Essie jelly gloss nail polish: a sheer, yet buildable jelly gloss finish designed for layers of nail art fun. get the jelly nail look easily at home. Sheer enough for a juicy glaze, opaque enough for luscious coverage. Endless possibilities: wear alone for a sheer wash of color, layer for a luscious milky-glaze or use multiple shades to design a custom look. vegan formulated without formaldehyde; no animal-derived ingredients. How to use Apply one to two coats for a sheer wash of color, continue layering for a luscious milky-glaze. pro tip: blend & layer multiple shades to adjust tonality and customize nail art.