A sheer nude-pink polish for soft, refined nails with a gel-like shine.
✦ Soft Sheer Color for a Polished Manicure
Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish in Fairy Tailor #40 is a graceful sheer nude-pink shade with a delicate, milky finish. Designed for the brand’s 2-step Gel Couture system, this color lacquer pairs with Gel Couture top coat to create a smooth, plump-looking, high-shine manicure without a UV or LED lamp.
The patented swirl-stem and paddle brush help distribute polish evenly for a clean, elegant application. Wear it as a soft everyday neutral or build the look with additional thin coats for more visible color while keeping the finish fresh and refined.
✦ Why It Belongs in Your Nail Wardrobe
✦ Sheer Nude-Pink Shade Fairy Tailor #40 gives nails a soft, milky pink look that feels clean, elegant, and easy to wear.
✦ Gel-Like Shine When paired with Gel Couture top coat, the manicure has a glossy, plump-looking gel-effect finish.
✦ No Lamp Needed Enjoy the look of a gel-inspired manicure without UV or LED curing.
✦ 2-Step System Apply two thin coats of color, then seal with Gel Couture top coat; no base coat is required.
✦ Patented Brush Design The swirl-stem and paddle brush are designed to help the polish glide on with smooth, even coverage.
✦ Longwear Finish Essie notes up to 15 days of wear when used as directed with Gel Couture top coat and reapplication.
✦ Key Ingredients
Butyl Acetate & Ethyl Acetate Solvents listed in the manufacturer-published formula that help create a fluid polish application.
Nitrocellulose A classic nail lacquer film former included in Essie’s published ingredient list.
Acrylates Copolymer Part of the Gel Couture formula, created for a polished color layer with a gel-effect look.
Shade Colorants The formula may contain pigments such as titanium dioxide, mica, iron oxides, and lakes depending on shade.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Start with clean, bare nails. Shape and prep as desired before polishing.
- 02 Apply two thin coats of Gel Couture color. For a more opaque sheer-pink look, apply an additional thin coat.
- 03 Finish with one coat of Essie Gel Couture top coat for glass-like shine. The top coat is sold separately.
- 04 Reapply the top coat on day 7 to help extend wear. Remove with standard acetone or non-acetone polish remover, and keep away from heat or flame.
