$10.99 when purchased online
About this item
Highlights
- Essie good to go top coat: fast dry + shine clear nail polish top coat that provides a protective high gloss finish without the wait.
- Quick dry nail polish: our fast-dry formula with color-adhesive technology sets color in a flash and protects with a brilliant shine finish.
- Fast dry + shine manicure: finishes your manicure with instant brilliant shine. reapply every 2 days to help further protect color.
- 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 Good to Go, our fast-dry, high-shine top coat formula that sets color and protects without the wait. the result: brilliant shine in a flash.
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 good to go 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 good to go top coat. use with essie apricot cuticle oil.
Health Facts: Animal By-Product-Free, Toluene-Free, Formaldehyde Resin-Free, Vegan, Camphor-Free, DBP-Free, Formaldehyde-Free
Color Finish: Sheer
Color Palette: Translucent
Includes: Nail Polish
Beauty Purpose: Nail Care
Net weight: .46 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 14282448
UPC: 095008006154
Item Number (DPCI): 052-06-2576
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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Ingredients:
butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, isopropyl alcohol, trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate, adipic acid/neopentyl glycol/trimellitic anhydride copolymer, benzophenone-1, dimethicone, ci 60725 / violet 2, f.i.l. d44603/2
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 3.7 inches length x 1.26 inches width x 5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.132 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: Does this top coat work with your gel series or should i get a specific step 2 top coat for gel?
submitted by sarah - 3 years ago
A: Hi Sarah! This will work with any essie polish. Hope this helps!
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 3 years agoBrand expert
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Essie- good to go
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Debi - 9 days ago, Verified purchaser
It’s the best I’ve used.
Not Quick Drying, Poor Texture
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Madison - 3 months ago
This doesn't dry quickly. Another Essie letdown, unfortunately
1 reply from Essie Team team - 3 months ago
Hi Madison, This doesn’t sound right, we want to understand what happened just as much as you do. Good to Go Top Coat is a fast dry formula that provides a protective, high gloss, brilliant–looking finish. 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
No-go for good-to-go
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Bailey - 4 months ago
I found that this top coat didn’t protect my nails from chipping. It also took forever to dry. I switched over to the Essie Gel-setter top coat- this one works SO much better. I’m an avid Essie lover so I’m glad I found a replacement.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 4 months ago
Hi there Bailey! We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. Good to Go Top Coat should be a quick dry product, your bottle does not sound right! 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
My [good to] go to!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jlmenke - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
I absolutely love this stuff! Not only does it dry your nail polish quickly, it helpes to cover any imperfections in the polish and provides excellent shine. I have had only positive experiences with this top coat. If you're on the fence based on the other more negative reviews, I say give it a chance for yourself!
Speeds it up!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
LexyP - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is a great product! It speeds up the process and is still a solid top coat. Give your nails a minute or two to dry, then apply!
Brings cheap polish to life!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ChandlerE - 7 months ago
I have tried SO MANY top coats and this is definitely in my top 5. Makes even a cheap nail polish look like a smooth, professional manicure. Doesn’t have that cracked look that some top coat have after a few days. Wears well. I do paint my nails every 5 days or so, so I don’t know about long term use!
Way too thick & stringy
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Court - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
This was so thick it was like the consistency of honey. It left little strings of polish everywhere. I can’t even get it to spread over my entire nail bed. I’m so confused.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 10 months ago
Hi there Court, We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. Nothing sounds right about your bottle of the Good to Go Top Coat. This top coat should flow easily onto the nail, dry quickly with loads 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
love-hate relationship
3 out of 5 stars
giggy8776 - 10 months ago
originally posted on essie.com

For someone that's really impatient and clumsy (like me) or someone who repaints every few days this is great, except it definitely discolors and turns yellow quickly. I painted my nails Saturday, it's Tuesday and it's turning. It seems like it's just from light wear, I haven't used harsh products with them and don't smoke. Not a big deal since I change color so regularly, but still frustrating.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 10 months ago
Hello giggy8776! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about our good to go top coat. We are surprised to hear it discolored with wear and want to understand what happened just as much as you do. It should provide clear a protective, high gloss, brilliant-looking finish that stays clear. 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
no shine
1 out of 5 stars
p123 - 1 year ago
originally posted on essie.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] no shine. chipped in a day. not good. do not recommend. want my money back
1 reply from consumer care center team - 1 year ago
Hi there! We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. The Good To Go rapid dry top coat should dry quickly, with plenty of shine and should keep your nail color from chipping. 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
Good to go go go.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Aslesa - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Topcoat works perfect. Remember you need to prep your nails before any basecoat or anything else. Lots of bad reviews, in my opinion those people don’t know what to do. With proper preparation, proper base coat application and proper color application; this topcoat lasts and doesn’t shrink the color underneath. Also, in my opinion, proper timing between coats is very important. Don’t rush it!
Great for nails at home
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ShopS - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I love this too coat! Makes my nails feel like I just walked out of the salon!
Does not last
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
RaeRoy - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I love essie. Well, most of the time. The essie good to go top coat is terrible. It applies really well and is super shiny, but it barely lasts a day before it begins peeling. I've tried it on top of color and on a bare nail and it fails for both applications. I've had better success with Sally Hansen, and it's way cheaper.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 years ago
Hi RaeRoy! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Essie Good To Go Top Coat. We can understand how frustrating it is to use a product and not be satisfied. So sorry to hear that the polish is peeling. We value consumer opinions and will share your comments with our teams.
Just ok
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Don - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
It’s ok. I noticed it shrinks my nail polish.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 years ago
Hi there Don! The ‘good to go’ top coat provides a protective, high gloss without a wait, but we have never heard of a top coat shrinking the nail enamel. Use with any essie enamel polish that’s made to take a top coat. Note, not all nail enamels are made to be used with a top coat. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
Peels and chips easily!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Nicole Marie - 2 years ago
This is the worst top coat I have ever purchased. I’ve used it so many times and each time it peels so easily. I have even tried it by itself and it falls apart by the next day. So expensive for crap and I love this brand! Disappointing.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 years ago
Hi Nicole! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Essie Good To Go Top Coat. We can understand how frustrating it is to try a new product and not be satisfied. So sorry to hear that this is peeling. We value consumer opinions and will share your comments with our teams.
Useless Top coat!
1 out of 5 stars
CKB1 - 2 years ago
originally posted on essie.com

After not being able to find the Essie Good to Go top coat with peach writing on the bottle that has always worked brilliantly, I bought the new formulation with green writing. This stuff does NOT work! I didn't make it through the day without chips and I used to make it over a week! I thought maybe it was the polish, so I tried 2 other shades of Essie polish. Same result! I'm so disappointed and will try to find another top coat!
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 years ago
Hello there CKB1! We can see this wouldn’t be the result you were hoping for…We are so sorry to hear that your last purchase of 'good to go' top coat did not give you the same great results you're used to with this fast drying top coat. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, please call us at 866-313-7845 M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET.
Looked great, never dried
1 out of 5 stars
GoingSallyHnsn - 2 years ago
originally posted on essie.com

I bought this in hopes it would give a better shine to the pink essie polish and base coat I already had. I've used the pink alone with two coats and 30 min dry time between coats with zero problems. It typically stayed for 3/4 days before wearing off so I thought the top coat would help it stay longer. I applied the polish exactly as before and waited a full hour after the second coat of color to apply the top coat. I touch tested the color and made sure it was fully dry before applying top coat. I applied top coat on one hand. After an hour, it still wasn't dry and when I tested it, everything was wet and the all the polish came off as if the color layer was fully wet. I draped a paper towel on the nail and all the polish stuck to the paper and came off the nail. The other hand, without top coat, was still fine a day later. I've tried again on one nail waiting for the color coats to dry overnight before applying the top coat and same effect. It's as if the top coat re-wets the color polish and just never dries. Top coat works as a polish remover. Very disappointed with the top coat of SAME brand would interact this way with polish.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 years ago
Hello there. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. The Good To Go top coat should dry in minutes. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
AMAZING
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Nesreen - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Actually fast drying and made my nails look the best they’re ever look! BUY THIS!
peels off every time :(
2 out of 5 stars
kay22 - 2 years ago
originally posted on essie.com

Bought this to use with my Essie polish. It applies nicely, but after a day or less, the entire thing peels and falls right off. I don't know what I could be doing wrong--this is the only brand I've had this problem with, and it happens every time I try it again. Gave 2 stars just because it's so easy to apply.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 years ago
Hello kay22! We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with the good to go top coat. This quick drying, high gloss top coat should certainly help to keep your mani looking great and should not peel. We wish we knew why your nails were not holding on to the top coat. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
not the best
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Target Shopper - 2 years ago
when i put on the top coat, it would chip off within hours. i showered and some of the polish chipped off. but still a good nail polish for top coat.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 years ago
Hi there! We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with the good to go top coat. This top coat provides a protective, high gloss, brilliant-looking finish without the wait. Use with any essie enamel polish.
chefs kiss for working hands
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ashbop - 2 years ago
okay not to be dramatic but i am in love with this top coat! i’ve used the ‘out the door’ one from target for several years because it’s only $4 and had previously worked well for me, but in the last few years has only preserved my manicures for 1-2 days. this one actually keeps my manicures chip-free for about a week…! i am not used to them lasting this long, and i actually start getting bored of my nail polish, they last so long. i’m used to manicures only lasting 1-2 days so this is new for me, and so welcome. i work retail so i use my hands a lot and this is great. i also use the essie ‘here to stay’ base coat and together this combo is *chefs kiss* for manicures xx