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      gel-setter

      gel-setter

      clear top coat that will give your nails gel-like essie color and shine.

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      • - a high-gloss top coat nail polish that adds an instant plump, gel-like look to any manicure
        - set your nail color and add long-lasting protection to your manicure with this high-performance top coat.
        - get a plumped manicure with this high gloss formula.
        - gel.setter is part of the essie nail care portfolio of efficacious formulas with expert ingredients. choose from nail bonding strengtheners, nourishing cuticle oils, hardworking base coats, and protective top coats.
      • 1- apply 1 coat of essie strong start base coat to reinforce and harden nails.
        2- apply 2 coats of essie original nail polish.
        3- finish with 1 coat of gel.setter top coat for plump, shiny nails.
      • full ingredient list:

        ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, ALCOHOL DENAT., CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE, SUCROSE BENZOATE, TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, NITROCELLULOSE, TRIBENZOIN, BENZOPHENONE-1, DIMETHICONE, CI 60725 / VIOLET 2

        *Please be aware that ingredient lists for products in our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package for the most up-to-date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable for your personal use.

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        DalahorseColors
        Review1
        Votes0
        Age35 to 44
        3 out of 5 stars.

        Good shine but formula is weird

        5 years ago
        So far for me, this is still the best top coat in terms of chipping and shine. My only issue is that after some use it gets really goopy, and stringy-- and becomes a nightmare to work with. Literally strings of product stretch out of the bottle connected to the brush, the formula becomes goopy, and the combined problems often messes up my nails. To fix it, I have to make sure I get extra product on the brush for just a few strokes. The purchase ends up being waste of money, as I can only get through about half the bottle before it gets goopy and stringy. I've tried multiple bottles and I still get the same result in the end.

        Originally posted on essie.com

        Response from essie.com:
        5 years ago
        consumer care center
        Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience with the gel-setter top coat. We would be upset too if unable to use all of our top coat... and we want to understand what happened just as much as you do. Our polishes, top and base coats should flow on easily with each use and should remain fresh for 2 years after opening if stored at normal room temperature. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
        Pncoble
        Oakboro nc
        Review1
        Votes0
        Age35 to 44
        GenderFemale
        5 out of 5 stars.

        Great product

        4 years ago
        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Compared to the other topcoats I've used (Seche Vive, Seche Vite, Out the Door), this is my favorite. It is durable, dries very quickly, and is super shiny. It has the fantastic new(ish) brush which is wider than the original Essie brush. Unlike Seche Vite and some other topcoats, it doesn't shrink and pull back the polish from the edges of the nail as it dries. Like most super quick-drying polishes, the solvents evaporate so quickly that the product gets overly thick and syrupy before you use it all. So be prepared to either toss the last 1/4 of the bottle or add a few drops of nail polish thinner.

        Yes, I recommend this product.

        Originally posted on essie.com

        Salukipower
        Massachusetts
        Review1
        Votes0
        Age35 to 44
        GenderFemale
        5 out of 5 stars.

        Love it

        4 years ago
        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have always been a fan of Essie nail polish, but the last year or so I’ve really gotten into various gel nail polishes. Unfortunately, they totally mess up my nails if I paint them a few times in a row with no break. So I decided to try this Essie gel-setter top coat. It went on easily, dried quickly, and looked great straight away. I waited to see if it would last and I am on day 5 right now and it’s only just started to chip a bit at the edges. It also doesn’t peel like the gel polish so even if it chips a bit it still looks ok and I’m not tempted to start peeling (part of why gel polish messes up my nails so bad). Overall very happy with this top coat and want to try it with more colors.

        Yes, I recommend this product.

        Originally posted on essie.com

        Canwie
        Review1
        Votes0
        5 out of 5 stars.

        Love this!

        4 years ago
        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been making more effort to do my nails and other fun girly beauty routines despite working from home. I love that this Essie Gel Setter Top Coat gives me that glossy look of gel, without the additional time and hassle of using actual gel nail polish and curing with a UV lamp. I usually apply a base coat, then a couple coats of nail polish (drying between each one), then finally one coat of this on top. My nails still look great even though normally it would have been a chipped mess by now. It’s silly how such a simple thing can bring me so much happiness! Love this product!

        Originally posted on essie.com

        katie2721
        Review1
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        Age25 to 34
        5 out of 5 stars.

        Survives a nurse’s week with no problem.

        a year ago
        I am a nurse and do not get gel nails for a few different reasons relating to my job, but I still want a manicure that looks good and stays looking good. I wash my hands or use hand sanitizer more times in a day than I can count, and after 3 days in a row, prior manicures were removed after the second day because of how bad they looked. This top coat, when all layers are given a chance to dry, helps my nails survive not only a 3-in-a-row, but my days off as well. Sure, a little chipping happens, but when you use and wash your hands constantly, it’s a small price to pay. 100% recommend this top coat to anyone who doesn’t want to pay salon prices (or doesn’t have the time) and wants a gel finish manicure that lasts.

        Yes, I recommend this product.

        Originally posted on essie.com

        Pigasus718
        Madisonville, Kentucky
        Review1
        Votes0
        Age45 to 54
        5 out of 5 stars.

        It’s like Kevlar for your nails

        6 years ago
        I’ve tried all different brands of topcoats from cheap to expensive and I return to this every time. It’s practically indestructible. I get 8 to 9 days out of my at home manis and this product stays on till you take it off. Zero chipping or peeling. I’m rough on my hands and constantly wash them due to my job and it holds up like a champ. As for the bad reviews about this product I would just chalk that up to user error. I’ve told everyone about this product and recommend you try it. I use on my natural nails and nail art. It’s a holy grail product for me!

        Yes, I recommend this product.

        Originally posted on essie.com

        Ri_Nails
        Chicago
        Review1
        Votes0
        Age25 to 34
        5 out of 5 stars.

        Amazing Longevity & Shine

        5 years ago
        **This is NOT a gel top coat. It is a normal top coat with a "gel-like finish"** I usually only get 2-3 days before my nails begin to chip or peel with other top coats. This has a stunning shiny finish, it feels nice and thick with a single coat, it dries relatively quick & lasts so long! I swatched a few new polishes (of a different brand), along with this being my first time trying the gel setter top coat. The polish is still going strong without a single chip for 7 days now! (with this base, nail polish & a different top coat I usually only get 3 days before a chip or peel happens) It is important to note, I prepped my nails with a dehydrator, used long lasting a base coat, 2 coats of polish and 1 coat of this top coat.

        Yes, I recommend this product.

        Originally posted on essie.com

        asp2016
        Review1
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        4 out of 5 stars.
        7 years ago
        I love this top coat. Its quick drying and gives a high gloss shine to the manicure. I have used it a few times. It works really well as compared to some popular quick drying top coats like Seche vite. I will not be buying it again though because the product thickens when you are half way through the bottle and every time you try to apply it, there are strings coming off the brush and the application is not easy. But while the consistency lasted, it was a wonderful top coat. And for stamping addicts, it will not smudge your nail design.

        Originally posted on essie.com

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          hotmess_mommy0f3
          Texas
          Review1
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          Age25 to 34
          GenderFemale
          5 out of 5 stars.

          Nails are popping!

          4 years ago
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have always been an Essie lover, almost all the nail polish I have is Essie. I was super excited when I saw this gel-setter top coat! I love going to the nail salon for a mani-pedi, however it can get pricy and it doesn't always turn out perfect. This top coat is amazing! After using an Essie colored polish, I put this gel-setter on top, no other products needed. It plumps up my nails and gives them a professional gel look. It also lasts for quite a while. Typically regular nail polish for me will last a few days maybe a week if I don't do anything strenuous with my hands. But this top coat is still on, with no chipping for over a week already! I absolutely love it! It also comes off way easier than traditional gel polish. I would highly recommend!

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Mikesgirl2019
          Windsor, Ontario
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age35 to 44
          5 out of 5 stars.

          Amazing product!!

          5 years ago
          I bought this product 2 months ago. I LOVE it!! It can be used with any nail polish and leaves you with a perfect gel manicure that lasts a week or more. I'm a janitor and a mechanic. That being said; I use my hands vigorously and brutalize them with harsh chemicals, frequently use hand sanitizers and wash them rigorously dozens of times a day. My nail polish doesn't chip, wear or fade out for at least 7 days. I'm hooked on this product and will never stop using it as long as it's being sold in Canada. I've saved myself hundreds of dollars from not having to go to the nail salon to get a gel manicure by using Essie gel setter top coat. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this product to anyone who's looking for a perfect, long lasting gel manicure for an amazing price.

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.ca

          Sarah311
          LYNNFIELD, MA
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age35 to 44
          5 out of 5 stars.

          The absolute BEST top coat on the market!

          a year ago
          I am an indie nail art lover, but also someone who works in surgery, so I am not allowed to wear gel polish or acrylic nails. Prior to finding this bottle, I used Mooncat’s Speed Demon topcoat, which I absolutely loved, but hated how it would get thick, stringy and virtually unusable after just two or three uses. I consulted people in the nail polish community and Essie Gel Setter Top Coat was the name that kept coming up. I bought a bunch of different brands to trial, from Sally Hansen to KB Shimmer and everything in between. Essie was a clear winner and now I understand why. If you like that crystal clear, glossy, plump, hard like glass finish then you won’t be disappointed with this one! It also dries pretty fast considering, and won’t shrink or crack the polish underneath.

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Kat7787123
          Tennessee
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age25 to 34
          1 out of 5 stars.

          Forever to dry, bubbles, peels off

          6 years ago
          I thought I had purchased this in the past and lived it, but maybe it was a different brand? It was a “gel” inspired topcoat, but it had a wide brush that covered almost the whole nail in one swoop, dried quickly, and lasted forever. My current experience has been terrible. Takes forever to dry..and if/when it does, it bubbles, and peels within a day or two. It gets stringy, and once half the bottle is used (I kept trying, thinking I had not allowed enough time for the color to dry), it s totally useless because it’s too thick. If you don’t paint the whole nail in one swoop (nearly impossible Ron o because the brush isn’t ok small), then Everything gets lumpy. not sureness if the good reviews are coming from using s prior version of this product, like the one I might have tried?

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Response from essie.com:
          6 years ago
          consumer care center
          Hi there Katrina! We want to understand what happened just as much as you do...The current version for this top coat has the larger brush and like all essie nail products, should flow effortlessly onto the nail for perfect results. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 and provide the case # 08283649. It will help if you have the bottle with you if you call.
          saragrace1233
          Review1
          Votes0
          5 out of 5 stars.
          7 years ago
          this is really really really good for blending and and it's a really easy tool and it's really cheap and we'll not only is it soft but it's really pretty and i use this on my face a lot plus it's very light and soft so that's great and this is an amazing product and it comes in a set of you can buy it secretly so that's really good and it's smooth and works really well and it's not ruff or tacky from the brush doesn't come out so that's really good and it lasts a long time so that's really good

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Mitzisgirl
          New Jersey
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age45 to 54
          5 out of 5 stars.

          This is the SHoT!!!

          6 years ago
          I don’t know why anyone would leave anything below 5 stars! I’ve had 2 coats of essies nail polish and 1 coat of essie gel setter top coat on for a week. In that week I have cleaned up my yard (mowing, raking, pulling weeds, etc), painted a room, cleaned my house (including scrubbing the bathroom), worked on a keyboard five days a week at my job. Check out the pictures to see what they look like after all that...a true testament to how great this nail polish truly is. Pictures say it all!

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Ginas_nail_hobby1
          Cleveland, Ohio
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age35 to 44
          5 out of 5 stars.

          Great top coat!

          2 years ago
          I just wanted to take a moment to give credit where credit is due. I bought this gel-setter topcoat by at the drugstore. I applied two coats over my three coats of regular crème polish. I used it on my vacation nails and my manicure lasted 11 days with minimal chipping. To me, this is outstanding because during my vacation I was in the ocean and the hot tub. I built Sandcastles. I did anything and everything I wanted to do, so I feel that they held up fairly well. So kudos to you Essie!

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          transboy1312
          Toronto, ON
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age35 to 44
          4 out of 5 stars.

          This is the best top coat I’ve ever used

          6 years ago
          I love this top coat so much. I do find that I have to close the bottle & re-shake it during applications, especially if the room I’m in is warm while I’m painting my nails, or else it gets thick & gloppy. Don’t leave the bottle sitting in the sun while painting your nails, either. It looks amazing after it goes on, and keeps my glitter polish exactly where I put it, without me having to worry if the top coat is thick enough to protect the glitter. I’ll never use another top coat again.

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.ca

          diana352
          Ottawa
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age25 to 34
          1 out of 5 stars.

          Great the first few uses, goopy and bubbles after

          7 years ago
          Honestly, I loved this purchase when I first got it. Looked great and lasted long. Unfortunately, after a few uses, the polish has dried/hardened in the bottle. Now it all comes out goopy with stringiness clinging to the brush so your nails end up getting a thick, bubbly and uneven top coat. I really wish this stuff would last more than a few applications. Its not worth buying a whole bottle for 1 month of use, especially when its supposed to last so long between applications.

          No, I do not recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          ErinAlyssa
          Oakville, ON
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age35 to 44
          1 out of 5 stars.

          Takes a long time to dry

          4 months ago
          How long are you expected to wait for this to dry? I've loved my essie products in the past but have had to remove nail polish twice now after trying to use this one. I'll often paint my nails at night (base coat, two layers of colour, top coat) and wait about an hour between application of the top coat and going to bed. Both times I've woken up with noticeable creases and dents on the polish and ended up wishing I hadn't used a top coat at all. I will not be buying this again

          No, I do not recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.ca

          Response from essie.ca:
          4 months ago
          BEC
          Thank you for sharing your feedback on our Top Coat Gel-Setter™. A clear topcoat that will give your nails gel-like essie colour and shine day after day. We are sorry to hear that this formula did not meet your expectations and we have forwarded your feedback to our team. We may suggest trying our Top Coat Speed-Setter™. This high performance top coat dries in under a minute, resulting in a shiny finish. For more information on this product please refer to this link: https://www.essie.ca/en-ca/base-and-top-coats/top-coats/speed-setter
          sarab4ac2
          Review1
          Votes0
          5 out of 5 stars.
          7 years ago
          I’ve finally been able to grow my nails out! I painted the last night and omg I got this Essie gel top coat at ulta on clearance (75% off clearance price) it came to like $2 anyways it is hands down the best top coat I have ever used. The last time I used it my nails did not chip at all until I took the polish off! And I am lucky if my polish would last 2-3 days before this. This stuff is truly amazing! If you haven’t tried it yet then you are seriously missing out!

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Hazel95
          Orlando
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age25 to 34
          1 out of 5 stars.

          So disappointed

          3 years ago
          I am so disappointed I spent any money on this. I figured I would give it a try because I like the polish as a whole and I wanted to give my nails a break after having the professional done. After less than 24 they are chipped and peeling like crazy. I figured with the “gel like finish” it would be sturdy then everyday activities. I’d also like to add I have already repaint my thumbs before this picture was taken. So don’t waste your time or money on this top coat.

          No, I do not recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Response from essie.com:
          3 years ago
          consumer care center
          Hi there Hazel95! We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. The gel-setter should give your nails gel like shine day after day. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET
          SR45
          Hebron KY
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age25 to 34
          GenderFemale
          5 out of 5 stars.

          Absolutely amazing!

          4 years ago
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am so impressed with the gel setter! It’s not thick and gloopy and it dried quicker than I would have thought! I am a stay at home mom and work at the hospital as a nurse one day a week so I am constantly doing things with my hands and wash them all the time! After 5 days this has held up so nicely! I love that you can use it with any nail polish too! It is easily removed with nail polish remover too. Couldn’t be more impressed with this product!

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          TheSD
          Grand Prairie TX
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age45 to 54
          GenderFemale
          4 out of 5 stars.

          Looks nice

          4 years ago
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried this gel-setter from essie. I applied the gel and polish as directed on the box. The gel dries very quickly and looks nice. This keep my polish on longer than a standard topcoat, however if you work with your hands a lot or just busy with everyday chores, I noticed the polish would chip / peel. Not quite the same as a gel that is set onto the nail with a nail light. Great if you are wearing it for an event. should last the weekend.

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Felich
          Norway
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age18 to 24
          2 out of 5 stars.

          Peels off

          6 years ago
          Picture of my nails one Day after applying. It loosens at rhe tip of the nail, and you can simply peel off the whole thing in one piece. Super dissapointing since it gives the nails a really awesome shine and makes the nails feel super strong. Ps: in this picture i'm not wearing nail polish underneath it. I have however tried it with Essies "sip sip hooray" during my wedding Day, with the same result. The nailpolish fell off along with it.

          No, I do not recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          RebeccaS
          Marietta OH
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age45 to 54
          GenderFemale
          5 out of 5 stars.

          Gorgeous high shine

          4 years ago
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This gel-setter top coat really shines! It takes my nails to a new level and makes the color pop. I naturally have ridges in my nails and this top coat makes my nail beds perfectly smooth. The formula looks thick but it’s really not. I paint two coats of my nail color, then one coat of this gel-setter top coat. It dries super fast and is strong. This is better than gel nails in my opinion, this won’t damage your natural nail bed.

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          ChelleRevs
          Cleveland, OH
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age45 to 54
          GenderFemale
          5 out of 5 stars.

          Leaves a shiny coat

          4 years ago
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The gel setter is used over a double coat of nail polish. Once your nail polish is dry you apply one coat of the gel setter to act like a protective barrier so your nail polish does not chip, break or come off. The gel satter also makes your nail polish or manicure look shiny and like you just had your nails done. I would not use nail polish without putting the gel setter on after my manicurre. It is the finishing touch!

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Amport
          Raleigh, NC
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age45 to 54
          5 out of 5 stars.

          Best top coat ever

          7 years ago
          I finally gave up trying to find a quality manicurist so now I do my own nails with the Gel setter top coat over my regular nail polish. It lasts a week even after doing dishes and working in a hospital. It is very forgiving when it dries covering up minor polish flaws and it dries fast. Be worn it goes on thick and goopy but turns out beautiful with a high shine, everyone thinks I have gel polish. See pic below after one week!

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          BloodedLycan
          Arkansas
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age25 to 34
          GenderFemale
          4 out of 5 stars.

          Not very long lasting but pretty

          4 years ago
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this gel setter in hopes of it doing a better job at keeping my color from chipping. Within 3 days it has started to chip other than the short life, it is a amazing setter! For it to be gel it does set very quickly. Within a minute it was completely dry and non tacky. It doesn’t leave a lingering smell like the off brand gels so either. It’s shine is fantastic! I will definitely be buying more colors from this brand!

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Pumpkinqueen86
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age35 to 44
          5 out of 5 stars.

          Very Good Top Coat

          17 days ago
          I really love this top coat. I just did a manicure about a week and a half ago and I do not have any chips at all. If I used the Stay Longer which I have had in the past this manicure would not have lasted this long and I love how the Gel Setter protects longer and still stays shiny as well. I will always buy this as my top coat. I don't know why people say that this top coat is not good at all because to me it is.

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          meadow30
          orlando
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age18 to 24
          5 out of 5 stars.

          beautiful shine

          6 years ago
          I bought this at the beginning of quarentine and i thought that i wouldn't really need to use it after i finally did to do my nails. It was a GAME CHANGER!!! my nails looked like they had gel on the and the felt like it did too. and the dry time is inasne it like 5 minutes and your done and it really is worth the extra money for a top coat. it also helps seal the nail polish so the color doesn't chip!

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.ca

          jllo1988
          KY
          Review1
          Votes0
          4 out of 5 stars.

          Great shine!

          4 years ago
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Essie - gel-setter top coat free to review. It did take a little longer to dry and set up as I was expecting. However I really liked how it shined! I was able to have a nice pedi at home without the price tag. I will say, grab a fan or at least have your drink and snacks close by. It does smuge easy so you will want to remain still till it dries! Over all I would say that this 4stars.

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          princessinapetticoat
          New England
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age18 to 24
          5 out of 5 stars.

          Only top coat I'm EVER buying

          5 years ago
          I received this product a few days ago for my birthday and applied it the next day. I didn't have too many expectations, figuring it was like any other nail polish. A few days later, and I'm outside breaking up ice with literal rocks and shovels, completely forgetting that I had this on. I wasn't exactly being gentle, and the rocks scratched my hands multiple times. Imagine my surprise when I went inside to see my polish COMPLETELY INTACT. No scratches, chips, flakes OR peeling. Every other nail polish that I've used, even ones that are "as hard as nails" have chipped, peeled ect. escpecially as I ride horses. Naturally, I was BLOWN AWAY by this product, and immediately sat down to write this review. If you want a top coat that'll actually protect your nails, this is the only one I'm recommending and the only one that I'm EVER buying again. 15/5 stars. This is a truly above and beyone product.

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Taylor133
          New York
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age25 to 34
          GenderFemale
          1 out of 5 stars.

          Never fully dried

          4 years ago
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited to try this gel top coat. I have loved the gel look but hate paying the price to have them done. I have tried several different gel options for at home use. I’ve tried this top coat twice thinking I didn’t let the polish dry enough. So I retried it again today and I had the same results. Every nail smudged. It has been hours and still hasn’t cured. So disappointed.

          No, I do not recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Response from essie.com:
          4 years ago
          Consumer Care Center
          Hello Taylor133! We are so sorry to hear that our gel-setter top coat did not dry on your nails. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. This top coat should be dry in about 5 minutes. Next time, try finishing your mani with a thinner coat.
          Italiangirl27
          Somerset, MA
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age55 to 64
          5 out of 5 stars.

          Loving it!!

          3 years ago
          I've been using this top coat now for a year, it's long lasting and makes my nails shine and it's long lasting. I've read comments saying it's goopy and thick, I find if that happens with nail polish, place it in the refrigerator, it helps! You can also put a tiny drop of nail polish remover in the bottle to break up any thickness as well, hope this helps!

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          LoriAnn27
          London
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age35 to 44
          5 out of 5 stars.

          My go to top coat.

          6 years ago
          I’ve tried MANY top coats over the years and I love this one. It makes the varnish super shiny and fit at least a week. I loved the gel setter 3D pop tints, too. this is the only varnish I’ve used the entire bottle of. Ok, if you don’t use a quality varnish, you may get a tiny bit of peeling so, use Essie varnish, too. it’s definitely a great product.

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          francescaa1
          Review1
          Votes0
          5 out of 5 stars.
          7 years ago
          So, I have the other gel top coat from Essie but this one takes the cake! My nails have little to no chips for days, and glossy shine! I have only used it so far with other Essie brand (non-gel) polishes (my fave Leggy Legend, which is a hyper metallic bronze, and Buy Me A Cameo, a stunning metallic oyster pearl!). This is a decent product, for sure.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Delilah rose
          Iowa
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age35 to 44
          4 out of 5 stars.

          Pretty good topcoat

          4 years ago
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gel nails are so nice and I always want my nails to look nice. I’m pretty hard on my hands at work, so it can be difficult to keep them nice. A gel topcoat keeps them in better condition. Essie gel setter isn’t quite as good as a gel coat, but you don’t use the lamp and all that. It does keep the polish better than without or even a regular topcoat.

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          Amberlicious
          Orangevale Ca
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age35 to 44
          5 out of 5 stars.

          Amazing

          4 years ago
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Essie gel-setter clear top coat is definitely a amazing top coat. I love how easy it is to apply, it also dries fast.i painted my nails when I got it 3 weeks ago, and it's still super shiny and glossy. Makes me happy when I look down at my hands.i highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for an amazing top coat. Definitely worth the money.

          Originally posted on essie.com

          AustinGal
          Austin, TX
          Review1
          Votes0
          Age25 to 34
          GenderFemale
          5 out of 5 stars.

          Works Really Well!

          4 years ago
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've tried other gel top coats before that didnt end up working really well but this surprised me quite a bit! the application was really nice and gave me a pretty thick glossy top coat that made my nails feel quite a bit stronger. The polish only lasts about 3 days before chipping, but better than the 1 day it would last without the gel top coat.

          Yes, I recommend this product.

          Originally posted on essie.com

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