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This is the clear top coat step of Essie's two-step Gel Couture system. It is built to give regular polish a gel-like, glassy finish without a UV lamp, with the brand claiming up to 15 days of wear and a top-up coat on day 7. It suits people who want salon-style shine at home and gentle removal with ordinary polish remover. Against gel kits it skips the lamp and the soak-off, but it only delivers its claimed wear when paired with a Gel Couture color coat.
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 across more than 6,000 ratings, owners mostly praise the glossy finish and the no-lamp routine. Many say wear is strong when used with a Gel Couture color, though some report chips well before the claimed two weeks.
Gel Couture Shiny Top Coat from essie is a longwear, gel-like top coat. It is made to reflect light for an instant, glass-like shine. It gives up to 15 days of gel-like wear in 2 steps, with no UV lamp needed.
The formula contains a triple shine complex. It creates a plump, smooth surface that reflects light and a durable barrier that protects and prolongs shine. It applies easily and removes gently. The formula is vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients.
To get a gel-like manicure, apply two coats of Gel Couture by essie nail color. No base coat is needed. Then apply one coat of the top coat. Reapply the top coat on day 7.
