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

My nails are in recovery from gel polish so I’m trying this set for the first time. Surprisingly it dried faster than I expected. I applied 2 thin coats of “put on the patchwork” and waited 2 minutes to dry in between each coat before applying top coat. This color is more of a berry/plum, not a red as I expected. But I’m not mad at the results. For the longest wear I suggest starting on dry hands (don’t wash hands prior), prep cuticles, then wipe all nails clean with alcohol to remove all oil residue before applying step 1 color. The top coat gives a beautiful gloss!

This is really easy to apply. It dries very quickly. I put one coat on and within a minute or so it dried. I was able to paint my own hands with the applicator. I didn't even need to put on a topcoat. With one coat though, it will peel easily. I plan on painting a couple more times and then applying the topcoat that comes with it. This is a nice sheer pink color. It is reasonably priced. I plan on saving money by painting my own nails instead of going to the salon!

A nice color and easy to apply. Durability is on a medium side. But it is okay for a nail polish.I want to add that I also applied a Matt cover the same brand and it is gorgeous look. It holds well. I like this nail polish more and more! Actually the best I ever tried before

I bought the gel couture kit with Fairy Tailor. It came quickly. This was my first time using Essie polish. I love this polish! I type all day and this holds up better than gel for me. It lasts 3 to 4 weeks for me with no chipping. My problem is the nail grows and I have a gap between the polish and cuticle. I am very hard on my nails and it lasts long. Also comes off easily with nail polish remover. I use remover with acetone.

Easy to get the look of a gel manicure without all the waiting time and difficult removal. Great product!

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.

My favorite top coat to use. I double layer it to get the thickness I want, and my nail polish will last 2 weeks. A few times, I triple layered it and my polish lasted 3 weeks! And I don't baby my nails; I use them, roughhouse with my dogs, garden, play sports, etc., and they've held up. I find that they also make my nails dry a bit faster.I've used another popular brand of overcoat, but I find that it was more prone to bubbles. Essie doesn't have that issue. Highly recommend if you want close to a gel look and longevity.

Absolutely the best Love the color love the brand!