Essie • Matte About You • Top/Base Coats
(100 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 4.4 |
| Would buy this product again. | 89% |
| Package Quality | 4.4 |
| Price | 3.2 |
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Mandi1115 on 5/22/2013 7:44:00 PM more reviews by Mandi1115
Age: 30-35 Skin: Other, Fair Hair: Red Eyes: Blue
I was really excited about this top coat and searched for it for weeks last year but it was always sold out. Luckily my best friend found it and bought it for me and I was so thrilled! I was a mattifying fool for weeks! I loved the texture and what it did to glitter and flakies especially.. However once I had used about 1/3 of the bottle it started leaving white spots on my nails. I've tried shaking it really well and applying it thinly, thickly, fast and slow and nothing has helped. Did I just get a dud or does it do this to everyone? I'll probably repurchase if I can't find another matte top coat that works as well but I'm bummed I didn't even get half way through the bottle before I couldn't use it as a top coat anymore. It does work really well as a base under holos though so at least it's not a total waste.
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ladyvino on 4/15/2013 3:03:00 AM more reviews by ladyvino
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
First matte top coat I got and it works really well for me! Love watching it transform from shiny to matte. Def gonna buy it again!
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loriorio on 3/10/2013 1:12:00 AM more reviews by loriorio
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I wasn't very impressed by this product. It's the first matte topcoat that I've bought since I've read some good reviews and some bad (the other brands I read about were pretty much all bad). My interest in matte nail polish is to get the cool matte/gloss contrast when I use my Konad nail stamping kit to do designs. I have no interest in just wearing a matte polish alone. I used Nicole by OPI's Razzle Dazzler and this did a pretty good job mattifying it initially. I used my OPI Start to Finish with my leopard print stamp and it looked really cool and I was excited to show it off at school the next day. By the morning, the matte coat had gotten so shiny I couldn't differentiate between it and the leopard spots. I was bummed. It started chipping right away and by the end of the second day, my entire index finger had gone bare. I might try to use a protective top coat over Razzle Dazzler before the matte (someone said that would work) and try again. If it doesn't work, I'll spend the money on the Butter London matte.
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sugarkookies on 2/23/2013 3:35:00 AM more reviews by sugarkookies
Age: 36-43 Skin: Very Dry, Olive Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
SUPER cool! This is my first matte finish nail product but I'm in love! What a great way to be able to wear your polishes 2 different ways :) It dries super fast and leaves the polish in the perfect matte fashion...give it a try!
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pgloe16 on 2/11/2013 8:59:00 PM more reviews by pgloe16
Age: 30-35 Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
FINALLY A NAIL TREND THAT SUITS MY PERSONALITY!
While I love learning about crazy nail trends, I just don't like super flashy looks on myself. I love bold colors, but often wished that my topcoats would just provide protection without the super shiny, sticky glossy finish.
I fell in love with this topcoat the moment I used it. I just love the look. I also love the satiny feel, which is similar to freshly buffed nails (and, as I realized while typing, like MacBook keys). As noted in other reviews, the topcoat does "darken" the color, but I would say that it neutralizes the color.
This is perfect for those of you who love getting manis, but want to have a look that doesn't scream "NAIL POLISH!!!" (like the fellas out there who like a little pampering), I highly recommend giving this a try.
I guess this isn't a very helpful review, but you can read all the other ones for info on protection wear, cost etc. I have nothing to add that they haven't already said.
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LGel on 1/31/2013 9:45:00 PM more reviews by LGel
Age: 25-29 Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Cool Hair: Red Eyes: Hazel
First I'd like to say, I'd definitely repurchase. No question!
This matte top coat is great, but I can't compare it to others because this is the only one I've tried.
I find it dries insanely fast, so no need to worry about that.
I read here that people find it darkens the colour of the polish. I never noticed it, but now that I've read hatI guess I can see it now.. But it's not so obvious.
The only thing that'd make this matte coat better is if the brush was wider. If the brush was wider, the application would be way easier. I find the brush is a little narrow, and to avoid streaks, I load up the brush so I probably waste some of this matte top coat.
All in all, an awesome product that truly gets your polishes matte!
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butterscotchsunday on 1/27/2013 4:21:00 PM more reviews by butterscotchsunday
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Red Eyes: Green
by far the best matte top coat i have ever used (okay, i haven't tried many, but still!). it goes on evenly without streaks and leaves a smooth matte finish.
try it over a glitter polish or a holo-effect polish. it looks really cool!
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PetitOwl on 1/25/2013 11:22:00 PM more reviews by PetitOwl
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I like this polish because it allows me to wear all my other polishes two different ways without having to purchase the matte version of those colors. I did find that it darkens the color of whatever polish you are putting it over. I've heard of other matte topcoats doing the same thing, however. This is actually good with some colors where I find that the darker shade looks better on me and thus end up wearing it more often than I did before. I also don't find matte topcoats to be as protective against chipping as glossy topcoats. I solved this problem by applying a layer of glossy topcoat under the matte topcoat. I find the effect to be the same as having only the matte topcoat.
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hgpt2 on 1/2/2013 11:47:00 PM more reviews by hgpt2
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I love this matte top coat. You don't need to buy separate matte nail polishes when you can have a top coat do the job! The drying time is pretty fast with this one. I wore my nails a matte black and got so many compliments!! I totally would recommend this product to anyone who doesn't want to buy separate matte nail polishes for every occasion.
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bonniherself on 12/28/2012 10:20:00 AM more reviews by bonniherself
Age: 44-55 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel
A very good, effective matte top coat that does what it's meant to do. Put a coat of this over any polish, and instantly make it matte. Not all polishes will look that great with a matte finish, but enough do that you can really extend your polish wardrobe.
It's also very nice for adding texture to a basic manicure, such as matte nails with glossy tips. Very pleased with this one, and I'd definitely buy again.
Also good to have on hand for actual matte polishes, which have a reputation for not lasting long (although I don't have much problem if I just use a decent base coat). A coat of this will add a layer of protection without ruining the matte finish, although I've found that matte top coat is not as strongly protective as shiny top coat. It does help, though.
Also note that the lasting power of the matte effect is variable when you put this over a shiny polish. The tips tend to wear to a smoother, more satiny finish fairly quickly for me (doesn't matter if my nails are long or quite short, either, which surprised me). You may need to reapply after a couple of days if you want to keep the fully matte look going, but I think it can be kind of interesting to have the tips start to get shiny, a sort of textured/gloss ombre effect (well, it works for some manicures, anyway).
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twobluestripes on 11/14/2012 12:56:00 AM more reviews by twobluestripes
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Hazel
Love this. It make my nails very matte. I have very strict nail guidelines at my work, so I love that I can use this on top of more neutral or classic colors to make them more interesting or trendy. It dries quickly and the matte is very flat unless I miss a spot. I would say I normally need to reapply after 4 days, unless it chipped sooner. Washing my hands or getting them wet, soapy, or even lotiony or oily seems to have little effect. I haven't tried this yet, but I plan to do patterns on my nails that are part matte, part glossy, for a very subtle look. If you're looking for somewhere that has it in stock, find a friend with a cosmetologist licsense to take you to a beauty supply shop; my local supply has had it in stock at $5.
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*TOP REVIEWER* sll74 on 10/8/2012 5:12:00 PM more reviews by sll74
Age: Unknown Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Warm Hair: Brown, Kinky, Coarse Eyes: Brown
this is a great product and does what it claims. it makes matte any polish. i prefer a small brush for precision especially on my toes. my issues is that i realized i'm not a matte girl. i like shine so i returned this and indicated that i won't buy it again but if you like matte this one is a winner!
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scs2dd on 9/22/2012 4:01:00 PM more reviews by scs2dd
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Red, Straight, Medium Eyes: Grey
This is worlds better than OPI for Sephora mattifying top coat. Out of all the matte finishes I've tried, this one gives the flattest look and resists oil absorption (though I recommend reapplying every couple days). It also dries incredibly fast-- even faster than Essie Good to Go! 30 mins after I applied it and it was barely dentable; after 45 it was completely dry. It applies smoothly.
Matte polishes by nature are easier to scratch when dragged across a surface so you do have to be mindful. Overall, it gives an extremely matte effect and lasts longer than other matter polishes I've tried, so I'd definitely buy this again.
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nicolettetori on 8/19/2012 3:21:00 PM more reviews by nicolettetori
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Tan Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I LOVED this matte finish nail polish. It left my nails with no shine at all, and a perfect matte finish. Exactly what I wanted! I had originally bought the OPI nail envy matte coat ($17 at ULTA), but it still left my nail a tiny bit shiny. This stuff is the best and I got it for only $5 at this little neighborhood nail store today. I love it! Definitely recommend if you want a true matte finish. And it dries ridiculously fast!
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*TOP REVIEWER* Tina68 on 4/2/2012 10:45:00 AM more reviews by Tina68
Age: 44-55 Skin: Acne-prone Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I never jumped on the matte nail look when it first came out. I didn’t like the way it dulled polish. Last week while getting a manicure, my manicurist used Matte About You on my nails. I loved the end result. On top of Essie’s Sugar Daddy, Matte About You made my nails look clean, well-groomed and healthy looking. I couldn’t stop staring at them. It dries so fast, too. After five minutes I was good to go. Love that in a topcoat. I went out and got my own bottle and let me tell you, that was a task itself as it was sold out everywhere. I can see how this one topcoat will double your polish collection since it changes the way a polish looks. I’ve only used it with a sheer polish and my manicure lasted three days before I noticed the finish was getting shiny. I think I’ll blow through this bottle .
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ckn23 on 3/31/2012 2:41:00 AM more reviews by ckn23
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
This dries SO QUICKLY! I just don't understand, it is ridiculously fast drying.
As well as that, as the name suggests, it makes your NP matte. One coat and it works great. What else is there to say?
Wish Essie would get wider brushes like OPI though...
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*TOP REVIEWER* aprilpinkbeauty on 3/22/2012 9:13:00 PM more reviews by aprilpinkbeauty
Age: 25-29 Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium Eyes: Blue
One of my holy grail products!! I had to order this from the US because I can't find it anywhere in the east coast of Canada. It has totally transformed my nail polish collection and doubled my manicure possibilities! Put 1 coat of this on top of any nail polish and you've got a beautiful matte finish. It dries fairly fast and I got it online for $10 (shipping included) so it was a good price for how much use its been getting. I also find its staying power really good - I can get at least week out of my manicures with no chipping or wearing! It goes on smooth and evenly and settles very nicely.
My only two complains are that after a few days I have to reapply because it starts to get a little shiny (I have really oily skin & hair so that could be why it happens) and the brush is really small (takes a lot of strokes to cover my whole nail).
Overall, I think its a great staple for any nail polish collections. I like the matte nail polishes but with this product you can make anything matte. I would highly recommend this product and will definitely repurchase it when I run out.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Amykakes on 2/5/2012 3:33:00 PM more reviews by Amykakes
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I absolutely love this!! From the first time I saw a picture on a blog of a matte manicure I was floored, I had never seen anything like it and couldn't understand how they made their polish look so pretty and perfect. Then I read about Essie matte about you, then about 5 minutes later I bought this on amazon. I seriously waited on the edge of my couch for this, when I tried it, it looked amazing! It gives such an even and smooth look. In the same day I tested it over about 50 of my polishes. I just love matte, you can create so much, so many different looks with just this bottle. To anyone who likes matte, you HAVE to try this! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
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myloveisfreeing on 2/1/2012 8:27:00 PM more reviews by myloveisfreeing
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I love to experiment with my nailpolish so this was a great addition to my collection! I find it works best over glitter polishes!
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*TOP REVIEWER* ximachikenx on 12/20/2011 3:55:00 AM more reviews by ximachikenx
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
I received this as a birthday gift, and I quite like this. I know a lot of people aren't a fan of matte finishes but I personally think they look great and Matte About You does a great job of giving that rubberized look. I agree that this starts to look a little more satiny/shiny after a few days so I took off one star but otherwise it's great. I haven't experienced any chipping unlike many of the other reviewers so this is a great product for me!