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Just not good for me at all
I have tried it 3 times now, it’s causing bubbling to my varnish. Never quite dries properly, marks even after a couple of hours. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, the top coat I used previously was flawless. Very disappointed ☹️
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WOW
Until I tried essie nail polish, I have never covered my nails with just one coat.
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Will get again
I'm so glad I bought this. It was an impulse buy but my nails have been the in the best condition they've ever been since I started using it. I typically have this, brittle nails. I've been able to grow them out and they're not breaking for once!
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Great nail product
I love Essie nail products! I prefer the polish over the gel!
melts your nail polish off
terrible top and base coat. literally MELTS the nail polish and makes it worse. would get any other brand but this.
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Response from essie.com
Hello clare47! We are so sorry to hear that our 'all-in-one top & base coat' did not dry on your nails. We would like to help you in the best way that we can. Please call us at 866 313 7845 MF9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET and provide the reference number 33831749. We look forward to sparking with you!
Simplicity
I enjoy that this is an all in one product - it makes the manicure &/or color last so much longer and it’s a lot easier not having to think about which clear coat is base or which is top- or having to use so many different bottles for 1 job. I can use this all on its own or with color and it holds up nicely. It makes a huge difference from using polish alone and makes it worth the time I’m sitting down and doing the manicure myself since I know it will hold up long enough that it won’t look like a botched job within a day or two. I think it would be a great addition to a gift basket for health & beauty items for a loved ones birthday or Christmas- and it would also be good to add to a mommy basket for a self care gift to the expectant mother at a baby shower. I wish more products would combine steps to save time and money- for me it’s a win win!
Recommends this product
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Finally found one that works!
I have tried several nail strengtheners over the years: LA Colors, Sinful Shine, Finger Paints, Revlon, Kiss, Pro Strong, Sally Hanson, China Glaze, even Nail Tek. Someone on social media recommend Essie, so why not try yet another one? I applied 3 coats and it lasted a whole week! I threw out all the others.
Recommends this product
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Poor Consistency
The first time I used it, it ended up taking almost 3 full days to dry, not even completely dry. I only put on one thin layer as a top coat because the coat seemed very runny, but it still ruined my manicure. The consistency was almost like a goo after it started to dry on my nails. I tried it one more time, and the same thing happened. I have never had a problem like this with a new top coat, Essie, or any other brand. Other Essie products I have not had problems with either; it seems to be just this product for me.
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Response from essie.com
Hi there Gem26, thank you for being such a loyal supporter of Essie! We are concerned to hear about the consistency issues you experienced with this top coat, as it should never ruin your hard work. This top coat should be dry in minutes, sealing in your color. Since the consistency and dry time are so far from normal, we’d like to investigate this further. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET. Use the case # 46059049 when you call.