Gel Couture Top Coat

Name: Essie Gel Couture Top Coat
Brand: Essie
Rating: 3.8 (21 reviews)

Essie

3.8

21 reviews

71%

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3.0

from

MSFIT75

a day ago

It's not bad—just okay—but as I used it, the brush fanned out terribly and was too wide for an even, smooth application. Despite all the hype it received online, it's always been just average, IMO,...

About reviewer (743 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Aniita

3 years ago

Best Top Coat! I love this Top coat, it dries faster than regular nail polish, leaves amazing shine that lasts a long time! Almost looks like gel polish which is a huge win for me as my weak and...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

fr0glet

5 years ago

Purchased after reading reviews of lots of different topcoats, because I wanted to move away from shellac, but love the glossy look. THis is excellent - I use it over Essie's Treat, Love and...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair

HairSilver

EyesBlue

5.0

from

beautycalls09

6 years ago

A nail salon I go to uses this over any type of polish, regardless of the brand. I have noticed when they use it my manicures last way longer without chipping. I love it so much I bought my own...

About reviewer (114 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Olive, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesBlue

5.0

from

Xamounts

7 years ago

I have been wearing nail polish since I was in grade 8. More or less non-stop for many years. This is the most perfect durable top coat. It gives nails the type of shine that used to only be...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

tripperjj

7 years ago

Amazeballs! I put it over any & all polish and get a week!!!

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

kittenmint

7 years ago

This stuff is so good. It has replaced Essie’s own Good To Go as my holy grail top coat. Now, I don’t use it with the matching Gel Coture polishes, I just use it with my original Essie, OPI,...

About reviewer (768 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

annabonanno

7 years ago

I have used every type of polish and topcoat. This is definitely the best formula for longer lasting nail manicures. Mine don’t last a week, but compared to my usual one to two days, this polish...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

1.0

from

LindaNDC

7 years ago

This top coat shrinks at the tips causing peeling.

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

4.0

from

jen680

7 years ago

When I use this in conjunction with another Essie Couture nailpolish, it definitely lasts a week. When paired with another nail polish underneath, there is a lot of shrinkage. Overall, this is one...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown

1.0

from

shi1

7 years ago

I've been using Essie polishes for many years now and I was pretty certain this would be a decent product. I've been using it for a few months now, and I could not figure out why my manicures...

About reviewer (170 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Shakeitdontbreakit

7 years ago

I’m really getting good results with this. I ran out of my usual quick dry top coat which isn’t readily available at CVS etc. so I grabbed one of these. This dries quickly which I love, but is...

About reviewer (245 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

GirlFromB

7 years ago

This is a very good alternative for the Chanel Le Gel TC and far better than the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel TC. Pros: - long-lasting glossy look (check application tips beneath) - acceptable price...

About reviewer (66 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0

from

spaflam

7 years ago

I am on my first go-round with Essie Gel Couture (long wearing hybrid lacquer) and my jury is still out. It is hard to judge after only 2 days the true performance of this top coat - plus my...

About reviewer (2561 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

1.0

from

illbefloating

8 years ago

I bought this top coat and the color for underneath. Lasted about 12 hours until I took a shower and it started peeling.

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0

from

Ivonn77

8 years ago

Love, love, love! It keeps my manicure shiny and longer! It also dries quick!

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

kana22

8 years ago

This is a wonderful top coat that adds shine and durability. It definitely prevents chipping and extends wear-time by a few extra days. The formula is thick, but dries quickly. It is superior to...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0

from

felgoj

8 years ago

I LOVE the Essie Gel Couture colors & own several BUT I'm not particularly fond of the matching topcoat. It doesn't really do anything for my manicure & I can do just as well (or better, actually)...

About reviewer (709 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairGrey, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown

2.0

from

stls

8 years ago

Ok, I have to admit that I'm a bit disappointed because my nail polish still chips easily although I try not to be rough on my nails and it's not inexpensive either. On the bright side it's quite...

About reviewer (1000 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen

3.0

from

incognito

8 years ago

The brush is great, and this works well as a topcoat but the smell is very strong and lingers for a long time (mind you, I'm sensitive to scents). I don't find this to be the case with the actual...

About reviewer (283 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel