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essie No Chips Ahead Top Coat - chip-resistant - 0.46 fl oz
$10.99
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Highlights
- Essie no chips ahead top coat: clear nail polish top coat that provides a brilliantly glossy chip-resistant finish.
- Protective formula: infused with acrylic resin helps protect against peeling and tip wear.
- Chip-resistant manicure: seals in color for a smooth and glossy chip-resistant manicure.
- The art of the manicure perfected: high performance essie top coats, base coats and treatments, for every detail of your manicure. the perfect compliment to any essie nail polish color.
- Vegan nail polish formula: zero animal derived ingredients and no animal testing
- Essie, america’s nail salon expert: essie is the go-to nail brand for celebrities, beauty professionals, fashion icons and the color obsessed
Description
the art of the manicure perfected from america's nail salon expert: high performance essie top coats, base coats and treatments, for every detail of your manicure, the perfect compliment to any essie nail polish color.bring the salon experience home with essie no chips ahead, our protective top coat formula that seals in color for a smooth and glossy finish that helps protect against peeling and tip wear. the result: a brilliantly glossy, chip-resistant manicure.
for the perfect manicure, apply one coat of any of our essie base coats on nails. follow with two coats of essie original nail color. finish with no chips ahead top coat. use with essie apricot cuticle oil.
for the perfect manicure, apply one coat of any of our essie base coats on nails. follow with two coats of essie original nail color. finish with no chips ahead top coat. use with essie apricot cuticle oil.
Health Facts: Animal By-Product-Free, Formaldehyde Resin-Free, Vegan, Formaldehyde-Free
Color Finish: Sheer
Color Palette: Translucent
Includes: Nail Polish
Beauty Purpose: Nail Care
Net weight: .46 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 14282447
UPC: 095008006147
Item Number (DPCI): 052-06-2575
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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Ingredients:
ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, adipic acid/neopentyl glycol/trimellitic anhydride copolymer, nitrocellulose, isopropyl alcohol acetyl tributyl citrate, acrylates copolymer, benzophenone-1, trimethylpentanedyl dibenzoate, ethylhexyl salicylate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, argania spinosa kernel oil, tocopheryl acetate, panthenol, dimethyl sulfone, ci 60725 / violet 2, bht, f.i.l. d182250/1' '
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 1.9 inches length x 3.4 inches width x 1.4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.2 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii
Return details
This item must be returned to any Target store.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: What is the recommended application process for best results?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
A: Apply one coat of base coat, two coats of color, and finish with the top coat for optimal results.
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Q: What is the main benefit of this top coat?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
A: The top coat provides a brilliantly glossy finish and is chip-resistant, protecting your manicure.
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Q: What ingredients are used in this nail polish?
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A: The formula is vegan, free from animal-derived ingredients, formaldehyde, and formaldehyde resin.
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Q: How does this product enhance a manicure?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
A: It seals in color and provides a smooth, glossy finish while preventing peeling and tip wear.
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Q: Can this top coat be used with any nail polish?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
A: Yes, it is designed to complement any essie nail polish color for a perfect manicure.
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Guests have mixed experiences with this Essie top coat. While some appreciate its ability to prevent chipping and its nice finish, many others report significant issues with drying time, leading to smudges and imprints. The product's performance varies, with some finding it effective and others extremely disappointing.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
2.9 out of 5 stars with 266 reviews
easy to apply: 3.51 out of 5
easy to remove: 3.59 out of 5
long lasting: 1.73 out of 5
quality: 1.68 out of 5
value: 1.52 out of 5
15% would recommend
51 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
22 August, 2025Verified purchase
Worth a shot
I was skeptical, but after two coats or polish and two coats of top coat they are doing great. Hard as well and my nails are normally so flimsy.
1 out of 5 stars
10 August, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
Does not fully dry, not a good product
I was excited to use this product because I love Essie, but this product is terrible. Wish I read the reviews before purchasing. It doesn’t fully dry, leaves dents and has no shine. So disappointed.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
Hi there Ginger22, We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. This high gloss protective top coat should be dry in 5 minutes or less. Your bottle is definitely not performing as it should. 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
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
31 July, 2025Verified purchase
Listen to the other reviews
I didn’t have problems with the polish drying but I did have problems with the brush dragging the color and leaving lives where you could see my nail because the polish was gone. I also got a few bubbles. As far as preventing chips…meh
1 reply from Essie Team team - 3 months ago
Hi Robyn. Thank you for reaching out to Essie regarding the No Chips Ahead Top Coat. We are sorry your results were not what you were expecting. We’d like to help! Please call us at 866-313-7845, M-F, 9am-5:30pm, ET and provide us with your case #42208709. Please have the product with you when you call. Looking forward to hearing from you!
1 out of 5 stars
25 July, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
Doesn’t work at all
I'm disappointed in this top coat. I got it because Essie was such a recommended brand when I was researching online - I guess I should've looked for the reviews of this particular product. My nails are full of dents and imprints even after I let my nails dry for hours. Even now, nearly 10 hours later, they dent so easily if they touch anything. I don't want to have to go buy another top coat, but I really don't think I can reasonably keep using this product - such a waste.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 3 months ago
Hi there Bethany2347985, we want to understand what happened just as much as you do! This super strong top coat should be dry in about 5 minutes. 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
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
25 July, 2025Verified purchase
Very dissapointed
I should’ve read the reviews, but typically I like the brand so I didn’t think anything of it. The product will never dry and even if you do your nails at lunch, you should still expect to wake up the next day with blanket dents in your nails. And even the thinnest layer will bubble. DO NOT PURCHASE
1 reply from Essie Team team - 3 months ago
Hi Martin. Thank you for reaching out to Essie regarding the No Chips Ahead Top Coat. We are sorry your results were not what you were expecting. We’d like to help! Please call us at 866-313-7845, M-F, 9am-5:30pm, ET and provide us with your case #42139695. Please have the product with you when you call. Looking forward to hearing from you!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
20 July, 2025
Great product for me
Interesting to see the bad reviews because it worked for me. It gives my nails a nice glossy look and my polish stays on longer. I would buy again.
1 out of 5 stars
19 July, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
Don't get this
Poor formula Finger print smudging and not glossy. Really bad. None of my other brand top coats do this. Definitely do not buy this!!
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 3 months ago
Hi there Nailzandbookz, we want to understand what happened just as much as you do. This long wear top coat should be dry in about 5 minutes with lots of shine. 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
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
26 June, 2025
Doesn't Dry
It didn't dry even after more than 12 hours. I woke up to sheets marks on my nails. Super frustrating!
1 reply from Essie Team team - 4 months ago
Hi there Elle. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback on the No Chips Ahead Top Coat - chip-resistant. We're sorry to hear it didn't meet your expectations and will pass this information along to our product development team. We hope you'll give our other products a try and find something that works better for you.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
14 May, 2025Verified purchase
Great top coat!
Quickly dried and no chips! I used an OPL nail polish because I wanted a specific color. That in conjunction with the top coat has lasted for days for me! Very happy with my purchase.
1 out of 5 stars
7 May, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
Awful!
I bought this in the UK, wish I'd seen reviews before I'd bought it but assumed it would be good given the brand and other purchases. What a waste of money...it just didn't dry at all! I left it for 3 hours before I needed to physically do some work, but then it just dented and smudged as it was still soft and not fully dry. It's unreturnable now though now I've used it!
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 6 months ago
Hi there! Thanks for reaching out to essie USA. For the best assistance we recommend reaching out to essie in your country for the best assistance.
1 out of 5 stars
28 April, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
Awful Product
Like all the other reviews state, this truly doesn’t dry. It’s awful. Please don’t waste your money. I’m disappointed in myself that I didn’t read reviews first. Essie team - providing this feedback to the team isn’t helpful. A refund would be much better.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 6 months ago
Hello AnnaGee. Thank you for contacting essie USA website. We recommend reaching out to essie in your country for the best assistance.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
7 April, 2025Verified purchase
Cant chip if it never actually sets..
Terrible, does not dry down, leaves imprints after hours of drying time
1 reply from Essie Team team - 6 months ago
Hey there! Thank you for your feedback on our No Chips Ahead Top Coat - chip-resistant, we are sad to hear that this did not meet your expectations. We understand that this can be frustrating, and we will share this information with our production team. We hope that you will continue to try and use our products with satisfaction in the future.
1 out of 5 stars
14 March, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
Do not buy!
This stuff smears and chips away quickly. Will never purchase again.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 7 months ago
Hi ColleenL. Thank you for your feedback on our No Chips Ahead. We are sorry you did not end up liking this product. We will be passing along your comments!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
15 February, 2025Verified purchase
Terrible Top Coat (Do Not Buy)
This is the worst top coat I’ve ever used. It takes forever to dry, bubbles, chips, and gets imprints even after it’s been left to dry for hours.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 8 months ago
Hey there! Thank you for your feedback on our No Chips Ahead Top Coat - chip-resistant, we are sad to hear that this did not meet your expectations. We understand that this can be frustrating, and we will share this information with our production team. We hope that you will continue to try and use our products with satisfaction in the future.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
13 February, 2025Verified purchase
WORST ESSIE PRODUCT EVER DO NOT BUY THIS TRASH.
this is the worst top coat from essie. do not use this do not buy this! I’ve been doing my nails weekly for the past 2 years and I’ve never had bubbling, not drying, imprints, dents like I have with this top coat. it never dries! It is nothing like the other essie top coats. I am so upset I did my nails with these and they are ruined for valentines day and now I have to go back out and exchange for a better top coat. The first photo was taken at 2pm where I just painted the top coat on- it looked fine. normally when i let my nails dry for an hour to 2 hours they are fine and will look great with other top coats. these next photos are my nails the next day! they look AWFUL. Picked up sheet imprints too. i wish i could give this 0 stars.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 8 months ago
Hi there! Thank you for your feedback on our essie No Chips Ahead Top Coat - chip-resistant, we are sad to hear that this did not meet your expectations. We understand that this can be frustrating, and we will share this information with our production team. We hope that you will continue to try and use our products with satisfaction in the future.
1 out of 5 stars
24 January, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
Do not buy!
This top coat does not dry properly and nails will smudge even after waiting hours to dry.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 9 months ago
Hi Nailpolish123! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding No Chips Ahead Top Coat. We're sorry to hear that it did not dry quickly and smudged. We will share your comments with our teams.
1 out of 5 stars
22 January, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
How could a nail product be this bad? Lol
I wish I had stuck with “good to go” instead of trying this one. I really wanted my manicure to last as a busy mom, but this did not work at all. My nails creased and smudged even with an hour dry time before bed. Even my 5 year old daughter asked why my nails weren’t glossy.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 9 months ago
Hi ChristinaV! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding No Chips Ahead. We're sorry to hear that it smudged and creased. We value consumer feedback and will share your comments with our teams.
1 out of 5 stars
21 January, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
Do not recommend for the price
I know Essie as a high quality brand. This top coat thoroughly disappointed me. No matter how long I wait, the top coat is super tacky. Even after waiting for 2-3 hours before going to bed, I wake up with imprints on my nails. Makes my manicure look super unprofessional.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 9 months ago
Hi SanPan! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding your experience with No Chips Ahead Top Coat. We're sorry to hear that it takes so long for this to dry. We value consumer feedback and will share your comments with our teams.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
19 November, 2024Verified purchase
CHIPPAROO
This is the worst topcoat I’ve ever used. It does NOT Stop chipping. I have natural nails and found out it was useless.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 11 months ago
Hi there Kari, We would be disappointed too and want to understand what happened just as much as you do. This high-gloss top coat protects against fading, chips and peeling. 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
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
13 November, 2024Verified purchase
Good
I use it as a top coat for no chip resistance on my nails.