74%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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ingredients

Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Nitrocellulose, Phthalic Anhydride, Trimellitic Anhydride, Glycols Copolymer, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Triphenyl Phosphate, Talc, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Benzophenone 1, Red (CI 77491- Iron Oxides)

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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7 years ago

After falling out of love with my longstanding basecoat, CND Stickey, and hearing so much hype about this basecoat, I decided to give it a try. CND Stickey had been great for years, but as each...

About reviewer (583 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown



5.0
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8 years ago

I don't know why or how some of the reviewers are claiming they are getting bubbles and/or peeling. I think if you apply too thick you will get that (as with any nail lacquer as well). I do two...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


2.0
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8 years ago

I used this as my basecoat for a while and all my manicures peeled off like crazy. They barely lasted a couple days before the edges started to lift. I've since switched to Deborah Lippmann Hard...

About reviewer (183 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


1.0
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8 years ago

I'm unsure why people like this product. It goes on streaky and matte, making the nails look unhealthy. If you look closely, there are lots of little lumps or bubbles. A second coat to iron out the...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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8 years ago

For me this is the subtle difference that make my nails look professionally manicured vs. at home. Thin layers are the only way to keep from peeling.

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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9 years ago

I agree with other reviews in that I think the BL foundation promotes peeling at the base of your manicure, I too am experienced at giving myself a weekly manicure, and it seems like I end up with...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


3.0
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9 years ago

I purchased this in a special package with Butter P.D. Quick Topcoat for $15 for both. I would normally not spend $15 on one nail polish. As a base coat, this does a superb job of smoothing the...

About reviewer (387 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


1.0
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10 years ago

Not worth the money. Bought it after reading the great reviews, and it's a huge disappointment. Nail polish chips after 1 day (!) and after 2-3 days huge pieced of nail polish just fall off,...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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10 years ago

Though I'm always on the lookout for something new or better, for the past couple years this has been HG. I really can't stand BL bottles so that annoys me, but I like the nudey color of this BC. I...

About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I love this base coat. It's marketed as make-up for your nails and I would have to agree! It has a lovely nude matte finish which is great to wear alone as well as under a polish. It dries fast, a...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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10 years ago

UPDATE: I must have received a poor batch or old product because I exchanged it and this is like night and day. No chipping (well...1 minor nick, but it couldn't be helped, I accidentally hit it on...

About reviewer (91 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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10 years ago

It costs $20 and it still chipped from normal everyday tasks. Disappointed.

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


1.0
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11 years ago

I LOVE butter polishes...but I was very surprised by this basecoat. I got it today (was so excited to get it) and It bubbled with one coat. I know how to apply polish very well so I don't think it...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesBrown


1.0
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11 years ago

Was very disappointed w/this base coat. Is thick, gloppy, and takes forever to dry, which caused some bubbling in my manicure, not cool! I love the top coat, but am returning the base coat.

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair

HairRed

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

I love this because it truly stops dark-colored nail polish from staining my nails. It dries fast. I use 1 coat before I use color nail polish. It also looks great alone. I use 3 coats along with...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Tan, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

HG. I'm in looove, I'll be buying this forever, and believe me I'm so not crazy about nail polish.. Actually I dislike nail polish, I always had trouble applying it, keeping my mani clean&fresh....

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

I LOVE this. I don't even like putting polish on top because I love the nude satin/matte look it gives my nails. Great for when I dont feel like putting polish on but can't go naked due to uneven...

About reviewer (185 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


2.0
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11 years ago

This is really a PITA to work with. Just a warning- I don't have healthy nails, I have a gluten intolerance and my nails are the first sign that there is a problem with my nutrient intake (then my...

About reviewer (185 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

I love Butter London products! This Nail Foundation is so neat. You can just wear it by itself, and it looks so clean and natural. Plus it can protect your nails! Now I don't know if I will use it...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

This is pretty great - it really is like having foundation for your nails. I've even worn this alone and it just gives my nails a buff nude color that can work with anything. Most important, I find...

About reviewer (699 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen