gel-setter™

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

Didn’t like at all Doesn’t dry Peels off Not the best

It’s the best top coat ever. I live and breathe by this stuff. Use it weekly. My only complaint it is hard to find in my area

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.

I did my nails one week ago and only now have they shown any wear No pealing no chipping. Just wear at the tips of the nail. I do dishes and household chores everyday without gloves and I’m surprised my nails have held up!

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.

I’ve used Essie gel setter and it works great! My polish has lasted 2 weeks. The other users may have used old polish from their pics. I’ve done that too.

Glad I grabbed this. Had to go out for birthday with wrecked nails. Used today, I agree this gel setter changed my entire tude about doing my nails.