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kellyex

2020-10-01

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Opaque pastel peach to pink. Moderately thick formula with smooth satin texture. Coverage is almost perfect with 2 coats. Very convenient brush, whose rounded tip helps with application, especially towards the base of the nail.
I would describe it as a summer color as it contrasts exceptionally well with a tan, but I will also give it a chance in the winter due to its slightly pastel shade. Although I don't have a clear picture yet of whether it lasts long as promised by the company, I would repurchase it because of the color.

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BlueM00N

2022-02-09

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I made the mistake and bought 3 different shades of Gel Couture hoping that they would be slightly transparent and last at least a week, since my favorite Lovie Long Lasting polishes, which lasted 11 to 14 days on my nails and looked like real gel, were discontinued. They took forever to dry, even with Seche Vite or my beloved Out The Door, which I buy for €22 for half a liter from England (including shipping in the price), they dried quickly.

So, I tried all 3 Gel Couture polishes, with and without a base, using the corresponding top coat from the series. They all peel off at the edges just a few hours after painting, they take a long time to dry, and they require 3 coats. As I mentioned before, I like it when the polish is slightly transparent as long as it doesn't create unsightly lines or patches. I consider this particular product to be unacceptable. I literally have hundreds of polishes that cost up to €3 and several top coats at the same price that dry much faster, even if they don't claim to be Quick Dry. All of them... last at least 4 days in excellent condition, looking freshly painted.

These specific polishes are not even comparable to the ones that cost €1 or €2, even though they are at least triple or even ten times the price...

Since it is a well-known brand (to its dismay), I suggested to my friend to send them to her cousin, who works at a well-known chain of hair salons where they also do manicures and pedicures. Her response was, "Thank you, but we can't wait to get rid of them." I asked her why, and she told me that they can only choose new ones that they haven't already tried... out of the ones they have tried once, she didn't want any of them again...

I don't know where all this advertising comes from, but I should have done more research before buying them... I especially wonder now, after what my friend told me, if the reviews on the websites that sell them are mostly fake, from people who have an interest in promoting them... because in 2-3 blogs that were promoting them as the best and showing the polish on their nails on the first, second, fourth, and seventh day (which was already peeling off by the third day), there were only negative comments below saying that they peel off from the second day... in contrast to the reviews on the websites that sell them...

One last thing... I searched a lot for the shades before choosing them, in online photos and videos, but they look much more beautiful than they actually are. The shade "Spiked with Style," for example, looks like a nice deep red, burgundy everywhere, but in reality, it is the most basic and common dark reddish-fuchsia that you can find literally anywhere.

The only relatively positive thing is the shine, which still doesn't compare to Seche Vite or Out The Door from INM that I mentioned earlier.

The reason I buy other polishes even though I have so many and such good results with €1 polishes is that I'm looking for polishes that are slightly transparent but still look uniform, as some rare shades are hard to find. The milky ones from Orly and Peggy Sage, for example, are of excellent quality and come in different shades.

I have never been so disappointed with another polish... I don't even know if I will bother to try them separately, meaning the polish with a different top coat and the top coat with other polishes, to see if one or both of them are to blame for their terrible performance. If I do end up doing it, I will come back and let you know.

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  markakiangeliki

  2024-09-01
  This review is about shade: 350 Gala Vanting, colour: Red

  It's very good but it needs a thin layer. This is very important!! In the past, I couldn't paint them at all because they would peel off in 1 day. However, I tried to achieve the thin layer and they last for 6 days!! I am very happy

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  mpampalo0

  2024-08-14
  This review is about shade: 484 Matter of Fiction, colour: Pink

  14€ down the drain. Neither long-lasting nor gel couture, the nail polishes from Jumbo would do a better job. They never dry, become dull immediately, and have marks. I bought two together since it's a well-known brand and expensive, thinking it would be nice! I'm amazed by the good reviews

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  Maria_Perifanou5280

  2024-07-21

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  This review is about shade: 1039 Perfect Posture, colour: Blue

  It is unacceptable. 14€ in the trash, it takes a long time to dry and when it dries it is like bad plastic that leaves scratches immediately. The nail polishes of lindl are FAR better quality and do not lose their shine. I do not recommend it at all.

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  Sotiria_Magkouti

  2024-04-07
  This review is about shade: 502 Lace Is More, colour: White

  Terrible!!! Both essie and 13€ and it doesn't even apply evenly? I tried it with a base coat and top coat and two coats. The first coat was streaky, understandable, but the second coat was as if I had applied it five times. It just wouldn't even out. In the end, I put a layer of a much cheaper milky polish from another brand underneath and a layer of this on top, just so it wouldn't be a complete waste. Unacceptable!

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  Georgia Demertzi

  2024-03-31
  This review is about shade: 502 Lace Is More, colour: White

  It dries very quickly and has good performance. I would like it to last a little longer.

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  Katerina_Protopapa33

  2024-01-26

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  This review is about shade: 40 Fairy Tailor, colour: Pink

  I will never buy it again. I am extremely disappointed. It barely lasts 24 hours on my nails and it peeled off. It started chipping from all edges and the fourth nail is about to peel off completely. I applied it as the company recommended, along with its similar products, and my nails were clean and well-groomed, so I understand that the formula does not work for all nails. Be very careful because it is also expensive, so it's a shame to buy it and not even have it last for a day. Another Greek company has a fantastic application on my nails and it lasts for 10 days even without an amazing top coat. I wanted to try Essie, which I always had in mind, but my experience was a complete disappointment. What a waste of money.

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  ankontini

  2023-12-07
  This review is about shade: 1109 Designer Debut, colour: Pink

  The 1109 has nothing to do with the photo they have on all websites. It is a completely different color!

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  Victoria_R

  2023-10-21
  This review is about shade: 508 Scarlet Starlet, colour: Red

  I consider it the best nail polish. I could never paint my nails with other polishes, within 2 to 3 hours they would peel off or leave marks with work and hand washing. The only solution for me was semi-permanent manicure, which was preventive for health reasons. I bought it a few days ago. It lasted 5 days without the slightest mark or peeling, and I believe it could have lasted longer because it held the polish well. Based on two coats and the top coat. I had to remove it because of a specific occasion. Nevertheless, I washed my hands countless times, did work without wearing gloves, and the color stayed intact. Easy brush, easy removal of the polish, the scent is not particularly strong, nice shades.

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  ileanapappa

  2023-10-15
  This review is about shade: 10 Sheer Fantasy, colour: Pink

  I have no words... the regular essie polishes would chip in 3-4 days... I am thrilled with the gel couture ones! It's like having a semi-permanent manicure and they easily last a week without any issues! They apply perfectly without bubbles or streaks! The top coat is also exceptional! Additionally, they remove very easily and don't damage or yellow the nail underneath even without using a base coat. I have already purchased the sheer fantasy (perfect natural nude pink) shown in the photos, the matter of fiction (soft pink), the it pearl (dusky pink apple), and the behind the seams (alabaster white pearl, I apply it on top of the others for a glazed donut effect)! I will definitely be getting more!

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  AlexiaChr

  2023-08-01

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  This review is about shade: 1036 Lace Me Up, colour: Pink

  Lace Me Up is the perfect baby pink for pedicures in my opinion. It applies easily, dries instantly, and doesn't smudge. Perfect!

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  Maria_Diamantopoulou14

  2023-07-26

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  This review is about shade: 40 Fairy Tailor, colour: Pink

  The truth is that there is no other mascara that can compare. It applies perfectly, requiring two or even three coats for a more intense result. I have tried many brands, but this is the only one that applies so well

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  Deni Markora

  2023-07-15
  This review is about shade: 140 Curator, colour: Pink

  It's worth its money! 2 coats and its own top coat on top and it lasts 9 to 10 days with dishwashing, dogs, children, etc.
  I'm wearing the 140 Curator, which is a very simple pink beige for all ages and occasions.

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  fenia_blindgn

  2023-03-25

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  This review is about shade: 1168 Getting Intricate, colour: Blue

  I am very satisfied with the result, I wanted to stop using semi-permanent and this turned out to be the ideal solution. I combined it with the gel couture top coat step 2 and the get it bright base (all from the same company). I will definitely buy other shades as well, and for me, semi-permanent is finally over

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  Antonia_THeodosopoulou

  2022-10-13

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  This review is about shade: 1102 Perfectly Poised, colour: White

  From the worst manicure. Its smell caused me an allergic shock.
  I consider much better the cheap manicures of well-known companies.

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  Marita Christodoulou

  2022-09-27

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  This review is about shade: 1102 Perfectly Poised, colour: White

  It takes 4 hands to show. Also, it is not mentioned anywhere that it is SO white and not off-white. It is very watery, so it does not spread easily at all. So, after applying it with hands, it also takes a long time to dry. I give it 2 stars because as a white color, it is nice for summer and tanning. I will see how many days it will last and I will make an edit

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  amalia_antonopoulou

  2022-09-06
  This review is about shade: 280 Beauty Marked, colour: Red

  Terrible. Waste of money. The worst quality nail polish I have ever tried. The company wants to sell you the base coat before the polish and the top coat for drying. It's better to buy the odorless colors from vivechrom, they will apply better on your nails and on the wall. Haha

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  eirene.p

  2022-09-03
  This review is about shade: 345 Bubbles Only, colour: Red

  I haven't found a better nail polish - in its category - in terms of durability. It definitely lasts for a week, and it is a very beautiful burgundy color. (In the photo, it looks different - in reality, it is dark.)

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  Arwenn

  2022-06-01
  This review is about shade: 210 One The List, colour: Orange

  Πολύ ωραίο, φωτεινό, καλοκαιρινό χρώμα. Το μόνο κακό είναι οτι δε στεγνώνει γρήγορα. Μαζί με το top coat μοιάζει με το ημιμόνιμο.
  Edit: Χρησιμοποίησα και base coat πριν την εφαρμογή. Μετά από 4 ημέρες το μανικιούρ είναι σε άριστη κατάσταση, χωρίς εμφανείς φθορές. Βέβαια, κάθε βράδυ βάζω λίγο λαδάκι γύρω από τα νύχια.

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  Arwenn

  2022-05-25
  This review is about shade: 485 Princess Charming, colour: Pink

  I used the product before a business trip hoping that it would last me at least 5 days without needing maintenance or removal. Indeed, it had almost no wear and my hands looked well-groomed. Of course, I prepared my nails well and combined it with the top coat of the same range, otherwise I would not have had the same good result (from my experience with other colors). The wide brush makes the application faster and easier. I usually apply three thin layers, allowing some time to pass between applications. It really gives a result similar to a semi-permanent with the top coat, in terms of vibrancy and shine, for the duration that the color lasts. Also, its durability is perhaps twice as long as very expensive nail polishes that I have used in the -relatively distant- past (Dior, Chanel, etc.) which would show some wear the next day. I have some Essie gel couture colors from 2017 and they can still be used because they have thickened very little.

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  evasav

  2022-05-06
  This review is about shade: 502 Lace Is More, colour: White

  My review is about the product Lace is More No.502.
  Well, the color needs at least 3 coats to show up and still the nail will be visible underneath (some like it, some don't).
  The color leaves streaks, it doesn't come out evenly unless you apply 4 coats.
  The sheer is very subtle, you have to get close to see that shine.
  If it's not topped with a top coat, I can say it doesn't shine particularly.
  Personally, I didn't like it apart from its lasting power because it's too transparent, so I wouldn't buy it again. There are so many other nail polishes from the brand in these neutral shades that I plan to purchase.
  As for its lasting power, it's great, just like most Essie Gel Couture products.

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  vasso_it

  2022-03-19
  This review is about shade: 502 Lace Is More, colour: White

  I have several Essie nail polishes. This one is by far the worst I have ever purchased. It dries excessively slowly, even with the Essie top coat. On the third coat, it forms small bubbles and you can see the first small chipping the next day. I always wear gloves when doing chores and still, it doesn't last at all. I am completely disappointed with this particular product. The two stars are only because it has a nice shade, and even then, I am being generous. I never had such an issue with any other nail polish from this brand.

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  Δήμητρα...

  2022-03-18
  This review is about shade: 70 Take me to Thread, colour: Pink

  The color is not the same as in the photo but a dark brown-purple. It seems to come out more as a dark brown. I believe that without the use of the top coat, it will not last. But with the top coat on top, it lasted many days with only minimal damage, that the polish pulled back slightly on the edges from the third day, but not to the extent of chipping like with other polishes and top coats.

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  Eleni_166

  2022-03-01

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  This review is about shade: 473 V.I.Please, colour: Pink

  One of the best regular nail polishes. With base and top coat, it lasts for ten days, if we're talking about no damage, approximately seven days.

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  eleni_Vdn

  2022-01-27

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  This review is about shade: 473 V.I.Please, colour: Pink

  This specific series is very good. I only buy these. They last for over a week while I do chores around the house. Nice color palette.

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  dmat

  2022-01-25

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  This review is about shade: 345 Bubbles Only, colour: Red

  In the photos, it appears to be a brighter red, but the result is burgundy-red, a nice warm shade.

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  Mairi_Oikonomaki

  2022-01-25
  This review is about shade: 370 Model Clicks, colour: Purple

  I expected it to last longer...if you do household chores...it doesn't last even a week...but it dries conveniently and applies well

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  lina-maggy

  2022-01-10
  This review is about shade: 20 Spool Me Over, colour: Pink

  Maybe those who say that the quality of the nail matters are right. Try it first. Don't rush to spend 130 euros on different colors before you see if it suits you.
  I have spent a lot, even on a UV lamp. It didn't offer me a longer duration than 3 days or less. Note that I don't do any work. So I find it very expensive.
  The only POSITIVE thing, and I emphasize it, is that its top coat is by far the best in terms of shine (I have tried almost everything on the market). You look at it and it looks like a semi-permanent one you have done at a nail spa. So I will buy it again.

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  Eirini_Panagiotopoulou

  2022-01-02

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  This review is about shade: 1132 Taupe O The Line, colour: Beige

  The color is wonderful! Perfect brush, dries easily and lasts twice as long as regular nail polishes, definitely a week!

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  matina_katopodi

  2021-12-07

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  This review is about shade: 509 Paint The Gown Red, colour: Red

  The quality is excellent but the color was not what I expected from the picture, I expected it to be a deeper red

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  vdoul

  2021-11-14
  This review is about shade: 40 Fairy Tailor, colour: Pink

  Nice application and satisfactory duration for a regular nail polish. However, when it comes to the fairy taillor shade, it requires at least 3 coats to achieve the expected result

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