A soft alabaster white with a cool pink tint, made for a polished gel-like manicure without the lamp.
✦ Polished Color, Gel-Like Shine
Essie Gel Couture Pre-Show Jitters #138 is a longwear nail polish with a gel-like finish, created for use with the Gel by essie top coat. The shade is an elegant alabaster white with a cool, soft pink tint and a cream finish—clean, refined, and beautifully suited to manicures that feel fresh and timeless.
This is not a cured gel polish; it is a regular lacquer designed to deliver a plump, high-shine look without a UV or LED lamp. The 2-step system keeps application simple: two coats of color, one coat of Gel by essie top coat, and no base coat needed according to the brand’s directions.
✦ Manicure Benefits You’ll Love
✦ Alabaster White ShadeA cool, pink-tinted white with a cream finish for a crisp yet soft manicure look.
✦ Gel-Like FinishDesigned to create a plump, high-shine appearance when paired with the Gel by essie top coat.
✦ No UV Lamp RequiredEnjoy the look of a gel-style manicure with a lacquer formula that does not require UV or LED curing.
✦ Longwear 2-Step SystemEssie notes up to 15-day wear when used as directed with the Gel by essie top coat and maintenance reapplication.
✦ Patented Swirl-Stem BrushThe brush is designed to distribute polish evenly, helping support a smoother-looking color application.
✦ Brand-Declared VeganEssie identifies the Gel Couture line as vegan, meaning it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
✦ Formula Features
Gel-Like LacquerA longwear nail color designed for a glossy gel-like look, without being a cured gel system.
Cream FinishPre-Show Jitters is described as an alabaster white with a cool pink tint and smooth cream finish.
0.46 fl oz BottleRetail listings commonly show the single color bottle size as 0.46 fl oz, or 13.5 mL.
Top Coat PairingFor the intended Gel Couture finish and wear, Essie directs use with the Gel by essie top coat.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Start with clean, dry nails. Essie’s Gel Couture directions do not require a base coat.
- 02 Apply two coats of Gel by essie color polish, allowing each coat to lay smoothly across the nail.
- 03 Seal with one coat of Gel by essie top coat for the intended gel-like shine. No UV or LED lamp is needed.
- 04 Reapply top coat on day 7 to help extend wear, then remove with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover when ready.
