cream red
flash car, it bag, and only status champagne. in this longwear, classic burgundy crème, it’s easy to hone your taste for the finest. step 1: apply two coats of gel couture colour.  step 2: apply gel couture top coat.

 

gel couture product benefits:

  • up to 12 days of luxurious wear and impeccable gel-like shine in an easy 2 step system
  • easy removal
  • patent-pending curve hugging brush for perfect essie colour coverage
  • use with gel couture top coat for optimal results
gel couture

bubbles only

cream red
flash car, it bag, and only status champagne. in this longwear, classic burgundy crème, it’s easy to hone your taste for the finest. step 1: apply two coats of gel couture colour.  step 2: apply gel couture top coat.

 

gel couture product benefits:

  • up to 12 days of luxurious wear and impeccable gel-like shine in an easy 2 step system
  • easy removal
  • patent-pending curve hugging brush for perfect essie colour coverage
  • use with gel couture top coat for optimal results

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5 out of 5 stars.

Perfect Red

11 months ago
I'm a soft autumn skin tone. This is the perfect red as long as you give it 2-3 coats. My FIRST red ever because I never felt like they suited me. This one has gotten me so many compliments!

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1 out of 5 stars.

Stained nails

a year ago
I had a manicure done with this polish in red. I own it in pale pink and have never had an issue but when I took the red off, my nails were stained orange! I tried using copious amounts of polish remover but nothing works :( . I would not use this again and won't repurchase the pink color either. And since they changed the formulation of the classic Mademoiselle shade (too saturated and not sheer anymore), I'll probably not buy this brand again. Oh well....sometimes change is not a good thing.

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response from essie.com:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Sadie28, We understand how disappointing it can be when a product does not provide you with the result you are looking for. This longwear nail enamel goes on bare nails without a base coat. However, some people are more likely to experience staining from intensely pigmented polish shades. Those with dry nails are especially at risk. If you see staining during polish removal, lightly buff the nail to remove polish residue from the surface of the nail plate. For help with your recent purchase, give us a call @ 1-866-313-7845 Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (est)
2 out of 5 stars.

Nice try at a new product line but a big miss.

2 years ago
The color and shine are stunning, like no other, BUT it takes so long to dry! Minimum 30 minutes! Even an hour later I can still make finger prints in it, so the shine gets ruined after a day. Would be better off buying a quick dry one and using and extreme shine top coat. Great try at a new product line but I would NOT buy again because of the dry time, and basic lack of ever fully hardening. The only thing gel about it is that it doesn't seem to dry without some kind of help like traditional gel and the shine, but that fade. The red also will mark up surfaces if the nail hits them, leaving red marks on car or house doors for example. For 15$ CAD I'd love my money back.
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no, I do not recommend this product.

helpful?
response from essie:
2 years ago
BEC
Thank you for reaching out and sharing some feedback with us on our Gel Couture. We are sorry this product didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate you sharing your personal experience and will be forwarding your comments with others on our team. Our essie Gel Couture does not require a base coat. For optimal wear, make sure your nail beds are completely clean. Apply 2 coats (letting each coat dry) and then use the top coat. We recommend touching up with the top coat every couple days to help. Hope this information is helpful. For further assistance, feel free to contact us!. We hope you keep trying our products in the future.
5 out of 5 stars.

Stopped wearing salon "gel" 2 yrs ago

3 years ago
I LOVE this polish. If applied as stated, no base coat, 2 color coats and 1 top coat and allowed to dry properly, you will get a good 2 weeks. I don't wear gloves for housework, so hands are in water and cleaning products, and it still last. Wish there were more colors available. Note...I take my own polish to the salon and my manicurist does my nails, she loves it too.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Perfect in two coats

6 years ago
Bubbles only is a beautiful dark red. Not too campy. But not bright. It should be a classic. Formula is perfect I could get away with wearing one coat, though it's a lighter version of itself- beautiful that way too. Love it! I already wrote a review for this one but somehow it was posted under spiked with style and I can't edit or delete.
favourite colour
Bubbles only, a list, sheer fantasy

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

The best nail polish available

6 years ago
This nail polish does everything it advertises. It looks and lasts longer than any other off the shelf nail polish. My personal gripe is that it yellows and peels my nails. So my solution is to use a good quality base coat. Yes, this means that my Essie products won’t wear as long but my nails still dry fast and I only need one coat of the color and one top coat . The color variety is great too!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

The perfect red!!

6 years ago
I absolutely love this color! Gorgeous, rich red. My absolute favorite red polish

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

BEST holiday red!!

7 years ago
This is the best- hands down- red that I have ever used!! It works BEAUTIFULLY with my strong olive/green undertones, and is pretty opaque. I love the brush applicator- which allows for PRECISE control. LOVE it!!!

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Beautiful Flawless coverage

7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This nail polish has beautiful color that lasts and lasts. It doesn’t chip away very easy like most. As a mom I rely on the formula and how long it will last.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

IN LOOOOOVVVEEE

7 years ago
I bought this red looking to get that Cheryl Blossom vibe, and I found it! this colour give me the feeling of being empowered and beautiful. The pigment it this is great, also last a very long time! I love this colour, this formula, this polish! 10 out of 10 would recommend!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

1 out of 5 stars.

chips within a few hours

8 years ago
Took a brand new bottle of Bubbles Only and the #00 Top coat to the salon yesterday afternoon and she applied it the same as any of their in house OPI brand. I thought for sure I would get more wear, instead so disappointed that 2 nails had chip by the evening and next day(today) , 7 nails are chipped. This is the short duration of a polish I can remember. Do they need to do something special during the application ?

no, I do not recommend this product.

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response from essie.com:
8 years ago
Essie Consumer Care
Hello there Lou! We are sorry to hear about your experience. Our essie Gel Couture does not require a base coat. For optimal wear, make sure your nail beds are completely clean. Apply 2 coats (letting each coat dry) and then use the top coat. We recommend touching up with the top coat every couple days to help. Hope this information is helpful. For further assistance, feel free to contact us!
5 out of 5 stars.

Perfect 10 for 10 days

9 years ago
I purchased Drop The Gown and the top coat about 3 weeks ago. I had my fingers crossed that it would really wear longer than 4 or 5 days. Oh yes it did! Not one chip until the 10th day. The brush is amazing and makes applying very fast and easy. Drying time is superior to the regular Essie polish and the shine was good too. I'm buying 3 more colors as I LOVE this polish!!!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Nice product

9 years ago
This essie combo with top coat lasts for a very long time even with my regular household chores!!!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

1 out of 5 stars.

Chips on first day

9 years ago
I love the brush. It applies flawless. However after a few hours of wear, it starts to chip and noticeable tip wear. I even cleaned my nails with acetone before applying and it still won't last...

Originally posted on essie.com

response from essie.com:
9 years ago
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We are sorry to hear about your experience with our Gel Couture. We'd like to help. Give us a call at 888.448.9617 M - F 9am-5:30pm EST. Please provide reference number 1691060.
2 out of 5 stars.

Gel nail color

9 years ago
I tried this nail color and tried it. It looked great for the first two days after that it all peeled off. I was not happy that it didn't last as long as stated,

no, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

response from essie.com:
9 years ago
ccc
We are sorry you were disappointed with your results. Your feedback is important to us as it helps us to improve our products. We will be sure to share it with the appropriate department. Did you allow at least 60 seconds in between coats?
4 out of 5 stars.

Nail Salon at Home!

9 years ago
Loved my Essie GelCouture Polish! Received a free sample via Pinch Me and was so excite to try this product - it did not disappoint - brush made it easy to go on and longevity was not to be beat! I feel that I saved a significant amount of money by not having to go to the salon but getting a salon look at home and at my own convenience. Great product!!!!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

4 out of 5 stars.

Longevity is awesome

9 years ago
Not only did I paint my nails I also painted my toes to see how it would hold up to sand and it stood up very well. Removal is easy. Great addition to my polish collection

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Easy and long lasting

9 years ago
This was my first time using a gel nail polish and I thought it was awesome. I already love Essie and the gel was just as great as their regular polish. It definitely dried a lot faster than regular nail polish and it stayed on many more days vs. regular polish as well. Great product!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

4 out of 5 stars.

Holds up well!

9 years ago
I really liked how this polish went on.. Easy to apply! I forgot to put a coat directly over my tips so it did wear down after a few days, but adding that step should improve the wear time! It chips much less than normal polish

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Lasts a really long time.

9 years ago
I received this polish to try as a sample from PinchMe. I'm only an occasional nail polish user, since I think the upkeep and maintenance takes too much time. This polish, however, is at two and a half weeks and counting, and it still looks great!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

1 out of 5 stars.

Doesn't last

9 years ago
I applied on a Sunday night. I work in an office and my polish usually lasts a week. This polish lasted until Wednesday before it was chipping. I can get cheaper gel polish that lasts longer.

no, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

response from essie.com:
9 years ago
ccc
We are sorry to hear about your experience with your polish. We'd like to help. Give us a call at 888.448.9617 M - F 9am-5:30pm EST. Please provide reference number 1591478
5 out of 5 stars.

Love Essie!

9 years ago
I got this as a sample to try and then write a review. My daughter and I both used it and we both LOVE it! It lasts without chipping or peeling for almost 3 weeks. That is awesome because I am a part time bartender and have my hands in water a lot!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Best Brush Ever and Great Color!

9 years ago
The brush is seriously the best I've ever used. The way it is curved truly makes a big difference. I am so impressed! My nails look like the've been professionally done. I am not a perfect nail painter by a long shot, and usually wind up having a lot of cleaning around my cuticles. Not this time! Too early for me to comment on the wear, but I'm hooked already simply because of the product and how easily and perfectly it applies. Love it and going to by more :-)

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Essie Gel Polish

9 years ago
I received this polish as a sample from PINCHme.com. I applied it immediately as I was super excited to try it. Well, let me tell you I LOVED IT! it went on very easy and with complete coverage in just one coat (although I added the recommended second coat). Don't forget the top coat that is the "sealant" for this little gem. I have to say I was skeptical that it would last the 14 days. I am a mother of 3 small children and I have my hands in water at all times. This polish lasted completely for 8 days and after that the corners began to peel but remained presentable for 2+weeks. This is a great polish to use before a vacation. I have done the gel with the UV lights and my nails were paper thin afterwards. This is the best polish I have tried in a very long time. I would definitely recommend to friends and family and I will most definitely be buying some other colors. Thank you PINCHME.com for the opportunity to try this great polish!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Long lasting

9 years ago
I bought this a week ago and the formula is amazing. Its very smooth and even. The best part is it lasted without chipping for 5 days and the shine is out of this world. It looks so rich like I went to a salon. The color is perfect!!

yes, I recommend this product.

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