$10.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
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, Formaldehyde Resin-Free, Vegan, Formaldehyde-Free
Color Finish: Sheer
Color Palette: Translucent
Includes: Nail Polish
Beauty Purpose: Shine Enhancing, Nail Care
Net weight: .46 fl oz (US)
Features: High Shine
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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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 - 4 years ago
A: Hi Sarah! This will work with any essie polish. Hope this helps!
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 4 years agoBrand expert
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Summary of reviews
The Essie Good to Go Top Coat has received mixed reviews. Guests appreciate its quick-drying feature and high shine, which makes nails look professionally done. However, some guests experienced issues with chipping and peeling shortly after application. While many find it to be a reliable top coat that extends the life of their manicure, others were disappointed with its performance.
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4.3 out of 5 stars with 345 reviews
quality: 3.8 out of 5
value: 3.75 out of 5
easy to apply: 4.74 out of 5
easy to remove: 4.66 out of 5
long lasting: 3.63 out of 5
68% would recommend
57 recommendations
Doesn't Dry
1 out of 5 stars
Jcb24 - 8 months ago
originally posted on essie.com
I love Essie nail polish, both the regular formula and Gel Couture. I have always used SV fast dry top coat with all my polishes, but decided to stray and try Good to Go. Nope. It didn't dry and I could tell it wasn't going to dry any time soon. I immediately went for the remover and took it all off. I added it to my box of Misfit Polishes. :-(
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 7 months ago
Hello Jcb24! We are so sorry to hear that our 'good to go' top coat did not dry on your nails. That's the opposite of what we would expect! This should be a fast drying finish. We would like to help you in the best way that we can. Please call us at 866 313 7845 MF9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET and provide the reference number 32644580. We look forward to sparking with you!
The best top coat!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lfinke - 8 months ago
Quick dry and shine! The best
Great
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Les - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
Love a nice clear clean nail look, but every clear polish/top coat I’ve purchased starts to peel the same day. So glad I gave this a try. I’m on day 3 and my nails look so good. No peeling at all
Terrible Quality
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Mslea - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
This brand has really gone downhill. Super disappointed in the quality of this. Nails chip within hours of drying (with Essie nail polish underneath as well).
1 reply from Essie Team team - 11 months ago
Hi there Mslea, We can see this wouldn’t be the result you were hoping for…and we want to understand what happened just as much as you do. The Good To Go top coat should go on as a thin, clear coat that provides nails with a protective, high gloss, brilliant finish that dries quickly. 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
The only top coat i will buy
5 out of 5 stars
rilynnann - 1 year ago
originally posted on essie.com
This is my go-to top coat!! the surface dries very quickly, and is the only top coat i’ve found to dry entirely without getting any wrinkles, chips, smudges. previous coats i’ve used will wrinkle even two days later, this one completely dries within 30 minutes!! the glossy shine makes my nails so beautiful and complete. definitely the best top coat around
Essie- good to go
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Debi - 1 year 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 - 1 year ago
This doesn't dry quickly. Another Essie letdown, unfortunately
1 reply from Essie Team team - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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 - 1 year 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 - 2 years 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 - 2 years 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 - 2 years 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 - 2 years 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 - 2 years 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 - 2 years 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 - 2 years 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 - 2 years 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 - 2 years ago
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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
It’s ok. I noticed it shrinks my nail polish.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 3 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 3 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.