The Gel Nail Polish Top Coat

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4.4

30 reviews
80%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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Better together! Apply Essence's The Gel Polish Base Coat, a color gel coat, and then finish with The Gel Nail Polish Top Coat to protect, seal, and provide long-lasting, impeccable shine. Not tested on animals. No DBP, toluene, or formaldehyde.

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    5.0
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    JJKZ

    6 years ago

    Next best thing to salon style gel manicure, been using this top coat for years since it came out, even if you layer up like 2-3 coats of nail polish this top coat evens it out and dries super...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    pinkyr0se

    6 years ago

    I personally love this topcoat. It adds a nice thick layer on top to smooth out any bumps/ridges and makes my nails look SUUUUPER shiny. I didn't experience any bubbling like some other users here,...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    Starhawke

    6 years ago

    I tried this with the line's "Dream On" nail polish. I find usually items perform best with their own line-up of product formulations. This one was a flop. The polish did provide shine, but it...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    becky_stokke

    6 years ago

    Looks great and keeps polishing from chipping for ever at a great price.

    About reviewer (52 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Monica210

    7 years ago

    For me, this is one of the best top coats out there. For someone who changes nail colour every few days, I just don't want to spend a lot of money on something that I run out of very fast. It...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    letsgofaraway

    8 years ago

    Not sure what the big fuss is. In my view, the main pro here is its regular price point and wide brush. But it doesn't perform like true gel polish. I've used it three times so far, twice with...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    cmr0214

    8 years ago

    This is a good top coat but not great. I love the shine and long wear I get with this but this creates bubbles so bad in nails. I've tried everything to keep the bubbles from forming but they...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    ryotsiri

    8 years ago

    As someone who hates saying "good for the price", I just don't like this top coat. It takes over an hour for it to dry properly on me, and I am not that patient. However if you are - go for it. It...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Dry, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesGray

    4.0
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    outdoorsgal

    8 years ago

    This is a very good top coat although I think Seche Vite and OPI's RapidDry are still my top favourites. The formula is rather thick and it takes a bit longer to dry than my aforementioned...

    About reviewer (681 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Aritzia

    8 years ago

    Going to edit my comment and say that while I do still think this is a good cheap topcoat that lasts long and duties pretty quick, it has an insane amount of bubbling. Not sure if it's just the way...

    About reviewer (337 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    sourika

    8 years ago

    I use this 1 day after I do my mani. It seems pretty bomb the past 2 times I've used it. Keeps it shiny and keeps polish from chipping. I use Nailtiques as a base or I still have revlon color stay...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Lucky2016

    8 years ago

    The best top coat so far. And very cheap. It lasts for almost 2 weeks.

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Kat2004

    8 years ago

    For the price you can't go wrong with this little gem. It's probably the shiniest topcoat out there besides actual uv gel polish. Lasting power is good although it does get pretty thick after a...

    About reviewer (357 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    meluvcosmetics

    8 years ago

    I had actually deleted my first review, thinking that I should give it another chance. Here I am now, repeating the review I deleted. Morning - I prepped my nails/cuticles, gave it 2 coats with...

    About reviewer (151 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    Sokodmaline

    8 years ago

    This is an amazing top coat, it really does look like a gel manicure. The only down side is that it becomes hard to work with after a while, but, giving it's price ????

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGray

    4.0
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    finch96

    8 years ago

    This is a fantastic top coat, and when paired with the matching base coat, it really and truly does make your polish last for days longer than with regular top coats. However, I have found it to...

    About reviewer (107 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Flowerpower123

    9 years ago

    One word... AMAZING. This makes my Essie nail polishes last a good week without any chipping. You really can't beat the price, it's a must! Works waaaay better than the Essie top coat, which is...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    SawsanGamalEldin

    9 years ago

    Gives my nails a beautiful shiny look and lasts for at least good 4 days minding that I do heavy kitchen work. Great value for money.

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    naj123

    9 years ago

    I use this with the base and the gel polishes from essence. The combination of the 3 makes my nail Polish last so much longer, maybe double the amount of days. I totally recommended this top coat...

    About reviewer (127 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    byrdalamode

    9 years ago

    Hands down better than all of the more expensive brands even without use of the base coat! Ulta was all out of the base coat when I bought this, but with how long this top coat lasts just by...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

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