I usually prefer to have gel nails done at the nail bar as I am very bad at painting my own nails . It always bubbles and and messes my fingers so I get annoyed quite quickly .

What attracted me to this brand and range was the gorgeous colors that they came in and that they also sell the base and top coat as well .

Its a quick and easy application and the product itself is very pocket friendly . With the variety of colors available you can have a new color every week at fraction of the price of having your nails done professionally.

I do recommend that you use a base coat and apply a double layer of the top coat as I felt this gave me a full week of good looking nails as opposed to just painting them normally , because by day 3 or 4 you definitely need to reapply .

I absolutely love these nail polishes, they have a nice variety of different colors at such affordable prices. The consistency of the nail polish is also nice because you only need to apply two coats for perfectly painted nails. The only negative comment I have is that the nail polish starts chipping after 3-4 days.

Essence is my go-to make up brand, so, of course, most of my nail polishes are part of the Essence range.

I've used a couple of the Gel Nail Polishes without the base coat, top coat or the gel nail lamp, yet (after two coats) it looked like I had professional gel nails. The nail polish lasted quite long (one week) and was rich in colour. The price, quality and vast range of colours makes it an amazing product. It is also great for nail art and ombre designs.

I'm a huge essence fan. I love that these polishes are affordable and come in a great variety of colours. I love the consistency of the polish, it goes on easily. The brush is also flat which I really love. I don't find that the gel range lasts any longer than the regular polishes, even with the gel base and top coats. I still love them and continue to purchase these.

I love how essence has made their colour range even wider , so you're bound to find a perfect colour for any season!

The nail polish has a flat like brush , which glides on easily on to the nails. The colours, I've tried, were pigmented and you just needed two coats to get the full impact.

If i remember correctly, i paid a little over R30 which is very affordable in comparison to most of the other brands.

I suggest wearing a top coat, to make the nail polish last even longer .

I am completely obsessed with the essence gel nail polish range, its very affordable and the quality of the product is amazing. What I really love about this product is the gel finish, and also the fact that it lasts long , before it starts to chip. I am especially in love with the nude shade, its my favorite shade.

Pro's
Value for money, large assortment of vivid colors & nude tones. My favourite is the Essence Studio Nails Pro White Effect.
Con's
Nail brush is not of good quality but I can live with that.
Overall great product.

Two things i love most about this nail polish is its durability and High Gloss shine. My nails look good for up to 5 days with no chips or cracks. Another plus to this set of polishes is the shape of the brush. The broad bristles make it a breeze to paint my nails and covers the entire surface effortlessly.
The only downfall id say i have, is that i do think the base coat takes a bit long to dry. Other than that, this is my new favorite brand of nail polish, budget friendly and comes with a huuuuggge variety of colours. A definite must have for all girls who love painting their nails!

For such an affordable product it really lasts way more longer then some of the more expensive brands.

Definitely one of my favourite nail polishes..I cannot walk past an Essence stand without being tempted to buy one (even though I have so many already!)
They are very budget friendly without compromising on quality.
Love the bottles with the matching lid colour! makes finding the one I want to use in my collection so much easier (and prettier!).
You only need to apply 2 coats at the most and they take fairy quick to dry.
They last on my nails without chipping for at least 5 days.

I have fallen in love with this nail polish so much...every time i walk into the stockists' store, I buy a new colour...3 and counting

Amazing Budget friendly essence gel nail polishes, easy to apply , not such a quick dry like the paint & go range from essence.

Electicccc31 is my favorite color to date from the range. This color is suitable for any skin tone and every outfit you throw on, as well as for every season!

For the price its worth it.

Quality i give a rating of 3 because i found that after a few days with or without double coats and top coats , the polish chips easily.

Effectiveness, i rate it a 4 as its extremely easy to apply and with a think almost flat applicator brush its an absolute ease!

Definitely a must have to your at home stash of polishes i suggest!

Available at all Dischem Pharmacies, Clicks Stores and online via Spree as well.

I have recently decided to try the new Gel Nail Polishes from Essence. To be honest I really did not expect too much as it is very affordable. But as usual, Essence did not let me down. They might be an affordable brand, but they do not compromise on quality and they are always keeping up with the newest trends.
Ok, so back to the polish. The consistency is a tad bit thicker than the Colour 'n Go polishes, but it does not make application harder in any way. Actually application is a breeze as usual.
Also it does not take forever to dry and it lasted a good 4 days before showing signs of chipping. For me that is good because I am always typing and that takes a toll on my nail pretties. And the results is a shiny and expensive looking mani with the least amount of effort.
Best of all, it comes in such a wide variety of colours and the price does not break the bank.

I love the new Gel formula for these Essence nail polishes - they really do give you that just manicured gel look.. There are a much of pretty shades to choose from ! The only downside I would say is that they don't last as long as the colour to go for some odd reason! But still love them and the price is only R24 each which is a great bargain

I absolutely love the essence brand. I normally use the nude nail polish which you can hardly ever find in stores (such a bummer) but I find that it dries out quiet quickly in the bottle. I always have to add a few drops of the clear gel polish in it as it get thick very easily. But overall I love it!

This is great stuff for the price!!! Please just remember to use it with the gel Polish top and base Coat to get the proper effect and long wear out of it. If you do it correctly it's Awesome!!!!

I was so excited to try the gel nail polish after great results from the clour & go range....HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!!! The gel nail polish is not as quick-drying as the colour & go, although it is longer lasting. It does not have the glossy shine that I expected.

I t is just regular, I will stick to the colour & go range from now on:(

Ive tried the red nail colour and its working for me. Really looks like I went to go get my nails done professionally. Essence is the future!

I've always bought crappy nail polish over the years but as soon as I discovered Essence there was no turning back! It's honestly such a good quality nail polish, for a good price. The brush spreads out wide so it's easier to apply which I think is a bonus! It doesn't take long to dry which is great for people who are impatient to wait :) Essence has amazing colours to choose from. I HIGHLY recommend this brand!

I love the look of gel nails but can't constantly afford to get mine done. I found these nail polishes by Essence and thought I'd give them a try. I was pretty impressed. They don't chip off in a day and the colour range is so amazing. My nails weren't stained at all, even without a base coat. What I love the most about these (and Essence products in general) is that they aren't expensive and the quality is pretty good.