A rich midnight mahogany cream for a glossy, salon-polished manicure without the lamp.
✦ Deep Color, Gel-Like Shine
Essie Gel Couture 1160 Good Knight is a longwear nail polish shade described by Essie as a midnight mahogany red with a cream finish. Deep, polished, and refined, it brings a dramatic manicure look that feels elegant for evening wear yet sophisticated enough for everyday styling.
Part of Essie’s Gel Couture two-step system, this color is designed to be applied in two coats and sealed with Gel Couture Top Coat for gel-like shine. No base coat and no UV lamp are required, making it a beautiful choice for customers who want a high-gloss manicure experience with regular polish removal.
✦ Manicure Benefits
✦ Gel-Like FinishDesigned to create a glossy, gel-inspired look when paired with Essie Gel Couture Top Coat.
✦ No UV Lamp NeededThe Gel Couture system gives a polished shine without lamp curing, keeping the manicure routine simple.
✦ No Base Coat RequiredEssie’s application guidance calls for color directly on prepared nails before sealing with top coat.
✦ Curve-Hugging BrushThe Gel Couture brush is designed to help follow the nail shape for smooth, even coverage.
✦ Longwear SystemWhen used with the matching top coat, the system is marketed for extended wear, with results varying by application and nail condition.
✦ Easy Polish RemovalRemoves with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover, with no soak-off gel removal process required.
✦ Key Ingredients
Ethyl Acetate & Butyl AcetateSolvents listed in retailer-published ingredient information for this shade.
NitrocelluloseA common polish film-forming ingredient included in the published ingredient list.
Acrylates CopolymerListed as part of the formula information available from a retailer source.
Shade & Size NotesGood Knight is commonly listed as 13.5 mL / 0.46 fl oz; Essie has described the shade as midnight mahogany red cream.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Prep nails by gently pushing back excess cuticle and cleaning the nail surface before polish application.
- 02 Apply two even coats of Gel Couture color. A base coat is not required for this system.
- 03 Finish with one coat of Essie Gel Couture Top Coat for a glossy, gel-like finish without a UV lamp.
- 04 Refresh with Gel Couture Top Coat on day 7 if desired, then remove later with acetone or non-acetone polish remover.
