Product Reviews Rated 4.44 out of 5 stars
443 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review The Best TOP Coat EVER!! When I found this product I was really impressed. I will and only use this as my top coat to matter what nail polish I use. I just love the way my nails look. I am always getting complimented. I am on my 6th bottle. Obsessed!!!
Most Helpful Critical Review Polish peels right off nail I'm having such bad experiences with this top coat. Yes it dries quickly but it chips very next day and then the polish peels off nail in one piece! I use essie smooth-e as a base coat and essie lacquer. My nails were clean and dry prior to application. I've used this top coat for at least 5 manicures and I get the same result each time. I'm not sure why I keep trying.
Reviewed by 443 customers Decent but not my holy grail 3
Ashleigh from AR
This top coat definitely does dry fast, however it doesn't prevent my nail polish from chipping. I've had it for just over a year now and it has already started to go a bit goopy and stringy. Won't repurchase.
Polish peels right off nail 1
Jojojojojojojojo from Westchester, NY
I'm having such bad experiences with this top coat. Yes it dries quickly but it chips very next day and then the polish peels off nail in one piece! I use essie smooth-e as a base coat and essie lacquer. My nails were clean and dry prior to application. I've used this top coat for at least 5 manicures and I get the same result each time. I'm not sure why I keep trying.
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laura from idaho
I don't understand how this has such good reviews. it is NOT quick drying. it seems kind of watery. can only use this with other top coats that have started to dry out, it's honestly exactly like my nailpolish thinner in consistency. I would not recommend this. don't go cheap on top coat. I recommend LOUD Laquer or Holo Taco
Good results but it thikens inside the bottle 3
Sofiaalves9 from Portugal
I like the result of the product when the bottle is new. This is my second time purchasing it, and again I'm unable to finish the bottle (with almost 1/2 of it inside). On the bottle it says that it is supposed to expire 24 months after opening. Mine has a bit more than 12 months and I can't use it already :(
Obsessed with this top coat 5
Cece_123 from Nashville, TN
I have never been more satisfied with doing my own nails. I feel like they look professionally done, and I don't have to worry about them not being completely dry. I've tried other brands where the paint literally takes all day to dry, and then when I go to sleep and wake up the next morning they're ruined. This polish dried in under an hour, and they look really glossy even after washing and doing stuff around the house.
Does exactly what it says, great top coat 5
Ashleigh from AR
I really like this top coat. Dries quickly and smoothly and works great over any nail polish or nail stickers I've tried it with.
Total disappointment 2
Justme123 from St Louis, MO
I really like how this top coat helps your polish dry quickly and shine, but today is the second day in a row I have painted my nails only to find chips hours later. I applied a base coat- let it dry, one coat- let it dry, second coat- let it dry, then top coat. Same results different polish colors so I can't even blame the lacquer. I feel like the polish would have lasted longer without this product.
Orange tips? 3
SthrnEl from Houston
I have now used this product twice with two lighter blush colors and each time by the second day, the tips of my nails seems to be taking on an orange tint. I'm really confused what is causing this. The first time, I had washed dishes with tomato sauce so even though that didn't make sense, I assumed maybe the sauce stained them. The second time, they haven't been exposed to anything that could have caused this. it started within 24 hours. I think I'm going to have to try a new top coat. Bummer!
Dries fast with glass like shine 5
Jill67 from Tennessee
I just bought and I'm amazed by how incredible this top coat is. Shines like glass. Looks wet. I love this.
Great product 5
lauren1234 from undisclosed
I love this top coat ? it goes on very smoothly and dries quickly. I haven?t had any issues with it chipping or smudging! BUT I will say that you need to make sure your color coats are COMPLETELY dry before you paint this on top. If not, my nails never seemed to dry and set properly. I like to add additional coats to my nails throughout the week to help them last, and this polish does the trick! 10/10 would recommend.
Great product 5
lauren1234 from undisclosed
I love this top coat — it goes on very smoothly and dries quickly. I haven't had any issues with it chipping or smudging! BUT I will say that you need to make sure your color coats are COMPLETELY dry before you paint this on top. If not, my nails never seemed to dry and set properly. I like to add additional coats to my nails throughout the week to help them last, and this polish does the trick! 10/10 would recommend.
Glossiest and Fast Drying 5
Josette from Virginia
After so many years of always trying a different top coat - I finally found this gem! It dries quickly enough I'm not always smudging and it remains glossy for days!
Glossy and Lasting 5
Josette from Virginia
Best top coat ever. Dries fast not less chance of smudging. Very glossy for days.
Really fast drying! 5
Dani G from Whittier, CA
This product made me actually not dred painting my nails. I could throw a quick coat on and the fast drying clear coat and be out the door which is the best part for me!
I have not had chipping or peeling problems. 5
Milia K. from 28409
Almost didn't purchase this when I saw reviews of chipping and peeling; however, I have inexperienced that. There have been one or two times where I did experience fast chipping or peeling, but I think that had to do with my polish color, as that was the only changing variable that led this to not work.
Dries fast but lasts a few hours 1
Wlhills from PA
This product dries fast, but that's about it. I used it on top of Essie's base coat "Here to Stay", and the next day the top coat was peeling off of the base coat. Yes, it's that terrible. I also used it on top of Essie's gel colors instead of the gel top coat, and it was cracking in a day. This is only good for drying fast and if you need it for a last-minute event. After 1 day, it's going to start chipping, cracking, or peeling off.
Recommend 4
Lisa from Florida
So glad I bought this. The reason for the four stars is it does not have the new brush head which covers more nail surface. I love the new brushes and find that my nails look professionally done now. This definitely dries my nails faster and leaves a beautiful shine.
AMAZING 5
Klynn87 from Virgina
Great top coat for anything. My nails don't keep ANY polish on, but this makes them feel like they have gel and don't chip at all. It dries fast leaves a nice finish, and protects your polish. HIGHLY recommend!
Blows their minds 5
CStp from Atlanta
I bring good to go with me to the salon when I get my pedicure, they always ask if I want disposable flip flops & I hand them this & say nope, just give me a couple top coats of this & I will put my sneakers back on. It blows their minds lol
Chips 1
Disappointing from Usa
Used an OPI polish and this on top. It peeled the next day!
dries fast and glossy! 5
josiecol from Pittsburgh, PA
Since doing my nails is a pretty recent obsession of mine, I've yet to invest in a UV/LED light. Without a top coat, I noticed my nail polish would quickly become dull and would show any smudges. After reading just a few reviews of this top coat, I decided to try it out and it did not disappoint! It completely dries in less than 5 minutes, and flawlessly self-evens to look smooth and shiny. If you're impatient like me and need a no-cure top coat, this is the one for you!
So so 3
BoysMamma2 from New Haven CT
It does what it says...it dries fast. But it also chips super fast. My manicure was all chipped the next day. It applies nicely with the tapered brush though. Wouldn't buy it again. I was using OPI top and base coat with Essie color. So I thought using the same brand would help the color last and not chip. Disappointed.
Great for Slow Drying Color 4
Low-Maintenance Glamour from Anaheim, CA
I bought this top coat after having tried OPI's regular one, and having a lot of long wear designer nail colors that take at least an hour to dry, I wanted a nice addition to my manicures that wouldn't result in me walking around the house with crooked fingers and toes praying that I wouldn't bump into something. Yes, this truly does set nail color within about ten minutes. It's slightly thin, but goes on easily and leaves nails shiny, with a gel-like finish. The brush is thin and delicately tapered, so it's easy to pull the top coat over your color. It is also pretty forgiving, spreading easily without too much shrinkage. It fuses with your polish, filling in imperfections to give the nail a nice, cushioned look and masking imperfections. However, as it's fast drying, it isn't the strongest top coat in the world. I noticed it does chip slightly faster than others I've tried. I still like it, but if you're the type of person who likes to get the maximum wear out of your manicure, just consider that you may need to reapply it every other day to extend your manicure. It's also easier to remove than OPI, which was a pain to take off even with acetone.
Great Top Coat 5
Purple Girl from Aurora, CO
This is a really good top coat. They discontinued the one I used to use so I'm glad I found this. It dries shiny and quick and makes polish last days longer. I had tried the Orly one before finding Essie and the Orly one was terrible.
The Best and Only top coat that I use! 5
KatieD from Boston, MA
Love love love this product. I've tried many other top coats or quick drys and hands down Essie Good To Go is the best. Dries super quick, hardens my nails, doesn't chip and is long lasting! I can put this on 10 minutes before bed, when I wake up my nails are flawless. High recommend!!