A confident pink cream with glossy gel-effect shine—no lamp required.
✦ Polished Pink, Couture Shine
Essie Gel Couture 240 Model Citizen is a longwear, gel-effect nail polish from Essie’s Gel Couture collection. The shade sits in the pink family with a cream finish, described across retailer listings as a vibrant light-to-deep pink with a bubble-gum or fuchsia feel.
Designed as the color step in Essie’s 2-step Gel Couture system, it delivers a plump, high-shine look without a UV or LED lamp. Pair it with Essie Gel Couture Top Coat to complete the manicure and enjoy a polished finish that feels refined, modern, and easy to wear.
✦ Why It Belongs in Your Manicure Edit
✦ Gel-Effect Shine Creates a glossy, plump-looking finish when used with Essie Gel Couture Top Coat.
✦ No Lamp Needed The Gel Couture system is designed to dry without UV or LED curing.
✦ Two-Step System Apply two coats of color, then finish with one coat of Gel Couture Top Coat.
✦ No Base Coat Required Essie’s Gel Couture directions do not call for a base coat, keeping the routine streamlined.
✦ Brush Designed for Ease The Gel Couture line features a larger, patented brush shape for smoother, more even application.
✦ Longwear Brand Claim Essie notes wear of up to 15 days when paired with top coat reapplication; individual wear may vary.
✦ Formula Features
Shade 240 Model Citizen A cream pink shade in the Essie Gel Couture family.
Gel-Like Finish Designed for a smooth, high-shine manicure without salon lamp curing.
Common Retail Size Major retailers commonly list Gel Couture bottles at 13.5 mL.
Standalone No-Lamp System Made to be used with Gel Couture Top Coat rather than a UV/LED gel curing system.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Prep nails and cuticles so the nail surface is clean and ready for polish.
- 02 Apply two coats of Essie Gel Couture color. No base coat is required for this system.
- 03 Seal with one coat of Essie Gel Couture Top Coat for the glossy gel-effect finish.
- 04 Remove gently with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover when you are ready for a fresh manicure.
