37%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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ingredients

BUTYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, TOLUENE, ETHYL ACETATE, POLYVINYL BUTYRAL, NITROCELLULOSE, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, TOLUENESULFONAMIDE FORMALDEHYDE RESIN, 1,3-DIMETHYL UREA

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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11 years ago

I really like this stuff. I've been doing my own nails for as long as I can remember and this is one of two (the other the dc revlon pink bc) that helps prevent my peelies and does not stain my...

About reviewer (241 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown



1.0
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13 years ago

I'd give Toughen Up a zero rating if MakeupAlley would let me. I bought Toughen Up as a substitute for CND Stickey when the Stickey was out of stock. It was a major disappointment; it's hard to...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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14 years ago

I'm glad I came here to read how this product fared in actual use. I've been researching nail strengtheners and hardeners for several days (recently removed artificial nails). There's so...

About reviewer (228 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


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15 years ago

One use of Toughen Up made my nails dry and caused them to break at the sides. It doesn't have formaldehyde, but the second ingredient is denatured alcohol, which is drying.

About reviewer (722 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairGrey, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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15 years ago

Pros: Fast drying and my manicure lasted a week without chips. Cons: It made my nails turn yellow after repeated use so I won't be buying this again.

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Other

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

This is a great alternative to Nailtique or Amera's Natural Nail Prtein treatment. As with all strengthening treatments, over-use may cause brittleness, so use as directed and take...

About reviewer (2544 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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20 years ago

At $6 a bottle, this is a great deal for both a strenghtener and a base coat. My polish does not peel as easily as it used to with cheaper base coats or OPI, but I do not have oily cuticles and...

About reviewer (103 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


2.0
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21 years ago

On the bottle it says it's a natural nail strengthener and base coat. Thankfully I have naturally strong nails so can't really comment on that aspect. However, as a base coat it didn't stop my...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue