A perfectly composed rose-nude cream for a polished, gel-like manicure without the lamp.
✦ Rose-Nude Gel Couture Color
ESSIE COUTURE 1102 PERFECTLY POISED(6) is a Gel Couture longwear nail polish color coat from Essie, described by retailers as a rose/nude cream shade. Soft, refined, and easy to wear, it brings a poised neutral touch to everyday manicures, bridal-inspired looks, and clean salon sets.
The Gel Couture system is designed as a simple 2-step manicure: two coats of color followed by one coat of Gel Couture top coat. It delivers a gel-like, plump-looking finish without a UV or LED lamp, making it a polished choice for beauty lovers and salon professionals who want elegant color with streamlined application.
✦ Why It Belongs in Your Manicure Edit
✦ Rose-Nude Cream Shade A soft, polished neutral with a cream finish that pairs beautifully with everyday and occasion manicures.
✦ 2-Step Gel Couture System Designed to be used with Gel Couture top coat for a simple color-and-seal routine.
✦ No Lamp Required Creates a gel-like manicure look without UV or LED curing, based on Essie’s Gel Couture system.
✦ Longwear Line Performance Essie advertises up to 14–15 days of wear when the Gel Couture system is used as directed.
✦ Flexible, Gel-Like Finish The Gel by Essie line features Essie’s flex.e gel technology, created for a flexible, chip-resistant manicure feel.
✦ Smooth Application Brush The line features Essie’s patented swirl/stem brush design to help apply color evenly.
✦ Formula Features
Product Type Gel Couture longwear nail polish color coat for Essie’s 2-step manicure system.
Shade & Finish Perfectly Poised 1102 is listed by retailers as a pink rose-nude cream shade.
Top Coat Pairing Finish with Gel Couture top coat in a high-shine or matte option, according to Essie’s system guidance.
Brand Formula Note Essie describes the brand as vegan, meaning it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Start with clean, dry nails. Essie’s Gel Couture color is applied without a base coat.
- 02 Apply two thin, even coats of Perfectly Poised 1102, allowing each coat to settle before the next layer.
- 03 Seal with one coat of Gel Couture top coat, choosing a high-shine or matte finish based on your desired look.
- 04 To refresh wear, Essie recommends reapplying the top coat on or around day 7. Remove with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover, with no harsh scraping or soaking needed.
