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Nails Go Platinum With Essie Gel Couture Top Coat

by NLS Staff | July 22, 2017 | Bookmark +

Essie’s new Gel Couture Platinum Grade Finish Top Coat delivers show-stopping, platinum-grade shine. Infusing pro-platinum technology into Gel Couture’s high-shine formula, this new top coat protects against chipping, delivering wear for up to 14 days. The second step in the Gel Couture two-step system, the top coat delivers a high-shine finish to any one of Essie’s Gel Couture shades.

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