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In the upcoming July,
Essie has a brand new Gel Couture color range inspired by the glitz and glam of red carpet galas. Aptly named the
Gala Bold Collection, the line features six gorgeous bold and sparkly shades. To read my review of each and see some close-up swatches, click......
Fashion Face-Off:
A stunning silver pearl shimmer, Fashion Face-Off is quite sheer. However, the formulation builds nicely and with three coats, it provides a beautiful, streak-less coverage.
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| Essie Gel Couture Gala Bolds Collection | Fashion Face-Off | Three Coats with No Top Coat |
Star Studded:
Hands down my favorite shade out of the collection, Star Studded is a rich yellow gold shimmer. The formulation is semi-sheer but opaque in two coats. The finish is ultra shimmery and streak-free.
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| Essie Gel Couture Gala Bolds Collection | Star Studded | Two Coats with No Top Coat |
PR Stunt:
This is a pale lilac pink with a slight hint of pearlescent shimmers. The formulation is on the sheerer side so I used three coats for the swatches below.
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| Essie Gel Couture Gala Bolds Collection | PR Stunt | Three Coats with No Top Coat |
Last Night's Look:
A lovely rosy pink cream, Last Night's Look is slightly sheer and patchy. I needed three coats for a completely opaque finish but the polish built pretty nicely.
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| Essie Gel Couture Gala Bolds Collection | Last Night's Look | Three Coats with No Top Coat |
Living Legend:
This is a classic bright red cream. The formulation has a slightly translucent quality but the color is pigmented and opaque with two coats.
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| Essie Gel Couture Gala Bolds Collection | Living Legend | Two Coats with No Top Coat |
Beau-Tie:
An inky deep purple, Beau-Tie is a super rich and pigmented cream. I used two coats for the swatches below.
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| Essie Gel Couture Gala Bolds Collection | Beau-Tie | Two Coats with No Top Coat |
Availability:
The Essie Gel Couture Gala Bolds 2017 Collection is available at salons and Essie retailers worldwide starting July 11th.
In the upcoming July, Essie has a brand new Gel Couture color range inspired by the glitz and glam of red carpet galas. Aptly named the Gala Bold Collection, the line features six gorgeous bold and sparkly shades. To read my review of each and see some close-up swatches, click......