A polished velvet burgundy gel shade with a glossy salon finish.
✦ Rich Gel Color for Salon Manicures
OPI GelColor Intelli-Gel in Complimentary Wine (GCMI12) brings a refined cream/velvet burgundy tone to professional gel services. The glossy finish gives the shade a polished, wine-inspired depth that feels timeless, elegant, and easy to wear across seasons.
Designed as part of the OPI GelColor salon system, this 15 mL pro bottle features Intelli-Gel technology, the rounded Intelli-Brush for controlled application, and a HEMA-free formula made without added HEMA. When used with the recommended OPI protocol, it cures in 30 seconds in the OPI Star Light lamp and is marketed for up to approximately three weeks of professional wear.
✦ Why It Belongs on the Nail Bar
✦ Velvet Burgundy Shade A cream burgundy gel color with a glossy finish, ideal for clients who love deep, polished nail looks.
✦ Intelli-Gel Technology OPI’s self-correcting stroke technology is designed to help color apply smoothly during professional services.
✦ Intelli-Brush Design The rounded Pro-style brush supports precise, even placement from cuticle area to free edge.
✦ Fast OPI Lamp Cure OPI states a 30-second cure time when used with the OPI Star Light Dual Cure UV/LED lamp.
✦ HEMA-Free Option Formulated without added HEMA, while still requiring professional care and awareness of acrylate sensitivities.
✦ Pro 15 mL Bottle A salon-sized 0.5 fl. oz. format made for professional GelColor services and shade rotation.
✦ Key Ingredients
Polyurethane-57 Listed by OPI as part of the GelColor formula for Complimentary Wine.
Benzyl Methacrylate Included in the manufacturer’s published ingredient list for this gel shade.
PEG-9 Dimethacrylate One of the OPI-listed formula ingredients for the GelColor Intelli-Gel system.
Color Pigments May contain pigments such as Red 7 Lake, Ultramarines, Iron Oxides, and Titanium Dioxide, as listed by OPI.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Prep the natural nail according to OPI protocol: shape, gently buff, cleanse with N.A.S. 99, and apply Bond-Aid pH Balancing Agent.
- 02 Shake the bottle vigorously for about one minute, then apply GelColor Super Base Base Coat, capping the edge before coating the nail; cure 30 seconds in the OPI Star Light lamp.
- 03 Apply a thin coat of Complimentary Wine, paint the edge first, and cure 30 seconds. Repeat with a second thin color coat and cure again.
- 04 Finish with GelColor Super Gloss Top Coat, cure 30 seconds, remove the tacky layer with N.A.S. 99 on an Expert Touch Nail Wipe, and complete with cuticle oil.
