1. Base Coat
Apply 1 coat to bare nails to prime for color while strengthening.
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Apply 2 coats for optimal opacity.
3. Top Coat
Apply 1 coat for up to 7-day wear.
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5 out of 5 stars.
LOVE
a year ago
I just tried Essie’s new Jelly Gloss nail polish in Sky Jelly, and it’s pure dreamy pastel perfection! The soft baby‑blue shade glides on so evenly that it looks like a watercolored cloud—no streaks in sight. I love how the sheer, jelly‑like formula builds up in layers: one coat gives a delicate hint of color, while two to three coats deliver a luminous, stained‑glass effect. Plus, the glossy finish dries quickly and lasts days without chipping. If you’re into subtle, fresh‑faced nails that still make a statement, Sky Jelly is a must-have. Essie’s nail polish bottles have always been so cute, and affordable.
Disclaimer: I received this product free from Influenster and Essie in exchange for my honest review. This is an incentivized review, but all opinions are 100% my own!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Cute!
a year ago
Super easy to open, no strong scent or bad ingredients. Use it on myself and my little one. Buildable coverage! Effective colors. Will be getting every color
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4 out of 5 stars.
Looks so good
a year ago
Nail polish pretty liquid. Has regular smell. Has nice design. Dry time as always. It is not hard to remove this nail polish. Easy to paint and easy to remove!
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4 out of 5 stars.
more creme than jelly
a year ago
this is a super cute color! I really love the look of the sheer jelly polishes, but I found the blue one to have more of a sheer creme finish rather than a jelly one. this photo shows one coat of all the colors plus one of my natural nails. the application wasn't bad, but it wasn't instantaneously even. overall really nice polish, but maybe not for the jelly line!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Strong odor
a year ago
Dry fast , have a strong odor if you don't like that or your are too sensitive dont buy it but the color is beautiful and the pigment is sooo cute I have no complaints
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5 out of 5 stars.
A solid polish!
a year ago
This is a great buildable polish. The light blue is a gorgeous shade. The classic packaging never misses and the scent is not too strong. This took three coats but the drying time is very fast. The amount of product the brush picks up is perfect. This is a pricier polish but I think the quality makes it worth it. I would buy more shades!
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2 out of 5 stars.
Very sheer
a year ago
I knew the polish would be sheer but this is so sheer. 1 coat has barely any color and I did not want to paint like 10 coats on my finger to get it to the color that the bottle is. However, it does dry fast since it’s so sheer.
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi stellaw31, thanks for sharing your results with the nail art studio jelly gloss color 'sky jelly'. We wish you could see the results you were hoping for. A jelly gloss is different from a classic nail enamel. It’s made to go on in thin, buildable layers to customize your look. Use it alone in up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish!
5 out of 5 stars.
Nice color
a year ago
I got this one from Influenster in exchange for my honest review. Essie sky jelly is verry nice color. Soft blue with a little bit sheer but I like it. The brush is very smooth to help you easy to apply color and the polish is last so long. Highly recommend it.
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