This is my most awesome, favourite and most easiest application ever. It's just a x3 step (base coat/colour/ top coat)programme love the the colour variants, the quality and most of all the high gloss finish. Leaving your nail super smooth and super glossy. The best thing I love about the essence product it's not just affordable it's super affordable and always and convenient to purchase ...I just love this product ...can't wait to check out the new summer colours! Absolutely addictive you have to try a it to feel ur inner beauty...Amazing I say ...