I'm a big fan of the great variety of colours that Essence offers in their gel nail polishes, there is always a stunning new colour to try and something that everyone will enjoy. I have bought a ton of the Essence gel nail polishes and will definitely continue. The polish itself does tend to chip easily without a top coat, I've had a few small chips one day after application if I skip the top coat. With a top coat, the polish lasts much longer, usually 4 to 5 days but likely to last longer on someone that isn't as clumsy as me. I have also noticed that the polish doesn't harden quickly in the bottle which I love. The polish does tend to thicken over time, but a few good shakes usually does the trick to blend it together again.