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essie Speed Setter Top Coat - quick-dry - 0.46 fl oz
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Highlights
- Essie speed setter top coat: ultra fast-drying clear nail polish top coat that helps nail polish dry in under a minute.
- High speed high shine formula: promises high performance and a super smooth finish.
- Fast-drying manicure: take any essie nail color from wet to set in a snap.
- 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 speed setter, our high speed, high shine top coat formula that promises premium performance for a super smooth finish. the result: go from wet to set in less than a minute.
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 speed setter 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 speed setter top coat. use with essie apricot cuticle oil.
Health Facts: Formaldehyde-Free, Animal By-Product-Free, Formaldehyde Resin-Free, Vegan
Color Finish: High Shine
Color Palette: Translucent
Includes: Nail Polish
Beauty Purpose: Nail Care, Shine Enhancing
Net weight: .46 fl oz (US)
Features: High Shine
TCIN: 52230763
UPC: 095008025476
Item Number (DPCI): 052-06-0666
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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Ingredients:
ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, isopropyl alcohol, acetyl tributyl citrate, sucrose benzoate, dimethicone, ci 60725 / violet 2, f.i.l. d202866/1' '
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 3.5 inches length x 1.85 inches width x 1.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.2 pounds
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Return details
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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: How is this different than Good to Go?
submitted by KB - 1 year ago
A: Hey, Great question! The Essie Speed Setter Top coat dries nail polish under a minute for a super smooth finish. The Essie Good to Go polish dries nail polish in a flash for a protective, high gloss finish. For real-time answers to all your beauty questions, use the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button on any beauty product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 1 year agoBrand expertA: Hi there KB! Thanks for reaching out to us about the differenes in the Speed Setter Top coat and the Good to Go . The Speed Setter dries nail polish under a minute for a super smooth finish. The Good to Go polish dries nail polish in a flash for a protective, high gloss finish. We hope that this information is helpful !
submitted byEssie Team - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Is this product suitable for vegans?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
A: Yes, it features a vegan formula with no animal-derived ingredients or testing.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 9 days agoAi generated
Q: What finish does this top coat provide?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
A: It offers a high shine finish, enhancing the overall look of your manicure.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 9 days agoAi generated
Q: Can this top coat be used with any essie nail color?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
A: Yes, it is designed to complement any essie nail polish color perfectly.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 9 days agoAi generated
Q: What is the drying time of this top coat?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
A: The top coat helps nail polish dry in under a minute for quick results.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 9 days agoAi generated
Q: What are the key benefits of using this top coat?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 9 days ago
A: It provides ultra-fast drying, a super smooth finish, and high performance for manicures.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 9 days agoAi generated
Q: Can I use this with any nail polish?
submitted by Bad - 2 months ago
A: Hey, Great question! Yes, The Essie Speed Setter Top Coat is an ultra fast-drying clear nail polish top coat that helps nail polish dry in under a minute. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be cured with LED light?
submitted by Megan - 9 months ago
A: Hi Megan. No, Essie Speed Setter Top Coat does not need to be cured under a UV lamp as it is designed to air dry and does not require a curing light. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 9 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can I use this top coat with a gel essie color.. I can't find a location that has the gel top coat
submitted by Norma - 6 years ago
A: Hi Norma! You absolutely can! While this is not a get top coat it does dry in under a minute! Hope this helps!
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 6 years agoBrand expert
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The Essie Speed Setter is a game-changing top coat that significantly reduces drying time while providing a glossy finish. Guests appreciate its quick-drying capabilities, often noting that it allows them to resume daily activities without worrying about smudging. Many have found it to be a reliable solution for maintaining their manicures, with some reporting that it extends the life of their nail polish. Overall, it is a must-have for anyone looking to enhance their at-home nail care routine.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.5 out of 5 stars with 343 reviews
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
easy to remove: 5 out of 5
long lasting: 4.13 out of 5
quality: 4.16 out of 5
value: 3.96 out of 5
74% would recommend
31 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
18 October, 2025
Works Great! Glossy Finish!
I painted my nails about an hour before bed. I used a Essie nail polish then put this top coat on and woke up to no smudges or dents. It left a beautiful glossy coat. I’m so amazed. I don’t believe this is meant for natural nails as it will dry out your natural nail. Over nail polish it worked perfectly!!
1 out of 5 stars
15 July, 2025
originally posted on essie.com
Disappointment
Just like others stated, started peeling of the next day. I have used Essie for years but this top coat did not work on my natural nails.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 3 months ago
Hi there Girasol, we want to know what’s going on as much as you do! This hi-shine quick dry top coat should protect and prolong your mani. 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
27 February, 2025Verified purchase
Great!
Love this stuff! Dries so quickly!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
4 February, 2025Verified purchase
My favorite
I love this because it dries very quickly and leaves a beautiful shiny finish!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
24 January, 2025Verified purchase
Must have!
This dried quickly, left my nails super glossy and strong against chips. It’s been 2 weeks now and still looks good. I did base coat, nail polish and this top coat. All products were Essie
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
18 January, 2025Verified purchase
Must have for beginners!
I absolutely love this! definition of game changer for beginners like myself and for not smudging your polish while waiting for it to dry. Recommend doing this while reading a book so by the time your done your nails are dry! Did 2-3 coats of mademoisille and hi maintenance and this as top coat! Really works.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 January, 2025Verified purchase
Love it
Love this product- I use it whenever I paint my nails
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 November, 2024Verified purchase
Great top coat
Like that it is nice and shiny and dries quick!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
7 October, 2024Verified purchase
Loving this stuff
This top coat has changed the nail game for me! I was trying to find ways to save money and nails was one of the first to go, but I hated having bland nails. I tried paint, but it chipped off within the day. Then I tried this top coat! It leaves a gel-like coat AND keeps the paint on longer!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
24 September, 2024
Love the brush
This is a nice top coat polish, however it definitely takes longer than a minute to dry. They advertise one minute dry time. It was still quick compared to general top coats. The fan brush is really nice
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
22 August, 2024Verified purchase
Pretty topcoat
I use this on top of every manicure I do by myself looks like a nail tech did after makes a huge difference
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
4 August, 2024Verified purchase
Good
This caught my interest cause of the fast dry time. Needless to say, I was able to give myself a quick manicure and used this to finish it off. Nails came out nice and shiny and the dry time was indeed quick! Will see how the shine holds up. Although that’s not really a consider for me.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
17 April, 2024Verified purchase
Not worth it
This is terrible clear nail polish. The two times I’ve used it, it has peeled off within 2 days. Don’t waste your money.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 years ago
Hi MJM! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding SpeedSetter Top Coat. We're sorry to hear this was peeling for you. We value consumer feedback and will share your comments with our teams.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
8 February, 2024Verified purchase
Speedy set
Umm wow ! This top coat is beyond amazing ! Well worth the money for exactly what it says. It usually takes me almost 20 minutes to dry my nails. This took less than 10 and probably faster than that, but I was busy cleaning up my pedicure mess. Definitely worth my money and will purchase again.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
29 January, 2024Verified purchase
Dries fast
This topcoat really does dry quickly! It's very thin though so it's not the most glossy or "plumping" if that makes sense
5 out of 5 stars
17 January, 2024
originally posted on essie.com
My go-to for years
This is my go-to top coat since a very long time. No matter the polish underneath it, it just makes it last for days and look brand new. I re-apply it throughout the week to extend that 'freshly done' look. Just love it! And also I'm not promoted to write this review, genuinely wanted to help those who are looking for a new top coat! :)
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
8 January, 2024Verified purchase
Dissapointed
Terrible. It peels off the next day. Don’t waste your money on this one. Buy a different product.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 years ago
Hi there! We are disappointed to hear about your experience with the Speed Setter Top Coat, and that it peeled off the next day We suggest using allowing you polish to dry fully before using your top coat. We will share your experience with the rest of our teams and we hope you give it a second try!
5 out of 5 stars
28 October, 2023
originally posted on essie.com
Topcoat made of unicorns and magic
Almost all of the reviewers for this product received an incentive. I haven’t, so I thought I’d post my own review. In a nutshell, this works. And it works better than Good to Go. Speed Setter dries to the touch in about two minutes and has a lasting shine. But you do actually have to let the base coat and color coats dry before painting this top coat on, which takes about 2-5 minutes for each coat depending on the heat and humidity where you live. I live somewhere both hot and humid, so it’s five minutes per base/color coat for me. Then I paint on this top coat and wait 15 minutes for it to fully, FULLY “rock hard” cure because my lifestyle is the archenemy of nail polish. (Musical instruments, excessive typing, small children, hot water galore, using nails as tools, digging in the dirt, painting, sanitizer, bleach, you name it.) Then I’m ready to go. And it lasts for the next week. WEEK. Doing all of the above. Usually I show tip wear in hours. I swear, this top coat lasts longer than most of Kim Kardashian’s marriages. Buy it, use it, thank it, love it, marry it, rewrite your will and leave everything to it in gratitude for the long-wearing shine it provides you. Because it will.
5 out of 5 stars
25 October, 2023
originally posted on essie.com
Best too cost ever made.
This top coat consistently delivers time and time again. 90% of the time I can go a minimum of a week wi the no chips. Then I clip my nails and get a whole second week of wear. I have never found a product like this on the market and will never use another.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
23 September, 2023Verified purchase
Please Bring Back Here to Stay. This Product Doesn't Work
I've been doing my own mani/pedi's for years and never went without the Here to Stay formula. I've tried this the past three manicures. It is awful. It doesn't dry/set the polish beneath properly. With Here to Stay, I could do anything within 10 min. of application. This caused me problems for a full day after use.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 years ago
Hi there, We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. The Speed Setter Top Coat should dry your mani faster, there is definitely something not right with your bottle of top coat! However, we’re delighted to know you get great results with Here To Stay. You’ll love hearing that is not discontinued and still available. Meanwhile, 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