close your eyes. lose yourself in the wonder of this longwear, graceful sheer pink and discover your heart’s desire. 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
- use easy removal
- patent-pending curve hugging brush for perfect essie colour coverage
- with gel couture top coat
gel couture
sheer fantasy
close your eyes. lose yourself in the wonder of this longwear, graceful sheer pink and discover your heart’s desire. 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
- use easy removal
- patent-pending curve hugging brush for perfect essie colour coverage
- with gel couture top coat
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1 out of 5 stars.
DÉCEVANT!
a month ago
J'ai acheté le numéro #10 sheer fantasy et je suis très déçue je pensais que ça serait la couleur que je voyais dans le flacon donc le résultat est très décevant.
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yes, I recommend this product.
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a month ago
BEC
Merci d'avoir partagé votre expérience sur notre Essie, Sheer Fantasy. Nous sommes désolés d'apprendre que la teinte n'a pas répondu à vos attentes. Comme ce produit est transparent, nous vous suggérons d'appliquer plusieurs couches pour obtenir un fini plus pigmenté. Nous avons transmis vos commentaires à notre équipe pour les formulations de produits. Nous espérons que vous continuerez à utiliser nos produits à l'avenir.
5 out of 5 stars.
Favorite "everday" polish
Susan P
2 months ago
Most of the time, I just want a nail polish that looks subtle, but elegant. Sheer Fantasy is exactly that - it's that little bit of "you, but better." I can wear a single coat with a matte topcoat to look like I'm not wearing polish at all, or I can layer it to build up the color. Versatility win!
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Sheer fantasy nail polish- formula
Danicat
11 months ago
I was very excited to try this nail polish and I followed the directions on application. And the formula does not dry compared to other formulas of this companuy
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response from essie.com:
11 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Danicat, we want to understand what happened just as much as you do. Each coat for the Gel Couture should take about 5 minutes to dry. Be sure you apply this color to bare nails and skip any base coat. 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.
Your nails only better!
GuentherCD
a year ago
A sheer light milky pink color that I can still see the whites of my nails through. I am fair skinned and this would make a natural French manicure easy. It's like your nails but better! The shine is unbelievable but what i wasnt expecting was the strength it added to my nails! I did use Gel Setter top coat and that may have added to the strength. Will be buying other colors.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love love love
a year ago
One of my all time favorites. It’s hard to find a good self leveling sheet tone but this is amazing. Top with seche vite
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1 out of 5 stars.
worst drying time
a year ago
Don't let the internet fool you to buying this. I bought this last week and was excited to wear it until I found out this stuff does not dry at all. Essie needs to take this nail polish off the shelfs because it simply does not dry. im going on 3 hours and it's still not dry. I put on the thinest coat and even fanned my nails and they are still wet.
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
a year ago
Vichy- CCC BEC
Thank you for trying our Sheer Fantasy Nail Polish. We are sorry to hear that this formulation of the product did not meet your expectations. We have documented your experience and we are passing your comments along to our team. Thank you again for sharing your feedback!
1 out of 5 stars.
Wouldn’t dry even after 10 minutes
Amy8146
a year ago
I wouldn’t recommend wouldn’t dry waited for over 10 minutes in between layers and top coat and they dented like melted off
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie.com:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Amy8146, We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. Each coat should only take 5 minutes for each coat to dry. 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
4 out of 5 stars.
Great neutral
EMC1
2 years ago
Love this polish. Smooth, everyday neutral. I used 3 coats and 2 of top coat. Smooth application and fast drying. I gave 4 stars because it became a little more baby doll pink than had hoped with third coat.
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Simply great
Irma94
2 years ago
Most perfect color. Easy to aply. Stronger than regular polish
yes, I recommend this product.
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2 out of 5 stars.
Sheer fantasy- nice sheer but not durable
2 years ago
I just started wearing nail polish so the gel line seemed like a good option to start. I used “Sheer Fantasy” which definitely was sheer but pretty. The nail polish has started shrinking and chipping after two days of application. I previously had my nails painted with Essie’s “Bordeaux” regular polish and it lasted longer than the gel! I’ve been more gentle on this polish than the other (recovering from surgery) so it definitely does not hold up. I will go back to regular polish after this experience.
favourite colour
Bordeaux
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
2 years ago
CCC
Thank you for reaching out and sharing some feedback with us on our Gel Couture in Sheer Fantasy. 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. We hope you keep trying our products in the future!
5 out of 5 stars.
Favorite sheer
Angieshel
2 years ago
I do 3 layers of color and two layers of top coat with this one. Looks so glassy and dries perfectly. My favorite go-to for work. Sheers are my favorite polish. Looks so squishy and the very light pink color is flattering on many skin tones. Would love a more white version of this one for a marshmallow vibe.
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Terrible
Nasha
2 years ago
Maybe if you apply it with the top coat in the morning and then don’t touch anything else FOR THE REST OF THE DAY, your manicure will still look good. The polish got all mushed overnight, despite giving it 3 hours to set. Also this color needs a minimum of 3 coats to not be completely translucent on the nail.
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie.com:
2 years ago
consumer care
Hi there Nasha… We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. The Gel Couture longwear colors should take about 5 minutes to dry. The color Sheer Fantasy should be a sheer pink nail polish. However, Gel Couture is also available in opaque pinks like the shade Matter of Fiction. 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.
Perfect sheer nude for cool toned complexions
HouTwo
2 years ago
Nude shades are usually too warm on me. Even Fairy Tailor is a too warm. This shade is perfectly “my nails but better” with just 1 coat. And the formula has excellent durability. I can get a whole week without chips, peeling, or scratches. The brush shape even lets clumsy me get a near perfect polish even with my non-dominant hand.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
The PERFECT sheer polish!
River daughter
2 years ago
I have Sheer Fantasy and Fairy Tailor in the gel line, and love both; but Fairy Tailor is more peach and opaque than this shade. Sheer Fantasy is a truly sheer polish (no shimmer) with a “your nails but better” look that’s absolutely perfect for everyday wear. It looks great on long nails in particular. One coat is barely visible, but two coats is enough to give the impression of a very lightly pink French manicure (but it’s not opaque enough to hide stains or imperfections in the nail, so be aware). It’s such a classic look, perfect for a Grace Kelly style outfit. If you don’t need color with your outfit, and just want to look like you were born with perfect nails, this is your shade. It’s quite similar to Mademoiselle from the regular Essie line, with a very faint milkiness after two coats. Gorgeous.
Note: I have cool olive skin.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Nice but more colorful than in the photos
robinh
3 years ago
This applies very smoothly, but it's more a cool bubblegum pink, versus the relative neutral than I'm seeing in the photos. I will have to layer it with Mademoiselle (which I also like but is too yellow). I should have purchased Fairy Tailor but I thought it would be too peachy. Probably would have looked more neutral on my warm skin.
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
The perfect sheer nail polish!
Emsan
3 years ago
I’m really into this two-step gel couture line! Sheer fantasy is so gorgeous, and the perfect shade of a sheer natural pink. I only used three coats and one coat of the topcoat, which is also stunning! The gloss is unreal. Overall it really looks like a gel manicure! I’m really satisfied with these products.
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
The perfect sheer link
Jigi
4 years ago
I finally found the right sheer pink! Great for a neutral look or a base for French tips.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Favorite all time color!
Hadecker
5 years ago
This is my go to for natural, milk glass look. By far my#1 shade.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
2 out of 5 stars.
Disappointed
5 years ago
Color with 3 coats is barely there! Was expecting a pretty sheer pink. It just looks clear to me....barely a hint of color.
Meh.....underwhelmed. My search for a sheer pink shade continues!
favourite colour
None
no, I do not recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting!
Irenedsv
6 years ago
bought the black long lasting shade since im not working during the current situation and can't wear black nail polish. I was super satisfied with the long longevity of the polish. Decided to buy a more natural shade and im very satisfied with the colour and with proper nail prep and application it really does look like a gel manicure. I used the here to stay base coat, 2 coats of sheer fantasy and then their top coat from the long lasting line. Really satisfied :)
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Finally a perfect sheer
Lexlady
7 years ago
Not a girly girl. Job requires box opening and removing cellophane wrapping from lots of things. Disastrous for nail color. After four days still looking good. Right index finger is the only one showing any wear, even that is minimal. With one more coat of the top coat I should be able to get a week out of this color. About the color, it's a perfect glossy bare pink. I can't wait to try the fairy tailor color for a perfect beige glossy bare color.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Exactly what I wanted
essiefan712
7 years ago
I love sheer polishes. It seems unfair that some gave this polish a 1-star rating just because it’s sheer...if you didn’t want sheer maybe choose something that isn’t named SHEER Fantasy. It’s beautiful.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Wonderful product!
Robinu
7 years ago
I have been using this polish weekly for at least 3 months and have not been disappointed. It stays on with absolute perfection for 5-6 days. The seventh shows some chipping, but because the color is so close to my nail color it doesn’t show wear. I have never received so many compliments and I polish my nails myself. In addition, my nails are growing so well, that I have to file them to get my preferred length. I would like to try a whiter color like, Dress Is More, but was unable to find it. Application is easy with the brush style and it dries faster than any other polish I’ve ever used. I used 3 coats plus top coat.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful
Zaira
7 years ago
I’ve been through a whole bottle of this color and love it ! Applying 4 coats gives you a more pink tone. It is so worth buying these ! The formula is super long lasting and dries quickly!
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Great color, long lasting!
Jules Jaay
7 years ago
This color has the perfect amount of sheer with enough coverage to make your nails look flawless. It is not as dark pink as the photos would indicate. A fresh, clean look!
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Love it!
trashayy
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received in an Influenster box and loved it. The color was pretty and went on very well. Great for everyday wear. Looks good with glitter.
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great wear!
annamore13
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love love loved the color! Although, it is a sheer so if you want it to really pop, you have to add several coats. It gave off the look of gel- like salon done nails. Great quality and it lasted about 2 weeks for me! I received this product free for testing but opinions are my own. :)
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
2 out of 5 stars.
Not for me
CLP5
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This polish was so sheer I could not tell a difference even with 3 coats. Because I layered it up so much it peeled after a couple days. I think that maybe some of the other colors would be a better fit, but for what I look for in a polish this was not a good product for me. The brush is nice, and the consistency is smooth, so I’m sure that a cookie with more pigment would be good. Disclaimer- I received this product for free in exchange for a honest review
no, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
response from essie.com:
8 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi CLP5! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our Gel Couture Polish. We are sorry to hear that this shade did not suit you. We thank you for giving it a try as we will be passing on your comments to others in our team.
5 out of 5 stars.
Cute color
MarissaJP
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this complimentary from Influenster for my honest review. I love this color. It is a simple pastel pink that closely resembles my nails natural color. It evens out my existing color and give some uniformity. Easy to apply. Long lasting.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Nice subtle
kloved1
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The color is sheer and subtle and provides with a more natural look. The color dries quickly and stays on longer than the average polish like salon quality
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Nice, smooth look
Yvette
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just got this color for free from Influenster for testing. I love the way it feel so light. The applicator brush is very soft. I also, loved the gel look.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Great color!
Carly24
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Color is super sheer but really beautiful. The perfect color to wear everyday and transition into night. The flatter brush held just enough product to do each nail so you didn't have to keep dipping back into the bottle. Only disappointment was that it seemed like it took longer to dry. I received this product for free for my review.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Sheer Fantasy Review
brigittebosshardt
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product from Influenster to review. I love the packaging first off, the bottles are so cute!
I love having my nails done but hate how they chip so quickly so I was excited to try this product out. Unfortunately this color was not one I would normally love, because it's so sheer. I feel like you can't really see it on my nails. But overall the product is great and I will be buying more colors!
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
3 out of 5 stars.
Very sheer
velinda
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's a very sheer light pink. A bit underwhelming really. I applied two coats and it looks like it could be my natural nail color (but slightly pinker of course) with added shine. Best used as a base coat IMO. If your job doesn't allow bright bold nail polish colors, this one will definitely be acceptable. Overall, amazing formula but wish the color payoff was better. I received this product for free complementary from Influenster for reviewing purposes.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
response from essie.com:
8 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi velinda! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our Polish Shade Sheer Fantasy. We are sorry to hear that this shade was a bit too light for your liking. However, we are happy to hear that you loved the formula! We thank you for giving it a try as we will be passing on your comments to others in our team.
4 out of 5 stars.
A Long lasting Great millennial pink
Alexisjade
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is one of my favorite colors, also known as millennial pink. I received this product complimentary of Influenster, but all thoughts are my own. My ONLY dislike about the product is that it takes many many coats to get an actual color to pop up on my nail. Granted, the color is “sheer” but that isn’t my style, but it’s noteworthy that after several coats, you do have a beautiful color and it’s not clumpy.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Sheer
peanutbrit
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this color in a VoxBox from Influenster. It is a nice color. I’m not a fan of sheer colors. I like my nail being fully covered by color. I have to put many coats to get the coverage I wanted. The nail polish did last longer than normal nail polish with the top coat.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
5 out of 5 stars.
Long-lasting and pretty sheer color
Keezy
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This color is not one that I would usually choose for myself, but it is a really pretty sheer pink that does require at least 2 or 3 coats in order to be somewhat opaque. The brush has a rounded shape which makes it easy to paint on, and the quality is amazing! I work in a lab and was not expecting it to hold up, but it has been over a week and there are no chips or peeling at all! I received this product for free for testing purposes.
yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
4 out of 5 stars.
Pretty Light Pink
Kate1124
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a really sheer light pink. If you'd like it to show up more you have to apply 2-3 coats, one coat isn't enough. I really like essie new line of gel polishes. The color lasts longer than the regular polish but not as long as a regular gel manicure at the salon. There is an instant gel-like shine and your nails feel just a little harder than they would with regular polish on top! All opinions are my own. I received this product for free to test through influenster.
yes, I recommend this product.
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