Fill the Gap! Ridge Smoothing Base Coat

Essie

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4.2

27 reviews
78%
would repurchase
4.1/5
package quality
price range

ingredients

Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Propyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Tosyalmide Formaldehyde Resin, Dibutyl Phthalate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Polyester Resin, Hydrated Silica, Camphor, Stearalkonium, Hectorite, Benzophenone 1, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrolyzed Collegen

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5.0
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Alexir

8 years ago

Do not buy the Australian version of Essie in any product, they are all absolutely terrible. The packaging is different and the products are very poor quality and hugely over priced. The USA version...Read more

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About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

HairSilver, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0
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Fiache

9 years ago

Favorite basecoat of all, love this so much! This ridge filler does everything I want a ridge filler to do. It makes my manicures look plump, healthy and smooth. I own the OPI ridge filler (don't like...Read more

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About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBrown, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBrown

4.0
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sweetpea19811

10 years ago

1. I have ridges for days...

2. This stuff makes my polish go on smooth and even :)

3. I'm a happy girl.

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About reviewer (1466 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

4.0
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anonyym

11 years ago

Pros:

- It gives a great base for nailpolish

- it gives my nails a great color for used alone

Cons:

- None, but next time I'll buy the version that also nurish the nails

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About reviewer (250 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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DaniellePerry

11 years ago

I love this nail treatment! It fills in ridges and my nails are beginning to return to their natural, healthy shade now because this protects them from the staining colors I use. I have not experience...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Medium Brown, Cool

HairBrown, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0
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Anonymys

11 years ago

It's... okay. As a ridge filler goes, it does fill holes and give my nail a nice, smooth surface for polish. However, it doesn't extend my manicure or do anything to help prevent peeling. Also it's no...Read more

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About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0
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cavo

11 years ago

Good base coat. I think my favorite so far. Fills ridges and makes my polish look very smooth. I also love using this alone; two or three coats of this, then a clear topcoat. My nails look amazing...Read more

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About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

2.0
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Owitburns

11 years ago

I put on two coats yesterday before applying my usual nail polish which last a long time. In 24 hours, my nails are already chipped. I have nail psoriasis and was hoping for at least some decent rid...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

4.0
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alison_k

11 years ago

I really don't think much to this as a ridge filling product or a manicure extender as I have experienced a lot of chipping ever since I started using this UNDER my polish. However, I actually wear th...Read more

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About reviewer (1232 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue

5.0
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Suesaroo

12 years ago

I bought this Essie product because I could not find any other brand that had a ridge filler at the CVS that I was shopping at. I am not a fan of Essie nail polish. My experience has been that it is...Read more

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About reviewer (83 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesGreen

2.0
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KillerTofu

12 years ago

First, I should say that this is the only ridge-filler I've tried. The application of Fill The Gap is a little thick, and can be streaky. It dries relatively quickly, to a sheer* milky color with a ma...Read more

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About reviewer (129 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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4tee1

12 years ago

This is an expensive drug store product. That said, I would buy it again. It makes my nails this beautiful matte milky pinkish color that I just adore. It goes on smoothly with no streaks and dries...Read more

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About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

5.0
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loopymonkey

13 years ago

I purchased this along with essie's instant dry oil protector as The factory shop is currently running two for £5 promotion on Essie products. I have several different basecoats and since purchasing...Read more

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About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesOther

1.0
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incognito

13 years ago

I'm rating this a 1 based solely on the ingredients (which I uploaded above based on info on the Ulta site) - this contains DBT, along with formaldehyde resin and camphor. C'mon Essie!

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About reviewer (283 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

2.0
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izzybella

13 years ago

I love Essie polishes, but I didn't like this base coat. I've used this a few times and I don't think it really prolongs the longevity of my manicures. Last week I applied one coat of Fill the Gap!, ...Read more

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About reviewer (1644 reviews)

Age

SkinOther, Other, Warm

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

5.0
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courtneyk01

14 years ago

I use this base coat every time I do my nails which is about 3 times a week. It definitely works by smoothing the nail for easy application of the coloured polish. I'm not entirely sure that it helps ...Read more

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About reviewer (88 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0
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RachaelSpiffy

14 years ago

This is the only base coat I have had multiple bottles of and I love it. It really is ridge filling when I havn't had time to smooth my nails and they get ridgey. This stuff rocks.

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About reviewer (299 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen

5.0
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AngelicMaris

14 years ago

I have to give this 5 stars! It is amazing! I have some serious ridges on my nails and it has concealed them greatly. My nails look even when I wear bright or dark nail polish or when I wear nude nail...Read more

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About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0
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TheMakeUpMaster

14 years ago

i LOVE this product does exactly what it says and its worth investing in as it made any nail varnish glide on smoothly

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About reviewer (21 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen

5.0
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xleahcarx

14 years ago

This is hands down my most used nail product. It makes your nails smooth and dries instantly. You can often find it on sale so it always a good deal.

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About reviewer (267 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue

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