set your manicure in a flash with quick-e fast-drying drops.  protects nails from smudges, dents, nicks and scratches and reduces nail dry time for a speedy manicure.

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quick-e™

set your manicure in a flash with quick-e fast-drying drops.  protects nails from smudges, dents, nicks and scratches and reduces nail dry time for a speedy manicure.

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3 out of 5 stars.

7 months ago
Still takes a while to dry definitely not as long as usual but still not the fastest
favourite colour
Bodice goddess

yes, I recommend this product.

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7 months ago
BEC
We are so sorry to hear that our Quick-e™ did not give you the results you expected! This is never something we want to hear about one of our products and we will be passing this information along to the appropriate department. Consumer feedback is very important to us as it is the only way that we can improve, thank you so much for taking the time to reach out.
5 out of 5 stars.

Wow

a year ago
Just used for the first time! Was quite skeptical 🧐, but I am not disappointed at all! Feels like a gel manicure and half the time👍 great product

yes, I recommend this product.

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3 out of 5 stars.

Not what I expected

2 years ago
I love Essie Products! The nail drops intrigued me as I am often impatient when it comes to allowing my nail polish to dry. Although I was slightly disappointed as it didn’t seem to make a difference (I followed the instructions).

yes, I recommend this product.

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response from essie.com:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Missdragon! We are sorry to hear the quick-e drying drops is not your new favorite. Once our favorite color is applied, no one wants to wait around for it to dry! We wish you saw the faster dry time you were hoping for. These fast-drying drops protect nails from smudges, dents, nicks and scratches and reduces nail dry time for a speedy manicure. For the fastest mani, be sure to try the expressie quick dry nail colors. https://www.essie.com/nail-polish/quick-dry
5 out of 5 stars.

Read the Box! It's great!!

2 years ago
This is great! Know the limitations of a product like this, follow best practices for painting your nails with regular polish, don't load up the coats and expect a miracle, lol!!! This is amazing for avoiding those nics and imprints that can happen right after painting. It's not a top coat, and I don't know why people are expecting it to be?? It's not long term protection it's protection while the paint is drying! Reading these reviews was frustrating, as there was obviously a lot of user error. Read the box, jeez. This is a great solution to a problem!!!
goes great with this shade
Birthday Girl
favourite colour
Ballet Slippers
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2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Greetings MarinaSim! We appreciate your feedback regarding our quick-e! We appreciate your support!
2 out of 5 stars.

Not sure how I feel about it

3 years ago
I never write reviews but I’ve had to paint my nails twice in the last two days because literally in a day my nails are already chipped with using these drops. I’ve never had that problem before. I used the top coat and red polish from Essie and didn’t use the drops today and will see if they hold up longer (as they should because I’ve never had this issue). For the price of all the products I have from Essie this is disappointing, it’s not cheap. I was applying it to the nail after the top coat so next time I’ll use them before the top coat.

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response from essie.com:
3 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Jessz1963! We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. The quick-e drops should reduce the nail dry time for your manicure. 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
5 out of 5 stars.

Amazing

3 years ago
I love this product so much! I'm glad I bought and tried this because I wasn't too sure they worked. The drops actually dry your nail polish immediately. 5 out of 5!

yes, I recommend this product.

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2 out of 5 stars.

Meh

3 years ago
It would quick dry, but it would always cause my color to bubble. Once I stopped using the oil I switched to one of the quick dry top coats and it works much better. I also wasn’t a fan of how the oil would get everywhere and smudge on furniture. Didn’t finish the bottle, wouldn’t buy again. Speed Setter and Good to Go are much better alternatives.

no, I do not recommend this product.

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response from essie.com:
3 years ago
consumer care center
Hey there BostonRose! Thank you for sharing your experience with the quick-e drying drops. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. These drops should not cause bubbles. The quick-e fast-drying drops protects nails from smudges, dents, nicks and scratches and reduces nail dry time for a speedy manicure. 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
3 out of 5 stars.

Not what I hoped or what I read

3 years ago
I bought this a while ago. I'm inpatient with nail drying so had hoped this would help. I tried it once and found the drops messy and not effective. I gave it another try today, just on one hand. The hand I used the drops on got nicks and smudges. The one I didn't use it on was fine. I also used the ridge filler and color Minimalistic (love love love). I do love the expressie line. Would love to see a version of ballet slippers, vanity fairest or minimalistic in it
goes great with this shade
Gel setter and ridge filler
favourite colour
Vanity fairest

no, I do not recommend this product.

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response from essie:
3 years ago
Customer Care
Hi! We are sorry to hear about your experience regarding our Quick-e. Please contact our Customer Care Center at 1-844-699-6991 so we can make this right!
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4 out of 5 stars.

Question

3 years ago
This will be my first time using Essie Quick-e. I’ve been using Sally Hansen which comes with a brush by the way. After reading some of the comments I get the impression that this product needs to applied after EVERY coat of base coat, polish and top coat. Is that correct? It doesn’t specify on the box.

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4 out of 5 stars.

Works well

3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This quick drying drop is easy to use and works well overall, it does help my nails dry faster than normal. However, the application was a little messy since it is a dropper so you have to aim it well and hope it'll run and cover the entire surface of your nail. Also, it's oil base so you will need to put a tissue under your fingers to prevent it from getting all over. It's still a good product when you want your nails to dry fast.

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

happy nails

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] i love the texture and the smooth nees anf the color so flear it makes mmy naios llok health anf alivr

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5 out of 5 stars.

Works...on Essie products

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried it on a non essie branded polish and it wasn't as quick not sure if it was just that brand or all other brands but even I switched to an Essie branded polish it worked great.

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

They work great!

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought these Essie quick-e fast dry nail drops a while back and they are so easy to use and they work great! If you give these Essie drops a try you will use again and again. I definitely recommend these fast dry drops!

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Work great!

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was very happy to receive this Essie Quick-E nail drying drops. I love Essie brand nail polish so I knew these drops would be amazing as well and I was definitely right. These quick drying drops works very well and I will be purchasing these very often.

yes, I recommend this product.

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4 out of 5 stars.

Great product, but could use some tweaking

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I think this is a really great product concept! However, it only slightly worked. I feel like it made the initial top coat dry. But, my nails were still malleable like an hour after I painted them and they got messed up.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Dries Super Fast

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These quick drying drops work amazingly. I applied a thin coat of the drops over a fresh coat of nail polish and within seconds my nails were dry! I am really impressed by these drops and will definitely continue to use them in the future.

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3 out of 5 stars.

Not sure.

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The nail polish itself is ok. I love the color. The drying drops however, I’m not so sure about. I followed the steps but for whatever reason, my still don’t dry faster. I might give it another try but the first try didn’t work at all.

no, I do not recommend this product.

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response from essie.com:
4 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Sylvia84. We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with the quick-e quick dry drops. Be sure to avoid using more than needed to just cover the nail.
5 out of 5 stars.

great product

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] i got this a few weeks ago. it works great and looks great on my nails. it is very easy to apply and dries pretty fast, would recommend for others to try. you will not be dissapointed!

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Works great!

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Essie Quick-E drying drops as a review promotion. I got the drops and a cute light pink color nail polish with it. I painted my nails and add a drop and my nails instantly dried. I wear press-on nails and sometimes will paint them myself, and these worked on the fake nails also. It only takes one small drop and it covers the entire nail bed. If you're someone like me that loves their nails painted but are always on the go and really don't have time to sit and wait on polish to dry, this is the stuff for you. I will be using these drops from now on.

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Very effective drops!

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These drops are very effective! They dried my nails incredibly fast... faster than I could imagine. They make me very happy... I don't have to stress about my nails getting messed up anymore! I only wish they were a bit easier to apply - to get the entire nail covered, you need more than one drop and since they are a bit greasy, they can be messy if you aren't careful. I would definitely recommend them, though.

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Love Love Love

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A must have for in every mail kit. It sets your polish super fast so no more excessive worrying about smudging your nails. I noticed that it has reduced my dry time tremendously. Easy to apply and a little goes a long way. Also, to me, adds a little shine instead of dulling your color.

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Works exactly as described!

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This stuff is awesome! Works exactly as described and does what I wanted!

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Easy to use

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received Essie Quick-E Drying Drops to test and review. This sets polish fast while helping prevent dents and smudges with fast polish setting. It is quick and easy to apply while reducing dry time and sets nails in a flash. It instantly helps protect polish from smudges, dents, and scratches but does not dull color or shine. As a result you get a beautiful, instantly set manicure. To use: Just need to apply one coat of Essie Quick-E Drying Drops as a protective layer following application of any Essie base coat, Essie polish, and Essie top coat. It also came with an Essie Nail Polish in 112 Mademoiselle.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Love

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love how quick this product reacts. Easy to use. Fast drying. Every girl needs to own one of these bad boys! Essie never disappoints.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Drys fast

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This stuff is great! This is like magic in a bottle Essie Quick- e. One of my daughters loves to do nails for the family so I gave this stuff to her to try well she fell in love with it. Loves how you don’t have to use very much at all and it drys great not to fast but fast enough. Now she has to have it all the time. Great product!

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Great Product

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This stuff is awesome! I'm not sure how I'll be able to paint my nails again without using this stuff! Very simple to use. After applying my top coat I usually just need a small drop on each nail and done.

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Fast and easy

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wasnt sure how good it would work but i really did enjoy using it....its very easy to use and it dries your polish really fast...theres no need to wait...

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Fast Drying

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried the quick-e drops on top of Essie nail polish and on other nail polish brands. The drops worked on any nail polish. At first, I was afraid of putting the drops on top of the nail polish while wet because I didn't want it to bubble or wrinkle but it definitely did not have any effect on the nail polish. The drops were clear and one drop was all that was needed on each nail. Drops covered the entire nail and I waited a full minute and it was completely dry. It probably dried less than a minute but I waited for a full minute. After a day I accidentally banged my hand and fingers on a wall and the nail polished didn't dent or chip. So I am happy to say that I carry the drops to work just in case I want to change polish and need my nails to dry fast. Love this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Amazing new additional to nail care

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Added this to my nail care routine and can't go on without it! Works great!

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Nice

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These nail drops are so convenient when giving yourself a manicure. Drop a few drops on top of the polish and it makes the dry time much shorter. Plus it came with a free nail polish which was also great

yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on essie.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Okay

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got these quick drops to try because I'm always on the go. I was shocked that these drops actually work but they gave my nails a little more definition when drying too.

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Professional Looking Nails!

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Essie Quick-E is a total game changer!! I'm awful at giving myself mani/pedis and have never been able to make them look professional. Nail salons are great, but are also a lot of money!! I didn't time how long it took for the Quick-E drops to work, but I know it didn't take long before I was back on my feet and running around. I love these and they make your regular polish look like a gel mani/pedi! Definitely recommend.

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Dries fast!

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Essie quick-e nail drops are just what I needed. I have struggled for so long with at home manicures. I spend so much time and effort perfectly painting my nails only to bump or dent them when I'm finished. I used the quick-e drops and my nails were dry almost instantly. I used two drops per nail, and was absolutely blown away at the dry time. It is so much easier than using a brush on top coat and no worries about brushing through tacky polish and streaking them. Just drop it and you're done. Left a nice shiny finish also. This is my favorite now to dry my manicure in a flash. I definitely recommend. These drops are wonderful and I won't go back to regular top coats.

yes, I recommend this product.

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4 out of 5 stars.

Worked pretty well

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Essie Quick E dry drops did help my polish dry faster than without using them. It at least cut the nail polish drying time in half. These drops are much more affordable than my usual dry drop brand so I will continue using them and do recommend them to others. Essie is one of my favorite nail polish brands and I was happy to discover another product from them that I liked.

yes, I recommend this product.

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1 out of 5 stars.

NOPE!

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nothing about the quick-e drops was quick! I was so excited to finally have a product I could use at home, without going to the nail salon for the perfect paint job. I applies as directed and even waited 5 extra minutes. Ended up with messed up nails cause they were far from being dry.

no, I do not recommend this product.

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response from essie.com:
4 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there Amberc1! Thank you for giving the quick-e fast-drying drops a try. We wish you could see the results you were hoping for. This finisher protects nails from smudges, dents, nicks and scratches, reducing nail dry time for a faster manicure. Be sure not to use more than a drop or two on each nail.
5 out of 5 stars.

Works great!

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I never get my nails/toes done at the salon. This is helpful especially when you’re in a hurry. It’s the same quality as the other Essie products i have/use.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Time Saver!

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Essie Quick E drops are such a time saver! Keeps your manicure looking perfect by quickly setting the polish. I’m able to have beautiful nails in less time.

yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Works as expected

4 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Used it for my home manicure. I applied colored polish first. I waited about 3 minutes. Then I applied this. My nails were completely dry pretty quickly. Usually I have dents and dings in my polish because I can't sit still for ages. My nails look great.

yes, I recommend this product.

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