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Gelous Espresso gel nail polish - photographed in New Zealand

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Gel Nail Polish

Espresso

Name: Espresso
Brand: Gelous
SKU: CC-ESPRO
Price: 17.0 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (50 reviews)

4.7

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

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Savour the richness of Espresso, a powerful brew of elegance and energy.

Apply Gelous Base Coat, Gelous Colour Coat, then Gelous Top Coat, curing each coat with 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 warm espresso brown with a rich purple undertone.
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.

Gelous Red Sass gel nail polish - photographed in New Zealand on model

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 deep brown shade appears almost black with rich, dark tones. Multiple coats are needed for even coverage, with most applying 2-3 layers. The colour shifts between brown and purple tints in different lighting.

4.7

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

Based on 50 reviews

90%would recommend this product

Total 5 star reviews: 42 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 3 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0

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Janice R.
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 Brown
40 seconds 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 Brown
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect winter colour
I love it. It will definitely be my go-to for winter.
Colour AccuracyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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Claudia H.
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 Medium
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 Medium
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Browny / black
Love this colour super pigmented almost black super elegant
Colour AccuracyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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Llanos G. R.
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
5 months 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
Love the color
The color is perfect for fall! Wearing it rn and so happy!
Colour AccuracyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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emm
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
6 months 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 4 out of 5 stars
gorg
perfect deep brown that works on all skin tones, definitely needs two coats to become an even and opaque/solid colour though. Seashell is also on the ring finger in the attached photos
Colour AccuracyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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H
Verified Buyer
Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Minimal Wear
Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
Skin Colour Light
8 months ago
Level of daily wear on your hands (e.g. washing them a lot, gardening, working with your hands) Minimal Wear
Skin Tone Cool (pinky with blue/purple veins)
Skin Colour Light
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not brown
It is more purple than brown
Colour AccuracyRated 1.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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GN
Gelous New Zealand
7 months ago
Hi H,

Thank you for your feedback 💕 Espresso is described as a deep warm espresso brown with a rich burgundy undertone, so depending on the lighting it can appear more purple than brown, as shown in your photo. We’re sorry if it wasn’t quite the shade you were expecting.

We’ll review this feedback as we continue to improve our polish range and update our website photos to better show the colour in direct sunlight and highlight its rich burgundy undertone.

If you’d like any guidance choosing a polish that’s closer to the brown tone you had in mind, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Service team – we’d be more than happy to help ✨

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