gel couture by essie

first fitting

in. out. yes. no. there's no mincing words in this longwear, perlized nude greige - whatever you say goes.

up to 15-day wear
glass-like shine
easy application and removal

A GEL THAT CAN HANDLE IT ALL: meet gel couture by essie gel-like nail polish. a true gel breakthrough, this 2-step color and top coat system gives you a mani that lasts up to 15 days*; no UV lamp needed. reapply top coat on day 7.

GEL-LIKE SHINE & FINISH: use gel couture by essie 2-step system to achieve a mani with glass-like shine and plump, gel-like volume. in a consumer study, 100% agreed that it provided gel-like shine and finish.

EXCLUSIVE FORMULA: all gel couture shades are formulated with new patent-pending flex.e gel technology that bonds and moves with nails to resist chipping, our top coat is formulated with triple shine complex that maximizes light reflection and shine. vegan* no animal-derived ingredients.

PATENTED BRUSH DESIGN FOR SMOOTH & PLUMP RESULTS: our patented swirl stem brush offers controlled application and even product distribution on nail for a smooth, plump result.

EASY APPLICATION & REMOVAL: 1) apply 2 coats of gel couture by essie nail polish; no based coat needed, 2) apply 1 coat of gel couture by essie top coat nail polish; no UV lamp. EASY, GENTLE REMOVAL with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover. no harsh scrapping or soaking.

60 BOLD & SOPHISTICATED SHADES: gel couture by essie comes in an extensive range of trending and high performing shades.
essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients
full ingredient list:

BUTUL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, SILICA, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, OCTOCRYLENE, N-BUTYL ALCOHOL, HEXANAL, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, LITHOTHAMNIUM CALCARUM EXTRACT/LITHOTHAMNION CALCAREUM EXTRACT, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, MANNITOL, COLOPHONIUM/ROSIN/COLOPHANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, BARIUM SULFATE, TIN OXIDE, ZINC SULFATE. MAY CONTAIN Cl 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, Cl 77491, Cl 77492/IRON OXIDES, MICA, Cl 77266/BLACK 2, Cl 77742/MANGANESE VIOLET, Cl 19140/YELLOW 5 LAKE, Cl 15850/RED 6 LAKE, Cl 15880/RED 34 LAKE, Cl 77510/FERRIC AMMONIUM, FERROCYANIDE, Cl 12085/RED 36, Cl 73360/RED 30, Cl 15850/RED 7 LAKE

*Please be aware that ingredient lists for products in our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package for the most up-to-date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable for your personal use.

step 1
prep

prep cuticles, nail, and skin with ready. prep. go. advanced cuticle remover.
step 2
paint

apply 2 coats of color. no base coat needed.
step 3
seal

apply 1 coat of top coat for glass-like shine. no UV lamp needed.

nail care ready. prep. go. advanced cuticle remover shop

top coat gel couture top coat shop

" 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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York

Reviews2

Votes0

Age45 to 54

GenderFemale

5 out of 5 stars.

Love!

2 months ago

I’ve been a fan of Essie for so long now. I adore the vast shade selection, especially the new summer colours. My go to has to be drip drip followed by this gorgeous top coat that shines beautifully. Great quality and lasts all week without chipping !

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5

Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5

taytay

Houston, TX

Review1

Votes0

Age25 to 34

GenderFemale

5 out of 5 stars.

Best nail polish ever

2 years ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am typically not the one to paint my own nails because they always come out streaky and uneven. I am shocked at how well this polish works. It took me two coats for it to look completely solid and covered. On top of that, it looks just as perfect as a gel manicure would be if you went to the nail salon. This polish also dries slightly faster than a traditional polish. One recommendation I have is to clean up the excess polish on your skin as quick as you can as it is a little more difficult to remove with nail polish remover when it dries. Nonetheless, I highly recommend this product. The color I am wearing is called first fitting, and it is the perfect white color.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

KT22

New Jersey

Review1

Votes0

Age25 to 34

GenderFemale

3 out of 5 stars.

So so

2 years ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve tried all three colors Electric Geometric, First View and First Fitting. Coming from the brand that is so popular, I was disappointed by the color pay off. Mainly EG and FV. These two colors were just drab. Even with a high quality base and top coat the colors were simply boring. They both need a tint or shade of another color added, to give the pop or wow factor that both these colors need. On the other hand First Fitting is a pure white that looks sharp bright and nice. Two coats and you’re good to go. I feel that the formula itself could be improved, but I can’t put my finger on what.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

Response from essie.com:

2 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hello KT22! Thanks for trying out these 3 Gel Couture nail colors. We're pleased to hear how well the color 'first fitting', we just wish you could see the all results you were hoping for with the other 2 colors. We get that not every shade will look outstanding with everyone's natural coloring, but we appreciate hearing back from consumers who have given the color a try. On our webpage for each color we try to show the results on the nails of models with 3 distinctly different skintones to help you decide.

Maribel h

Los angeles ca

Review1

Votes0

Age35 to 44

GenderFemale

5 out of 5 stars.

Great product

2 years ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Essie first fitting is a solid white color I like how they look on my toe nails what I like about this product is that I've been having this color on my toe nails since the day I got it its like a week already and they have chipped it hasn't started coming off what I also like about this nail polish is that is a gel nail polish it drys fast it doesn't take that long to dry so u don't need a uv light to dry them because they will dry on its own.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

MtotheJ

Review1

Votes0

Age35 to 44

1 out of 5 stars.

Streaks, does not dry evenly.

7 months ago

I was looking for an Essie gel color in a white shade and thought this was going to be effortless like the other Essie’s I own. This one if terrible and I ended up taking it back. It does not set well and streaks very bad, even with the recommended nail prep. I even did four coats and it was just awful. Very disappointed I do not have a “go to” white for this brand. Have it a one-star because I couldn’t give it a 0.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

Response from essie.com:

4 months ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there MtotheJ, we would be disappointed too and want to understand what happened just as much as you do. This bright white with clean and crisp undertones should look perfect by the second coat. Your bottle definitely was not working as it should. 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

Princessa1

Atlanta, GA

Review1

Votes0

Age25 to 34

GenderFemale

5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent

2 years ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very pleased with a Essie Gel couture long-lasting vegan gel nail polish. The color is so pretty on my nails and toes. It so simple to apply on my nails and toes as well. This Gel polish goes on so smoothly and dries very quickly. The brush shape is key for polishing close to cuticle. Overall it’s a fast drying formula for a quick and clean polish application. I highly recommend this.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

Kwier92

Springfield, MO

Review1

Votes0

Age25 to 34

GenderFemale

5 out of 5 stars.

Doesn’t Disappoint

2 years ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Essie nail products never disappoint. This line is no exception. The colors are nice and vibrant and paint on evenly and smooth. One coat offers nice coverage but after a second the color is so bold. I’ve noticed that with this line my nail color lasts for close to two weeks without chipping! I will definitely be adding more products from this line to my nail collection.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

lovetoshop

Kansas City

Review1

Votes0

Age25 to 34

GenderFemale

5 out of 5 stars.

Love the color!

2 years ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Essie is known for their great polish and this doesn't disappoint! The product was easy to apply and remove around the nail for any painting mistakes I made during the process. The handle was easy to hold. I did my normal two coats with a base and a top and it has lasted over a month already! I was very pleased. The color is bright and shiny!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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