American Classics - Gelous Advanced Nail Gel Coat

Name: American Classics - Gelous Advanced Nail Gel Coat
Brand: Unlisted Brand
Rating: 4 (111 reviews)

4.0

111 reviews

73%

would repurchase

4.3/5

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ingredients

butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, nitrocellulose, phthalic anhydride/trimellitic anhydride/glycols copolymer, acetyl tributyl citrate, stearalkonium hectorate, camphor, etocrylene, hydrolized keratin, calcium pantothnate

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1.0

from

kloops

11 years ago

Doesn't work as a base coat. My polish chips within a day or two whenever I use this. Not only that, but if I'm not careful, the polish will come off my entire nail in a big chunk! Not good. I've...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

4.0

from

hooplehead

12 years ago

I am a big fan of Gelous as a base coat. It strengthens my nails and seems top be preventing breakage. I have not noticed the same problems as other reviewers have had with dry time. But the...

About reviewer (210 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue

4.0

from

MariLi65

12 years ago

Love this! I don't use this as my base coat. (No directions say that it has to be used as a base coat.) I too have natural nails and I have a nail polish routine so, I use Growth Spurt first,...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

3.0

from

pinknika

12 years ago

Eh. I thought this product was going to provide lots of strength and the long lasting quality I've been looking for. Unfortunatley it doesn't and whats weird is that it kinda lifts and peels off my...

About reviewer (330 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

sunnygirl10

12 years ago

I have natural nails that are about a 1/2 inch long and I'm always on the lookout for a good "base base coat". What I mean is that I like using a moisturizing base coat, a "base base coat" for...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Other, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

foofyfoof

12 years ago

I bought this at a Sally store next to my house. This is a great base coat that is thick and dries at around 4-5 minutes for me. I also use it as a top coat as well since it gives my nail polish a...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesOther

1.0

from

RaeynnBeau

12 years ago

I was looking around online to find a new base coat - my go-to, (Jessica Bend Don't Break) was running out, and it's a little expensive, so I wanted to see if I could find an alternative. I ran...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0

from

jeezlouise86

12 years ago

My HG of base coats. I've tried others (CND, OPI, Duri) but nothing can surpass the amazing result of this gel coat. I can wear it alone if I want to give my nails a break. It offers protection...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

uponbluemoon

12 years ago

Pretty decent base coat. I use it over Essie Protein base before applying color. So far, formulation is still smooth after 9 months.

About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

1.0

from

amb7

12 years ago

This product chipped within a couple days. The scary part is that as the product chipped off, so did the top layer of my nails. After I took the Gelous off, the top layer of my nails had started to...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen

5.0

from

erin09

12 years ago

I am on my 4th or 5th bottle of this stuff and I have to say, I love it! Not only does it extend the wear of my nail polish, it also makes a perfectly smooth surface for application of nail polish,...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0

from

francie197

13 years ago

This product is the best. It is to nail polish what Urban Decay Primer Potion is to eyeshadow! It's a great base coat that seriously extends the life of my nail polish. I can go 4-5 days with...

About reviewer (83 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue

5.0

from

tastest

13 years ago

Ok so I had read good things about Gelous as a base coat( shiny, holds polish well, builds nail).I wondered to myself,Hmm... if I mix Gelous with my favourite Rimmel polish, will that help it...

About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesOther

4.0

from

nycgirl191

13 years ago

My favorite base coat. Far surpasses OPI or Seche Vite bases. I experience much less chipping, and color goes on easily. The product is sufficiently ridge-filling (I think). A good base is...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

cassiecate

13 years ago

I had my first shellac/gel manicure about a month ago. I loved it. Despite the cost, my hands are craving that glossy, finished look. Not only did my polish not chip (I was really skeptical but it...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

3.0

from

nuttybella

13 years ago

at times due to me forgetting to make sure my cuticles are moisturized, my nails get very dry and peel etc. ive heard good things bout this product so i decided to give it a try. the first time...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown

3.0

from

slippingbeauty

13 years ago

I got a lot of recommendations for this to help treat my peeling, breaking nails, but it didn't really work. It's nice and thick, so if my nails were actually healthy it would be an amazing base coat.

About reviewer (391 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

4.0

from

smarti11

13 years ago

I'm slightly hesitant to give 5 stars since I'm not 100% if this is what's causing my nail polish to stay on for longer than 1 day (chipped at day 4) and that's with Seche Vite top coat. Nail...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

SUPAtime

13 years ago

This is my favorite base coat. It extends wear, covers dents and ridges in one coat, and applies easily and very evenly. Nothing else comes close!

About reviewer (114 reviews)

Age

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

UhhSpork

13 years ago

I love this! It works SO WELL. I will probably never use another base coat ever. This makes my nails hard and keeps polish on and looking perfect for almost a week. It's amazing!

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesBrown