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essie Gel Couture 2-Step Longwear Nail Polish, Once Upon A Time, Gray Nail Polish, 0.46 fl. oz.

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Color: Once Upon A Time


Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)


Features

  • gel couture by essie once upon a time - an icy blue longwear, vegan nail polish with slate tones
  • gel couture by essie, a gel that can handle it all. in just 2 steps, up to 15 days of gel-like wear, no UV lamp needed. reapplication of top coat on day 7
  • color shades are formulated with patent pending flex.e gel technology that bonds and moves with your nails to resist chipping. follow with a gel couture by essie top coat
  • easy application and gentle removal. achieve a gel-like manicure in 2 easy steps. step 1 apply two coats of gel couture by essie, no base coat needed. step 2 apply one coat of gel couture by essie top coat
  • vegan formula with no animal-derived ingredients

Description

Gel couture by essie, a gel that can handle it all. Up to 15 days of gel like wear. reapplication of top coat at day 7. 2 easy steps; no uv lamp. Easy, gentle removal with acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover. No harsh scraping or soaking. Color formulas now contain patent pending flex.e gel technology to resist chipping. The shiny top coat is now formulated with triple shine complex for glass-like shine.

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.53 x 1.53 x 2.81 inches; 2.08 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ I00097187


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Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ essie


Best Sellers Rank: #8,665 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #121 in Nail Polish #158 in Gel Nail Polish


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Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,816)


Brand Name: essie


Nail Polish Type: gel


Item Form: Gel


Age Range Description: Adult


Model Number: I00097187


Container Type: Bottle


Manufacturer: essie


Target Audience: Adults (Unisex)


UPC: 095008027562


Manufacturer Part Number: I00097187


Liquid Volume: 0.46 fluid ounces


Item Dimensions: 1.53 x 1.53 x 2.81 inches


Number of Items: 1


Number of Pieces: 1


Item Weight: 2.08 ounces


Material Features: Cruelty Free, Formaldehyde free


Color: Once Upon A Time


Finish Types: Glossy


Additional Features: Long Wearing


Product Benefits: Long Wearing, Easy Two-Step Application


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    • 1000% Recommend if you wanna feel lux without the salon // nail damage.
I’ve never had long beautiful nails and my hands are naturally short// stubby. With that, I’m proud of how the colors make my nails look. Pro Tip: 0. Pre-wipe with polish remover 1. Push cuticles 2. Start with thin layers 3. Apply top coat :dry a little bit: 4. Go over with another thin layer for more opaque color :dry a little bit: 5. Apply top coat again for finish It helps that that top coat is quick dry// no UV cure required. Also, beautiful shine !! That’s the wonders of gel manicure!! It’s long lasting (color//high shine), more durable (less likely to chip) and feels more high quality . The odor for this isn’t as harsh as some other nail polish brands I tried which is a lot. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2026 by Yena
    • Love this line of polish
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Updated 6/28/26 to add an image of New Highs with and without camera flash - it's the perfect summer blue. Rich, vibrant and very striking. I used three thin coats. Two gave good coverage but three gave me the depth and saturation I was looking for. I topped it with Step 2 Gel Couture top coat. I continue to be very impressed by this polish. It wears very well and the color choices for the most part are great. I wish the polish colors could all be reviewed separately because each is very different, but it's not allowed. 🤷🏻♀️ Original four star review of Strut With It - On my skin tone, 'Strut With It' is a beautiful blue based bright, mid-toned purple. It goes on smoothly and it looks good in two coats. I also used one coat of the step 2 Gel Couture top coat. Definitely don't skip that step. I have several colors in the Gel Couture line. It's so convenient to not have to use a base coat. I change my polish every 5 days, so I can't speak to durability beyond that, but it usually always still looks great whenever I remove one color to paint on the next one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2026 by RoseAnn
    • Best regular polish
This polish lasts a good week without chipping. Im an active person and artist - always using my hands. The colors is gorgeous and Im a big fan of purple 🥰 Ive gotten lots of compliments on this color too.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026 by J. Diehl
    • It stays on longer than other polish brands.
Essie is a good brand. Color was what I like.
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026 by jule russ
    • Great brand!
Bought this for my daughter. She loves the color. This also has much better staying power than regular nail polish.
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026 by Neat Style Suite
    • Great Product!!
Pros: Durable: Did not begin to chip until about day 9-10. I’m going to try a touch up and see if I can make last 2 -3 weeks. There’s a strong possibility this could work. Kept my nails strong No clumps Good bottle size Color: I bought the nude lavender (can’t remember the name exactly) and it’s a pretty nude color. It can look grayish is some lights but definitely has some nude lavender in it. If you’re not into that grayish look you might not like this. Cons: Coverage : would like if the color were a bit more saturated/higher pigment density. I put 2 coats and really needed 3 in my opinion for a deeper, more saturated color (opaque)- especially on the ends of the nail. I would love to buy an ivory or nude pink color but reviews pretty much say the color is too sheer. Would love color options to be more opaque. ... show more
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    • Da bomb! Getting every color.
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Wow. This stuff is legit! Day 10 & still going. Gel manicures ruined my nails so I will never do them again. But regular polish, even expensive enamel, never makes it to day three. By the second day, it’s chipping and peeling, and looks horrible. I’m just in water too much, using my nails for everything, so it is not worth the trouble. BUT… I put this stuff on and 10 days later it still looked pretty good! It’s unbelievable. It didn’t start really coming off until I took it off. In the picture you can see a little wear at the ends of my nails and around the cuticles, where I picked at it. Also, the color - Perfect Posture, was a little too shockingly white-ish purple (Halloweenie, according to my son and friends), so I mixed in a little of a mauve Essie color called Take Me To Thread, also an Essie gel couture color. Other than prep my nails really well, the only other thing I did was add an extra topcoat on day three, thinking I might be able to get four or five days out of it. I never imagined I would get 10 days! No lie, people. This stuff is a game changer. For the first time since the start of the pandemic, I’m wearing polish again. My new favorite right now is a color called Tassel Free. Also including a picture of that on day 3 after application. (No 2nd topcoat). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2025 by Ellie Mae
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I am extremely happy with this purchase. The product arrived quickly, was well packaged, and was exactly as described. The quality exceeded my expectations, and it has performed perfectly since I received it. It was easy to use, well made, and offers excellent value for the price. I appreciate the attention to detail and the overall reliability of this product. It has made my experience much more convenient, and I would not hesitate to purchase from this seller again in the future. Highly recommended to anyone considering this product. Five stars! ... show more
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