results are definitely not the Essie quality you know and love! 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
3 out of 5 stars.
Difficult to apply
a year ago
It is pretty difficult to apply I had to do 3 coats to make it look like a completed manicure but overall color is beautiful and it looks pretty)
type of nail polish userregular/average
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there D_123, We are pleased to hear you enjoy the color for this soft and sophisticated yellow longwear nail color. However, all of our colors should only need 2 coats for the perfect color results.
4 out of 5 stars.
The perfect spring yellow
2 years ago
Love this color! It’s a perfect spring buttercup yellow. While it is definitely streaky on the first coat, by the second coat it is pretty much opaque, and I added a third coat just to be safe. If you are considering getting this color definitely do it!!
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
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2 out of 5 stars.
Streaky
3 years ago
Very light creamy pastel yellow, love the color. Unfortunately, another reviewer had the same experience as I did: even at three coats the nails look streaky. Hoping other colors from this line are better!
type of nail polish userregular/average
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response from essie:
3 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello NailedIt23. Thanks for sharing your experience with the Gel Couture color 'atelier at the bay'. We are so sorry to hear the color did not go on as it should. By the second coat, all essie nail enamels should look perfect! Unlike a lot of nailcolors, the Gel Couture enamels are applied to bare nails, 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 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
2 out of 5 stars.
Does not apply smoothly
3 years ago
I love a light yellow, but the application of this one is dreadful. First coat goes on irregularly with clumps and thin streaks on the nail. The second coat is not a finished look. One can still see the irregular surface. The third coat evened out the finish, but it looked thick and amatuerish.
favorite essie color family?greens
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
3 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there Cilla0809! We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. All of our nail colors should flow on easily and by the second coat, the color should look perfect. If you have already tried shaking the bottle and If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
4 out of 5 stars.
Such a cute shade, need multiple coats
5 years ago
This is my second gel couture polish from Essie, and I've since converted two other people onto the line. This is possibly my favorite pastel yellow color, it reminds me of spring. I need between 2 - 3 coats for full opacity, but the drying time is pretty quick so it's not too bad. Don't forget the top coat! I've had multiple people ask me where I got my nails done all while wearing my at-home manicure!
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love this Color
5 years ago
You must work fast because the polish starts to thicken, otherwise beautiful dense polish!
favorite essie color family?corals
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color
5 years ago
I love the color! A perfectly nude yellow. The formula must be applied thick, otherwise there are obvious gaps in color.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Top coat
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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