A deep wine-red gel color with polished shine and unmistakable OPI salon appeal.
✦ Rich Salon Color in Malaga Wine
OPI GCL87 Malaga Wine Gel is part of the OPI GelColor Intelli-Gel system, offering the brand’s iconic wine-red shade in a professional 15 mL / 0.5 fl. oz. bottle. The color is intensely pigmented with a high-shine finish, making it a refined choice for classic manicures, seasonal sets, and elegant salon services.
Made for use within the OPI GelColor workflow, this shade is designed to be applied in two very thin coats and cured in the OPI Star Light lamp. OPI describes the system as offering up to 3 weeks of professional wear when used as directed, with soak-off removal according to manufacturer instructions.
✦ Why It Belongs on the Nail Table
✦ Iconic Wine-Red Shade Malaga Wine brings a deep, elegant red tone that feels polished, timeless, and beautifully suited to refined gel manicures.
✦ High-Shine Gel Finish OPI lists this GelColor shade as high-shine, helping create a glossy salon look when paired with the recommended top coat.
✦ Intense Color Saturation The manufacturer describes two coats as delivering rich, saturated color for a smooth, finished manicure appearance.
✦ Intelli-Brush Application The rounded Intelli-Brush is designed for controlled pickup and flow, supporting precise gel color placement.
✦ OPI System Wear When applied according to the full OPI GelColor system, OPI states the manicure can provide up to 3 weeks of professional wear.
✦ Pro Salon Bottle The 15 mL / 0.5 fl. oz. bottle is commonly listed by professional nail distributors as GCL87 or GC L87.
✦ Key Ingredients
Polyurethane-57 Listed by OPI as part of the Malaga Wine GelColor formula.
Methacrylate-Based Gel Components OPI publishes ingredients such as Benzyl Methacrylate, Isobornyl Methacrylate, and PEG-9 Dimethacrylate for this gel formula.
Photoinitiators The ingredient listing includes gel-curing components such as Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate and Bis-Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphine Oxide.
Colorants and Pigments OPI notes the formula may contain pigment lakes and colorants, including red pigments, titanium dioxide, and iron oxides.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Shake the bottle vigorously for about 1 minute, then prep nails and cuticles for adhesion. OPI recommends applying Bond-Aid pH Balancing Agent before base coat.
- 02 Apply OPI Super Base Base Coat, cap the free edge, and cure for 30 seconds in the OPI Star Light lamp.
- 03 Apply two very thin coats of Malaga Wine GelColor, capping the free edge with each coat and curing each coat for 30 seconds in the OPI Star Light lamp.
- 04 Finish with OPI Super Gloss Top Coat, cure for 30 seconds, remove the tacky layer as directed by the OPI system, and complete the service with ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil.
