gel couture ballet nudes gray shimmer purple
bring the house down when you spin, twirl and take a bow in this longwear, soft shimmer gray. brava! 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

closing night

gel couture ballet nudes gray shimmer purple
bring the house down when you spin, twirl and take a bow in this longwear, soft shimmer gray. brava! 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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4.6

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1 out of 5 stars.

Does appear on the nail like in the bottle.

a year ago
Grey with a blue flash in bottle. Cannot get the flash to show up at all. I have used different shiny top coats including essie's matching glossy topcoat and nothing.

Originally posted on essie.com

response from essie.com:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Coriander, We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with this color. The color ‘closing night’ Is described as a soft shimmer gray nail polish. However, we appreciate knowing you would like to see a more visible and blue shimmer to this color!
5 out of 5 stars.

Great coverage!!!!!!

2 years ago
I'm wearing this color as a mani now and I love it, so pretty and soft.

Originally posted on essie.com

4 out of 5 stars.

Not as shimmery as it appears in the bottle

7 years ago
Very pretty, two coats, just not as shimmery as I thought it would be.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

I love Essie

7 years ago
I used to only wear a specific type of nail polish before I was introduced to Essie. I am always impress with the color range and how long the nail polish wears. I love how accessible it is. It can be found in a multitude of locations!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Beauty

7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this nail polish about a week ago. I’ve always loved Essie and this nail polish is a step up from their already awesome formula. It looks almost professional and it gets done in a matter of minutes!! It’s still on like the day I put it on and the color is amazing. My boyfriend even complimented it. I’ll be buying more colors from this collection for sure. I purchased this because I was a part of a Gel Couture contest.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Love how long it lasts!

7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m so glad I took the chance and bought this. First I love the color for fall and winter!!!! Secondly, I’ve never had a regular manicure or even a gel manicure last as long as I get this gel couture to last. It typically lasts about 5-10 days depending upon what I’m doing lol. I purchased the Gel Couture polish as part of a contest!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Great lasting polish!

7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I do my manicure everyweek, and using this line I have come to notice that I arrive to my manicure day with my nails in good shape, that is difficult that this happens with another brands, my nails starts to peel on day 5, and the variety of color they have is also great!

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Subtle shimmer

7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the second bottle of this line of polish that I've gotten, and it's great! I had a terrifying experience with removing actual gel polish so this is my method of getting that long-lasting nail look now. The shimmer in the grey is very subtle and only noticeable in certain lighting, so I'm comfortable wearing it to work. I purchased the Gel Couture polish as part of a contest.

yes, I recommend this product.

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4 out of 5 stars.

Love the color selection

7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the colors you get to chose from. The formula is good, my nails still chip as they do with regular formula polish, but I can look past it for the color selection and constant product releases. I purchased this product to review as part of a contest. This opinion is my own and has not been influenced in anyway.

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Beautiful shade

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this item to test out for free from Influenster, and I fell in love! This product lasted me a good week and a half, with only having to touch up once in two weeks! I’m a chemist and I work a lot with my hands! I was surprised this polish didn’t chip or make my nails brittle! I would definitely recommend this! It is a cheaper alternative to getting a mani every two weeks! I loved how the color did not fade and that it did not become dull.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Beautiful color

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a very pretty light grayish blue. I received a lot of compliments on this color. It goes on very smooth and lasted almost a week before chipping! I would definitely buy this gel again! I received this product for free in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

great polish

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Loved this color - it's the perfect gray. It applied really well and the color was vibrant. No streaks. I received this product for free for testing (thanks Infleunster and Essie!)

yes, I recommend this product.

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4 out of 5 stars.

So long lasting and cute!

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This lasts so long and it’s great not having to go to the nail salon to get a cute manicure! I recieved this for free for my honest review but I definitely plan on buying more colors!

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5 out of 5 stars.

Easy to use!

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great color and the smell isn’t overpowering like some others. Easy to apply and lasts longer than other at home gel treatments I’ve tried. *I received this product for free for testing purposes.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Dries really fast!

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product free to try out. I love the color and how fast it dries! It also seemed to last longer than other brands that I have tried. I would definitely purchase again!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Gorgeous

8 years ago
I can’t even tell you how happy I am with this product. It held up for two whole weeks without a nick or a scratch! Pair it with the top coat, you can’t go wrong!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

3 out of 5 stars.

Not what I expected

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The color wasn’t shimmery. Just a plain gray. It did last longer than I expected. I received it free for testing.

no, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

response from essie.com:
8 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our Gel Couture Polish. We are happy to hear that you enjoy using this product and hope you will continue to do so with great satisfaction!
5 out of 5 stars.

Love!

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this in my Influenster box and I love It! It’s so easy to apply and dry!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Great polish!

8 years ago
I received this polish complimentary to review from influenster and I gotta say, I love it! I will say this did apply a little streaky, but I think it might've just been the color. With three thin coats it looked perfect and shimmery. I love this gray/blue color too– it's nice and neutral! It lasted pretty long too with the matching top coat...I think I got about a week before it started chipping. Definitely a good polish for the price, I'll probably be buying some summer shades for va action since I know it'll last the full week.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

4 out of 5 stars.

Its ok

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product free for testing, bur my opinión is honest, I love the color, is a very good nail polish

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

4 out of 5 stars.

Lasted 2 weeks

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I enjoyed this brand as always , it withheld me giving my kids baths every night , as well as washing dishes by hand it didn’t even chip !

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

4 out of 5 stars.

Yes Please

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this complimentary via Influenster and I really like the color. I like how long it lasts on my nails.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Easily the best at home nail polish

8 years ago
I received this for testing purposes and im so thrilled I did. The color is beautiful and its incredibly chip free.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

4 out of 5 stars.

Great!

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm not a huge nail polish person but this stuff was Great! It was so simple to use and fast drying, and comes in great shades!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Great Color

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got these to review for free and really love the color. Even without the top coat it lasts for a week without chipping will definitely purchase in the future!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

4 out of 5 stars.

interesting color

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love essie, so i was excited to see this concept ! This particular color doesnt look the best with my skin, as i am reddish toned, but with a more even-toned skin, i think itd be a great fall color. the coverage was nice and the last was there! I received this in a review box, free of charge.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Amazing nail polish!

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product in the Influenster Vox Box and was so impressed by it! First off, it is the perfect color. It also lasts extremely long and has a beautiful glossy finish. I was mainly impressed for how long this product lasted on my nails without chipping. I will definitely be purchasing other colors!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

So good!

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I will admit wearing this color was out of my comfort zone, it looks better on your nails than it does in the bottle. While it was different from my normal nude and pink hues. I liked it. The color held up really strong and made for a great everyday neutral grey with a glam sparkle to it. I received this product free to try.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

IN LOVE WITH THIS COLOR!!!!!

8 years ago
I got this in my Influenster box and holy cow!!! I love it !! Just the perfect color for my skin type (tan complex) I usually wear greys and this color perfectly matches with every color in a way

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Perfect shade!

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I finally got around to trying this color! It goes on so smooth and dries quickly. I absolutely love this color! It goes with everything and is perfect for Spring!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Makes my nails look professional

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My nails look like I went and got them done. Amazing! Lots of compliments. I bought another color.

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4 out of 5 stars.

Long Lasting

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product free for testing, and it was AMAZING! The gray color was great for matching everything! You do have to wait a bit for the polish to set, otherwise it will wrinkle, but if you wait it will last for a long time. My toes lasted for a month! It would have lasted longer, but I wanted to change the color. It is also easy to apply! It goes on in smooth strokes!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

4 out of 5 stars.

Stunning color!

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was a little weary of the color at first because this shade doesn't always look flattering on me but I loved it! I thought it looked great and it held up okay. It didn't last as long as some other products I've used but I was really happy with it. It looked like I just walked out of the nail salon.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

smooth as silk

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] i received this product free for test from influenster. the color is silky looking and goes on the same way it lasted till i took it off . it brushes on with ease

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

4 out of 5 stars.

The bottle is so pretty!

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like the shape of the bottle of this nail polish. The color was not my favorite, I tend to not go super shimmery as I can't really wear it to work. The polish went on smoothly though and actually dried quicker than I thought it would. It didn't last more than a few days for me, but that's what I expect from an at-home-mani. The brush seemed to be regular essie quality and as my favorite nail polish brand that made me happy. My pro-tip is to make sure your nails are very clean before applying! I received this product free for testing

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

3 out of 5 stars.

It was easy

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried this out cause I love putting on different colors like every other week and I love trying out new brands to see which is better for me. I liked this cause it was easy to apply, the color was pretty and the brush was very easy to control. But one thing that could of been better for me if the color would have lasted as long. It only stayed out for like 2 days but other that that it was good. I received this product for free for testing.

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

response from essie.com:
8 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Larry! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our Gel Couture Polish. We are sorry to hear that this product did not leave you with the results in which you expected. We thank you for giving this product a try as we will be passing on your comments to others in our team.
3 out of 5 stars.

Pretty color

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the color of this polish, and the design of the bottle is fun. I do not find that this lasts anywhere near as long as my gel even with the top coat, I had chips after the first day. I think there are more affordable longer lasting options

no, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

response from essie.com:
8 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our Gel Couture Top Coat. We are sorry to hear that this product did not meet your expectations. 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.

Dried fast and smooth!

8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thank you so much Essie for the complimentary gel nail polish (Influenster)! It was so smooth and easy to apply, it dried quick too!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

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