Base Coat

Essie

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4.0

41 reviews
63%
would repurchase
4.4/5
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    5.0
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    lboogy

    14 years ago

    Love this! Discovered at Nordstrom spa. My manicurist swears by this stuff. I've been using it for several years and it works great for my weak, pealing nails. Provides strength and the perfect...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    starspex

    14 years ago

    i brought this becuase i thought as it contained protein it might help prevent stains AND keep my nails from peeling but it couldn't do the latter. As a base coat it dries milky and one thing i...

    About reviewer (82 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Dark, Warm

    HairBrown, Kinky, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    Arbuz

    14 years ago

    Maybe I got an old one, but this base coat doesn't work well under any of my nailpolishes! Everytime I give it a try I end up with starting my manicure from the very beginning cause it looks like...

    About reviewer (244 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    TeenBeauty

    15 years ago

    Bought this based on reviews here & my nails still look like crap. If your nails suck, this isn't going to fix them. Fine as a base coat, but the "protein" isn't helping anything.

    About reviewer (131 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    themarshmalo

    15 years ago

    This is a wonderful base coat. After using this, I can't believe I used to not use a base coat at all! This does everything it's supposed to: protects nails from staining, helps polish to last...

    About reviewer (116 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    RedNailz

    15 years ago

    My nails had been peeling terribly and, based on the reviews I read, I really hoped this would help. And it didn't. The peeling continues and the base coat chips off the tips along with the...

    About reviewer (215 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    cakie

    15 years ago

    I cant believe that I have not rated this product yet. It is definitely one of the BEST! I got it at a local cosmetics store for about $5, though i wouldn't say it is really that cheap. My nails...

    About reviewer (173 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    babyslk7

    15 years ago

    I bought this by accident. I don't normally use base coat, kinda lazy. But, I always use my Seche vita top coat. I pick up the protein one, cos anything protein or keratin is really good for your...

    About reviewer (230 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    MsAzNqTpRiNcEsS

    15 years ago

    my go-to base coat...prevents my nails from yellow and makes my polish last longer..thumbs up

    About reviewer (1301 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    LauraBraunstein

    15 years ago

    This base coat is by far the best that I have ever used. As a stylist, my hands are constantly wet either from shampooing hair or washing product off of them. Essie's protein base coat keeps my...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    alisonmidd

    15 years ago

    I really like this base coat, it protects my nails and helps to strengthen them, a really great product.

    About reviewer (110 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    obsessedness

    16 years ago

    This is a great base coat. It's easy to apply and really helps protect my nail from discoloration. I also really like the finish and will use it just by itself for a glossy finish. Will def...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Tan

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    zozo78

    16 years ago

    Great product. Allows for polish to go on smoothly. Also, my nails seem to be growing much faster with this product and are in better condition.

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kahou79

    16 years ago

    I bought this after reading reviews on here and am never going to be without this from now on! This makes my polish last forever and makes my nails healthy. My polish literally "cracks" for a...

    About reviewer (363 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    rickisyed

    16 years ago

    I think I bought this because opi nail envy is pretty expensive for $14, but the essie protein basecoat is versatile either I can wear it with a nail polish or I can just wear it alone as a...

    About reviewer (1387 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Tan, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    pyewaket

    17 years ago

    this is the best basecoat i have ever used! I have very weak, bendable nails and most basecoats end up chipping off or not strengthening my nails. This stuff has really helped to strengthen my...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    JGardella

    19 years ago

    I had acrylic nails on for a long time and took them off not too long ago. As a result, my natural nails are thin and brittle. I tried using just about every strengthening polish I could find and...

    About reviewer (3778 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    bricina

    19 years ago

    This is great! My nails are very weak and break everytime they get longer. After using this base coat, even my manicurist said I have strong nails! This works unbelivable!

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    CarolynF

    20 years ago

    This is the best base coat I have ever used. This keeps my nails white and healthy looking. Also, my nails are strong and my polish stays on longer. I will definately repurchase!

    About reviewer (551 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    oxfordgrrl

    21 years ago

    This is the best of all the salon-quality base coats I've tried (Essie, OPI, nailtiques, etc) but I still got chips and 'bubbles' in my polish. Still searching for my HG base coat...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

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