essie Sheer Blue Jelly Nail Polish Sky Jelly — 0.46 fl oz, Vegan, Buildable Gloss

essie Nail Art Studio Jelly Gloss in Sky Jelly is a sheer, buildable blue polish that creates a glossy, translucent jelly finish perfect for layered nail art and everyday wear.

This lightweight, vegan formula delivers a juicy, translucent glaze with the option to build color intensity by layering. Designed for at-home creativity, Sky Jelly gives a fresh blue tint with yellow undertones that reads lively on different skin tones. It pairs well with other essie shades and topcoats to create everything from subtle washes to bold milky-gloss effects.

How will Sky Jelly look on my nails?

Sky Jelly gives a translucent, glassy color rather than full opacity on the first coat, so the final look depends on how many layers you apply. One coat yields a soft, sheer wash; two to three coats intensify the hue toward a luscious, milky gloss.

• One coat: delicate, see-through blue glaze.
• Two coats: richer tone with visible jelly depth.
• Three+ coats: near-creamy milky finish while keeping shine.
• Layering: mixes well with other polishes for custom tones.

Is the brush easy to use for home manicures?

Yes — the polish includes essie’s easy-glide brush engineered to fit different nail widths for smooth, streak-free application. It deposits an even amount of formula so you can get salon-like coverage without fuss.

• Wide, slightly rounded brush fits nail shape.
• Even strokes minimize streaks and pooling at cuticles.
• Quick coverage reduces time per nail.

What creative techniques work best with this jelly polish?

Sky Jelly is designed for layered looks and nail art experimentation: use it as a single translucent wash, build toward a milky gloss, or blend it with other colors for marbling and ombré effects. Its sheer base makes it ideal for depth-building techniques.

• Glaze: one coat over bare nails for soft color.
• Milky manicure: multiple thin coats for creamy translucence.
• Layering: apply over or under other shades to shift tone.
• Nail art: works well in gradients, mixes, and clear-top designs.

What should I expect from the formula and finish?

The formula is vegan and crafted for a high-shine jelly finish that retains translucence while building depth with added coats. It dries to a glossy surface that highlights layered effects and reflects light for that signature juicy look.

• Vegan formula without animal-derived ingredients.
• Sheer, buildable texture that stays glossy.
• Pairs with topcoat for extended wear and shine.

Who is this for: essie Nail Art Studio Jelly Gloss in Sky Jelly is ideal for anyone who enjoys experimenting with layered polishes and wants a versatile, glossy sheer blue. It suits DIY nail artists, everyday polish wearers seeking a fresh tint, and anyone wanting an easy-to-use brush and buildable, vegan formula for creative at-home manicures.

Ingredients

Resin