Inspired by haute couture, essie gel couture is salon quality & longwear at home without the UV lamp. chip and fade resistant color meets gel-like high shine in just 2 easy steps. no base coat, no UV lamp needed. 91% agree it looks like gel, but removes like regular polish, with no harsh soaking, scrubbing or scraping needed. available in a collection of exquisite, long lasting colors. A clear longwear top coat for a long-lasting, gel-like shine finish without the UV lamp. Easy 2-step system - step 1 high adherence color, step 2 gel-like high shine top coat. Chip-resistant, fade-resistant top coat, no UV lamp needed. Looks like gel polish, removes like regular nail polish. Swirl-stem brush for precise, generous coverage and flawless at-home application.