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

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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. 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. Our LOVE by essie 80% plant-based formula was carefully created with the best ingredients to deliver the same salon-quality wear & shine our consumers know and expect from essie nail color.

The finish of the top coat you choose will determine the overall finish of your manicure. So, it should go without saying, but if you want a glossy manicure, don’t opt for a matte finish and vice versa. Matte top coats are harder to find, but OPI Matte Top Coat is a favorite amongst nail professionals and novices alike. To be honest, I'm not the greatest self-polisher, but I can pull off a decent paint job when I'm not rushing. I had a topcoat that I used and loved for years, but even though it dried fast and gave me good shine, it didn't hold up the way that I wanted it to. The first time I tried Essie Gel Setter Top Coat, however, I knew it would be a winner. Be patient with glitter. To remove glitter polish, soak cotton in polish remover and allow it to sit on the nail for 30 seconds before removing.While some gel couture shades may be similar to your favorite essie polish shades, gel couture has its own collection of unique couture colours. View them all here. Consider lifestyle. Pale and pastel manicures are at risk for staining from a variety of lifestyle factors. Here are just a few causes of manicure staining and color change: Soak off stubborn sparkle. For particularly stubborn glitter, try the same process you would use for removing gel. Wrap the nails tightly with removal wraps for 2-3 minutes, then remove the wraps. The glitter should be gone. Start with ridge filling. This primer helps even out the nail surface, which in turn will help level the polish applied on top. This is especially helpful if you’re using a sheer shade or a chalky pastel. Avoid Light. The pigments in nail polish—especially sheer and pastel colors—can shift over time when exposed to light. Be sure to keep your polish stored away from light (natural and artificial).

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.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. 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 1:after cleansing nails with nail polish remover, apply one layer of the chic essie gel couture nail polish shade that suits your mood (no base coat required!). add a second coat for more saturated color.

Polish removers temporarily dehydrate the nail plate making nails appear drier than they actually are. Rehydrate with apricot cuticle oil at the end of any removal service. If your nails appear dry after repeated polish application, you might benefit from a more nourishing base coat like grow stronger or millionails primer. 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. Generally speaking, yes. For the healthiest top coats for your nails, look for formulas free of common toxins, like ibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, and/or xylene. A simple way to do so is to look for five-, seven-, and eight-free certifications (though, some polishes nix even more questionable ingredients, like Olive & June Super Glossy Top Coat, which is 15-free).

our easy 2-step system of long lasting nail polish colours and top coat bring luxury to your fingertips.

Create a strong foundation. Choose and apply the right base coat for your nails. Try first base base coat for strong adhesion.