for a perfect high-shine finish in record time, essie speed.setter is top coat and quick dry top coat in one cutting-edge formula.  This high performance top coat dries in under a minute, and works with any essie nail colour polish for an ultra-shiny finish!

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speed-setter™

for a perfect high-shine finish in record time, essie speed.setter is top coat and quick dry top coat in one cutting-edge formula.  This high performance top coat dries in under a minute, and works with any essie nail colour polish for an ultra-shiny finish!

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5 out of 5 stars.

Amazing

5 months ago
The best in terms of drying and shining the nailpolish
favourite colour
Bordeaux

yes, I recommend this product.

helpful?
1 out of 5 stars.

Horrible

5 years ago
Used to be good but I think they recently changed the formula and now its so runny, its not self levelling, creates bubbles in your manicure and takes hours to dry.

no, I do not recommend this product.

helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.

BEST QUICK DRY TOP COAT

6 years ago
This is by far the best quick dry top coat there is. I always ruin my nails that are not quite dry yet but with this nails dry in seconds.

yes, I recommend this product.

helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent top coat

6 years ago
I've been using this one for a while. Obviously makes your manicure last way longer than without top coat, and the quick drying time really helps you starting the next step of your day faster.
favourite colour
Take The Lead

yes, I recommend this product.

helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Love love LOVE this top coat! I am someone who always messes up my nails if it takes too long to dry; this nail polish drys in literal seconds and before I know if I am free to move on to the next task of my day! It lasts so long and doesnt make the nail polish peel off whole like some speed dry top coats. I 100% recommend! Essie Speed Setter Quick Dry Top Coat Nail Polish, Multicolor

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
One of my go-to favorites for top coats. I even use it to gloss up a manicure that is a few days old. Great for making old manicures look new again! This top coat really does dry fast, unlike others that say they do but they're fakes!

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4 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
I love this as a base and a top coat. It gives the perfect shine as well as helps keep the nails from chipping

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Leaves my nails looking really shiny and helps my nails looking fresh for longer. My nail polish doesnt chip for ages and looks glossy until I have to redo them. Worth the money, I would recommend to all

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
I liked this top coat worked great. Dried quick n stayed on very well. Decently priced for the market

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
My favorites top coat especially when I am in a hurry and need my nails to dry quicker works perfect and great top to protect my nails

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4 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Been using the essie speed setter top coat for about a year. It works super quick. The top coat lasts q long time. Goes on even and very smooth. Also the price is very affordable. I got my sister and friend using this top coat as well. Highly recommend this product

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Quick dry products are a necessity for me! A good price for the value because this really cuts drying time in half! Doesnt go on too thick either so your polish wont peel off. 10/10 would recommend.

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
This product does exactly what it promises!!! My polish dried quicker & had a really shiny finish. I recommend it!

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4 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Does a good job at helping colors dry fast but tends to chip quicker than other top coats

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
This Essie top coat works amazing, it really dries your nail polish very fast and it does not mess it up

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3 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Didnt really help set my polish quickly. It was shiny though. Not a fan of many Essie products

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7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi ileanag1! Thank you for your feedback! We are sorry to hear that you were not impressed with the results of our speed.setter. We recommend trying our quick-e drying drops to protect your nails from smudges, dents, nicks and scratches and reduces nail dry time for a speedy manicure! You can find the product here: http://tinyurl.com/yxu8zpwx We hope this works better for you!
5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
I love this product. for a perfect high-shine finish in record time, essie speed.setter is top coat and quick dry top coat in one cutting-edge formula. This high performance top coat dries in under a minute, and works with any essie enamelpolishfor an ultra-shiny finish!

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4 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
This product was pretty good! My only negative is that its a little pricey, there are cheaper products that do about the same thing. But overall, this product was good and did the job. Dry time was fast and efficient.

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
I really like the speed setter quick dry top coat because when I do my nails I usually somehow ruin them before their dry but with this top coat it dries super fast and I'm ready to go.

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4 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
It does what it says. Speeds Dry! I would definitely use this again! I think this top coat is affordable

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Im very impatient with waiting for my nails to dry, which is why I usually opt for gel polishes. But for my toes, I normally go with a regular polish. This is amazing! Doesnt mess up my colour, and sets everything quickly!

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
A must have for manicures. Drys layers of polish quickly without bubbles or mushiness. Nice hi gloss shine. My nails last one or two weeks without painting again.

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4 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Works well enough, I like applying after my nails have dried and they do last a little longer than without this coat but only by a couple days difference. Also it does give it a nice glossy finish that I love so I would repurchase for this reason

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Love this product, it will make your favourite nail polish shine! Also it will help drying quicker!

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
This product helped my nail color last longer and dried almost immediately. It is a little pricey, so I might look for less expensive alternatives. I would recommend it.

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4 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Its a great top coat and leasts longer than other alternatives. I would pick this in compliment with other nail polishes.

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Love this product - I apply it after the polish or even 3 or 4 days after doing my nails and it keeps my nails shinning and perfect for a whole week!

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4 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
A fast product to layer over your favorite base coats, this speed setter will do wonders to your nails and keep them fresh for longer

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Love this product will continue to use it for years. I really hope it does not get discontinued. Like most of the products I love.

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Its really good dry your nails polish really fast and also all the color of this brand its really good. So recommended and its last long

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Great top coat specially for the price! Keeps my nails shiny and lasts longer. I can find it at almost all drug store which I like.

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4 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Sounds just like the name. It dries really quickly and holds really well. I havent tried that many top coats as I usually do acrylics, but this one worked well for what I was expecting. Pretty decent price too for how it performs.

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4 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Great shiny effect long lasting, great texture and i love smell and it is great so i really recommend it

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3 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
My nail polishes do dry very quickly when I use this top coat. But, I also find that my polish chips very quickly when I use it as well. So, I typically don't use it unless I really just need my nails to dry in hurry.

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7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! We are very sorry you had this experience! We recommend trying our top coat no chips ahead. This will help for a long lasting application! Thank you!
5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
This is the best top coat I have ever used. Not only does it go on smoothly, it actually dries as fast as it advertises. It dries so quickly. I love ti! I would definitely recommend this too coat!!!!!

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
Great top coat. Super glossy and drys super fast. It works great over nail art so it wont smudge anything underneath.

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
I just purchased this top coat a few days ago and Im already loving it! It goes on smoothly and dries super quickly. It leaves my polish nice and shiny and prolongs the wear. Would totally buy again and I love that Essie isnt too pricey!

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5 out of 5 stars.

7 years ago
This is liquid gold! The best top coat i have been using for several years now. It gives also a glossy finished to nail polish. Love it!

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