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4.0/5
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2.0
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8 years ago

Terrible! It takes longer than my other base coats to dry and my nails chip within 3 days

About reviewer (1301 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown



1.0
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8 years ago

I used this as a base coat; the worst I've ever tried. My polish never dried properly, it stayed kind of tacky for hours afterward. Also, the polish I used (OPI Live And Let Die) is very dark and...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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8 years ago

I'm reviewing this as a base coat only. I prefer quick-dry top coats. This is my HG basecoat. I've tried all the popular basecoats like Orly Bonder and CND Stickey and find them to not perform...

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

I have very little storage space in our current house, so I bought this to use as both a base coat and a top coat. It worked fine as a base coat, but it dried much too slowly to work as a top...

About reviewer (975 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


1.0
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9 years ago

Updated review 09/22/15: This is a manicure ruiner. Air bubbles galore!

About reviewer (112 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

This is a good product. It goes on thinner than many base coats and takes a little longer to dry. The color layer stays on longer than with other base coats except Maxus, which is better on dry...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairSilver, Straight, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

I have been using this product for years and loving it. Now that the formula has the blueish tint, it is even better! Goes on very smooth, gives great shine as a top coat. It does take a bit to...

About reviewer (139 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

I've had this for almost a year and to be honest.. It's always on my nails whether I have nail polish on or not.. Why? Because when i remove it.. My nails chip and break.. This is by far the BEST...

About reviewer (80 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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10 years ago

I really like the texture the base coat leaves my nails to then paint with polish. It's smooth yet there is a slight tackiness. I've also noticed upon applying, then leaving ten minutes to dry, I...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I actually think this one works pretty well for being an "all in one". I use it as base and top coat. For example today I used it with Chanel Le Vernis Taboo in between and for me it dried quickly,...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

Horrible base coat. Makes my nail polishes apply super streaky and ugly. Never used as a top coat. I would much rather use my opi nail envy as a base coat. Still on the hunt for a great base coat

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

Even though not many people like this product, I reckon it's an excellent base and top coat. The price is cheaper than OPI but it really does the job. When it applies as base, my nail polish goes...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

Horrible top coat. As a base, its okay, but top coat is more important to me. The top coat takes waayyyyyyyy to long to dry (I'm talking hours). If you smudge just a little by touching your nails...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

This makes my nail polish goes on smoother.. And it helps not to stain my nail which is what it's supposed to do

About reviewer (101 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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11 years ago

It worked great as a base, but as a top coat didn't really work. Chipping started within 24 hours, so not that great.

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesOther


1.0
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11 years ago

Well, I wouldn't agree that this is a all in one product. As a base, it does an average job helping the color stay on but I still get chips by the second day. As for a top coat...oh hell no. This...

About reviewer (118 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Olive, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I bought this nail polish because I wanted my nail polish to stay on longer. I was excited to find it because Essie nail polishes are very expensive, and I didn't want to have to buy seperate...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

Like the reviewer below me, I also don't understand the poor reviews. <br></br> I have normal nails & needed a base coat to protect my nails from yellowing. This has worked out beautifully for...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I'm not sure why this just doesn't receive more love but I am here to testify as to the awesomeness of this product. And awesome it is! I am a nail polish whore, I could never stay faithful to...

About reviewer (720 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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11 years ago

This has got to be one of the worst bases I have ever purchased. I ran out of my Rimmel base so I decided to splurge and get this Essie base coat (in Canada it's not exactly cheap). I have used...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue