Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish is a luxury long wear nail varnish that delivers a gel like professional finish in 2 easy steps. Why you need it: Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish delivers a long-lasting, gel-like shine in 2 easy steps. With a colourful selection of Gel Couture shades available, you'll never struggle to find the perfect colour. Intense rich colour with high coverage Wide brush for quick, easy and smooth application High shine with a glossy finish Professional long-lasting, chip resistant formula Available in 24 shades Directions for use: Essie Gel Couture introduces an easy 2-step system for a gel-like manicure. First, take any Essie Gel Couture shade and apply two coats to the natural, bare nails with long, smooth strokes. No base coat or UV or LED lamp are needed. Let dry and then apply the specialized, quick-drying topcoat to lock in the couture manicure. It is not recommended to use a base coat. Reapply the topcoat every few days for longer wear.