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      speed setter

      speed setter

      Speed Setter provides an ultra fast drying formula to dry your mani in under a minute.

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      • a high-performance topcoat that dries in under a minute, and works with any essie polish for an ultra-shiny finish.
        - high-speed, high-shine
        - dries in less than a minute
        - use with any essie polish
      • 1- apply your favorite essie base coat.
        2- apply two coats of any essie polish.
        3- finish with essie speed setter fast dry top coat.
      • full ingredient list:

        Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Sucrose Benzoate, Dimethicone, CI 6075 / 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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      4.6
      156 out of 169 (92%) reviewers recommend this product

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      Quality of Product, 4.8 out of 5
      4.8
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      Value of Product, 4.7 out of 5
      4.7

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      Fareham, Hampshire
      Reviews6
      Votes2
      Age25 to 34
      5 out of 5 stars.

      Great finish

      7 years ago
      I don’t always have time to do my nails as I have two kids, one who has additional needs, I’m disabled and have a lot of medical appointments and also I run my own business. So I don’t always have time to do my nails, or they chip quickly. I have taken the time to do my nails and use the top coat, it’s left my nails beautifully shiny and so far chip free.

      Yes, I recommend this product.

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      Quality of Product
      Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
      5.0
      Value of Product
      Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
      5.0
      Birmingham
      Reviews7
      Vote1
      Age25 to 34
      GenderFemale
      5 out of 5 stars.

      Speedy

      7 years ago
      This is the best top coat nail polish I have ever used. The nail polish went on extremely well, it wasn’t thick and gloopy like other brands I’ve used. I applied two coats over the top of my usual nail polish and I was extremely impressed with the high gloss shine it gave my nails. I was actually surprised at how fast it dried too and being a busy mom this is perfect as I don’t get long to paint my nails and always end up smudging them! The polish itself lasted really well with hardly any chipping after 7 days which is fantastic as I’m always washing up. Overall I’m extremely happy with the product and would highly recommend to others.

      Yes, I recommend this product.

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      Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
      5.0
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      Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
      5.0
      Hmh40
      Ohio
      Review1
      Votes0
      Age35 to 44
      3 out of 5 stars.

      Bring back the old one!

      7 years ago
      I have been using speed setter for a while and have turned on all of my friends to this great life changing top coat. I would use Essie first base, Essie color and then this top coat. My mani would last at a minimum 9 days but sometimes two weeks, depending on the amount of cleaning I’d do! This last time I bought a bottle, it looked different. I thought maybe just a packaging change but something must be different with the actual product. I painted my nails Saturday and by Sunday I had three peel off. Almost the whole color peeled at once. I redid those and the next day two more peeled ! I’m so sad because this was my go to top coat!!!

      No, I do not recommend this product.

      Originally posted on essie.com

      Response from essie.com:
      7 years ago
      Consumer Care Center
      Hi there! Thank you for your feedback! We are very sorry you had this experience. We recommend trying our top coat no chips ahead! This will help with a long lasting application!
      Leen
      California
      Review1
      Votes0
      Age35 to 44
      GenderFemale
      5 out of 5 stars.

      Impressed

      4 years ago
      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This nail setter has made me so happy I stopped doing my nails because I don't have enough time for them to dry by the time I have to do other stuff around the house. So with this I painted 2 coats of regular Essie nail polish then applied this Nail Setter and they were good to go after about 10 minutes no more tack no finger prints left in them. I even took out some trash and they touched a lot of things that should have scratched them an it didn't they stayed so shiny but you do need a top coat if you want it to last or it will peel away a day later. But it does what it should I will be buying this again I love it. I do recommend it

      Yes, I recommend this product.

      Originally posted on essie.com

      olb23
      Jackson, MS
      Review1
      Votes0
      Age25 to 34
      GenderFemale
      5 out of 5 stars.

      Works great!

      4 years ago
      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was skeptical when getting this because I've never found a speed setter that actually worked fast BUT this is awesome! My daughter and I love to paint our nails but we both don't have the best patience when it comes to waiting for it to dry. First, I did my daughters nails and told her to try and sit still while she finished her show which had 10 minutes left. she lasted about 5 and then started doing flips off the bed and when she came back I looked and her nails weren't messed up at all! I did my nails and ended up having to leave to go to the store and they were dry in no time! It also is a top coat and makes my nails nice and shiny. Highly recommend!!

      Yes, I recommend this product.

      Originally posted on essie.com

      Stockport
      Reviews3
      Vote1
      Age35 to 44
      GenderFemale
      5 out of 5 stars.

      Fast slick and shiny

      5 years ago
      I love having freshly painted nails but having a busy toddler and a hectic week, I struggle to find the time to spend on myself that often so any time saving trick is always a bonus. This Essie Speed Setter top coat is genius - it shortens the drying time of nail varnish and allows me to get on with things without having to wait for my nails to dry for as long as I usually would without it. It applies easily, the brush is a good size and shape, and it leaves my polish looking shiny and slick. I may have been too eager to get on with things, and 5 minutes after applying, picking up a towel did dislodge one edge of my polish and leave a slightly ridged effect, so i'd say 7-10 mins would be a better bet to leave the polish until it's more firmly set.

      Yes, I recommend this product.

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      Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
      5.0
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      Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
      5.0
      Tremoughgirl
      Beaufort, SC
      Review1
      Votes0
      Age55 to 64
      1 out of 5 stars.

      Only shiny while it lasts

      7 years ago
      I bought this hoping it would just do what it said, provide a shiny top coat and dry quickly. It did both for the first day and by day 2 (the next morning actually) most of my nails were flaked off at the tips, and some were completely peeled off! For the record I used Essie Grow Stronger Base Coat applied to clean, dry nails first, and have short nails that do not extend beyond the tips of my fingers. I use my hands for normal activity, not more than that. I'm very disappointed with this product which is quite expensive compared to other brands generally available. I won't purchase it again.

      No, I do not recommend this product.

      Originally posted on essie.com

      Response from essie.com:
      7 years ago
      Consumer Care Center
      Hi there! Thanks for the personal feedback on our speed.setter. Essie pro tip: to further extend the life of your nail polish, apply a thin layer of top coat every two days after your manicure. This re-stabilizes the polish, further preventing chips, and refreshes the shine. We hope this helps for future applications!
      Belfast
      Reviews6
      Votes0
      Age25 to 34
      GenderFemale
      5 out of 5 stars.

      Dries my nails so fast!

      5 years ago
      This product is so handy for painting my nails, i find painting my nails so much easier by adding this over my nail colour as a top coat, my nails dry so quickly and easily. It adds the perfect shine and dries very fast, which helps if you have to do anything right after you paint your nails!! Great for anyone looking for a quick nail paint.

      Yes, I recommend this product.

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      Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
      5.0
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      Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
      5.0
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