Couture-inspired nail color with gel-like shine, made for a polished manicure without the lamp.
✦ Salon-Shine Color for Polished Nails
ESSIE Gel Couture 140 Couture Curator is the color step in Essie’s Gel by essie 2-step longwear manicure system. Created to pair with Gel by essie Top Coat, this shade delivers a gel-like, plump high-shine finish when used as directed—no UV or LED lamp required.
The familiar 0.46 fl oz / 13.5 mL bottle features Essie’s patented swirl-stem brush, designed to help distribute polish evenly during application. It is a beautiful choice for anyone who loves a refined manicure routine with elevated shine, easy removal, and a salon-inspired finish at home or behind the nail station.
✦ Why Your Manicure Will Love It
✦ 2-Step Gel by essie System Use two coats of color and finish with Gel by essie Top Coat for Essie’s recommended longwear manicure routine.
✦ No UV or LED Lamp Needed Enjoy a gel-like look without curing under a lamp, making application simple and approachable.
✦ Plump High-Shine Finish When paired with the matching top coat, the manicure is designed to look glossy, smooth, and gel-like.
✦ Longwear Performance Essie cites up to 14–15 days of wear when the system is used as directed; individual results may vary.
✦ Swirl-Stem Brush Essie’s patented brush design helps support even polish distribution for a smoother application experience.
✦ Easy Polish Removal Remove with standard acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover according to Essie guidance.
✦ Key Ingredients
Butyl Acetate & Ethyl Acetate Listed in Essie’s published Gel by essie formula as part of the color lacquer base.
Nitrocellulose A published formula ingredient commonly used in nail lacquer systems for the polish film.
Acrylates Copolymer Included in the verified ingredient roster for Gel by essie color shades.
Shade Colorants Essie’s ingredient roster notes that pigments and pearlescents may vary by shade.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Start with clean nails and remove oils or residue before polishing.
- 02 Apply two even coats of Gel by essie color, allowing appropriate drying time between coats.
- 03 Finish with one coat of Gel by essie Top Coat; no base coat or UV/LED lamp is required for this system.
- 04 Reapply top coat on day 7 to help maintain wear, then remove with acetone or non-acetone remover when ready.
