essie Nail Art Studio Jelly Gloss Vegan Sheer Nail Polish - Arctic Jelly - 0.46 fl oz
$12.99
ColorArctic Jelly
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Guests appreciate the Essie nail polish for its beautiful colors and smooth application. Many find the jelly formula versatile, allowing for a range of looks from sheer to opaque. The quick drying time and elegant finish make it ideal for at-home manicures. However, some guests noted that achieving the desired opacity may require multiple coats, and the color may not always match online images. Overall, it is a popular choice for those seeking quality and style.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.3 out of 5 stars with 344 reviews
easy to apply: 3.89 out of 5
easy to remove: 4.67 out of 5
long lasting: 4 out of 5
quality: 3.81 out of 5
value: 3.44 out of 5
41% would recommend
24 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
10 April, 2026Verified purchase
Missed the mark for me
I am a fan of Essie polish but the product images for the blush jelly are super inaccurate. This is not nearly as bright of a pink in person. It’s a really muddy pink color - certainly NOT one I would have purchased.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 months ago
Hello mrsjillrjones! It is disappointing to hear that the Blush Jelly shade did not meet your expectations for a bright pink finish. Our Nail Art Studio Jelly Gloss collection is uniquely designed to provide a sheer, translucent wash of color with a high-shine, glass-like effect. Because these formulas are buildable and translucent, the final appearance can often be influenced by the natural undertone of your nails or the number of layers applied. To enhance the vibrancy of the color and achieve a more saturated pink look, we suggest applying three thin, even coats, allowing each layer to dry fully to build the pigment intensity. You may also find that applying a crisp white base coat before the jelly polish helps the sheer pink tones stand out more vividly and prevents the color from appearing muted. Your feedback regarding our digital swatches is very valuable to us as we strive to provide the most accurate representation of our salon-quality colors for your at-home manicures.
5 out of 5 stars
4 April, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
magnificent
excellent polish! just beautiful color. plan to buy more of this shade. thanks Essie!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
29 March, 2026
Highly reccomend
Jelly like gloss Blue delicate color
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
21 March, 2026Verified purchase
streaky
so streaky on first coat. not able to enjoy the jelly effect, have to do 3 coats until the streaks are gone but then no longer sheer.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
20 February, 2026
Its a pretty polish (with some conditions)
I wanted a milky white manicure look at home without using gel polish. This applies nicely, but is moderately streaky until the 3rd coat. It's a jelly formula, so it's not SUPPOSED to be opaque by the 1st or 2nd coat, but that doesn't mean jelly formulas can't apply SMOOTH by the 2nd coat. White translucent polishes are tricky to apply in general though. I have the mauve-ish color from the jelly gloss collection as well. It applied very smooth and evenly and didn't have a single chip by the time I took my polish off a week later to change the color. I think 3 coats is a tad too opaque for the milky look I was going for, but my nails still look very pretty and classy. I could maybe get away with 2 coats after some application practice. It's a nice, versatile polish- just has a bit of a learning curve. It looks like a gel manicure, so that's nice. I topped mine with Sally Hansen's insta dry top coat just to speed things up, since I had to use 3 coats of polish until it wasn't patchy looking. It's pretty... but I just wonder how long this $12.50 bottle of polish will last me since I'll be using 3 (maybe 2?) coats with this one.
5 out of 5 stars
17 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Pale and transparent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I always do my nails at home and I was excited to try this nail polish from Essie, even I like it, the color is very pale and transparent, so if you are into a more natural nail style, this is a good one for it. The texture allows an easy application and fast drying.
2 out of 5 stars
16 January, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
does not dry on my nails
love the shade but it never fully dried! tried it alone, with base coat, with top coat, and with both
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
Hey there robotthecat, we are so sorry to hear this color did not perform as it should! It is so frustrating when you love the shade but the formula just won’t cooperate. Since you’ve already tried it with a base and top coat, it sounds like this specific bottle of our special effects multi-dimensional pearl might not be performing up to our high standards! Please reach out to our Consumer Care team. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
5 out of 5 stars
11 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Love how nicely this goes on, no smudge and very e
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] [I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Love how nicely this goes on, no smudge and very elegant. Very pigmented only needed two coats, the value is great and it doesn’t look clumpy very smooth going on and dries nicely
3 out of 5 stars
7 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Of the three colors this was the least favorite.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wife wasn’t to big on this particular color. Definitely was her last choice when she used the three colors. It didn’t have much of a scent. And dry time wasn’t to long but still not her favorite one.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 7 months ago
Hi kyckncaz_8063! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Arctic Jelly. We're sorry to hear your wife did not care for the color. We value consumer feedback and will share your comments with our teams.
5 out of 5 stars
1 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Well-groomed nails 💅
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A soft white nail polish with a translucent surface. It dries quickly and offers well-groomed nails. Easy to apply at home. A useful color.Definitely my favorite 👌
5 out of 5 stars
30 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Faster drying than most jelly polishes & chic!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wow! This jelly polishes dries faster than most Essie polishes and layers well. It’s super shiny before the topcoat and makes my skin look tan without being too pastey of a white. The brush size is just right for application and made it easy to keep my cuticles clean. I found that it wore for 7+ days. I’m excited to keep wearing this! You can see 1 coat on the left & 2 coats on the right side of my thumb for comparison of coverage.
5 out of 5 stars
28 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Good
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good product, dries quick and applies easily. Has a nice shine to it and coverage is nice too. Simple nail polish bottle packaging that’s easy to use. Smells like regular polish.
4 out of 5 stars
27 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Great Essie quality!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very beautiful nail Polish, the quality is great, it applies smoothly and dries down quickly , this color is very subtle and though and not a bold white color. You do have to apply about three layers or use it as base for another color on top.
4 out of 5 stars
21 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Great top coat for nails
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The color is so light its hard to show in photos. It makes as a great topper to a color but not on its own. I prefer glitter on my nails so its a great top coat. I run my nails under cold water to dry them quickly. I have gotten a lot of compliments. The price is reasonable too.
5 out of 5 stars
13 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Lovely
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Another great polish by Essie. I love the white milky color it has. It goes on smoothly and doesn’t have an overly thick texture. I find It takes a few layers to achieve the color i desire but is typical of polishes. This dries quickly and stays on for days without chipping.
5 out of 5 stars
9 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Gorgeous White
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m loving this beautiful white Artic Jelly Nail Polish by Essie. It’s a perfect base color to create designs on your nails. It easy to apply and dries really fast.
5 out of 5 stars
8 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

The best ever
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Essie’s formula is some of the best you’ll ever find. It can be hard to do a white polish correctly, but Essie nails it every time. It’s the prettiest buildable white ever and pairs perfectly with pink
5 out of 5 stars
30 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Loving the jelly formula
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is an elegant neutral white shade with some depth because of the jelly texture so it looks sheer but not too sheer. It went on very smoothly and dried well without streaking. Love this shade and formula for a beautiful home manicure!
5 out of 5 stars
29 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

I love
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Essie never disappoints when it comes to presentation. “Arctic Jelly” comes in the brand’s classic, elegant bottle, with a shade that at first glance appears to be a translucent, almost ethereal ice blue. Ideal for those seeking a natural, minimalist look, or for playing with layers and nail art. With one coat, you get a soft, subtle shine. With two or three coats, the color intensifies, but never loses that beautiful translucent effect. Surprisingly, it dries fairly quickly between coats and doesn’t feel heavy.
5 out of 5 stars
26 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com

Jelly milk
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This arctic jelly is a milky white color. It is jelly like which is very different from other white colors. It can be worn on its own and gives nails a sheer white color or it can be applied as topcoat. I used it in combination with blush jelly and if you prefer pinkish finish you apply blush jelly on top and if you prefer a pale color finish you apply arctic jelly on the top. It is very similar to the very popular milky pink jelly nails which you can get from salons.