Gelous Darkest Forest gel nail polish swatch - photographed in New Zealand

Gelous Darkest Forest gel nail polish - photographed in New Zealand on model

Gelous Darkest Forest gel nail polish comparison - photographed in New Zealand

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Gel Nail Polish

Darkest Forest

Name: Darkest Forest
Brand: Gelous
SKU: CC-DF
Price: 20.0 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (58 reviews)

4.4

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

58 Reviews

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For those times when black just ain't cutting it, try the unique shade, Darkest Forest.

Apply pH Bond and Nail Primer if using, followed by your Base Coat, optional Builder Gel, Colour Coat, and Top Coat. Cure each layer under the Gelous UV/LED Gel Nail Lamp for a strong gel manicure that lasts over two weeks!

Prep & dehydrate your nails.
Optionally, apply pH Bond & Nail Primer.
Apply Base Coat & cure under the Gel Nail Lamp.
Optionally, apply Builder Gel.
Apply 1-3 coats of Colour Coat & cure each coat under the Gel Nail Lamp.
Apply Top Coat & cure under the Gel Nail Lamp.
Apply Cuticle Oil.

For more detailed guidance, visit our How It Works page or browse Gelous nail tutorials on YouTube.

Bottle Size: 10mL.

Coverage: Full coverage in 3+ coats.
Tone: A deep, dark, warm forest green.
Ingredients: Di-HEMA Trimethylhexyl Dicarbamate, Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate, Bis-Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphine Oxide, Hydroxycyclohexyl Phenyl Ketone, Ferric Oxide Hydrate, May Contain: Colour Pigments.

Colour Accuracy: Colours may appear differently on screen than in person due to differences in display settings, lighting, and skin tone.
Compatibility: Designed to cure with the Gelous Gel Nail Lamp and formulated to work seamlessly with all other Gelous Gel Nail Polish products.
Skin Contact: Avoid Gel Nail Polish touching your skin—wipe off immediately if this occurs.
UV Protection: Wearing Anti-UV Gloves or applying SPF 15–30 minutes before curing is a simple habit many customers use.

Use Gel Nail Polish away from sun and your Gel Nail Lamp when turned on.
Wipe bottle rims after use and close lids tightly.
Store upright in a cool, dark area with a steady temperature (avoid bathrooms).

Ships within 1–2 business days. Delivered in 1–3 business days within NZ.
Free NZ shipping on orders over $100.
Pick-up available at our Auckland store—select at checkout.
30-day money-back guarantee on all Starter Kits.
For full details visit our Shipping Policy and Returns Policy.

Gel Manicure Results That Last

From smooth prep to chip-free colour and healthy growth—see how long-lasting Gelous gel nails really look.

1

Prep

Smooth, clean nails ready for long-lasting gel adhesion.

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2

Paint

Rich, even colour with a glossy, salon-quality finish.

3

Growth

Healthy, chip-free wear that lasts beautifully over time.

Customers say this dark green polish offers a unique alternative to black, with a deep, rich tone that catches light beautifully. Multiple coats create varying depths of colour, from emerald to forest green. Many note its glass-like finish and lasting wear.

4.4

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

Based on 58 reviews

86%would recommend this product

Total 5 star reviews: 44 Total 4 star reviews: 6 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 4

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Dana
Verified Buyer
Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Hard Wear
Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
Skin Colour Ivory/Pale
1 month ago
Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Hard Wear
Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
Skin Colour Ivory/Pale
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous colour
Love this colour! I wear two coats over pinky builder and it's versatile enough I could go another coat more or less depending on what shade of green I want.
Colour AccuracyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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Shaneka M.
Verified Buyer
Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
Skin Tone Neutral (peachy with green/blue veins)
Skin Colour Tan/Olive
11 months ago
Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
Skin Tone Neutral (peachy with green/blue veins)
Skin Colour Tan/Olive
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous
This is beautiful green! In love 😘
Colour AccuracyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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Georgina C.
Verified Buyer
Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
Skin Colour Light
1 year ago
Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
Skin Colour Light
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful forest green
Love this colour. I used Gelous Halloween transfers in my photo.
Colour AccuracyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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Krystal D.
Verified Buyer
Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
Skin Colour Light
2 years ago
Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
Skin Colour Light
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Deep Green gothic vibes
This Colour is absolutely stunning and it was so much more rich in person i absolutely love it!
photo's actually do not do it justice.
Colour AccuracyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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Maree
Verified Buyer
Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
Skin Tone Warm (yellowy with olive/green veins)
Skin Colour Tan/Olive
2 years ago
Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Regular Wear
Skin Tone Warm (yellowy with olive/green veins)
Skin Colour Tan/Olive
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful colour
We did 2 coats of this colour and it turned out great. We put green tinsil on the tips of the ring finger. The mother in law was very happy with how the turned out.
Colour AccuracyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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