Better value but for advanced users [SEP] I purchased this color to use with my Sensationail gel nail kit as it appeared to be a better value than the tiny bottles of color that are with the original Sensationail line. I used the primer, clear base/topcoat, 2 coats of this color, and then the clear base/topcoat again to seal it in.<br /><br />My biggest issue with this product versus the original line is that the formula is very thick and the shape of the handle on the bottle makes it even harder to use. I would recommend using this in lieu of the original colors only if you have a steady hand.<br /><br />The pros were that it lasted just as long (about seven days before chipping and ten before needing to be redone) and it was easier to take off (I only needed to scrape with an orange wood stick and not the metal tool)