Apres - Superstitious, J23 (HEMA/TPO/TMPTA-Free), 15ml

How red do you want to go? Apres Superstitious J23 lets you decide. This translucent red jelly gel polish changes character as the color is layered, moving from a fresh pink-red tint to a deeper, jewel-like red while preserving its signature glassy transparency.

The result is glossy, dimensional and noticeably different from a traditional opaque red gel polish.

One Shade, Three Levels of Color

Superstitious is designed for buildable coverage:

1. One coat – a light, sheer pink-red stain with visible transparency.

2. Two coats – a richer red with greater depth while retaining the jelly effect.

3. Three coats – an intense, saturated red with a glossy jewel-like appearance.

Because the pigment remains translucent, light can travel through the color instead of being completely blocked. This creates the juicy, glass-like finish associated with modern jelly nails.

Made for Creative Layering

Superstitious J23 is especially useful for nail artists because it can transform the effect underneath rather than completely covering it.

Layer it over:

• Magnetic cat-eye gel for dimensional red cat-eye nails

• Foil for a tinted metallic effect

• Glitter for added depth and sparkle

• Nail art for a stained-glass appearance

• Flash glitter shades for customized reflective red designs

It also works beautifully alone for classic red jelly nails, translucent French tips and glossy monochrome manicures.

Salon Application

Prepare the natural nail and apply a compatible Apres base system. Apply Superstitious in a thin, even layer and cure for 30 seconds in an LED lamp rated at 18W or higher.

Repeat with a second or third thin coat depending on the desired intensity, curing every layer separately.

For Gel-X applications, prepare the surface of the applied Gel-X Tip with Gel-X Prep before adding color. Finish with Builder Top Gelcoat, Non-Wipe Top Gelcoat or another compatible Apres top system.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Apres

• Shade: Superstitious J23

• Collection: Enigmatic

• Product type: Gel Couleur / gel polish

• Color: Pink-red to deeper red

• Finish: Jelly / glass-like

• Coverage: Sheer and highly buildable

• Recommended coats: 1–3

• Viscosity: Thin to medium

• Self-leveling: Yes

• Curing time: 30 seconds

• Recommended lamp: LED 18W+

• Base coat: Required for natural nail application

• Top coat: Required

• Applicator: Built-in Brush-X

• Gel-X compatible: Yes

• Formula: HEMA-free, TPO-free and TMPTA-free

• Volume: 15ml

• Professional use: Yes

Why Superstitious Stands Out

Superstitious J23 gives nail professionals control over both color intensity and visual depth. Instead of committing to one solid red, the sam