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

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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. Make sure to use the right base coat for your particular look! For example, the gel couture shades require a specially formulated gel-like top coat. Another exception to this is essie TREAT LOVE & COLOR which has a semi-gloss finish alone and has not been designed to be used with a top coat. 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. Turn on the A/C. When possible, keep the room between 68 - 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Calm, cool air is the best environment to prevent bubbles.

essie’s apricot cuticle oil is a cuticle hydrator that can be used before or after a manicure or a pedicure. If used before, be sure to thoroughly cleanse the nail before polish application. apricot cuticle oil should also be used to hydrate nails after polish or gel removal. Protect the nail plate. Always apply a base coat before enamel colour application—this creates a protective barrier between the nail plate and the colour coat to prevent pigment transfer and staining. patent meets its match with the essie gel couture matte top coat. inspired by the timeless look of suede, this formula seals in gel couture color with a luxurious, soft-matte finish that makes a long-lasting statement. Include top coat. Re-apply top coat every other day (capping and sealing free edge each time) to help prevent chips and maintain wear and shine longer.

Gel setter is a gel-like top coat designed to top off any mani or pedi to create a high-shine finish. Learn more here. In addition to making your nails look extra shiny, Minerva says that top coats are protective. “It creates a barrier between the nail color and your daily activities, helping to prevent chipping,” she explains. Protect from the sun. Certain polish pigments—especially those found in brighter and neon shades—can fade over time when exposed to natural light. This is why, when you go on sunny vacations, you might find that manicure shades shift slightly during wear. Use no chips ahead top coat, which is formulated with a UV color shield to help reduce this kind of fading. Ultimately, these ‘free’ formulas are better for your nails. Olive & June Super Glossy Top Coat has the highest certification on our list with 15-free. step 2:apply the specially formulated, platinum grade finish gel couture top coat to your manicure. this seals in the nail color and provides an instant gel-like shine.

We understand often you may collect nail polishes, however for best results, we recommend that polishes be replaced after 24 months of use. Top coats can carry a number of certifications, including vegan, cruelty-free, five-, seven-, eight-, 15-, and 21-free. Where vegan formulas are made without any animal byproducts and cruelty-free formulas are made without harming any animals, five-, seven-, eight-, 15-, and 21-free formulas refer to being made without common nail polish toxins, like ibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, and/or xylene. how is gel couture different from essie original nail polish? essie original nail polish offers the widest palette of iconic shades. essie gel couture features extra longwear technology that delivers gel-like finish. the gel couture 2-step system is specially designed to magnify shine for an ultra-glossy finish without the UV lamp. Correct & protect. If you love the look of natural nails but suffer from staining, apply essie colour corrector for nails. This primer optically neutralizes yellowness of the nail and leaves the nail with a healthy glow.

One coat of polish takes about 30 to 60 seconds to dry. This is about the time it takes for the average person to paint all of their nails, so once you have painted all your nails, you should be ready to add the next coat. Once you have applied two coats of colour, you can start again at the first nail with your top coat. Start squeaky clean.Thoroughly cleanse the nail with polish remover prior to application. It should be gently scrubbed, including around the sidewall of the nail and cuticle area and under the free edge (oil left under the free edge will cause your capped, sealed tips to chip). No UV or LED light needed. gel•setter is applied and dries like a regular top coat, but shines like a gel. gel•setter is a gel-like top coat designed to top off any mani or pedi to create a high-shine finish. Learn more here. Gently pull the skin around the sidewalls of the nail away from the nail plate before applying colour. 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.

That said, it’s important to look for formulas specifically marketed as top coats. “Clear coat can be worn alone and is meant to compliment the natural nail; it’s not formulated to protect against chips and peeling,” Lee says. “Top coat, on the other hand, is formulated to protect the nail color from chips, peeling, and fading so you can achieve a long-lasting mani.” At essie, our objective is to provide our consumers with ingredients, products and services of the very best quality, efficacy, and safety, and to demonstrate responsibility in everything we do. salon quality & longwear without the UV lamp. chip and fade-resistant color meets suede-like matte finish. essie gel couture offers a range of classic and lustworthy nail colors, with a patent swerve stemmed brush, application at home is easy to apply: These are stainless steel mixing balls to help mix the colour and ensure it stays at the right consistency for a fluid, flawless application.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.