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arctic jelly gloss soft white nail polish
arctic jelly
an icy, soft white jelly nail polish with subtle yellow undertones; wear alone or layer with essie polishes for a cool nail art look.
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- meet essie jelly gloss nail polish: a sheer, yet buildable jelly gloss finish designed for layers of nail art fun. get the jelly nail look easily at home.
- sheer enough for a juicy glaze, opaque enough for luscious coverage.
- not your average jelly! comes in 9 new fun and unexpected shades from neutrals to brighter hues.
- endless possibilities: wear alone for a sheer wash of color, layer for a luscious milky-glaze or use multiple shades to design a custom look.
- featuring our exclusive easy glide brush for quick, even professional application on nails.
- vegan formulated without formaldehyde; no animal-derived ingredients.
- essie nail art studio is your DIY design destination for everything nail art – offering a full range of creative finishes and accessories for endless nail art possibilities. if you can dream it, you can do it. creatively designed by you at home. no salon necessary.
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apply one to two coats for a sheer wash of color, continue layering for a luscious milky-glaze.
pro tip: blend & layer multiple shades to adjust tonality and customize nail art. -
essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients
full ingredient list:
ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, BENZOPHENONE-1, HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, DIMETHICONE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, BARIUM SULFATE, CITRIC ACID, SILICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, OXIDIZED POLYETHYLENE, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN, NORBORNANEDIAMINE/RESORCINOL DIGLYCIDYL ETHER CROSSPOLYMER, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/GLYCERIN/GLYCIDYL DECANOATE COPOLYMER, TIN OXIDE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYSILYLETHYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE, ACETONE, ALUMINA, CI 77002 / ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, [+/- MAY CONTAIN CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE, MICA, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES, CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE, CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE, CI 77163 / BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE, CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE, CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER, CI 77266 / BLACK 2, CI 77007 / ULTRAMARINES, CI 77510 / FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, CI 60725 / VIOLET 2, CI 45410 / RED 28, CI 77400 / BRONZE POWDER, CI 77400 / COPPER POWDER, CI 60730 / EXT. VIOLET 2, CI 45370 / ORANGE 5, CI 45380 / RED 22]
*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.
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marynad8
Review1
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5 out of 5 stars.
Favorite regular nailpolish
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this nailpolish for free in exchange for my honest review. I've been using Essie nailpolishes whenever I dont have gel and I know this brand quality is always the best! The variety of colors and shades are great, the consistency is so smooth and just right to make a perfect layer. It lasts me about 3-4 days without chipping at all and about a week of my nails looking okay without noticeable or big chips. But keep in mind that I have 3 kids so I have to do many things for them, showers every day, playing, drawing, washing the dishes, cleaning! And the nailpolish is very easy to remove and reapply. And since it dries fast I'm EXTREMELY SATISFIED!
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shelbyu10
Review1
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4 out of 5 stars.
Arctic Jelly- great coverage but dries slow
a year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First, I wanted to start with the positives.This is a great nail polish brand. It is easy to apply and i typically only need about two coats. It does last a while before it starts chipping. I was impressed with how well the white covered, other brands I have tried the white do not look as good.
The only negative:
-It dries very slow. I do not like sitting in one place too long and so I often create “blemishes” in it which I have to go over again. This would not be a good nail polish to use on kids or impatient adults like myself.
Overall, I do like this nail polish.
Originally posted on influenster.com
mafiabunny
Review1
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5 out of 5 stars.
Essie! Take my money! Now I want the whole collection!
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thank you Essie and Influenster for sending me two adorable colours from Jelly Gloss Collection!
I’m a spring and summer girl, so pastel colors have always been my go-to, and this two colors are too cute! It is a sheer and plump white color, just like milk jello.
Drying time and chip resistance: I sat there for 10 mins after top coat (i’m using Essie regular top coat - been on my third bottle) after that I took a shower, washed and massaged my hair and came out no chipping at all!
Also, the reason that I always choose Essie nail polishes for doing nail at home is the curve of the brush, you know it is hard and messy to paint the other hand, but with Essie brush shape, it was super easy, no mess and no need to clean up the cuticle or the sides.
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sandra81_7858
Review1
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5 out of 5 stars.
I love
8 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Essie never disappoints when it comes to presentation. “Arctic Jelly” comes in the brand’s classic, elegant bottle, with a shade that at first glance appears to be a translucent, almost ethereal ice blue. Ideal for those seeking a natural, minimalist look, or for playing with layers and nail art. With one coat, you get a soft, subtle shine. With two or three coats, the color intensifies, but never loses that beautiful translucent effect. Surprisingly, it dries fairly quickly between coats and doesn’t feel heavy.
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mattheww74
Review1
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4 out of 5 stars.
Great nail polish
a year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Essie nail polish I received came packaged well and all nail polish was intact. Love the simplicity of the bottles and easy to open to apply. The scent wasn’t too fragrant which I liked. The polishes were a little more shear than anticipated, but still beautiful once added more layers. Drying time was pretty on par for most nail polishes and doesn’t take any special application techniques . All in all, the polish was great to try and I’m sure I will try some of the shades again soon!
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graciek43
Review1
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3 out of 5 stars.
Nice light color and easy application
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall, this nail polish is pretty nice! The formula is very thin, though, so I had to put on three coats to really see the color. The color itself is also very light, which can be nice, depending on what you’re looking for. It goes on smoothly and dries quickly, which I like. However, after a day or so, my nails starting looking kind of bumpy and almost had a pinkish tint to them- not sure if it’s something I did or the polish itself? Overall, this is a decent nail product I’d say.
Originally posted on influenster.com
Response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello graciek43! Thank you for sharing your pics and experience with the Nail Art Studio Jelly Gloss in the 'arctic jelly' color. This icy, soft white jelly nail polish with subtle yellow undertones has a sheer, buildable translucent finish. Wear it alone, and build it up to 4 layers for unique results. Or layer it over your favorite color.
moments0fjayde
Review1
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4 out of 5 stars.
Best nail polish yet!
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's very opaque, which is something I guess I should have accounted for when jelly nail polish was involved 😅 it can take anywhere from 2-4 applications for a darker shade, as pictured above. The lighter ones are one application, and then two applications between the middle and forefinger. The second photo it's 3-4 applications(I didn't keep track) to get a darker shade. However, I loved it even on the lightest side of things - it felt very summery! After a week, I've noticed very light chipping but nothing to write home about. Which is surprising because by the time a week rolls around most of my nail polish is gone with any other brand! It hasn't been harder to remove than normal nail polish, which I've really appreciated. Overall I love this shade and you can now consider me an Essie girl for life lol
Originally posted on influenster.com
lys100_4806
Review1
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5 out of 5 stars.
Jelly milk
8 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This arctic jelly is a milky white color. It is jelly like which is very different from other white colors. It can be worn on its own and gives nails a sheer white color or it can be applied as topcoat. I used it in combination with blush jelly and if you prefer pinkish finish you apply blush jelly on top and if you prefer a pale color finish you apply arctic jelly on the top. It is very similar to the very popular milky pink jelly nails which you can get from salons.
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vittorias9
Review1
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5 out of 5 stars.
Overall great product! Has intended “jelly” affect
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This nail Polish is easy to apply and it doesn’t smell strong either! It has been 2 weeks and has barely even chipped! The only chips were from daily tasks of cleaning and bumping hard but honestly is more resilient than normal polish. It dried fairly quick as well and didn’t smudge. I would highly recommend this polish as it is worth it. It is a bit opaque but that is just the type of polish that it is. It gives that “jelly” look and I am in love!
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emily_v_1967
Review1
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5 out of 5 stars.
Faster drying than most jelly polishes & chic!
7 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wow! This jelly polishes dries faster than most Essie polishes and layers well. It’s super shiny before the topcoat and makes my skin look tan without being too pastey of a white. The brush size is just right for application and made it easy to keep my cuticles clean. I found that it wore for 7+ days. I’m excited to keep wearing this! You can see 1 coat on the left & 2 coats on the right side of my thumb for comparison of coverage.
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tomgs
Review1
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3 out of 5 stars.
Perfect summer color!
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the white color especially in summer, it is my all time favorite! I applied easily, and it dried like the same time as a regular nail polish. The color is both opaque at all though, like it says it is really jelly. You don’t get the white color in first coat though. You have to apply minimum 2 coats, and I think three will be even better. It should have longer a lot longer, I wish!!!
Originally posted on influenster.com
Response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello there, tomgs, we are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed the nail art studio color 'arctic jelly'. This icy, soft white jelly nail polish with subtle yellow undertones; can be worn alone or layer with essie polishes for a new look. This sheer, buildable jelly gloss is designed to used in 1, 2 ,3 or 4 layers for your favorite look!
skylarm78
Review1
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5 out of 5 stars.
Translucent and shiny
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Was mailed in a box with good packaging. The scent is a bit strong. I feel like this dries a lot quicker than regular nail polish. If you want a real solid color, it takes about three coats. Dries shiny and it does look like gel polish! Just make sure to do really thin coats. The color reminds me of the color of milk and is a bit translucent. It’s a very pretty color!Great nail polish!
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jalbarian
Review1
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4 out of 5 stars.
Need three or more coats for true color to be seen on nails
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The application of Arctic jelly was easy to do. I feel like because the color is so light, it will need more coats to fully be the right pigment, depending on your skin tone. With my darker skin, the photo shows two coats. I feel like I would need three or four to get the true tone, but I do like this neutral color as an every day color for my nails. 
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Anonymous
Review1
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5 out of 5 stars.
Should buy it
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received a sample of this nail polish. My impression after trying it is that the brush is quite good, I can paint it myself easily, the color is bright, the paint dries quickly, the paint is not too thick nor too thick. liquid. Overall I am very satisfied. I will buy more to give to family and friends
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sama109
Review1
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3 out of 5 stars.
Crelly white polish
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nice wide brush, which made application very easy. Polish applied more as a crelly/sheer polish and was patchy, even after three coats. Would not call this a jelly at all. Dry time was fast, which was a plus. Would recommend for those who would like a sheer white polish, but don’t expect a jelly finish.
Originally posted on influenster.com
Response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello there sama109. Thank you for trying out the Jelly Gloss color 'arctic jelly'. We're glad you enjoyed the application and dry time for this Jelly Gloss, we just wish you could see all the results you were hoping for. This soft white with subtle yellow undertones jelly gloss can be worn in 1, 2, 3 or 4 coats depending on the effect you want, it has a sheer, buildable translucent finish for layers of nail art fun. Available in shades from neutral to brighter hues.
jadar48
Review1
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3 out of 5 stars.
Cute
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The pigment of this jelly polish is girly and subtle, which I adore. However, it did take a few coats to get full coverage. I probably could’ve gone for a few more coats to get the look I need. I expected as such being that its meant to give the jelly vibe, but it slowed me down more than I’d hoped.
Originally posted on influenster.com
Response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello jadar48. Thank you for giving the Nail Art Studio Jelly Gloss color 'arctic jelly' a try. We're delighted to hear you had fun with this cy, soft white jelly nail color with subtle yellow undertones. This polish has a sheer, buildable translucent finish for layers of new looks. Go 1, 2, 3, even 4 layers to build up the finished look you want!
sjsmith104
Review1
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3 out of 5 stars.
Jelly Polish
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I usually like polishes that cover my nail well and aren’t super sheer. This jelly polish is made to be sheer. The formula is decently thick but is definitely more opaque. I think I would love this polish over another color.
The white is very sheer and I can see my nail through 2 coats of polish.
Originally posted on influenster.com
Response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello sjsmith104! Thank you for trying out and sharing your pic with the Nail Art Studio Jelly Gloss in the color 'arctic jelly'. We hope you take advantage flexible use you can get from this icy, soft white jelly nail polish with subtle yellow undertones. The Jelly Gloss colors have a sheer, buildable translucent finish for layers of different looks. You can use 1, 2, 3 or even 4 layers to get different results with this sheer, buildable translucent finish.
morganmarks1
Review1
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3 out of 5 stars.
Pretty translucent finish, not my favorite
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was very excited to try this when it got delivered, however, I was hoping the pigmentation on the fingernails would have been brighter. Some people may like the translucent finish, but for me personally it’s not my favorite! It did dry quickly, so that was definitely a plus as well.
Originally posted on influenster.com
Response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there morganmarks1, thanks for giving the Nail Arts Studio special effects color 'arctic jelly' a try. We wish you could see all the results you were hoping for. This may be a bit different than you were expecting...this jelly nail polish with subtle yellow undertones is made to be worn alone or layer with essie polishes for a unique look. Worn alone, you can create the look you want; apply one to two coats for a sheer wash of color, continue layering for a luscious milky-glaze.
LisaN
Review1
Votes0
Age55 to 64
1 out of 5 stars.
Streaky
a year ago
No matter what I do, this nail polish will not go on evenly and is streaky. I have applied this with one, two and three coats trying to eliminate streaks and it always streaks. I’m extremely unhappy with this product and feel like I wasted money. I would not recommend arctic jelly.
No, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on essie.com
Response from essie.com:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there LisaN, we want to know what's going on as much as you do...all of our nail enamels should look perfect by the second 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
katty_onopko_408
Review1
Votes0
5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend!
8 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Essie Arctic Jelly is absolutely stunning. The cool, icy tone feels so fresh and modern, making it a standout shade in my collection. The jelly formula layers beautifully, letting me choose between a sheer, natural look or a more vibrant finish. It’s long-lasting and really unique
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daciaz_9343
Review1
Votes0
4 out of 5 stars.
Great top coat for nails
7 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The color is so light its hard to show in photos. It makes as a great topper to a color but not on its own. I prefer glitter on my nails so its a great top coat. I run my nails under cold water to dry them quickly. I have gotten a lot of compliments. The price is reasonable too.
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madelineb90
Review1
Votes0
2 out of 5 stars.
Poor polish quality
a year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This polish didn’t glide on easily, like other polish brands I’ve used in the past. It took nearly 4 coats to look somewhat good. Since I had to lather on the layers, the polish ran off my nail and took forever to dry. I ended up removing the polish, shortly after it was applied.
Originally posted on influenster.com
Response from essie.com:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there madelineb90, we want to understand what happened just as much as you do. All of our nail colors should glide on easily. The nail art studio jelly gloss like the 'arctic jelly' you used is different from a classic nail enamel. Its made to go on in thin, buildable layers to customize your look. Use it alone in up to 4 coats depending on the look you're going for, or layer over your favorite essie nail enamel for a unique finish!
rainystate_reviews_9857
Review1
Votes0
5 out of 5 stars.
Lovely
8 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Another great polish by Essie. I love the white milky color it has. It goes on smoothly and doesn’t have an overly thick texture. I find It takes a few layers to achieve the color i desire but is typical of polishes. This dries quickly and stays on for days without chipping.
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paulina13
Review1
Votes0
4 out of 5 stars.
Not my favorite color, chipped after 3 days
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The application was extremely easy, the brush had great coverage. Each layer did dry fairly quickly. However, this is not my favorite color on my nails because of that milky jelly look to it, despite applying several layers. Even with a topcoat they chipped after 3 days.
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IrisB
Review1
Votes0
5 out of 5 stars.
Pale and transparent
4 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I always do my nails at home and I was excited to try this nail polish from Essie, even I like it, the color is very pale and transparent, so if you are into a more natural nail style, this is a good one for it. The texture allows an easy application and fast drying.
Originally posted on influenster.com
rheananm_281
Review1
Votes0
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful Color
8 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this polish, Essie is an incredible brand and they are my "go to" when looking for a new color. This doesnt have an overly strong scent like some polishes and its definitely worth the price. Applies smoothly and looks beautiful after application.
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LottieNailedIt
Denver, CO
Review1
Votes0
Age25 to 34
5 out of 5 stars.
Self Leveling Perfection
a year ago
I love the “squishy” sheer formula. In 3 coats it builds up to an elegant, clean mani that quite literally looks like you just came from the salon. I’m usually an indie Polish girl but this might be a new all time favorite. I’m shocked at how much I love this.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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suzetteg14_6707
Review1
Votes0
5 out of 5 stars.
Clean
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The scent isn’t strong like other nail polishes. And it drys at a pretty good rate. And when I applied this nail polish on I noticed how the brush size is perfect and just falls perfectly on nail for applications. I feel like the price for is worth it too.
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emmak339
Review1
Votes0
5 out of 5 stars.
ESSIE ARTIC WHITE NAILPOLISH
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Packaging was very secured since it is glass. During time is pretty normal but also quicker than most nail polishes. It’s very liquidy so you would have to apply multiple layers to get that nice white color. Chipping does occur with this nail polish.
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elizatinyreviews_8844
Review1
Votes0
4 out of 5 stars.
Great Essie quality!
7 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very beautiful nail
Polish, the quality is great, it applies smoothly and dries down quickly , this color is very subtle and though and not a bold white color. You do have to apply about three layers or use it as base for another color on top.
Originally posted on influenster.com
anastasiahampton_5858
Review1
Votes0
5 out of 5 stars.
Love how nicely this goes on, no smudge and very e
7 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] [I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Love how nicely this goes on, no smudge and very elegant. Very pigmented only needed two coats, the value is great and it doesn’t look clumpy very smooth going on and dries nicely
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GloriaA
Review1
Votes0
5 out of 5 stars.
Loving the jelly formula
8 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is an elegant neutral white shade with some depth because of the jelly texture so it looks sheer but not too sheer. It went on very smoothly and dried well without streaking. Love this shade and formula for a beautiful home manicure!
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jordyna144b
Review1
Votes0
5 out of 5 stars.
Nice nail polish
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m glad I got to try this nail polish out, it’s pretty but it is a buildable polish so if you want it really white then you need to do about 5 layers. If you like light nail polish then 1-2 layers is good. It takes a while to air dry
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phiphim
Review1
Votes0
4 out of 5 stars.
Perfect for white toes!
a year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It took me a few layers to achieve what I wanted, but better that than too thick of a layer. It might be my eyes, but the white is not a neutral white color... I feel like it has a tint to it. Works with my skin, but a heads up!
Originally posted on influenster.com
kenziejoy
Review1
Votes0
4 out of 5 stars.
Jelly Gel Newbie
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m new to jelly gel nail polish but I love Essie as a brand! These reinforce the brand’s excellent products. I appreciate that even though jelly’s are less pigmented, they are easy to apply and provide a light tinted look!
Originally posted on influenster.com
jaylysec
Review1
Votes0
5 out of 5 stars.
🤍
a year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this polish 🤍 the color the way it applies onto my nails. It drus so fast and the bottle is so cute! White is my go to color and if you are looking for a new polish I would go get you some the colors are so pretty 🩵
Originally posted on influenster.com
janen1b8a_6356
Review1
Votes0
5 out of 5 stars.
Buildable
2 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Im not quite sure I understand the jelly gloss concept. Because this gloss is so sheer it’s hard to apply evenly, so it can look a bit messy. However the white looks nice after two coats It dries quickly which is nice!
Originally posted on influenster.com
adanyelle15
Review1
Votes0
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful
a year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gorgeous color. Easy to apply to nails. Drys quickly and doesn't feel tacky. Love the color name. The packaging is very nice, not bulky and doesn't take up a lot of space. Only down fall is the white on white.
Originally posted on influenster.com
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