essie Gel Setter Top Coat - gel-like finish - 0.46 fl oz

I have had the worst time finding a top coat to give a gel like shine without being gooey and leaving with air bubbles. I need to win the lotto now bc I need all the colors you make lol Thank you Essie!!!!

This was fine at first but after a couple of uses it went extremely thick and sticky. Unusable. It’s going in the trash after only 2 or 3 uses. What a waste of money.

I really wanted this gel top coat to work but after a few uses, the entire bottle started getting thick and goopy. It got too difficult to get a smooth finish so I couldn’t even use half the bottle before it was useless.

I am not sure if I got a bad bottle but mine is thick like honey and stringy. It doesn’t even go on smooth. I would try again maybe but it’s a lot to spend if it don’t work

I used to be a big fan of Sally Hansen's Big Shiny Top Coat. Sadly, it was discontinued. I found Essie's gel-setter and gave it a try. Wow. Flawless application, dries fairly fast, does not bubble, and definitely delivers that gel coat look and feel- plump, glossy, and chip/scratch resistant for great longevity. I'm in love with my new go-to top coat. <3

I applied this a couple days after I did my nails and it made them look like just I got them done. I definitely recommend it. It gives a nice thick shiny coat. I used on top of Olive & June nail polish and top coat in my opinion Essie is a better top coat

I am so disappointed I spent any money on this. I figured I would give it a try because I like the polish as a whole and I wanted to give my nails a break after having the professional done. After less than 24 they are chipped and peeling like crazy. I figured with the “gel like finish” it would be sturdy then everyday activities. I’d also like to add I have already repaint my thumbs before this picture was taken. So don’t waste your time or money on this top coat.

This is amazing. I have weak nails and this allowed lots of growth as I struggle to get any length normally. No bubbling or stringy effect so far .

Love this stuff!!! I put it on over my nail polish, I did use a base coat, my nails look & feel like I got gel nails in the salon.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like to paint my nails and toes but struggle with the paint chipping after a couple days. Well let me tell you, it works. My nails on average last almost two weeks after applying the nail setter. I use any nail polish too!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this gel Setter it works amazing is easy to apply as drives fast my nose will a chip they look nice and shiny for weeks the color stays on for a long time I don't have to redo it every few days and after it comes off I like that it dries fast so I can paint my nails in 5 minutes later I'm done and I can keep going

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried this gel-setter from essie. I applied the gel and polish as directed on the box. The gel dries very quickly and looks nice. This keep my polish on longer than a standard topcoat, however if you work with your hands a lot or just busy with everyday chores, I noticed the polish would chip / peel. Not quite the same as a gel that is set onto the nail with a nail light. Great if you are wearing it for an event. should last the weekend.

Favorite top coat. Been using for almost 2 years or more. I dont like getting dips and gel it ruins my nails but this polish lasts almost 2 weeks and my toes last 4 with typically no chipping

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Essie - gel-setter top coat free to review. It did take a little longer to dry and set up as I was expecting. However I really liked how it shined! I was able to have a nice pedi at home without the price tag. I will say, grab a fan or at least have your drink and snacks close by. It does smuge easy so you will want to remain still till it dries! Over all I would say that this 4stars.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this last month when my regular brand was not in stock. I am presently surprised with the shine and how long this lasted. My nails look amazing and were able to hold up to the pool and ocean.

I hardly ever wear polish on my fingers because I'm so hard on them. We have a large family, so I wash a LOT of dishes, and a typical manicure NEVER lasts a day. With this Essie topcoat my nails look perfect for days!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Essie gel-setter clear top coat is definitely a amazing top coat. I love how easy it is to apply, it also dries fast.i painted my nails when I got it 3 weeks ago, and it's still super shiny and glossy. Makes me happy when I look down at my hands.i highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for an amazing top coat. Definitely worth the money.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really love the way my hands look with a fresh manicure, but I rarely take the time to spoil myself, except for special occasions! So, when I got this I thought how perfect to have special occasion nails anytime! I am not very skilled at doing my own nails and usually take off the polish within a day, sometimes few hours. But not anymore;) I had my manicure look for a record 3 days before it started to chip so I took it off and did it again! My hands are in water so much that no manicure can withstand it, but I am impressed! It feels so good to 'be all done up' for more than one day and now I do it so often! I have to say there is something about having my nails freshly manicured that really makes me feel more...confident I guess. Even more than when I'm dressed up or with a new hairstyle, I just feel like I got all together ~I grew up in the 80's, all powerful women had gorgeous long nails, so effortlessly and that's what I have with this stuff! I have to say, I am sort of impatient when it comes to my self manicures and it sometimes takes a while for this to get completely dry, even though after about 5 minutes it is 'dry' and can be touched without smudging but not dry enough to with stand much friction without getting nicked up. More often it's dry and set with in 10 minutes and I'm good to go about my day, but for some reason every few times it just doesn't want to dry completely and I just redo it. I find if I use thinner polish or wait a few hours between painting them and using the gel-setter they set much faster and with no nicks or smudges. I am a fan of this easy manicure in a bottle! And how it brought out my inner diva!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Gel nails are so nice and I always want my nails to look nice. I’m pretty hard on my hands at work, so it can be difficult to keep them nice. A gel topcoat keeps them in better condition. Essie gel setter isn’t quite as good as a gel coat, but you don’t use the lamp and all that. It does keep the polish better than without or even a regular topcoat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I put two coats of nail polish on and then finish with the Essie Gel Setter and I must say that I'm impressed! My nails look great and even after a week my nails still look just as good as the first day I painted them.