Choose glossy or matte top coat by the finish you want to see. Glossy gives a shiny appearance; matte gives a lower-shine appearance. Compare the finish on your chosen color rather than treating either option as universally better.
Glossy: a shiny finish
GELLEN Glossy Gel Top Coat 18ml is a UV/LED gel top coat. It requires lamp curing. Check the product directions for the supported system, application, cure and finishing steps.
Matte: a lower-shine finish
GELLEN Matte Gel Top Coat 18ml is a separate UV/LED gel top coat with a matte finish. It also requires lamp curing. Follow its own instructions when choosing products to use underneath it.
Which finish should you choose?
- Choose glossy if you want a shiny look.
- Choose matte if you prefer a lower-shine look.
- Compare both finishes on a practice tip using the supported product system if you want to see how your exact color looks before choosing.
A finish preference does not establish wear time, ingredient safety, resistance to marks or whether surface unevenness will be hidden. Those outcomes depend on the exact products and conditions.
Does the GELLEN base and top set include matte top coat?
The GELLEN Gel Top and Base Coat Set 18ML contains one 18 ml gel base coat and one 18 ml glossy gel top coat, for 36 ml total. The top coat in this named set is glossy. The matte top coat is a separate product.
Can I use more than one finish in a design?
Check the product directions for compatibility and layer order before combining products. Use the instructions for the exact system to decide how to apply and cure each layer. This guide does not prescribe a universal matte-then-gloss sequence.
Base, color and top coat have different roles
GELLEN Strong Gel Base Coat 18ml is a base-coat product. Read the bottle labels when selecting a base and a finishing top coat, and follow the specified sequence for your color system.
For the next steps, see the gel-polish application checklist and the nail-lamp guide.