gel couture by essie
spiked with style
spiked with style
get your kicks off fashion in this longwear, edgy deep blood red nail polish. it’s an intoxicating shade that’s sure to take you higher.
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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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Miss Cheryl
Seattle, WA
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Age35 to 44
2 out of 5 stars.
Fun Sample From PINCHme!
9 years ago
I received a free sample of Essie from PINCHme and both my co-worker and I tried it. We got a lovely shade with a topcoat. I thought it looked very nice once applied and had an extra sheen to it. And a cool shaped bottle as well! Unfortunately, it did not last all that long. My co-worker is a mom of one and we both tried this on Thursday morning at work. By Monday, we both had the nail polish flake and/or chip off. Mine just flaked right off while I was having a beer at Oktoberfest, and my co-worker's chipped off quite a bit while tending her household and son over the weekend. All in all, it was very pretty, but didn't hold up well.
No, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
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9 years ago
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Thank you for giving the Gel Couture.Color and Top Coat a try. We consider direct consumer feedback like yours priceless! It helps us improve our products and deliver the best-in-market products we strive for.
mommyof7
Omaha, NE, United States
Review1
Votes0
Age35 to 44
5 out of 5 stars.
Magnificent Mani material
9 years ago
I received this duo of polish and gel coat as a free sample through PinchMe. I am an occasional nail polish user. I would use it more but usually have trouble with it lasting. This nail polish though really surpassed my expectations. I put it on with the gel coat and was surprised that it lasted nearly two weeks!!! Amazing. I have 5 daughters and I let them try it as well and even with their busy hands playing outside and in the sandbox, riding bike and other kids' activities, it withstood their heavy activity level. I was very impressed, and loved the color too!!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Chetbet
Florida, United States
Review1
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Age35 to 44
5 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting
10 years ago
I received this as a sample from pinchme. I have natural nails currently after having acrylic nails for forever. I usually find that polish stays on my natural nail for about 3-4 days. On my 10 year old daughter it stays on 1-2 days. I painted her nails and mine with the Essie gel couture. It's a beautiful color and it lasted a good 8-9 days. My daughter got about 5-6. What I couldn't believe was that it stayed on after she took a bath. For some reason usually I can paint her nails and normal polish would come off immediately but not this polish!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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PediPerfect
Houston, TX, United States
Review1
Votes0
Age45 to 54
5 out of 5 stars.
Nice Surprise!
9 years ago
I received this product set through Pinchme in exchange for a honest review. I have maintained a weekly pedicure for 17 yrs. I have tried most brands and mostly stick with OPI. I have had gel nails applied once. I really liked this product! I love the smaller bottle size, because who ever using the bigger bottles up. It's finish was nice and shiny and it lasted without chipping for the entire week. Best of all, it was just as easy to remove as a non gel polish. I will be shopping for other colors!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Amayzing
Virginia Beach, VA
Review1
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Age35 to 44
5 out of 5 stars.
Obsessed with Gel Couture!!
7 years ago
I have been an Essie user forever, and waited awhile to see if the Gel Couture line was going to live up to the classic, and I’m so disappointed I waited! These polishes are long lasting and gorgeous! The consistency is pretty good, and easy to use, especially in the richer shades. I do wish that there was a wider brush, and that they were slightly more self leveling. Aside from that, I am 100% happy with my Essie Gel Couture plpolishes, and will certainly continue to use them.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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jennycala
tampa, fl
Review1
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Age18 to 24
5 out of 5 stars.
love this!
8 years ago
this color is absolutely incredible, and the first coat is almost perfect by itself, although a second coat definitely makes it looks more polished! the brush on the gel couture is my favorite, perfect for painting nails and distributes color evenly! went on easy and smooth and dried down pretty quickly. it’s definitely a great option for people who don’t want to splash out on a proper gel set up! i did receive this product for free to test in exchange for an honest review!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Linzernut
Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Review1
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Age35 to 44
4 out of 5 stars.
Yay! Essie mail polish from Pinchme!
9 years ago
I received a free bottle of the Essie gel polish with topcoat. Color was bright and cheerful. Bottle shape was a bit odd to maneuver while painting my toes. The base coat seems to dry a tad fast, I know, usually fast drying is great but when it dries before you even finish a swipe of the brush, that's bad. Left lines and clumped a little. I think it lasted a shorter amount of time than other gels I've tried.
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Nikki922
Livingston, NJ
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Age25 to 34
4 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting!
7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased the gel couture as part of a contest recently and I'm pleasantly surprised at how long it lasts on my nails. It is easy to apply and the brush is the perfect width and the selection of colors is great. While it doesn't last as long as a salon gel manicure, it is definitely a better alternative to a regular manicure done at home. Lasts longer and doesn't chip as easily. Definitely recommend!
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
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sushideception
Review1
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Age18 to 24
4 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful, long-lasting color
a year ago
I love this color, it's a beautiful rich burgundy. And combined with the Gel Couture topcoat, it lasts amazingly well—my nails are usually pretty chipped six days in, but I painted them with this a week ago and they're doing great, still strong and shiny!
I just wish this polish was more opaque. Even with two coats, it feels slightly uneven. For really full coverage, I think three coats is necessary.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Nailqueen1
Fairfield, CT, United States
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Age45 to 54
4 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting BUT
9 years ago
I love the new Gel Couture formula because it is very glossy and wears like iron. While I don't get 2 weeks out of it, I do get several days, which is a vast improvement over any other polish. The flaw in this formula is that the polish thickens and gets gloppy about halfway through the bottle. Any suggestions for remedying this, Essie? I hate to waste half a bottle.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Teresa27
Norridge, Il
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Age45 to 54
5 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting
9 years ago
I received this nail polish as a sample from Pinchme. My regular nail polish usually lasts about 3 to 5 days. When I used Essie and the gel top coat the polish lasted up to 8 days. The finish was true to color and shiny. The gel coat did not change that, it looked the same. I did my regular routine and housework and it did not chip or fade until the 8th day.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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JulieK1967
Half Moon Bay, CA, United States
Review1
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Age45 to 54
1 out of 5 stars.
Chips after a day
9 years ago
I tried Essie's Couture line because it promises a gel manicure without the need for a light or specialized removal process. I won't use it again because it chips almost immediately. I followed the instructions to the letter, including going against my best judgment and not using a base coat. While the color of the polish is beautiful and the brush is the best I've used, because it chips almost immediately, neither of those points make this polish worth the price. After the first manicure chipped on day two, I removed the polish and tried again, following the instructions to the letter but my polish still chipped after a day, which rarely happens when I follow my usual process and use my usual products. After the second manicure failed, I had to soak my nails in denture cleanser to remove the stains caused by the "no base coat" instruction before I could re-do my manicure--the third in four days--so my nails would look decent for the holidays.
No, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
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9 years ago
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lane0322
Houston, TX, United States
Review1
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Age35 to 44
5 out of 5 stars.
I loved it!
9 years ago
I received a sample from #Pinchme the day after getting a manicure. So I was delayed trying it, but that also allowed to do a comparison. The Essie nail polish with top coat actually lasted 4 days longer than the professional manicure lasted. I was very impressed and have since bought more (I was the fondest of my free color) colors.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Desireemo
North Carolina
Review1
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Age25 to 34
5 out of 5 stars.
Intense color
7 years ago
As a professional nail Tech I love gel colors I love essie colors !! The shades , the fast dry and more, but this gel I love it for far!!!!!! The consistancy is so pure and I dont need apply 2 or 3 times likes other!! I really want to try all color on my costume and my fan page to people can see this amazing colors
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Sha0426
Oklahoma
Review1
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Age25 to 34
5 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting!
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product complimentary in order to test it out, I absolutely love it! I work in a daycare setting with toddlers so I am always washing my hands, and playing, and being rough with my hands and it hasn’t chipped once in 7 days! I’m sold and can’t wait to add more colors to my collection!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Angelina27
Keene New Hampshire
Review1
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Age25 to 34
5 out of 5 stars.
AMAZING Gel polish !!
7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Today I went and got this amazing Essie nail polish , I legit can’t get enough of this color. It goes on so smooth and looks so nice. I suck at doing my nails but this nail polish makes it easy ! I decided to get this nail polish as part of an influenster contest. Awesome product highly recommended.
Originally posted on essie.com
Cmunafo
Review1
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Age25 to 34
4 out of 5 stars.
Rich, deep color
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a beautiful deep red color that is great for Fall and Winter. The colo goes on nicely and doesn’t require more than two coats. It does seem to loose its smooth finish after a few days. I received this product complimentary for testing purposes.
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APearly1
Mississippi
Review1
Votes0
Age25 to 34
5 out of 5 stars.
Holy Gel!!
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve tried several different “gel” polishes- this is by far my favorite!! The color is sooo rich and viberant! Easy to apply and dries super fast! I received this product free for testing! I can’t wait to purchase more colors!!! Thanks Essie!!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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gina424
Medford, NY, United States
Review1
Votes0
Age45 to 54
5 out of 5 stars.
Essie Gelcouture
9 years ago
I received this product as a free sample from PINCHme.com,
I was so happy that it happened to be my favorite color-purple.
I loved the polish it was shiny, long wearing and did not chip off a day later
like most polish does.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Socks1218
West Jordan, utah
Review1
Votes0
Age18 to 24
4 out of 5 stars.
Love the color
7 years ago
I’m never one to paint my nails, but any time I do I use essie and I just love this color and how long wear they are! I purchased the gel couture is part of a contest, however I already bought a few before and loved them
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Taylort94
New Jersey
Review1
Votes0
Age18 to 24
5 out of 5 stars.
Fav fall color
7 years ago
I’ve been using Essie for years but I never tried the gel couture until this past summer. Let me tell you this is by far my favorite. My nails don’t chip as easily and this is my favorite fall time call for my nails.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Muacowgirl
Wisconsin
Review1
Votes0
Age35 to 44
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent color
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] #gelcouture #essielove #contest #complimentary @Influenster @essiepolish I got this in my VoxBox to review and I am honestly impressed. The color of this is a rich blood red color, and the shine is to die for.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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enicole1
Review1
Votes0
4 out of 5 stars.
True Oxblood Red!
6 years ago
A beautiful deep red. Perfect for the holidays or even year-round! Took about 2-3 coats plus top coat to achieve that rich color but it is a great addition to their collection. Will definitely be using again.
Originally posted on essie.ca
Sameh
Italy Milan
Review1
Votes0
Age35 to 44
5 out of 5 stars.
Very Good
a year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] [Employee of essie] Amazing , I have sensitive nails to UV and can’t do Gelish, this product is really shiny and exactly like gelish polish .
Highly recommend guys
Don’t hesitate
Try ut with the top coat.
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chelseahatfield
Fort Wayne, IN
Review1
Votes0
Age18 to 24
4 out of 5 stars.
Rich Color!
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This nail polish has such great color payoff! Intense color in just one coat. It applied smoothly and the packaging is so cute. Only problem I had was a little bit of chipping after a couple days.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Ilikeitalot
Review1
Votes0
Age35 to 44
5 out of 5 stars.
The real gel couture rouge noir dupe
2 years ago
Best color of the collection - this is the best gel couture dupe for rouge noir, the other "dupe" people name from gel couture, model clicks, is too purple and doesn't quite match.
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Leahp3
Dayton Ohio
Review1
Votes0
Age25 to 34
4 out of 5 stars.
Essie polish
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received spiked with style as a free sample. Loved the color!! The only thing is you have to put it on really quick, it starts drying instantly. Other than that I love it.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Nadia
Miami, Florida
Review1
Votes0
Age25 to 34
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful formula
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this color free complimentary from Influenster VoxBox and this formula is amazing. The color is to die for and it lasted beautifully. Thanks Essie.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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essie0803
los angeles, ca
Review1
Votes0
Age18 to 24
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Color!
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the color. It is not as dark and perfect for an every day look. I received this product for free testing. I will definitely recommend it
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Abrilita
Arizona
Review1
Votes0
Age25 to 34
3 out of 5 stars.
Good
7 years ago
I bought this like 3 months ago and still in a good condition the only thing im not content its if you use alot of water the color goes away
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Response from essie.com:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Abrilita! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our polish shade spiked with style. Feedback from our consumers is very important to us and we appreciate you sharing your experience.However, we are happy to hear that you enjoy using this product and hope you will continue to do so with great satisfaction!
Alexandra
Toronto
Review1
Votes0
Age25 to 34
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect in two coats
6 years ago
Beautiful dark red. Honest, a classic already. I hope they don't stop making this one. Super easy formula. Doesn't streak or stain!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Bmoore
Cincinnati
Review1
Votes0
Age25 to 34
5 out of 5 stars.
Love this!
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The color was so vibrant and it lasted longer than normal polish but not as long as a salon shellac. Definitely would buy again
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Jerricagoods2018
Yorktown, Virginia
Review1
Votes0
Age25 to 34
5 out of 5 stars.
Pretty color
7 years ago
I love how long it lasts especially after you put the gel coat on top. Definitely worth the price.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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I3ellaestrella83
Union nj
Review1
Votes0
Age35 to 44
5 out of 5 stars.
Great color great coverage
8 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Live this red hue. Essie always has great colors and great coverage when it comes to their polish
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Kelsilynn
Travis afb
Review1
Votes0
Age18 to 24
5 out of 5 stars.
So pretty
7 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is going to be so gorgeous for my holiday party!!! Such a pretty deep red!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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