A deep aubergine gel shade with near-black elegance and polished salon shine.
✦ Iconic Depth for Gel Manicures
OPI GelColor Lincoln Park After Dark GCW42 is a professional gel nail polish in a near-black purple aubergine shade. Sophisticated, moody, and timeless, it delivers the kind of deep color that feels elegant on short, sculpted, or almond-shaped nails alike.
Part of OPI’s GelColor line, this 15 mL bottle features Intelli-Gel technology, an Intelli-Brush™ rounded brush, and a high-gloss finish. OPI recommends two very thin coats, curing each coat for 30 seconds in the OPI Star Light, for intense color coverage and professional wear.
✦ Salon-Focused Color Benefits
✦ Near-Black Aubergine ShadeDeep purple tones create a dramatic, refined manicure with the iconic Lincoln Park After Dark look.
✦ High-Gloss Gel FinishDesigned to finish with glossy shine when used with the recommended OPI GelColor system.
✦ Intelli-Gel TechnologyOPI’s self-correcting gel formula is made to help smooth brush strokes and support even-looking application.
✦ Rounded Intelli-Brush™The brush is designed for controlled pickup and a precise feel around the cuticle area.
✦ Professional Wear ClaimOPI states the formula offers up to 3 weeks of professional wear when applied and removed as directed.
✦ Vegan and HEMA-FreeOPI labels this GelColor formula vegan and formulated without adding HEMA.
✦ Key Ingredients
Polyurethane-57Listed by OPI as part of the GelColor formula for this shade.
Methacrylate BlendIncludes Benzyl Methacrylate, PEG-9 Dimethacrylate, Trimethylolpropane Trimethacrylate, and Isobornyl Methacrylate as listed by OPI.
Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl PhenylphosphinateIncluded in the manufacturer’s ingredient listing for this gel polish.
May Contain ColorantsOPI lists Iron Oxides (CI 77499) and Red 33 Lake (CI 17200) as possible colorants.
✦ How to Use
- 01Shake the GelColor bottle vigorously for 1 minute, then prep nails and cuticles. OPI recommends applying Bond-Aid pH Balancing Agent before gel application.
- 02Apply OPI Super Base, capping the free edge first, then cure for 30 seconds in the OPI Star Light.
- 03Apply two very thin coats of Lincoln Park After Dark, capping the free edge first, and cure each coat for 30 seconds in the OPI Star Light.
- 04Finish with OPI Super Gloss Top Coat, cure for 30 seconds, remove the tacky layer with an Expert Touch Nail Wipe saturated in N.A.S. 99, then massage ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil into cuticles.
