essie Nail Care To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair Nail Repair Treatment - 0.46 fl oz
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9 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
18 May, 2026
MOLDY! DO NOT BUY!!
Ew!! Thank you to everyone who left a review about having mold in their bottles! I had just used this for a second time when I saw the reviews and checked my bottle…MOLD! This needs to be recalled, that is disgusting and is not a cheap product
1 reply from Essie Team team - 5 days ago
Hi there! Thank you for reaching out about our essie Nail Care To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair Nail Repair Treatment. We are sorry to hear about your experience and would like to speak to you about it. Please give us a call @ 1-866-313-7845. Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, when calling please have the reference number of 46615224. We look forward to speaking with you!
5 out of 5 stars
4 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Best to buy after gel soak off!
3 out of 5 stars
3 May, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
Loved it but mold makes me 2nd guess using it
After using gel polish and soft gel nails for a while I took a break. My nails are naturally thin and peel easy and this Eddie To The Nail Rescue worked wonders. I applied two thin coats (occasionally 3-4 thin coats for more coverage) over the span of a month changing the polish every 3-5 days. My nails are noticeably stronger, and longer than they have been in years! (Current photo is with one thin coat only). However… I am noticing some dark spot on the bottom of the bottle which is not the mixing beads. Is this mold growing in the polish? Never had this in any of the polishes I have had and concerned. None of my other Essie products, OPI, Gelish, and CND polishes (clear or colored) have ever had this. What would cause this mold? I stopped using the bottle as I am concerned of infection. Next bottle I buy I will open in the store to ensure there is no mold as others have noted they have found.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 16 days ago
Hi thereMichy1906, it is wonderful to hear that To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair has been such a game-changer for your nail strength and growth! Achieving that kind of progress after years of struggling with thin, peeling nails is a huge win.Regarding the dark spots you've noticed in the bottle, we get how concerning that is, especially when it involves the health of your nails. While we cannot provide a definitive laboratory diagnosis, it is worth noting that nail polishes are "anhydrous" (meaning they contain no water), which creates an environment where mold typically cannot grow. Between that and the typical solvents that make up nail colors and treatments, we know it’s not mold. However, your decision to prioritize safety and stop using the bottle is absolutely the right call—especially if it gives you peace of mind. 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
1 out of 5 stars
26 April, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
Disappointed finding mold in the bottle
Same as so many reviews, very disappointed after purchasing 'Essie to the rescue' just a couple days ago to help with my splitting nails, only to find mold in the bottle. At first I thought it was just the beads, but as you can see that's not the case.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 25 days ago
jill2breal we are am very sorry to hear about your experience with the To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair. It is completely understandable that finding unexpected dark specks in a treatment meant to help splitting nails would be concerning and disappointing. While this can’t be mold, its certainly off putting. 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
21 April, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
Fabulous product that WORKS!!
So sad to hear about the issues others are experiencing. This product is fantastic!! I have had thin peeling nails all my life and this is the first product to actually help strengthen and thicken my nails. It didn’t peel and lasted more than 5 days. Absolutely love this product!!
1 out of 5 stars
26 March, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
Waste of money
Waste of money. It’s quite expensive and peels off in one piece after only a couple of hours, despite the 5-day guarantee on the label.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
Hi there AleItaly… Oh no! That is certainly not the result we want you to have. We're truly sorry that the To The Rescue Uv Gel Damage Repair didn't live up to its 5-day guarantee and repair for you. We understand your frustration, especially when investing in a premium product. We value your input and would love to learn more. 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
1 out of 5 stars
25 March, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
mold
My mom gifted me this when I told her about needing to repair my nails. I just came to this page to see if it contained formaldehyde and noticed the mold reviews... turns out mine has mold too! I never would have thought to look if others hadn't posted about it. So sad this is trash now!
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
Hi lad6! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding To the Rescue Nail Treatment. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. Please be assured, this is purely a cosmetic issue and does not impact the safety, effectiveness, or appearance of your manicure. You can continue to use the product without any concern.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 March, 2026Verified purchase
Moldy
The bottle started to grow mold only after using it for a couple of months. It was so concerning. I immediately removed it off my nails after I saw the mold in the bottle. As you can see I have a lot of product left in the bottle…
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 months ago
Hello Elena! We are so sorry to hear this happened with your Nail Care To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair Nail Repair Treatment. We would like to speak to you directly about this. Please contact us at 866-313-7845 M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET for assistance. We look forward to hearing from you!
1 out of 5 stars
29 January, 2026
originally posted on essie.com
Mold!!
Mold! I am so sad to see other people had mold in their bottle too. I mistook it at first for the beads but sure enough, it’s mold. So disappointing because I love Essie polish. It makes me rethink buying any polish from them again!
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
Hi Meliss, goodness, we want to know what’s going on as much as you do! We would like to learn more and speak with you directly. Please give us a call @866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET for assistance and provide the reference #45038924.Please have the product with you if available. We look forward to speaking with you.
1 out of 5 stars
21 January, 2026Verified purchase
Useless
This did absolutely nothing for my nails. It also chipped super easily
1 reply from Essie Team team - 4 months ago
Hello Shelleyeatz! We are sorry to hear that your experience with To The Rescue did not meet your expectations. This treatment is formulated to provide a protective shield for nails recovering from UV gel damage, and its restorative benefits are often most visible with consistent, long-term use. To ensure the best possible adhesion and to prevent chipping, it is essential to start with a completely clean nail surface by using a bit of polish remover to eliminate any natural oils before applying the treatment. Applying two very thin coats rather than one thick layer will help the formula bond more effectively to the nail plate, creating a more durable and resilient finish. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us ensure our care products provide the strength and protection your nails need during the recovery process.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
9 December, 2025Verified purchase
(no review title)
Perfect nude shade, total bonus that it leaves nails feeling nourished!
4 out of 5 stars
30 November, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
Very cute and helpful product
I bought this product as a nail strengthener/base coat so I cannot speak for whether or not it helps with UV damage. I love regular nail polish and growing out my natural nails and this product helped strengthen my natural nails and its thicker formula helped with smoothing out ridges. My naturals nails are quite bumpy and rigid sadly and this product helped even and level them out real nicely. On its own with a top coat it lasted me around 4 days with minimum chipping which is decent as it kept my nails strong. I love the sheer pink tint in this strengthener as it is my favorite color and is not that subtle. I am currently using this product as a base coat and it is holding up really well. Overall 4/5 as the only issue I ran into is waiting a while to dry but using thin coats and around 10 minutes dry time between each coat makes it perfect.
5 out of 5 stars
11 November, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Essie To The Rescue
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product from Influenster in exchange for my honest opinion. I love this product. It works really good on my nails. It repairs and replenishes. I highly recommend.
5 out of 5 stars
24 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
It does work!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Essie’s To The Rescue really does what the name says — it helps bring dry, weak nails back to life. After a few uses, I noticed my nails felt stronger and less brittle. It absorbs quickly, doesn’t feel greasy, and has a clean, pleasant scent. I like that it layers well under polish too, so it fits easily into my regular nail routine. My only small issue is that the bottle is tiny for the price, but overall it’s effective and feels like a real treat for damaged nails.
5 out of 5 stars
22 September, 2025
great product!
what an awesome product to randomly stumble upon! i’ve been off gel manicures for probably 6 months now due to damage from removal and have been trying other products to help repair my nails. up to this point, the only thing i’ve used that has been reliable was sally hansen’s “hard as nails.” I decided to try this based on a video I saw online and dang i’m so happy I did. i’ve done two rounds of it in a row and my nails are so hard, long, and healthy! I can’t believe how well it works. i’ve heard others complain of mold but I personally have not experienced that yet, just fyi.
1 out of 5 stars
19 September, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
Terrible — do not buy
Believe the other reviews. This starts to peel within 24 hours, undoing any of the healing it’s done. And to make matters worse, it’s hard to remove, so you’re basically stuck waiting for it to peel off causing further damage along the way.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 8 months ago
Hi Square! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair. We're sorry to hear that it is peeling off. We will share your comments with our teams.
1 out of 5 stars
18 September, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
MOLD !!!
I used the product twice and mold grew I keep my nails clean and store all my polish in a clean environment I am not understanding
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 8 months ago
Hi Julisa. there Julisa customer! Thank you for sharing your experience with the hard to resist glow & shine nail strengthener. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do.If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call 1-866-313-7845 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET. Please give Ref# 42882700
5 out of 5 stars
8 September, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
ACTUALLY WORKS!!!
Wonderful! Actually improved the damage a gel manicure had done to my nails.
3 out of 5 stars
26 August, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
So pretty but there’s black mold in my bottle!!
Yikes! I really loved this product because my nails are thin, bendy, and kind of sharp like baby nails lol. This dries super fast and is a lovely color. I don’t mind that it peels after a few days. But I just noticed a bunch of black mold in my bottle! I took the brush out to be sure I wasn’t just seeing the brush hair but no, big clump of black colored mold or something. And now I see this is like a whole thing and kind of common. I’ve only had this like a week! Second time using it lol! 🫠😫😭
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 9 months ago
Hi there Ashleeezy, no need for alarm (very helpful video BTW)…what you are seeing in the bottle is the mixing bead that’s added to each bottle to help blend the solvents when the bottle is shaken before each use.
1 out of 5 stars
20 August, 2025
Possible mold
I used it once and noticed mold in the bottle? Before noticing the mold I really liked the color it left on my nail, very natural and clean looking. Bummer to find mold in the bottle
1 reply from Essie Team team - 9 months ago
Hi there! We are sorry to hear that your most recent purchase of the Nail Care To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair Nail Repair Treatment . We would like to speak to you about this directly, please call us at 1-866-313-7845 M-F 9am-5:30pm ET. We loo forward to speaking with you.