About this item luxurious longwear and impeccable gel nail polish-like shine in an easy 2-step system. use gel couture nail color and top coat together for optimal results. look to gel couture for gel polish-like finishes, gorgeous at home application and easy removal. step 1: apply 2 coats of gel couture color. step 2: top with gel couture top coat for gel-like shine + protection. essie's salon-quality nail supplies are all you need for a stylish manicure or pedicure treatment at home, from base coat to top coat, and colors in shades ranging from classics to so-hot-right-now. For more than 35 years, essie has been a color authority and leader in nail luxury, committed to high quality standards with an award-winning line of nail polishes and nail care products. America's nail salon expert, essie makes life colorful. use with essie gel couture base coat and top coat for a chic, long-lasting, gel-polish-style manicure or pedicure.