A vivid orange-red crème for a glossy, gel-like manicure without the lamp.
✦ Polished Color With Gel-Like Shine
ESSIE COUTURE 1091 STYLE STUNNER is part of the Essie Gel Couture longwear nail polish system, created for a glossy, gel-like manicure without a UV or LED lamp. The shade is described as a bright orange with an underlying red tone, finished in a smooth crème look that feels bold, refined, and instantly put-together.
Designed to pair with Essie Gel Couture Top Coat, this two-step system requires no base coat and is marketed for chip-resistant wear of up to 14 days when applied as directed. The 13.5 mL bottle features Essie’s curve-hugging swirl-stem brush design to help color glide neatly across the nail.
✦ Why It Belongs in Your Manicure Lineup
✦ Bright Orange-Red Crème A statement shade with a warm orange base and red undertone, ideal for a confident color moment.
✦ Gel-Like Gloss Delivers a polished, high-shine look when sealed with Essie Gel Couture Top Coat.
✦ No Lamp Required Enjoy the look of a gel-inspired manicure without using a UV or LED curing lamp.
✦ Two-Step System Apply color, then finish with Gel Couture Top Coat; Essie notes that no base coat is required.
✦ Longwear Finish Marketed by Essie as chip-resistant with up to 14 days of wear when used as directed.
✦ Curve-Hugging Brush The Gel Couture swirl-stem brush design helps support smooth, controlled polish application.
✦ Key Ingredients
Polish Solvent Blend Retailer ingredient listings include Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, and Propyl Acetate in the formula.
Film-Forming Components Nitrocellulose and Acrylates Copolymer appear on the reseller ingredient listing for this SKU.
Resin and Finish Support The listed formula includes Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin and polish-supporting ingredients such as Dimethicone.
Colorant Notice Retailer listings note that colorants may vary; always review the bottle packaging for the most current ingredient information.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Prep nails by tidying cuticles and making sure the nail surface and surrounding skin are clean.
- 02 Apply the first coat of Gel Couture color directly to the nail; Essie Gel Couture does not require a base coat.
- 03 Apply a second coat for fuller color; some retailer guidance suggests allowing about 60 seconds between coats.
- 04 Seal with one coat of Essie Gel Couture Top Coat for glossy, gel-like shine; no UV or LED lamp is needed.
