Gel Setter Top Coat

Essie

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4.2

80 reviews
81%
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4.3/5
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    1.0
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    Sadiejane3

    8 years ago

    I had such high hopes for this top coat, but it's not working out for me. First of all, it takes forever to dry (at least 30 minutes for me). I have yet to do a manicure and not ding my nails...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Dry, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    hwillis007

    9 years ago

    I own more top coats and base coats than the average person should. As a polish enthusiast (200+), I can't commit to a gel manicure-- and even when I do, my polish STILL peels up from the base...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    EozS

    9 years ago

    I like this top coat. I wouldn't say it looks so different from any other top coat, but I'm kind of glad, I don't really need it look super thick like gel. But yeah, it goes on nicely, dries pretty...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    yahmed1

    9 years ago

    Love this top coat, works well on top of any polish. I apply both coats of my polish and then allow a couple of minutes for it to set before applying this top coat. It intensely boosts the shine of...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    jocox88

    9 years ago

    Have been a Seche Vite user for years and years - purchased from a beauty supply store when it wasn't yet a mainstream item. SA told me that it was used in exclusive salons at that time. I...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairSilver, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    msjohns888

    9 years ago

    Update: Hardens my nails. Helps with chipping. I don't like that this product is bad on freshly painted nails. The day after is ok but even a hour after painting nails, I have applied this to my...

    About reviewer (28 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    JacquelineR1109

    9 years ago

    Cute packaging, and works really well! Dries quickly, to a very shiny finish. It helps prevent chips for a bit longer than your average topcoat. Not exactly the same as a salon manicure, but...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Other, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    cherrybomber

    9 years ago

    Essie Gel Setter is a great top coat. Using it, my manicure stays shinier and chips less than when I use Seche Vite and HK Girl. It does not dry quite as fast as Seche Vite, but still dries fast....

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    alcambrit

    9 years ago

    I use with the Essie Cashmere Matte shades (which dry in record time) for the fastest, mistake free manicure. Love it.

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    gnat

    9 years ago

    This is hands down the best top coat I have ever used. I wouldn't say it gives your nails the same lasting power as a no chip manicure, but it comes darn close. I'm not sure how it does it but it...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    cajunbeef

    9 years ago

    First off, I love the silver cap. It stands out from the rest of my polish like it's saying, "Hey! This isn't a base coat!" Secondly, this stuff is magical. I wasn't aware how new this was when I...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    asilveus

    9 years ago

    Not impressed with this at all - the Revlon gel topcoat is better. Bought this a couple of days ago and I used it with an Essie polish. It looks EXACTLY the same as any other topcoat. I'm...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    momilani

    9 years ago

    Love this topcoat! I've been a fan of Seche Vite for years, but Essie Gel Setter is definitely a cut above. Lusciously plump finish and amazingly durable. 7 days of intense paperwork, packing...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairSilver

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    michelleb248

    9 years ago

    This Essie top coat is the best "gel-like" top coat that I have purchased. Prior to this, I was using Sally Hansen Miracle Gel. See my review for that one, but it was pretty good. I am rough...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    leschary7

    9 years ago

    i like this top coat it drys very fast and is shiny

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Cinderelletta

    9 years ago

    I've never been a huge fan of Essie polishes because they seem to chip on me, the brush isn't very easy to work with, and they're pricey, but this top coat intrigued me. I bought this in a set for...

    About reviewer (81 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Marvelxo

    9 years ago

    I really like this polish it works great with any nail polish brand. Like my other review for the miracle gel by Sally Hansen if you apply to much your nails will looks bubbly; one coat is enough.

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    dogdaze

    9 years ago

    Well, another product I had high hopes for. It gives a nice glossy finish and dries quickly but sadly chipping within 36 hours consistently. I am not doing anything beyond ordinary daily...

    About reviewer (99 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lauralyons

    9 years ago

    This stuff is amazing! I paint my nails usually every 1-2 days because 1) I hate how my nails look without polish, and 2) my nails usually chip in 1-2 days. With Gel Setter I can easily go 4-5...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Suzanne09

    9 years ago

    I was a huge Seche Vite fan but always found my nails would chip within a day or so but I thought this was just down to my own nails. I saw the Essie Gel Setter on offer and thought I would give it...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

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