A polished deep burgundy moment with gel-like shine, made beautifully simple.
✦ Rich Color, Salon-Look Shine
Essie Gel Couture 350 Gala-Vanting is a gel-like longwear nail polish in a deep red-burgundy shade family. Designed for use with the Essie Gel Couture Top Coat, it creates a glossy, glass-like finish without the need for a UV or LED lamp.
The two-step system keeps application easy: color goes directly onto bare nails with no base coat needed, then the dedicated top coat seals in shine. It is a beautiful choice for manicures that feel refined, bold, and effortlessly polished.
✦ Why You’ll Love the Finish
✦ Deep Burgundy ShadeGala-Vanting sits in the rich red and burgundy family for a classic, dressy nail look.
✦ Gel-Like High ShineWhen paired with Gel Couture Top Coat, the finish appears glossy and glass-like.
✦ No Lamp RequiredEnjoy the look of a gel-inspired manicure without UV or LED curing.
✦ Two-Step SystemApply color, then finish with the matching top coat; no base coat is needed.
✦ Easy Polish RemovalRemoves like regular nail polish with acetone or non-acetone remover.
✦ Smooth Brush DesignEssie’s rounded brush and swirl-stem design help distribute color evenly during application.
✦ Key Ingredients
NitrocelluloseA common nail lacquer film-former used to help create a smooth polish layer.
Acrylates CopolymerPart of the verified formula and associated with the polish’s flexible gel-like wear concept.
DimethiconeIncluded in the formula to contribute to a refined application feel and polished finish.
Vegan FormulaEssie states the brand is vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients.
✦ How to Use
- 01Prep nails with your preferred cuticle care and make sure the nail surface is clean before polish application.
- 02Apply two coats of Gel by essie color directly to bare nails; no base coat is needed.
- 03Finish with one coat of Essie Gel Couture Top Coat for the intended glossy, gel-like shine.
- 04Remove with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover; harsh scraping or extended soaking is not needed for standard removal.