A polished gel-like manicure moment in Essie’s refined Brocade Crusade shade.
✦ Longwear Color With Gel-Like Shine
Essie Gel Couture Brocade Crusade #171 is a gel-like longwear nail lacquer from Essie’s Gel Couture line, created to deliver glossy color without the need for a UV or LED lamp. This 0.46 fl oz / 13.6 mL bottle is step 1 of Essie’s two-step system, pairing color with the dedicated Gel Couture top coat for a smooth, polished manicure.
Designed for easy at-home application and salon use, the formula features Essie’s flex.e gel technology and a patented swirl stem brush for an even, elegant application experience. Brocade Crusade belongs to the Brilliant Brocades collection, offering a refined shade choice for manicures that feel finished, glossy, and beautifully composed.
✦ Why It Belongs In Your Manicure Routine
✦ Gel-Like Gloss Creates the look of a glossy gel manicure while applying like nail lacquer.
✦ No UV Lamp Needed The Gel Couture system is designed to dry without UV or LED curing.
✦ Two-Step System Use two coats of color followed by Essie Gel Couture top coat—no base coat required per the brand’s routine.
✦ Even Application Brush Essie’s patented swirl stem brush is made to help guide smooth, controlled color application.
✦ Longwear Design Manufacturer marketing highlights extended wear when used with the matching Gel Couture top coat.
✦ Simple Removal Removes with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover, without a gel soak-off service.
✦ Formula Features
Shade #171 Brocade Crusade is part of Essie’s Gel Couture color range and is listed with the product code GC171 by retailers.
0.46 fl oz Bottle The glass bottle contains 13.6 mL of lacquer, a standard size for this Gel Couture format.
flex.e Gel Technology Essie markets this formula technology as part of its gel-like longwear nail color system.
Vegan Brand Claim Essie states Gel by essie products are vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Start with clean, dry nails and remove any oils or old polish before application.
- 02 Apply two thin, even coats of Essie Gel Couture Brocade Crusade #171. A base coat is not required per Essie’s method.
- 03 Finish with one coat of Essie Gel Couture top coat to complete the two-step longwear system.
- 04 To remove, use acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover as you would with traditional lacquer.
