Gel Couture Top Coat

Name: Essie Gel Couture Top Coat
Brand: Essie
Rating: 3.9 (20 reviews)

Essie

3.9

20 reviews

75%

would repurchase

4.2/5

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5.0

from

Aniita

3 years ago

Best Top Coat! I love this Top coat, it dries faster than regular nail polish, leaves amazing shine that lasts a long time! Almost looks like gel polish which is a huge win for me as my weak and...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

fr0glet

5 years ago

Purchased after reading reviews of lots of different topcoats, because I wanted to move away from shellac, but love the glossy look. THis is excellent - I use it over Essie's Treat, Love and...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair

HairSilver

EyesBlue

5.0

from

beautycalls09

6 years ago

A nail salon I go to uses this over any type of polish, regardless of the brand. I have noticed when they use it my manicures last way longer without chipping. I love it so much I bought my own...

About reviewer (114 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Olive, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesBlue

5.0

from

Xamounts

6 years ago

I have been wearing nail polish since I was in grade 8. More or less non-stop for many years. This is the most perfect durable top coat. It gives nails the type of shine that used to only be...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

tripperjj

6 years ago

Amazeballs! I put it over any & all polish and get a week!!!

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

kittenmint

6 years ago

This stuff is so good. It has replaced Essie’s own Good To Go as my holy grail top coat. Now, I don’t use it with the matching Gel Coture polishes, I just use it with my original Essie, OPI,...

About reviewer (768 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

annabonanno

6 years ago

I have used every type of polish and topcoat. This is definitely the best formula for longer lasting nail manicures. Mine don’t last a week, but compared to my usual one to two days, this polish...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

1.0

from

LindaNDC

6 years ago

This top coat shrinks at the tips causing peeling.

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

4.0

from

jen680

7 years ago

When I use this in conjunction with another Essie Couture nailpolish, it definitely lasts a week. When paired with another nail polish underneath, there is a lot of shrinkage. Overall, this is one...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown

1.0

from

shi1

7 years ago

I've been using Essie polishes for many years now and I was pretty certain this would be a decent product. I've been using it for a few months now, and I could not figure out why my manicures...

About reviewer (170 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Shakeitdontbreakit

7 years ago

I’m really getting good results with this. I ran out of my usual quick dry top coat which isn’t readily available at CVS etc. so I grabbed one of these. This dries quickly which I love, but is...

About reviewer (245 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

GirlFromB

7 years ago

This is a very good alternative for the Chanel Le Gel TC and far better than the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel TC. Pros: - long-lasting glossy look (check application tips beneath) - acceptable price...

About reviewer (66 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0

from

spaflam

7 years ago

I am on my first go-round with Essie Gel Couture (long wearing hybrid lacquer) and my jury is still out. It is hard to judge after only 2 days the true performance of this top coat - plus my...

About reviewer (2552 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

1.0

from

illbefloating

7 years ago

I bought this top coat and the color for underneath. Lasted about 12 hours until I took a shower and it started peeling.

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0

from

Ivonn77

7 years ago

Love, love, love! It keeps my manicure shiny and longer! It also dries quick!

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

kana22

7 years ago

This is a wonderful top coat that adds shine and durability. It definitely prevents chipping and extends wear-time by a few extra days. The formula is thick, but dries quickly. It is superior to...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0

from

felgoj

8 years ago

I LOVE the Essie Gel Couture colors & own several BUT I'm not particularly fond of the matching topcoat. It doesn't really do anything for my manicure & I can do just as well (or better, actually)...

About reviewer (709 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairGrey, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown

2.0

from

stls

8 years ago

Ok, I have to admit that I'm a bit disappointed because my nail polish still chips easily although I try not to be rough on my nails and it's not inexpensive either. On the bright side it's quite...

About reviewer (1000 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen

3.0

from

incognito

8 years ago

The brush is great, and this works well as a topcoat but the smell is very strong and lingers for a long time (mind you, I'm sensitive to scents). I don't find this to be the case with the actual...

About reviewer (283 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0

from

tabloid

8 years ago

I bought this top coat together with a polish from Essie's new Gel Couture line and gave the polish top marks for longevity and staying power as well as shininess. As an experiment, I decided to...

About reviewer (608 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel