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product_id: 253846504
title: "Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish, Once Upon A Time, Blue, 13.5 Ml"
brand: "essie"
price: "165 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/253846504-essie-gel-couture-longwear-nail-polish-once-upon-a-time
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# Up to 7 days chip-resistant wear 100+ couture shades for flawless color Patented swirl-stem & curve-hugging brush Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish, Once Upon A Time, Blue, 13.5 Ml

**Brand:** essie
**Price:** 165 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💙 Paint your story with lasting gel couture brilliance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish, Once Upon A Time, Blue, 13.5 Ml by essie
- **How much does it cost?** 165 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/253846504-essie-gel-couture-longwear-nail-polish-once-upon-a-time)

## Best For

- essie enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted essie brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Clean & Conscious:** Vegan formula free from formaldehyde and toluene, perfect for the mindful beauty enthusiast.
- • **Longwear Powerhouse:** Experience salon-quality gel shine that lasts up to a week without chips or fading.
- • **Two-Step Gel System:** Simple 2-step process with color and exclusive top coat delivers flawless, glossy gel finish at home.
- • **Vibrant Couture Palette:** Choose from over 100 stunning shades, including the icy blue ‘Once Upon A Time’ for a bold, fashion-forward statement.
- • **Precision Meets Perfection:** Innovative swirl-stem and curve-hugging brush ensures even, streak-free application every time.

## Overview

Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish in ‘Once Upon A Time’ is a vegan, chip-resistant gel polish offering up to 7 days of flawless, glossy color. Featuring a patented swirl-stem and curve-hugging brush for precise application, this 2-step system combines vibrant couture shades with a durable top coat for salon-quality nails at home.

## Description

Spin A Tale Of Fashion Romance In This Icy Blue With Slate Tones And Live Happily Ever After. essie Believes In Making Life Colourful For Everyone, All essie Products Provide Flawless Coverage Along With Outstanding Durability.

Review: Original - It took a looooooooooong time to reach me, but worth it, it’s the original
Review: My favorite top coat! - This is hands down the best top coat I’ve used so far, polish on me only lasted a couple of days before but with this top coat the polish lasts at least a week without chips. I use it with Essie base coat and nail polishes and they all work perfectly together. Love it and will be repurchasing!

## Features

- Our Long-Lasting Longwear Nail Polish Formula In A 2-Step System: Colour + Top Coat
- Chip-Resistant, Fade-Resistant, Even Colour Coverage
- Smooth, Impeccable Colour Available In More Than 100 Couture Shades
- Patented Swirl-Stem And Curve-Hugging Brush For Even Colour Coverage And Precise Application
- Use Colour With Exclusive Gel Couture Top Coat
- Step 1: Apply Two Coats Of Gel Couture Colour To Nails. Step 2: Apply Gel Couture Top Coat For Flawless Gel-Like Shine.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B078GQK1P2 |
| Additional Features | Gel effect |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,407 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) #6 in Gel Nail Polish #24 in Nail Polish |
| Brand | Essie |
| Brand Name | Essie |
| Color | Once Upon A Time |
| Colour | Once Upon A Time |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 7,840 Reviews |
| Finish Types | Glossy |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00000030167391 |
| Included Components | Swirl-stem brush, Curve-hugging brush |
| Item Dimensions | 38 x 38 x 70 millimeters |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Weight | 56 Grams |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 38 x 38 x 70 millimeters |
| Liquid Volume | 13.5 Milliliters |
| Liquid volume | 13.5 Milliliters |
| Manufacturer | Essie |
| Material Features | Vegan |
| Material Type Free | Formaldehyde-free, toluene-free |
| Model Name | Once Upon a Time #1157 |
| Model Number | 30167391 |
| Nail Polish Type | gel |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Special features | Gel effect |
| Type | gel |
| UPC | 000030167391 884486365156 |
| Unit Count | 13.5 Milliliters |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Essie
- **Colour:** Once Upon A Time
- **Finish type:** Glossy
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 38 x 38 x 70 millimeters
- **Item form:** Liquid
- **Liquid volume:** 13.5 Milliliters
- **Material type free:** Formaldehyde-free, toluene-free
- **Model name:** Once Upon a Time #1157
- **Special features:** Gel effect
- **Type:** gel

## Images

![Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish, Once Upon A Time, Blue, 13.5 Ml - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SMAlD-75L.jpg)
![Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish, Once Upon A Time, Blue, 13.5 Ml - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710OjbFGnXL.jpg)
![Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish, Once Upon A Time, Blue, 13.5 Ml - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717AMSCOtcL.jpg)
![Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish, Once Upon A Time, Blue, 13.5 Ml - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FeQPl5oUL.jpg)
![Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish, Once Upon A Time, Blue, 13.5 Ml - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hKMgS7a6L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this polish require a light to cure it?**
A: No it does not. Goes on very nice.

**Q: Is the color #88?**
A: This is a clear topcoat. It does an amazing job of preserving your manicure.

**Q: Is the name of the polish written on the bottle?**
A: Yes, on the bottom of the bottle

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Original
*by Z***1 on 3 January 2026*

It took a looooooooooong time to reach me, but worth it, it’s the original

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite top coat!
*by C***N on 7 January 2023*

This is hands down the best top coat I’ve used so far, polish on me only lasted a couple of days before but with this top coat the polish lasts at least a week without chips. I use it with Essie base coat and nail polishes and they all work perfectly together. Love it and will be repurchasing!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ منتج ممتاز
*by M***N on 16 June 2025*

ممتاز جداً

## Frequently Bought Together

- Essie Gel Couture Full Collection (Pick Your Color) (Once Upon a Time #1157)
- Essie Gel Couture Long-Lasting Nail Polish, Vegan, Clear, Shiny Top Coat, 0.46 fl oz

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*Product available on Desertcart Romania*
*Store origin: RO*
*Last updated: 2026-02-06*