Start-to-Finish

Name: OPI Start-to-Finish
Brand: OPI
Rating: 2.6 (79 reviews)

OPI

2.6

79 reviews

40%

would repurchase

3.6/5

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3.0

from

dreamystore

15 years ago

dry fast & nice texture when apply as base coat, but somehow don't work the same for top coat despite its purpose. Do not have the glossy finish that is expected for top coat, and the bubbles it...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

1.0

from

teestar9

15 years ago

horrible product, takes forever for my polish to dry. Bubbles every time! and it's streaky. Just and overall terrible product for $15CAD, not worth a cent.

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown

1.0

from

mrsleonidas

15 years ago

I love me some opi, with that being said... let me say that unfortunately.... this is "JUNK!".... IT JUST "BUBBLES" TREMENDOUSLY, NO MATTER WHAT I FREAKING DO!!! Drying waiting etc. whateva!! I...

About reviewer (189 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

2.0

from

algreen

15 years ago

As a base coat, this works okay I guess, but it majorly sucks as a top coat. Not only does it not keep my nails from chipping and leave a dull, rather than shiny, finish on my nails, but it also...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Other, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue

4.0

from

fetishdolly

15 years ago

It's far better as base than topcoat. I like how it dried, but it kind of left a dull finish on my polish. It doesn't look nearly as shiny as the China Glaze topcoat. It didn't make my polish...

About reviewer (852 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

1.0

from

PinkEyelashes

15 years ago

I've been using this product for a couple of weeks now, and I'm not a fan at all. As a base coat, it's your average base coat. Nothing horrible, but nothing spectacular either. As a topcoat...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

5.0

from

stephiem

15 years ago

This is the most money I've ever spent on a nail polish. $15 CAD holy mackerel but there is a plus! It works! I have a terrible problem with bumping my hands on things and my nail polish almost...

About reviewer (107 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Svanhvit

15 years ago

Great stuff. I wear dark nail varnish all the time and my nails have never been stained while using this as a base coat. As a top coat it is *very* shiny (as long as you don't make the mistake of...

About reviewer (57 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

1.0

from

sharis

15 years ago

I bought the Formaldehyde free formula based on the good reviews. What do I think? Terrible! This makes my polish that normally never chips chip like crazy. Even my beloved Chanel chips with...

About reviewer (178 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown

5.0

from

cheekypig

16 years ago

I have the OPI Start to Finish Base & Top Coat in the formaldehyde free formula, which is a lovely multi-tasking polish that's free of that toxic chemical; formaldehyde. This is perfect for a...

About reviewer (182 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Other, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

ali723

16 years ago

i am amazed by this product. it managed to make a cheap drugstore polish last 3 weeks AND that included a 4 day cruise to the bahamas! tight stilettos, beaches, ocean, pools, barefeet...nothing did...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

3.0

from

gelo

16 years ago

it's decent but not quite what i was looking for. i find that it works alright against chipping and has a hard finish. i used it with an essie polish in 'no pre-nup' and it kinda makes the nail...

About reviewer (59 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0

from

lolajean

16 years ago

I use this as a base on my toes and as a topcoat on my fingers. I love it! It gives my toes a smooth even base for polish and leaves my fingers with a pretty finish. It's not super shiny, but...

About reviewer (151 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

RinoaHeartilly

16 years ago

This is a fairly good, but expensive, base and topcoat in one. One lip off because as a top coat it's not very wet looking and it still takes a long time to fully dry.

About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Tan, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

HausKat

16 years ago

I've used this for years and even though I've tried other brands' base coats I always went back to this. It paints on in a nice even coat and dries quickly and thoroughly in about 20 minutes. I...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

3.0

from

oceansgurlie

16 years ago

I think that this polish far surpasses many others with it's shine factor. As a top coat, it does a great job making it look like your nails are freshly done and still wet all of the time. ...

About reviewer (47 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

2.0

from

jadkin

16 years ago

i didn't like this. i used it with opi nail polish and it made the colour chip and flake off, which never happens with opi. ridiculous. my only consolation is that i spent $10 on it... not a huge...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlond

EyesBlue

2.0

from

linawangfang

17 years ago

I do my nails at least once a week, and I thought that since I really like OPI polishes, this would be a good product to get to save money on buying everything. It's decent as a base coat, but...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination

HairOther

EyesBlack

2.0

from

wcw74

17 years ago

I bought Start to Finish BC & TC for my business trips since sometimes I get into the traveling weekly rut (as a consultant). Seems like a good choice, convenient double duty product from OPI and I...

About reviewer (426 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

1.0

from

msdi2u

17 years ago

I am surprised by OPI, becuz this Start to Finish Base & Top Coat really sucks- for lack of a better word! Every time I use this as a top coat, my nails wind up getting smudge marks (sheets,...

About reviewer (1377 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel