Fill the Gap! Ridge Smoothing Base Coat

Essie

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4.2

27 reviews
78%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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ingredients

Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Propyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Tosyalmide Formaldehyde Resin, Dibutyl Phthalate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Polyester Resin, Hydrated Silica, Camphor, Stearalkonium, Hectorite, Benzophenone 1, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrolyzed Collegen

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    5.0
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    Alexir

    8 years ago

    Do not buy the Australian version of Essie in any product, they are all absolutely terrible. The packaging is different and the products are very poor quality and hugely over priced. The USA...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

    HairSilver, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Fiache

    8 years ago

    Favorite basecoat of all, love this so much! This ridge filler does everything I want a ridge filler to do. It makes my manicures look plump, healthy and smooth. I own the OPI ridge filler (don't...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBrown, Relaxed, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    sweetpea19811

    9 years ago

    1. I have ridges for days... 2. This stuff makes my polish go on smooth and even :) 3. I'm a happy girl.

    About reviewer (1449 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    anonyym

    10 years ago

    Pros: - It gives a great base for nailpolish - it gives my nails a great color for used alone Cons: - None, but next time I'll buy the version that also nurish the nails

    About reviewer (250 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    DaniellePerry

    11 years ago

    I love this nail treatment! It fills in ridges and my nails are beginning to return to their natural, healthy shade now because this protects them from the staining colors I use. I have not...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Medium Brown, Cool

    HairBrown, Kinky, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Anonymys

    11 years ago

    It's... okay. As a ridge filler goes, it does fill holes and give my nail a nice, smooth surface for polish. However, it doesn't extend my manicure or do anything to help prevent peeling. Also it's...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    cavo

    11 years ago

    Good base coat. I think my favorite so far. Fills ridges and makes my polish look very smooth. I also love using this alone; two or three coats of this, then a clear topcoat. My nails look...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Owitburns

    11 years ago

    I put on two coats yesterday before applying my usual nail polish which last a long time. In 24 hours, my nails are already chipped. I have nail psoriasis and was hoping for at least some...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    alison_k

    11 years ago

    I really don't think much to this as a ridge filling product or a manicure extender as I have experienced a lot of chipping ever since I started using this UNDER my polish. However, I actually wear...

    About reviewer (1232 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Suesaroo

    11 years ago

    I bought this Essie product because I could not find any other brand that had a ridge filler at the CVS that I was shopping at. I am not a fan of Essie nail polish. My experience has been that it...

    About reviewer (83 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    KillerTofu

    11 years ago

    First, I should say that this is the only ridge-filler I've tried. The application of Fill The Gap is a little thick, and can be streaky. It dries relatively quickly, to a sheer* milky color with a...

    About reviewer (129 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Kinky, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    4tee1

    12 years ago

    This is an expensive drug store product. That said, I would buy it again. It makes my nails this beautiful matte milky pinkish color that I just adore. It goes on smoothly with no streaks and...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    loopymonkey

    12 years ago

    I purchased this along with essie's instant dry oil protector as The factory shop is currently running two for £5 promotion on Essie products. I have several different basecoats and since...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    incognito

    13 years ago

    I'm rating this a 1 based solely on the ingredients (which I uploaded above based on info on the Ulta site) - this contains DBT, along with formaldehyde resin and camphor. C'mon Essie!

    About reviewer (283 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    izzybella

    13 years ago

    I love Essie polishes, but I didn't like this base coat. I've used this a few times and I don't think it really prolongs the longevity of my manicures. Last week I applied one coat of Fill the...

    About reviewer (1644 reviews)

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    SkinOther, Other, Warm

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    courtneyk01

    13 years ago

    I use this base coat every time I do my nails which is about 3 times a week. It definitely works by smoothing the nail for easy application of the coloured polish. I'm not entirely sure that it...

    About reviewer (88 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    RachaelSpiffy

    13 years ago

    This is the only base coat I have had multiple bottles of and I love it. It really is ridge filling when I havn't had time to smooth my nails and they get ridgey. This stuff rocks.

    About reviewer (299 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    AngelicMaris

    13 years ago

    I have to give this 5 stars! It is amazing! I have some serious ridges on my nails and it has concealed them greatly. My nails look even when I wear bright or dark nail polish or when I wear nude...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    TheMakeUpMaster

    13 years ago

    i LOVE this product does exactly what it says and its worth investing in as it made any nail varnish glide on smoothly

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    xleahcarx

    13 years ago

    This is hands down my most used nail product. It makes your nails smooth and dries instantly. You can often find it on sale so it always a good deal.

    About reviewer (267 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

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