gel couture by essie
rock the runway
rock the runway
gorgeous. striking. untamed. the pulsing beat of this longwear, fierce scarlet red nail polish creates instant fashion pandemonium.
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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
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5 out of 5 stars.
Stunning shade!
5 months ago
An absolutely stunning shade that is long-lasting, vibrant and perfect for any occasion. It applies well and looks sleek and beautiful as soon as it is applied. I wear it with topcoat or blushed metal and it looks stunning either way. A gorgeous shade and I canāt wait to keep using it.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Beautiful gel colour.
2 years ago
Beautiful colour gel, so easy to apply, not a strong overpowering smell. The colour is so nice and definitely one Iād wear again and again. Before I added the top coat the shine was amazing. Not easily chipped and drys quick.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Bright red colour
2 years ago
Iām not a big fan of red nail polish as itās not my shade. This one is a bright red. It goes on well and you only need one coat as itās quite thick and intense. I had trouble with the brush too much product came off it and ended up going over the sides but that could just be me! It does take a while to dry though about 3-4 minutes. But the colour is very bright and intense and looks great. Always make sure you use an undercoat to avoid staining on the nail.
It lasted all week without chipping and I didnāt need to top it up again.
I took it off at the end of the week as the colour was too bright for me. It was easy to take off with nail varnish remover only needed to swipe it once off the nail and it came off and there was no staining below.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Essie new gel couture rock on runway
2 years ago
This new gel couture rock on runway is a beautiful nail polish. The red colour is absolute beautiful. After received it i have tested and i was so happy to see how quick it dries . Very easy to apply and provides shinny and volume to the nails . Its non sticky and the brush is perfection as sometimes i miss around nails but this lovely product didnt . This colour can be wear it on any occasion or season .essie does beautiful products and happy to have this colour in my collection . Definitely will buy after finishing.
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Scotland
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5 out of 5 stars.
Salon quality
5 months ago
This is one of my favourite nail polishes. It gives a really glossy, gel-like finish. The formula applies smoothly, the brush makes it easy to get an even coat, and the colour looks really vibrant. Iāve found it lasts much longer than regular polish with minimal chipping. It also dries fairly quickly and leaves my nails looking shiny and salon-quality at home. Definitely a great option if you want long-lasting nails without going to the salon.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing product
2 years ago
Wow what a great nail polish . The pigmentation is amazing a true red colour . I had this on for a week and no chipping or flaking . This dried very quickly . Beautiful shiny finish . Easy to apply I would definitely recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
I am impressed
2 years ago
Wow wow wow. How good is this brand of varnish. Easy to apply. Quick drying. Great colours. Chip resistant. Long lasting. This is such good quality.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Most beautiful colour and shine.
2 years ago
Wow I love it. The new brush makes itās so easy to apply. Love how they made an angled brush for easy self use with both hands. Drying time is less than a minute so thatās great. Most beautiful colour and shine. A fierce red with pink and blue undertones. I love this a lot definitely recommend and girl go buy it. Thank me later hehe. Great price also,
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5 out of 5 stars.
Very simple to get perfect manicure
5 months ago
After the first try, become my favourite. Iām not a professional nail artist, just a beginner and I am always struggling with nail polish, especially bright colours. Essie Gel Couture helps my manicure to look perfect in a few seconds and lasts up to 15 days.
For the best results, I use Essie clear Top Coat.
Never been so easy to look perfect
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Age18 to 24
5 out of 5 stars.
Lovely nail varnishes
6 months ago
Fortunate enough to by gifted these for free from Lorealistar community in exchange for an honest review!
These nail varnishes are pigmented and high quality. They do has a few days before chipping. The bottled feel high quality and look nice.
Overall I would purchase in more colours and recommend to all!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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London
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5 out of 5 stars.
5 months ago
I have used Essie gel couture Rock the Runway gifted by Lorealistar and i have to say it is the most beautiful nail varnish i have ever used. My nails look salon style pretty and it lasts for days which is just what i need as a busy person.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful gel š š¼ ā¤ļø
2 years ago
Love love love this gel, it applied super easy and looks stunning. It dried really quick too which is a bonus, gorgeous colour too! Look at the photos attached quality gel
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5 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting
2 years ago
Essie has always been one of my favorite nail brands because its polish is long-lasting and highly chip-resistant. I tried Shade 270 - Rock the Runway, a lovely bright red. The wide brush allows for quick, easy, and smooth application. The formula is smooth and applies evenly without streaks. I also love the high-shine finish, which gives my nails a glossy, salon-like appearance. With a top coat, it stayed fresh for over a week without any fading or chipping. It really provides a gel-like manicure and is easy to remove. I'm genuinely impressed with this nail polish.
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Bristol
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Age35 to 44
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5 out of 5 stars.
A vibrant durable nail varnish
5 months ago
I received this Essie nail varnish from the Lorealistar community and Essie in exchange for my honest review.
The colour of this varnish does look as advertised. It's a lovely vibrant red. I found that just one coat gives enough coverage and it dries quite quickly too. I used 2 coats which lasted on my nail for 4 days before it started to chip. I am an active person that needs to use my fingers to manipulate objects so I am forever chipping my nail varnish. This one holds up well when washing up or when I have my hands in warm water.
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Sussex
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Age45 to 54
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5 out of 5 stars.
A great gel alternative
5 months ago
I received these nail polishes from LāOrealistar in exchange for my honest opinion.
I love them! With just two coats they give great colour and then a single application of the top coat and you are left with a gel like finish, with the signature shine.
They were really durable, with a week and a half before I needed to reapply.
A great alternative to salon gel.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous summer colour
2 years ago
Beautiful summer colour in a cute little bottle. This polish is easy to apply using the perfectly formed brush, and it last much better than many other brands. Paired with the Essie topcoat my nail polish has lasted for days without chipping. I have had many compliments on the colour and after doing my nails it looks like iāve just stepped out of the salon.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great nail polishā¦ just try it
2 years ago
This nail polish is amazing. I adore this colour: is a fire red and so pretty. The bottle is so adorable. Itās so easy to apply and the brush is perfect. Gets dry very fast and has such a shiny finish. I love it. You need to try this š I use it with Essie top coat on top for a double shiny finish and to stay longer š
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Northwich Cheshire
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5 out of 5 stars.
Essie nail product- Rock the Runway is stunning
6 months ago
Rock the Runway red essie gel nail varnish , such a beautiful finish.
I'm loving the stunning glossy look. Hard-wearing, and longlasting great red carpet look.Easy to brush on and apply with a few coats this product looks amazing on.i popped a blushed metal shade on top as a top coat.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Sassy but classy
2 years ago
Rock the runway what a colour so bright with a slight blue/purple undertone. The perfect colour to go with occasion wear. The brush is thick but the nail varnish is not to thin just glides on without catching your skin around your nails. Drying time 1-2 minutes.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Vibrant
2 years ago
Very high quality gel polish, goes on so smoothly and dries quite quick. It leaves a smooth finish and hardens to prevent them chips. The colour is absolutely stunning, so bright and vibrant, it's certainly a brand I will look to purchase more of.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great nail polish!
2 years ago
Firstly I love this bottle, the shape is really distinctive!
This mail polish is really good. Lovely colour, nice and bright and nice and easy to apply and really shines nicely. It dries quickly and lasts well too.
Definitely recommended!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Fantastic
2 years ago
I love red nails so when I managed to grab a complimentary set from Influenster I was over the moon. I already use Essie - Russian Roulette and this is similiar shade. Rock the Runway is a gorgeous, fiery red colour. The geometric bottle shape is eye catching. The brush is very comfortable to use - perfect size too. The enamel dries quite quickly. It is hard-wearing, doesn't chip off - just rubs off gently from the edges of the nails. It has diamond shine all the way. The longest time I wore it with a top coat was 14 days but I usually wear it for 7 days as my nails grow quite fast. I have a physical job with lots of manual work, plus lots of tapping on the keyboard so I'm very impressed by this nail varnish.
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East Midlands
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5 out of 5 stars.
Sexy Red
5 months ago
I was kindly gifted a set of gel Couture nail shades through L'orealistar and they are all stunning. I love a red and this really is an all year round shade for me on my nails.
Wears really well and looks beautiful.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect red polish
2 years ago
Receives these two beauties from essie the packaging is so beautiful and elegant, the color of the nail polish is the perfect red for me, it dry out super quickly and iam amazed how till now it resists well over
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4 out of 5 stars.
Shine bright!
2 years ago
This Essie Gel polish is highly pigmented and is so easy to apply. It has a very quick drying time which leaves it almost indestructible, chip resistant, with a beautiful finish.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Bright orange-red
2 years ago
A bright orange-red colour, which covers well with one coat, but as with most polishes takes a couple of coats to really provide full coverage. Works well with the top coat
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5 out of 5 stars.
Very professional finish,feels like you came out of your nail technician.
2 years ago
Love the colour so bright,hardens the nail,chip resistance,easy application,fast drying time took a few seconds and a lovely funish smooth and looks very professional.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Rock the runway all day long!
2 years ago
Gorgeous shade of red! Super easy to use too! Has the shine of a gel polish without the salon time! Just do a coat with this and then a top coat and away you go!
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Brighton
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Age25 to 34
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5 out of 5 stars.
Glossy
4 months ago
I love it, the finish is so glossy and really gives that salon gel look without needing a UV lamp.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Hollywood Classic
2 years ago
Ooooo its Red! This is classic Hollywood Red. Brighter and more daring than what I would normally wear. But everyone loves it! Its almost semi gel like when it's on. It does tend to peel more than chip but my hands are working hands not desk work so really pleased with it's staying power. And with the top coat it is stronger still.
It went on easy and smooth and did not take long to dry. It does have that old fashioned nail polish smell. But im staying Red just that little bit longer ;-)
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5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing !!
2 years ago
My nails are quite weak, bendy and prone to breaking at the slightest touch (tucking in a bedsheet? = disaster).
This is the best nail polish I have ever used. It goes on bare nails without base coat - donāt panic - and two coats cover like a dream. Top with either their topcoat or one of your choice, and you have a finish that looks like gel. Even better, when it chips, which is much less than any other product for me, simply touch up the tips and reapply topcoat over the whole nail. Now you have invisibly extended the life of the manicure and given an extra layer of protection to said feeble nails. AND when you remove even the darkest colours, they barely stain. I initially tried using it with basecoat despite the instructions (old habits) but trust me, just go with it and put it straight on. Iām not buying anything else.
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London
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Age35 to 44
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5 out of 5 stars.
Lovely colour and application
a year ago
It does what itās promised! Great finish top coat!
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YourgirlSabrina
New York, NY, United States
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Age18 to 24
4 out of 5 stars.
I love it but...
10 years ago
I bought this color a few days ago. I tried the color out and I love it, it was very smooth and dried surprisingly fast for a polish. It was very pigmented, which is lovely in a polish except it has stained my nails a tint of dark pink. I understand that most reds will do this but this is far more stained than the others. It last for my about 3 days, I am constantly typing, writing, and filing stuff for my job and this polish stayed well except when ever it chipped a little it would leave a hang and then the hanging part would get pulled at and a hold large chunk would come off. So after 3 days I had so ratchet looking nails. Essie I love ya but I think u could do better with this one.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Age45 to 54
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing depth of colour
6 months ago
Used it once and Iām in love with the colour and the shine of this polish. I found that it dries really nicely and quickly. Took only two coats to achieve intense colour. Top coat added and amazing shine. Iām still to see if it will last over a week. So far so good and even if it doesnāt I would still use it. Great polish.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Age45 to 54
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5 out of 5 stars.
Incredible and long lasting, gorgeous colour
5 months ago
Iām so impressed with the Essie Gel Coulture Rock the Runway in shade 270. This is the most beautiful and vibrant shade of red. The formula is absolutely incredible. Just one coat was needed. Such good quality nail varnish that lasted almost two weeks without chipping or peeling. The shine is out of this world!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous.
2 years ago
Wow...the shade is absolutely brilliant. Such a gorgeous colour that makes your nails stand out and I get so many compliments.It's easy to aply,quicly to dry. My only issue is that the gel doesn't last long on my nails, that's my personal opinion, because my nails are not that strong and break easily.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Bold long-lasting colour
2 years ago
I absolutely love this colour from essie, it was easy to go on, I did my toes sorry if dont like toes on my picture as I already get my nails done at salon so toes it was. It covers well and dries very quickly, the bold colour is a proper show stopper . Great for holiday toes . Definetly recommend.
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Age35 to 44
5 out of 5 stars.
5 months ago
Essie Gel Couture Rock the Runway is very beautiful classic red colour. It looks elegant and strong on nails, perfect for evening or special day. Formula is smooth and easy to apply, not streaky. It gives nice shiny gel-like finish without lamp. I really like it, makes hands look very classy. ā¤ļøš
Yes, I recommend this product.
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