from the house of essie comes gel couture nail polish, an extravagantly sophisticated collection, crafted to perfection and fashioned to last. designed with the haute vision of couture, the line presents 42 brand new colors with staying power that introduces luxury to your fingertips. perfect for both salon and at-home application, the instant gel-like shine is delivered in an easy 2-step system that anyone can master. the patent-pending curve hugging color brush guarantees perfect coverage and a flawless finish. no uv lamp needed, easy removal. all essie nail polishes are dbp, toluene and formaldehyde free.