80%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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Better together! Apply Essence's The Gel Polish Base Coat, a color gel coat, and then finish with The Gel Nail Polish Top Coat to protect, seal, and provide long-lasting, impeccable shine. Not tested on animals. No DBP, toluene, or formaldehyde.

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3.0
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9 years ago

Well, this one is not bad at all - easy to apply, adds shine, dries fast, it's super affordable and all - but 1. I'm not a fan of the plump gel finish 2. It doesn't seem to protect my manicure from...

About reviewer (1000 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen



5.0
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9 years ago

The brush is great,it's not gloppy or stringy. I prefer this to any of the expensive brand I've tried! this is a true gem of the drugstore! I work with my hands and this still keeps my polish on....

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

I never wrote a review here but for this base coat and this top coat I had to. I used both of them, with a regular Essie polish in between and I got surprising results for the price. Usually,...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

The combo of the essence gel base coat with the gel top coat is the best thing to happen to my nails. Ever. I have a HUGE polish collection, with plenty of cnd, Essie, opi, and other high end...

About reviewer (73 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

Previously I have mainly used SH Mega Shine and Seche Vite, but I wouldn't hesitate replacing them with this top coat. I am not sure what made me buy it in the first place, but I am so glad I did....

About reviewer (784 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

I'm going on 10 days with this mani (photo above at 7 day mark). I had liked Sally Hansen Insta Dry Anti-Chip for its amazing drying and lasting ability, but I found a few nails chipping and...

About reviewer (185 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

I'm blown away by this top coat. Truly impressed! I painted my nails on Friday afternoon and it's still on today (Wednesday) with minimal chipping. I had a BBQ on Sunday, where I had to clean...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

This top coat is the BOMB! I can't stop recommending it to everyone! Nail polish (of any brand!) used to only look good on my nails for about half a day, because within 24 hours, I would get major...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

I applied this topcoat on Saturday, today is Tuesday and there is not a hit of a chip & I even cleaned the house including bathrooms & kitchen yesterday. I LOVE this product! Whoot! I used the...

About reviewer (284 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

This top coat makes my cheap nail polishes last for a full week of housework and cleaning without even a proper base(I use this: essence studio nails pro white rosé). It is a bit thicker than a...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown