72%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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2.0
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6 years ago

This is a shiny clear nail polish that dries really quickly (the bottle says 60 seconds which sounds about right). It doesn't last on my nails though and chips so easily. There are many other...

About reviewer (280 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen



4.0
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8 years ago

I use GCS as a top coat. It is not perfect by any means, but for the price paid it's pretty good. It dried quickly to a shiny finish and most importantly for me, it doesn't shrink the polish. I...

About reviewer (784 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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8 years ago

I love this as a top coat! I've been using it for years and will continue to do so. Typically I use a base coat, two coats of polish, another brand of top coat and then finish with NYC Grand...

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

This must be thinned constantly but hell, that's why I have a bottle of thinner, isn't it? Dude, this could give Seche Vite a run for its money. Seriously, I love this, it dries fast as hell, has...

About reviewer (720 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I wanted to review this almost as soon as I got it, but I figured I should give it a little time just to be sure. Now, after a few weeks and using this on several manicures, I can say I really like...

About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

Waiting for nail polish to dry is not my favorite thing to do. I always seem to mess up my nails when I don’t use a fast dry formula. I figured I would be a slave to fast dry nail polishes until I...

About reviewer (296 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I think I like it better than Seche Vite. I pretty much only use quick dry topcoats to dry my colored polish quickly rather than to extend the life of my manicure. This applies well and dries...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


1.0
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9 years ago

This product taught me a very important lesson. Don't buy the cheapest topcoat at Wal-Mart. This is the cheapest; it cost something like $1.84 when I bought it, and it definitely has...

About reviewer (862 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


1.0
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9 years ago

I bought this clear nail polish because I read on G's NouveauCheap beauty blog that it is her holy grail product. I tried it several times as either a top coat or base coat and it never helped to...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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9 years ago

Just wondering who named this product?...Grand Central isn't a station, it's a terminal. Grand Central Terminal. Just sayin:)

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

This is my HG topcoat!! Love it!! Got this at Wal-mart for $1.99. I love the whole in a ny minute line!!

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

This polish and I have a love-hate relationship with. It works amazingly on my pedicures. I put like 2-3 coats on my pedi and it lasted for almost a month. The problem normally comes with my...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

HairRed, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. I wish I could give this like 1.5/5 stars. Its not terrible to get a one but not good enough for a two. I use this as a base and top coat and my nails will look...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

This is the second top-coat I've tried out since adding base coat/topcoat application into my polish routine. I picked this up on recommendation from Nouveau Cheap; at the price, there could be no...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

Bye bye Seche Vite. Dirt cheap, doesn't gloop up, shiny, dries FAST! I buy them in multiples when they are on sale. HG!

About reviewer (173 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

This makes a great topcoat. It is very shiny and the best part: inexpensive. Dries fast, doesn't chip. I use it with SinfulColors and other Quick Dry polishes and I am very satisfied. Will...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

It's not the best at anything but at $1.99 per bottle, does it need to be? It does what I need it to. If I'm in a hurry or want maximum shine I still reach for the Seche Vite, but NYC GCS is a...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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10 years ago

This is my HG topcoat. NYC's extra shiny top coat is my all time favorite but I just don't have time anymore to wait for it to dry. Their quick dry top coat dries as fast as my Essie Good to Go...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


2.0
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10 years ago

I went on a hunt for this after hearing some wonderful things about it. It was sold out almost everywhere until I finally snagged a bottle at Target. For a second, I thought about buying 2 since...

About reviewer (1113 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Wavy, Fine

EyesOther


5.0
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10 years ago

What a great find!! And I thank all those that have used and reviewed! The GCS is a clear quick-dry polish that can double as a quick-drying top coat. I find that it has less shrinkage than SV, Out...

About reviewer (112 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown