Essie Gel Couture Clear Nail Polish Longlasting, Chip Resistant, Fade Resistant, No UV Lamp Required, Top Coat, 13.5ml

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Any blog suggesting this is incorrect. essie brand does not test on animals. As a L’Oréal brand, our company does not test any of its products or any of its ingredients on animals and has been at the forefront of alternative testing methods for over 30 years. Buff it away. Some people are more likely to experience staining from intensely pigmented polish shades. Those with dry nails are especially at risk. If you see staining during polish removal, lightly buff the nail to remove polish residue from the surface of the nail plate. we did a ton of research and development to ensure that essie gel couture is easy to master. the simplicity of the system, the foolproof streak-free formula, and the precision brush help to make the process easy and surprisingly fun. Correct & protect. If you love the look of natural nails but suffer from staining, apply essie color corrector for nails. This primer optically neutralizes yellowness of the nail and leaves the nail with a healthy glow. Base coats and top coats are created with the a specific colour formula in mind. For optimal wear and shine results, use essie base and top coat with essie colour. While some other brands’ formulas may be compatible with essie, results are not assured.

Or if you prefer more of a traditional gel manicure, please visit the salon locatorto find an essie gel salon near you. Gently pull the skin around the sidewalls of the nail away from the nail plate before applying color. If you “draw outside the lines” and get polish on the skin, clean up with a nail art or makeup brush dipped in polish remover. Concealer and angled eye liner brushes are recommended for clean-up. After you’ve painted a base coat, two coats of polish, and a top coat, you should sit for about 15 minutes to dry your nails. The perfect drying time could vary based on environmental factors like temperature and humidity, so a fan may be helpful in warmer, wetter climates. Although your nails will feel dry after this time, note that your nails are not completely dry for 2-3 hours after painting, so refrain from activities that could smudge your manicure in that time.Yes. Thoroughly cleanse the nails with polish remover and a lint free pad after your nail prep is complete. Be careful not to touch the nail plates with your fingers or oils will transfer to the nails, shortening colour wear. Whenever I visit my local nail salon, the nail tech always asks me if I prefer regular or gel polish on my toes. I don't have to take a moment to ponder it—I always go with regular polish, even if the gel is recommended for a longer-lasting pedicure. My reasoning? I have absolutely zero patience when it comes to soaking off a long-wearing gel formula from my nails. That type of time commitment just isn't my vibe. While some gel couture shades may be similar to your favorite essie polish shades, gel couture has its own collection of unique couture colors. View them all here. matte about you is a unique top coat that creates a soft matte finish. To provide a foundation for even application, begin with ridge filling primer, followed by first base base coat if desired. Apply two coats of any essie colour and allow to dry fully. Then finish with a coat of matte about you. No additional top coat is required.

These are stainless steel mixing balls to help mix the color and ensure it stays at the right consistency for a fluid, flawless application. salon quality & longwear without the UV lamp. chip and fade-resistant color meets suede-like matte finish. Adding a top coat is an important step, designed to seal, shine, and extend the wear of your manicure. However, some essie polishes have unique effects and finishes that do not require a top coat.

It's a breeze to remove. Despite the fact that the formula is long-wearing and resistant to color fading and chips, it comes off just as easily as regular polish.