A soft satin mint manicure with gel-like shine, no lamp required.
✦ Couture Color for Polished Nails
Essie Gel Couture 160 Zip Me Up is a gel-like longwear nail lacquer in a satin mint-green pastel shade, created for a clean, fresh manicure with a refined salon look. The Gel Couture system is designed to pair color with Essie Gel Couture Top Coat for shine and wear without the need for a UV or LED lamp.
Made for natural nails and easy at-home or salon-style application, this 13.5 mL bottle delivers the elegant feel of Essie’s couture-inspired color range. Apply two coats of color, finish with the matching top coat, and enjoy a smooth, gel-like manicure that removes like regular polish.
✦ Why You’ll Love This Shade
✦ Satin Mint PastelA fresh green pastel shade with a soft satin character, based on retailer shade descriptions for Zip Me Up.
✦ Gel-Like FinishDesigned to create a glossy, gel-like manicure when paired with Essie Gel Couture Top Coat.
✦ No UV/LED LampEnjoy the look of a gel-inspired manicure without curing under a professional nail lamp.
✦ Two-Step SystemApply two coats of color, then seal with Gel Couture Top Coat for the brand’s recommended finish.
✦ Longwear ManicureEssie markets Gel Couture for up to 14 days of wear when used with the matching top coat.
✦ Easy Polish RemovalRemoves like regular nail polish with acetone or non-acetone remover, without harsh scraping.
✦ Formula Features
Gel Couture Color StepThis shade is part of Essie’s Gel Couture color range and is intended to be finished with Gel Couture Top Coat.
Natural Nail ApplicationBrand guidance notes no base coat is required when applying Gel Couture color to natural nails.
Swirl-Stem Brush DesignThe Gel Couture line references Essie’s swirl-stem brush, created to help support smooth color application.
13.5 mL BottleCommon retailer listings for Gel Couture shades show a 13.5 mL format; UPC listings show 884486303783.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Start with clean natural nails. Per Essie guidance, a base coat is not required for the Gel Couture system.
- 02 Apply the first coat of Zip Me Up, then follow with a second coat for the recommended color application.
- 03 Finish with Essie Gel Couture Top Coat to add gel-like shine and help protect the manicure.
- 04 To remove, use acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover as you would with regular lacquer; avoid scraping the nail surface.
