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Essie Gel Couture Long-Lasting Nail Polish, Vegan, Clear, Shiny Top Coat, 0.46 fl oz

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0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
01 GEL COUTURE TOP COAT
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Brand essie
Color 01 GEL COUTURE TOP COAT
Liquid Volume 0.46 Fluid Ounces
Special Feature Vegan, Chip Resistant, Salon Quality
Type base
Item dimensions L x W x H 1.53 x 1.53 x 2.81 inches
Model Name essie gel couture
Item Form Liquid
Material Type Free Alcohol Free
Finish Type Glossy

About this item

  • Clear Nail Polish Top Coat: This quick drying clear top coat nail polish seals and helps protect, to magnify shine for an ultra-glossy gel-like shine and a flawless finish that's chip and fade resistant. No UV lamp needed.
  • Easy to Apply in 2 Steps: Step 1- Apply 2 coats of gel couture longwear nail color. Step 2- top with Gel Couture Top Coat for gel-like shine and protection. No base coat needed.
  • Looks Like Gel, Removes Like Regular Polish: Remove gel couture nail polish with any acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover. No harsh soaking, scrubbing or scraping needed.
  • Precise, Even Application: Features a patented swirl-stem and curve-hugging brush for even color coverage and precise application. Look to gel couture for gel polish-like finishes for at home application and easy removal.
  • America's Nail Salon Expert: essie is a nail color authority and leader in nail luxury, committed to high quality standards the full nail polish portfolio is a vegan formula with no animal testing. essie makes life colorful.
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Product Description

Product Description

quick drying top coat that seals and helps protect, to magnify shine for an ultra-glossy flawless finish.

Brand Story

For more than 30 years, essie has been an industry icon, trusted by beauty professionals, celebrities and even royalty – an American classic that allows women all over the world to express themselves and have fun with color.

Product details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.53 x 1.53 x 2.81 inches; 0.01 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ K2159300
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 095008021409 884486338488
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ L'Oreal USA S/D, INC. as essie
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01E7UKT54
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 10,841 ratings

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Caution: keep from heat or flame.

Ingredients

G2024056 - Ingredients: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Phthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Colloidal Platinum [+/- May Contain: Ci 60725 / Violet 2]. Fil D252201/1

Directions

step 1: apply 2 coats of gel couture color to clean, bare nails; step 2: finish with 1 coat of gel couture top coat

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Customers find this nail polish long-lasting, staying on for up to 10 days, and appreciate its salon-quality appearance with impressive shine. The product dries quickly, goes on smoothly, and creates a high-gloss finish that makes dollar store polish look professionally done. While some customers report it never chips, others mention it starts chipping within a day.

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360 customers mention "Longevity"324 positive36 negative

Customers praise the nail polish's durability, noting it stays on for days to a week and can be worn for up to 10 days.

"...Love this color too! Doesn't streak and lasts about 5 days." Read more

"If you're looking for a beautiful nail polish that offers long-lasting wear, shines brilliantly, and is perfect for someone with sensitivities to..." Read more

"...I could feel that my nails felt stronger as well. And when I take them off, it doesn’t feel like my fingernails feel damaged. Would highly recommend" Read more

"...but the Essie top coat sets so quickly and securely, locking in everything underneath...." Read more

312 customers mention "Color"272 positive40 negative

Customers love the nail polish's color, describing it as beautiful and perfect for year-round wear, with one customer noting it's just enough to hide distressed nails.

"Drys so quick, very easy polish to work with! Love this color too! Doesn't streak and lasts about 5 days." Read more

"...The Colors have been great. Love how fast it dries and the shine. It feels good. Light and my nails breath...." Read more

"...The formula is rich and vibrant, providing a deep, luxurious color with just a couple of layers, plus stays on your nails much longer than regular..." Read more

"This is a great product. I love the color and the natural pink hue it provides. I could feel that my nails felt stronger as well...." Read more

309 customers mention "Quality"287 positive22 negative

Customers praise the top coat's salon-quality appearance and impressive shine, noting its even finish.

"Love the brush and how easy it is to apply polish because of the brush. The Colors have been great. Love how fast it dries and the shine...." Read more

"If you're looking for a beautiful nail polish that offers long-lasting wear, shines brilliantly, and is perfect for someone with sensitivities to..." Read more

"This is a great product. I love the color and the natural pink hue it provides. I could feel that my nails felt stronger as well...." Read more

"...Here, I did 2 layers here and 3rd layer is a topcoat. Topcoat gives a nice shine, similar to real gel. I like the nice and clean look...." Read more

185 customers mention "Shine"157 positive28 negative

Customers love the polish's shine, describing it as very glossy with a great gel-like appearance, though some note it only lasts for the first several minutes.

"...The Colors have been great. Love how fast it dries and the shine. It feels good. Light and my nails breath...." Read more

"...for a beautiful nail polish that offers long-lasting wear, shines brilliantly, and is perfect for someone with sensitivities to regular gel manicures..." Read more

"...Topcoat gives a nice shine, similar to real gel. I like the nice and clean look...." Read more

"Last long and great shine" Read more

175 customers mention "Dries quickly"149 positive26 negative

Customers appreciate that the nail polish dries quickly, with one customer noting that it seals and dries quickly with the top coat.

"Drys so quick, very easy polish to work with! Love this color too! Doesn't streak and lasts about 5 days." Read more

"...The Colors have been great. Love how fast it dries and the shine. It feels good. Light and my nails breath...." Read more

"...It dries within 10 mins (to the touch) and it’s fully dry within an hour. The only downside is it only lasts 3-4 days before it starts chipping...." Read more

"...It is very self-leveling and smooth. It takes awhile to dry, which is fine with me...." Read more

123 customers mention "Ease of application"113 positive10 negative

Customers find the nail polish easy to apply, noting that it goes on smoothly and sets quickly.

"Drys so quick, very easy polish to work with! Love this color too! Doesn't streak and lasts about 5 days." Read more

"Love the brush and how easy it is to apply polish because of the brush. The Colors have been great. Love how fast it dries and the shine...." Read more

"...or smear (and it still inevitably would), but the Essie top coat sets so quickly and securely, locking in everything underneath...." Read more

"...I kept seeing articles about Essie Gel Couture and how easy it is to use and that it actually lasts up to two weeks so I figured it was worth a try..." Read more

97 customers mention "Polish consistency"94 positive3 negative

Customers praise the polish's consistency, noting that it keeps nails looking fresh and shiny, with one customer mentioning it makes dollar store polish shine like professionally done nails.

"...The shine it leaves is salon-worthy, giving your nails a polished, glossy finish that feels professional. I love it!!!" Read more

"I know this is step 2 for gel nail polish but it works on regular nail polish as well and really makes your nails shine and give them a gel like look..." Read more

"Love this nail line. It’s all the good stuff of gel polish without the hassle of gel polish." Read more

"...Made my polish job look new!!!" Read more

204 customers mention "Chip resistance"95 positive109 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the nail polish's chip resistance, with some reporting it stays on for up to 10 days without issues, while others mention it starts peeling off within 48 hours.

"...The only downside is it only lasts 3-4 days before it starts chipping. I am typically careful with my hands and use gloves...." Read more

"...Kept its shine for a few days and never chipped -was shiny after that too, just not like new. It never started peeling up from the bottom either...." Read more

"...They will chip a tiny bit around the top edges but nothing bad.. I only take it off when it’s too grown out!!..." Read more

"...I get 5 days without chipping which is really good for me" Read more

Dries super fast!
4 out of 5 stars
Dries super fast!
I’m glad I got to try this Essie Gel Couture nail polish in Fairy Taylor. Color is milky light pink. It is not opaque, it’s more French manicure look. It took a few times to get used to it not to overwork it while applying. Less strokes is better, because if I continued doing more strokes the polish started to “tangle” and got messy. So, try not to rush, but do it quickly enough, so it doesn’t start to dry while applying it. When I did it first time, it came out a little streaky since I was rushing it a bit.Here, I did 2 layers here and 3rd layer is a topcoat. Topcoat gives a nice shine, similar to real gel. I like the nice and clean look.I am also pleasantly surprised how quickly this polish dries, so that is definitely a big plus. It dries within 10 mins (to the touch) and it’s fully dry within an hour.The only downside is it only lasts 3-4 days before it starts chipping. I am typically careful with my hands and use gloves. I typically wear this polish in this color for about 5 days before I take if off.It comes off easily with acetone free nail polish remover.
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  • Bre
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025
    Size: 0.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)Color: 20 FAIRY TAILOR NAIL POLISH SETVerified Purchase
    Drys so quick, very easy polish to work with! Love this color too! Doesn't streak and lasts about 5 days.
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  • Catherine G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to apply. Great Colors. Quick Dry.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
    Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: 09 WOVEN AT HEARTVerified Purchase
    Love the brush and how easy it is to apply polish because of the brush. The Colors have been great. Love how fast it dries and the shine. It feels good. Light and my nails breath. Many other polishes don’t go on as easy, have poor brushes and harm the nails.
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    Catherine G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Easy to apply. Great Colors. Quick Dry.

    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
    Love the brush and how easy it is to apply polish because of the brush. The Colors have been great. Love how fast it dries and the shine. It feels good. Light and my nails breath. Many other polishes don’t go on as easy, have poor brushes and harm the nails.
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  • Maggy M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stay longer than a regular nail polish!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
    Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: 01 GEL COUTURE TOP COATVerified Purchase
    If you're looking for a beautiful nail polish that offers long-lasting wear, shines brilliantly, and is perfect for someone with sensitivities to regular gel manicures, this product is ideal. The formula is rich and vibrant, providing a deep, luxurious color with just a couple of layers, plus stays on your nails much longer than regular polish without chipping easily. The shine it leaves is salon-worthy, giving your nails a polished, glossy finish that feels professional. I love it!!!
    10 people found this helpful
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  • cyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars BUY IT!! Game-changer, new holy grail!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025
    Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: 01 GEL COUTURE TOP COATVerified Purchase
    I bought this top coat after seeing it recommended a lot on Reddit, and it has absolutely changed my nail polish game. I used to use a 2-in-1 base & top coat from Orly and the difference is night and day - I used to have to be extremely careful after applying the top coat so that nothing would smudge or smear (and it still inevitably would), but the Essie top coat sets so quickly and securely, locking in everything underneath. It's been over a week since I did my nails and it's only barely started to chip at the edges - in the past my nail polish would start chipping the very next day. (For reference, I paired it with the OPI Natural Nail base coat, also highly recommended.) This makes me excited to try doing my nails more often and looking into Essie polishes too. Try it, you won't regret it!
    11 people found this helpful
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  • Three J's
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lasts in pool!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
    Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: 19 FAB FLORALSVerified Purchase
    I don't write a lot of reviews, but when I find something that actually lives up to the hype, I want to share with others. I do water aerobics, have a hot tub, and the chlorinated water is rough on my nails. They were peeling and chipping. I didn't want to do gel manicures due to the UV exposure. I tried dip nails, but the prep involved took layers and layers off my nail bed which only made things worse. I kept seeing articles about Essie Gel Couture and how easy it is to use and that it actually lasts up to two weeks so I figured it was worth a try and would be much less expensive than salon manis. I honestly wasn't expecting it to last, but was so happy when after two classes and a hot tub soak, my nails still looked great. There was some fading of the color at the tips so I applied another coat of the top coat and got close to two weeks out of first and subsequent manicures. Plus, this color, Fab Florals, is truly beautiful. I have already bought two other colors. "Pinned Up" seems thinner and requires 3 coats, but I'm looking forward to trying the "Embossed Lady" when it arrives.
    11 people found this helpful
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  • Fashion Girl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dries super fast!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
    Size: 0.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)Color: 20 FAIRY TAILOR NAIL POLISH SETVerified Purchase
    I’m glad I got to try this Essie Gel Couture nail polish in Fairy Taylor. Color is milky light pink. It is not opaque, it’s more French manicure look. It took a few times to get used to it not to overwork it while applying. Less strokes is better, because if I continued doing more strokes the polish started to “tangle” and got messy. So, try not to rush, but do it quickly enough, so it doesn’t start to dry while applying it. When I did it first time, it came out a little streaky since I was rushing it a bit.
    Here, I did 2 layers here and 3rd layer is a topcoat. Topcoat gives a nice shine, similar to real gel. I like the nice and clean look.
    I am also pleasantly surprised how quickly this polish dries, so that is definitely a big plus. It dries within 10 mins (to the touch) and it’s fully dry within an hour.
    The only downside is it only lasts 3-4 days before it starts chipping. I am typically careful with my hands and use gloves. I typically wear this polish in this color for about 5 days before I take if off.
    It comes off easily with acetone free nail polish remover.
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    Fashion Girl
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Dries super fast!

    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
    I’m glad I got to try this Essie Gel Couture nail polish in Fairy Taylor. Color is milky light pink. It is not opaque, it’s more French manicure look. It took a few times to get used to it not to overwork it while applying. Less strokes is better, because if I continued doing more strokes the polish started to “tangle” and got messy. So, try not to rush, but do it quickly enough, so it doesn’t start to dry while applying it. When I did it first time, it came out a little streaky since I was rushing it a bit.
    Here, I did 2 layers here and 3rd layer is a topcoat. Topcoat gives a nice shine, similar to real gel. I like the nice and clean look.
    I am also pleasantly surprised how quickly this polish dries, so that is definitely a big plus. It dries within 10 mins (to the touch) and it’s fully dry within an hour.
    The only downside is it only lasts 3-4 days before it starts chipping. I am typically careful with my hands and use gloves. I typically wear this polish in this color for about 5 days before I take if off.
    It comes off easily with acetone free nail polish remover.
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    4 people found this helpful
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  • Sav Sandoval
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth your money
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025
    Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: 01 GEL COUTURE TOP COATVerified Purchase
    Took kinda long to get here. This is my favorite top coat. It works great and is great quality. Definitely worth your money.
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  • Debbie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Salon Quality
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2025
    Size: 0.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)Color: 20 FAIRY TAILOR NAIL POLISH SETVerified Purchase
    Absolutely love this brand! My nails look like I’ve been to the salon. Great coverage that lasts! Love this color. Perfect for spring.
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  • Newenica
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great long lasting nail polish
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on September 30, 2023
    Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)Color: Cosmetics - 0 - Not ApplicableVerified Purchase
    Final layer of great nailpolish that will last at least a week without any chipping.
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  • Maria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno.
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 22, 2024
    Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)Color: Cosmetics - 0 - Not ApplicableVerified Purchase
    Comprar con Step 1.
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  • Genoveva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buenísimo
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 3, 2024
    Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: 01 GEL COUTURE TOP COATVerified Purchase
    Estupendo como capa final
    Seca rapidito y le brinda un brillo muy bonito
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars My Go-To Too Coat
    Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2024
    Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: 01 GEL COUTURE TOP COATVerified Purchase
    The Essie Gel Couture Top Coat is hands-down the best top coat I’ve ever used! It dries super fast, leaves an incredibly shiny finish, and doesn’t require a UV light, which makes it so convenient.

    The wide brush makes application so easy and quick, and the formula is long-lasting and chip-resistant —it holds up beautifully even with daily wear.

    I’ve been using it for over a year now and have ordered it many times because nothing else compares. It keeps my nails looking professionally done for much longer than other top coats I’ve tried. Highly recommend!
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  • Victoria S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely color
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on March 10, 2025
    Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: 18 ALL CHECKED OUTVerified Purchase
    Love this nail polish, lasts much longer than a regular one, around 4-5 days for me , whereas a regular one(like Dior or Chanel) at max for 24 hours
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