The range is a must to have in your collection a absolute life saver, the fact that it is quick drying and stays on for weeks before fading is amazing, especially when you a mom, wife and working woman. There is barely any time to have a quiet moment trying to get my nails done without messing them up. But with Essence gel range! Within a matter of seconds I can get on the go again. Many of my friends and colleagues always compliment me on how stunning my nails along with the colours are! The colour range is amazing, and the price is really affordable.

Really great.. Lots of colours to choose from!!

It's really lovely the colours, it has good stay on time, and it's super affordable!

I have a large nail product collection and mainly thanks to the super low price of the Essence brand. I love having a variety of colours to choose from and I generally grab a bottle with each Dischem visit.
They continually change the range of colours so its always fun to check on new stock.
I really enjoy the shape of the brush and the ease of its application. It does have a good coverage and finish.
Finish it off with a high end topcoat and you're good to go.

The essence gel range are a true life saver,being a wife and working lady ,i dont alway have time for having my nails done at a salon ,but with essence gel range ive had so many people ask me at what salon have you had you nails done and ofcourse what do i do? *smile :)* cause my trusted and tried essence nail polish has given me the best gel look , one coat usually last longer then applying a few coats but if yo do want a more intense colour a few colour usually does the trick, there a polish i usually use of essence its like a white under coat you put on before you apply a colour and it looks gorge and intense and no one will miss your stunning nails ,the colour range is amazing ,beautiful application and the price is really good ciao for now xx

I Received the amazing Red ( I forgot the exact name of the colour, oops)Christmas Gel Nail Polish In the Essence Advent Calendar. I immediately tried it on and I fell in love straight away. I applied the colour to my bare nail , waited for 5 minutes and then applied a second coat. The colour is so rich, not streaky at all or clumpy and the best part is that it doesn't take long to dry.

For me personally the colour stayed on for about 2 weeks before the tips starting chipping. So overall amazing product has the shine of gel nail polish without the hefty price. The colour is stunning for the Christmas festive time and I find it goes with all my outfits and looks.

Win Win Ladies. I would definitely buy this product again and the other Essence Gel Nail Polish and I have already recommended it to friends and family.

I have always loved doing my nails myself as I change the colour so often... I'm a total nail polish junky! I love Essence nail polish and the amazing variety of colours they stock. The price is really affordable so you don't feel guilty buying them often or even buying 3 or 4 of them at the same time. The brush is nice and broad which means you don't have to swipe over your nail so much, 2 or 3 strokes would do it. Look the quality is good but it will start to chip in the first 2 or 3 days, but what nailpolish does not start to chip? Using a good base coat and top coat would make it last longer, like any polish.

I can never justify spending more than R50 on nail colours now that Essence is here, they offer so many great colours and I love to play around with it.

Love these products!

I love essence products! Especially the nail polishes. It's very affordable especially for a student like me. The brush is really amazing compared to the other brands because it allows for better coverage and less mess.
The only problem I have with this polish, is that it dries out quickly or if not used continuously. Other than that, I love it!

I simply love and am obsessed with the gel range from essence!! Available at clicks for R29.99 which is damn affordable!!! It coats your nails beautifully with a slightly broader brush and just two coats of this looks like you've been at the salon for a mani pedi! And removal is just normal nail polish remover without acetone.. Simply love it and they available in a range of colours and glitter! I can't express how much I love this enough! Your nails will love you for this!

I love the nail colours! So many options to choose from. This gel range definitely gives a nice high gloss finish, but it also seems to take a tiny bit longer to dry than their old ones, or is it just me?
The applicator for me is the best part. It makes it so quick and easy to apply.

I love me some essence especially this gel range. I love a nail polish that does what it promises.

Love this brand of nail polish, the brush is round which is the perfect shape for that even polish, doesn't take forever to dry, doesn't clump, paints smoothly, nail polish doesn't dry out quickly so you could leave it out the fridge ;) all in all my favorite nail polish brand also not to mention they have tons of different shades! and you can find these little angels in clicks or dischem :)

This product is the best priced compared to its competitors and it lasted so long on my nails!

I love it!

Essence Gel Nail Polish is a definite must-have! An awesome variety of colours, affordable price and long-lasting. I would definitely recommend this product!

This is a great affordable quick drying nail polish. The range is great colours to suit everyones taste.

All i can say is i loooove loooove looove this products

would recommend it, I use only essence for my nail. love the colors love the thickness and the smoothness.

I love the colors, its hip and trendy, I just wish it came in bigger bottles and it would stay on a bit longer.

In terms of the price, I highly recommend this product. To date I have purchased 4 of the Essence the Gel rage: in mint, dark red purple and of course the top coat! However, I do have to add that it does not last that long. It could perhaps last a little longer if i use it in conjunction with the base coat.

I Love these Essence nail polishes, I have throw all my other nail polishes out and now only use this brand. I even buy it for gifts for others. The quality is the best, I can paint today and three weeks later is still looks perfect. The are also affordable to the pocket.

I love these nail polishes i use them all the time in conjunction with the top and base coat. I looks beautiful and just like your gelish that you would do at a traditional salon. It doesnt last as long though. I use water a lot so that's my only issue.

Affordable lovely colours and last

Essence is one of my favorite brands when it comes to nail polish. Nail polish does not last more than two days on my nails, so to have an affordable nail polish that I can reapply after two days is great. They also have a large variety of colors to choose from and although choosing can be difficult. But I always tell myself that I can buy three to four Essence polishes for the price of one bottle of other nail polish brands.

What criteria do my nail polishes need to adhere to for me to consider them a great product?

1. Colour Selection - Essence has this down. From Mauve browns to glitter pinks and neon blue...they have it all.
2. Price - it is only a nail polish, not an Ipad...These items are extremely affordably priced.
3. Quality and lasting power - These apply fully opaque for the most part with a few formula misses here and there on some of the very milky, light colours such as yellow. It lasts longer on my nails than some of my more expensive brands.

This is a great product and Essence has an amazing variety when it comes to nails products such as tools and more.

Essence nail polishes are my favourite and these gel ones are no exception. They last well and are very reasonably priced. In addition there is a massive colour selection. How can you go wrong with them? Answer is you cannot! They are great.

This is a lovely nail polish. Looks shiny, lasts relatively long. It's also affordable.

essence nail polishes are the best, they are shiny, glossy and last longer than most other brands, they are also cost efficient and easily available. also love the bright summer colours

Great application, however it chips rather quickly with no top coat.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE ESSENCE NAILPOLISH RANGE. ITS CHIC AND LONG LASTING AND VERY AFFORDABLE

I have two shades now in The Gel nail polish, and much prefer it over the brands I've used in the past. The polish makes for a smooth application, and is thick enough that one coat is sufficient!

The colours are vibrant and intense, and the polish lasts about 3-4 days without a base and top coat before it begins to chip badly.

This is definitely a great range of nail polishes, loving the fact that the colour you buy is exactly the same colour once on the nails. I've found that sometimes with other brands the colour is either too bright or fades out once applied, not with this one.

I liked the older version of Essence's nail polishes (Colour & Go) better. I own about 6 shades. Though Essie is my favorite nail polish brand I buy new ones from Essence because they're extremely affordable and colour range is very diverse. The quality varies from shade to shade. Some of them are very opaque- one coat is enough. But most of them chip very fast. The applicator could be thinner.

intense color!

So guys, I have two shades of this essence nail polish and I can honestly say that I would gladly work on building quite a collection. The formula is not to thick and not too thin, just the right consistency. What I love the most is that the applicator brush is slightly curved on the edges which makes application a breeze.

To ensure that you have long lasting nail polish it is recommended that you also purchase a base coat and a finishing coat that essence does produce. Using the base coat and finishing coat, the nail polish would easily last for about 2+ weeks.

This nail polish last about a week before it starts to chip. I used the bright pink and its a struggle to remove the nail polish from your nails.
The brush is thicker than other nail polish, making it fast to paint your nails, but it can be hard to paint accurately.

I absolutely love the new range of gel polishes. They are highly pigmented and are quite long lasting. I must say that compared to other nail polish brands they are quite cheap but still a quality product and fast drying.

I have been looking for that nail polish that lasts number 1 and has that manicure finish. I found it in Essence "The Gel" nail polish range! I tried it in the colour 17 Juicy love and I can't express how much I loooove it and how happy I am with this. The best part is that at R29.95 it is very affordable! You can find it at Clicks and Dischem

I often change my nail colour so I am always looking for unique and affordable polishes. The Essence Gel Polishes are perfect for this and there is a huge variety of shades! My favourite shades are the dark reds/ maroons and more recently I have tried a shade called, "Dare it Nude" which is awesomely on trend at the moment. I wish they came in bigger bottles though as I tend to go through it quite quickly. Great price for a terrific product.

I am a huge fan of essence, there have been very few times that their products have disappointed me. I've been buying their nail polishes for a long time now, even before it became all about the gel nail polish. I love these nail polishes because they come in such a wide variety of colours and they apply really easily. The brush is also wide, which is perfect for me.

The only trouble that I have had with these gel nail polishes is that I found that they tend to go thicker a lot quicker. I have only used the bottle about 3 or 4 times before it starts going thick.

But other than that, it's a great product. And it's cheap, which is always a plus

I have this colour on my nails as im writing this. beautiful colour, perfect feel.

I literally purchase Essence nail polishes weekly. There's a colour for every day and occasion. The quality is AMAZING for the price and the colour selection is insane.

what's not lo love about this product?
10/10 for price
10/10 for range of colours
Essence The Gel Nail Polish has a great range of colours and it last. I put the Essence Gel Look XXL s a top coat for extra longer last to great nails.

This is a gorgeous mauve color , which I am loving for the almost autumn . Its a great color to transition from autumn to winter with as these seasons are all about these moody colors .
The color is rich and deep and will suit almost any skin tone. This brand has such a great variety and I enjoy the fact that every time I go to the store there is always something new to try .

I love this brand , they have gorgeous colors and they are high quality . This is a reddish pink color with a high shine . They are long lasting and dont chip easily .
They last even longer with a top coat on .

These are really budget friendly and great for the gal that loves new colors on her nails all the time .

This gel nail polish in question is clear with loads of gold glitter in it. It applies easily and looks quite amazing. It's not too over the top though so you can still rock it during the day but it's oh so perfect for a night out :p.. Like all the other nail polishes in the range it is relatively long lasting and definitely worth more than it costs.

A friend got me the yellow one...so lovely I adore it and the price compared to the quality no mahn,just over the top so in love with it....can purchase the whole lot of colours and still have my purse smiling

These nail polishes are nothing short of amazing .The Quality surpasses the price you pay .i love the glossy look of it and it's longevity compared to other brands. Ive tried most of the colors and have purchased a black one as well, I'm venturing on the dark side haha.

Definitely one of my favourites brand of nail polish.

I really like this range of nail polish by essence BUT, only on my toe nails as it does not last on my fingernails :( I love the brush because its quite nice quality. I also love the wide range of colors it has in the range and it removes quite quickly. It does tend to chip at the ends of my nails but its easy to touch up without looking plastered on.

Love the cuteness and variety that the nail polishes comes in.

Just as a disclaimer, I am obsessed with getting a gelish (light - cured) treatment done. I then realized that my nail treatment does not last as long on my nails because I have very dry and flaky nails and so my gelish would start flake off by my tips and considering the fact that nail treatments are not the cheapest things ever, having it come off within a week or so is quite a bummer.
I then decided to go back to my Varsity love for Essence nail polishes and I came across the Gel Nails range and I thought hey, this is affordable and the colours are pretty so let me try them out. I was also thinking that if they do not last long, I could always reapply them because they come with regular old nail polish remover.

So I bought a few shades and I must say I love them. I do need to apply a few layers on my nails, especially with the Sweet As Candy colour (MY FAVORITE SHADE), but it looks perfect and delicate once I have applied a few layers. It is adorable. The glossy finish is cute, even if you do not apply the top coat that they have in the range, it still looks great.

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