32%
would repurchase
3.6/5
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ingredients

Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Toluene, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Triethyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phthalic Anhydride/Trimellitic Anhydride/Glycols Copolymer, Camphor, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Citric Acid, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (C119140).

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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3 years ago

I have extreme ridges on almost half my nails so a ridge filling base coat is essential for me. I purchased my bottle of this a few years ago, used it a 2 times before deciding I didn't like it,...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel



1.0
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6 years ago

I don't like this. It's very hard to spread evenly... It leaves a streaky finish and nothing covers it except a very opaque polish. Considering that this isn't cheap, I would skip this and try...

About reviewer (162 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


1.0
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6 years ago

Nope. Just nope. I guess if I had to say more than nope, I might point out that this base filler essentially destroyed my nails. I have purchased this product twice, once years ago and more...

About reviewer (167 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


1.0
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7 years ago

I Iove SV quick dry top coat so I wanted to try a base coat since a few of my darker polishes were staining my nails. At the store this was the only one available so I bought it. I've used it a...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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8 years ago

Ok I really don't understand the bad reviews! I wish I had a before and after photo! I had a really bad break /crack that went to the middle of my nail and it was like past the bed of my nail so I...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


4.0
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8 years ago

I saw many bad review on SV ridge filling base coat but it works for me. I applied two coats of the base coats, two coats of polish and seal with SV fast drying top coat and it last for 10 days....

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


3.0
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9 years ago

I do not have a serious nail ridge issue per se, but I have minor ridges on my right big toenail and my left ring finger. I needed to purchase a base coat, and after successfully using Seche Vite...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


1.0
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9 years ago

I don't think I have ever disliked a product enough to review it a 1! I am a big fan of the fast drying top coat so I ASSUMED (you know what they say about assuming...) that this product would...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


1.0
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9 years ago

I have been looking for a filling base coat for my "wavy" nails because I buffed too much and it got weak. I found myself stupid buying this only because of the name. Thought I love their top coat...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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9 years ago

Yik. This is a terrible base coat - for any purpose. It is not effective at filling ridges, or at holding polish better to the nail. It does not even create a smooh or even surface/base. I found...

About reviewer (336 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


1.0
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9 years ago

I've used this at least 10 times, a mixture of both manicures and pedicures utilizing a variety of different polish brands always with the Seche Vite topcoat, and it has consistently disappointed...

About reviewer (219 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

Got this as an extra in a swap, Im going to keep using it, because, its there, I guess. It doesnt seem to actually do anything. My ridges are no more or less noticeable, and more importantly, it...

About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Medium

EyesGray


4.0
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10 years ago

This is the only ridge-filling base coat I've tried. I only gave it 4 stars because I'm sure there are probably better options out there. However, this one works well for me. I work in a kitchen,...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


1.0
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10 years ago

I tried this for the first time last night underneath one of my unused polishes and the polish went on VERY streaky. I didn't really believe the base was at fault but this morning I had to reapply...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesOther


1.0
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10 years ago

Really disappointed with this. I got it at a beauty expo, top coat, base coat and two colours for £12. What a steal! This is utterly rubbish though. It goes on nicely, and I quite like the...

About reviewer (285 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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11 years ago

The base coat applies kind of thickly. It fills in ridges reasonably. I've been using it for 8 months now and so far, I have no proper issues with it. However, I will probably try the OPI ridge...

About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


2.0
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11 years ago

I'm editing this review based on further experience and use of this product. I don't normally use this on my fingernails, but, rather, on my toenails, which have a lot of weird bumps, ridges,...

About reviewer (326 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

HairGrey, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


2.0
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12 years ago

I only use this base coat when I'm experimenting with designs and not wanting a manicure to last because it chips so easy. Even with the best of top coats that have previously helped me keep a...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

I actually like this base coat. It provides a good and even base for colored nail polish even though the cuticles aren't perfect in the beginning. I use this, two coats of colored nail polish and...

About reviewer (801 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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12 years ago

Helps a great deal with my ridges, with two coats. I don't really have much to say though...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesHazel