essie® first base® smoothes and protects nails while adhesion-promoting ingredients help bond polish to the nail surface to resist chipping.
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first base™
essie® first base® smoothes and protects nails while adhesion-promoting ingredients help bond polish to the nail surface to resist chipping.
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5 out of 5 stars.
jessicasmartt93
7 years ago
Great nail polish. Very long lasting. I love Essie nail polish. Its awesome compared to some nail polish! If your looking for a really good nail polish I recommend you give Essie nail polish a try.
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5 out of 5 stars.
chelseagardner87
7 years ago
It definitely helps my polish last longer and it dries fast. My polish usually only last a day or two but with this last about a week.
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5 out of 5 stars.
kaitlyns14
7 years ago
I love this polish! Great price for this size bottle. Tons of colors to choose from and lasts longer than most other comparible products. I would purchase again and recommend to others as well.
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5 out of 5 stars.
janellem7
7 years ago
This base coat worked really well for my nails. I use this base coat whenever I paint my own nails. Makes my polish last long even with a lot of dishes to get done.
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5 out of 5 stars.
moniquer344f
7 years ago
I love this base coat. I wear a lot of red polish & this base coat helps so I don't get that dreaded ugly yellow stain on my nails. It also helps my polish last longer & prevents chipping.
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4 out of 5 stars.
athenag61d3
7 years ago
The essie nail treatment first base coat polish works well as a base for bail polish.
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5 out of 5 stars.
sandraa2603
7 years ago
I do think this protects the nails, but Im not sure that I would class this as a treatmeant. Its easy to apply and while its on, the nails feel stronger but once you remove it your nails are the same.
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4 out of 5 stars.
marissageliz16
7 years ago
I find this product works best with essie products so i usually use if i am using an essie color. I loke the smaller brush. This dries quickly and protects nail.
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4 out of 5 stars.
waassaa
7 years ago
I dont notice a difference with this base coat compared to others. Ive had this for a few months and its worked well but i will most likely not repurchase as it doesnt provide any added benefit to my manicures.
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5 out of 5 stars.
jamiel42c6
7 years ago
I like this base coat! Im not sure if it makes my polish last any longer or not but I always use it as the first step of a manicure. It makes the polish go on smoothly and serves as a barrier between my nail and the polish to prevent staining. Would definitely repurchase!
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5 out of 5 stars.
camiladuranlp
7 years ago
After using this product I have really noticed a change in my nails . It is easy to use and the price is affordable.
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4 out of 5 stars.
saraht4961
7 years ago
This is a good basic base coat. Works well and helps the polish adhere to my nails much better then some other products I have tried.
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5 out of 5 stars.
cayab0119
7 years ago
Best base coat polish! Once again, essie ceases to amaze me. Its easy to apply and dries quickly. Plus the price is perfect.
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5 out of 5 stars.
gracieecooperr
7 years ago
this nail polish base allows my top coat to apply smoothly and evenly. it stays on longer than other brands
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2 out of 5 stars.
asmith
7 years ago
I love the brand Essie. Although I have not noticed that this base coat helps the longevity of the polish like I was expecting. The polish chipped within the day. It is helpful to fill in my ridges slightly though.
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response from essie.com:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there asmith! We are so sorry to hear that this product did not leave you with the results in which you were expecting. We understand how frustrating that can be and appreciate you sharing some personal feedback with us as we will be sharing this with the rest of our team. We hope you continue to try our products in the future!
4 out of 5 stars.
fionam2
7 years ago
Very good base coat, dries quickly and keeps polish from staining nails. I use this everyday and its worth the price. I would buy this again when I run out. There isnt much more to say about it, it just works!
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5 out of 5 stars.
nicole1059
7 years ago
Love all polishes by Essie. From base coats to polish to top coat. Its all great. Well worth the price too. I never use any other brand! I always recommend this brand to people too !
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4 out of 5 stars.
marissajuneweaver
7 years ago
I like using the Essie line, especially buying it at cvs where you can earn rewards for buying it! This is a pretty solid base coat that doesnt peel easy. However it is a little more expensive than some
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5 out of 5 stars.
rachelsfe60
7 years ago
This is the base coat I always use. It dries in seconds so I dont spend forever on my nails and it helps my polish to lock in and look shinier. Ive only had to buy once and it has lasted a really long time without getting gummed up.
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4 out of 5 stars.
ianar1
7 years ago
I like the brand. I think their colors are very feminine and do a good job at relating to current trends.
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5 out of 5 stars.
aliciao3
7 years ago
I like to use a base coat when doing my nails and this one is one of the top brands I enjoy using. If I am going to take time as a stay home mom to do my nails, I want them to last longer and this does the job.
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5 out of 5 stars.
aliciae4
7 years ago
Allows for nice application of color after and no chipping! Love Essie products never disappoint
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5 out of 5 stars.
ashleyz4
7 years ago
Love using this because it makes my nails healthier. Brush application very smooth and all enough so it doesn't get on the skin if you are in a rush.
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5 out of 5 stars.
lyxyl
7 years ago
Works well pretty fast drying. Also fills the ridges pretty well which is a good bonus. Look good under all colours or just glossy by itself.
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5 out of 5 stars.
biancag1
7 years ago
Awesome base coat! Keeps the nails nice and healthy and ready for any color . I usually wear funky reds and pinks and this helps not stain my nails
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5 out of 5 stars.
shell_bell
7 years ago
Love this base coat so much! I first bought this color years ago when I saw a blogger post about it. I kept seeing it over and over and decided to try it. So glad I did because I still love it! Its perfect for every occasion. The only thing is that it only lasts me about 2-3 days since I wash my hands a lot. Still, love this base coat!
Originally posted on influenster.com
3 out of 5 stars.
belkisp
7 years ago
I use this nail polish as a base coat for my nails and find it to equally effective as any other brand. It is easy to apply, helps keep my nails strong and healthy. As far as a base coat goes, you're paying more for the brand. Not sure I would recommend over any other brand for basic base coat.
Originally posted on influenster.com
response from essie.com:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello belkisp! Thank you for your feedback on our first base! Feedback from our consumers is very important to us and helps us improve all of our products. We really appreciate it!
5 out of 5 stars.
devlynr
7 years ago
Love is a wonderful first base coat and after coat just wonderful for my nails you should try out for yourself
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3 out of 5 stars.
rebeccac7811
7 years ago
This is a good nail treatment but it's not my favorite that I have used and the way that it came out it was not smooth
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response from essie.com:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello rebeccac7811! We appreciate your feedback on our first base! We are sorry this product did not end up being your favorite! We will share this information with our team.
3 out of 5 stars.
lindac05d7
7 years ago
I just bought this product from Walmart yesterday. It was a pretty reasonable price. Im excited to try it! Now I just need to find the time in between my toddler and my full time job
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response from essie.com:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello lindac05d7! Thank you for your feedback on our first base! We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our products. Thank you!
4 out of 5 stars.
meganb552f
7 years ago
I will start off by saying that most Essie products are overpriced, solely for the brand. That aside, their polish is as good as a home product will be. Given my lifestyle (horseback rider) not much nail polish holds up to the challenge but Essie usually will stick around for a couple days.
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5 out of 5 stars.
itsthedrinkingdiva
7 years ago
Essie is a great, affordable brand. When I want to make the nail color really last, this is what I've used. It's even worked for my 8-year-old that tends to be really rough on any manicures I give her. If you want to go all out, then go ahead and get this!
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5 out of 5 stars.
munira101
7 years ago
My nails have been stronger and more resilient after using this and I think I found my holy grail base coat. The ultimate protection to my nails.
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4 out of 5 stars.
missraemua
7 years ago
I feel like this base coat protected my nails and prolonged the wear of my polish nicely
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5 out of 5 stars.
cloraeb
7 years ago
This is one the best base coats Ive ever used. My polish will last 3x times longer when I do.
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5 out of 5 stars.
saragrace1233
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
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3 out of 5 stars.
biancafaithh
7 years ago
This base coat really works I put it under my glitter and it gives it a bit of shine!
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response from essie.com:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there biancafaithh! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our first base base coat. We are happy to hear that you enjoy using this product and hope you will continue to do so with great satisfaction!
5 out of 5 stars.
ashnicole65
7 years ago
Love this nail treatment to help my nails stay healthy. I put this one before the base coat. Doesnt effect the nail polish. Its awesome.
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