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essie SpeedSetter Top Coat - quick-dry - 0.46 fl oz: High Shine, Vegan, Formaldehyde-Free Nail Finish

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$10.99 when purchased online
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About this item

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.
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
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

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: 3.54 inches length x 1.81 inches width x 1.18 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.13 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: United States Minor Outlying Islands, Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR)

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: 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 - 4 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 - 4 years ago
    Brand expert
4.5 out of 5 stars with 306 reviews
58% would recommend
24 recommendations
quality: 3.76 out of 5
easy to remove: 5 out of 5
value: 3.43 out of 5
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
long lasting: 3.67 out of 5

Pretty topcoat

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Grecew - 21 days ago, Verified purchaser
I use this on top of every manicure I do by myself looks like a nail tech did after makes a huge difference
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
easy to remove: 5 out of 5
long lasting: 5 out of 5
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
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Good

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Essss - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
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.
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
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Not worth it

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
MJM - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
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 - 5 months 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.
quality: 1 out of 5
long lasting: 1 out of 5
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
easy to remove: 5 out of 5
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Speedy set

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Bree - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
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.
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Dries fast

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Molly - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
This topcoat really does dry quickly! It's very thin though so it's not the most glossy or "plumping" if that makes sense
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
long lasting: 5 out of 5
easy to remove: 5 out of 5
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My go-to for years

5 out of 5 stars
nailpuffgirl - 8 months ago
originally posted on essie.com
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! :)
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Dissapointed

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Luci - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
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 - 8 months 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!
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Topcoat made of unicorns and magic

5 out of 5 stars
Goldberry - 11 months ago
originally posted on essie.com
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.
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Best too cost ever made.

5 out of 5 stars
Falconsgirl - 11 months ago
originally posted on essie.com
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.
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Please Bring Back Here to Stay. This Product Doesn't Work

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
V - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
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 - 1 year 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
long lasting: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
easy to remove: 5 out of 5
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Best Top Coat

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
NWJulie - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
This is the best top coat I have used. Sets in minutes and leaves my nails smooth and shiny. I reapply after a 2-3 days to make my polish last. I usually change polish after a week or so.
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
long lasting: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
easy to remove: 5 out of 5
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Amazing!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Kati21 - 1 year ago
First time using and very impressed! My nail polish dried super quick and left my nails shiny and smooth. Will definitely purchase again!
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
long lasting: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Half as good

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Anonymous - 1 year ago
I love this top coat! It dries faster than any I’ve ever used, and it is so shiny. HOWEVER, after attempting multiple bottles, I have yet to finish even half a bottle before it becomes so thick it is unusable. So in my mind, that makes it twice as expensive as what I pay! The search continues…
1 reply from Essie Team team - 1 year ago
Hi there. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. Closed tightly after each use, this product should keep its texture for up to 2 years. 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
value: 1 out of 5
quality: 2 out of 5
long lasting: 2 out of 5
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
easy to remove: 5 out of 5
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Not worth the money

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
JKR - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Dries fast for sure but peals within minutes. Could have had better results with a regular nail polish and for less money
1 reply from Essie Team team - 1 year ago
Hi there! We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. The speed.setter is top coat and quick dry top coat in one cutting-edge formula. It dries in under a minute, and works with any essie enamel polish for an ultra-shiny 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
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Smooth and shiny nails!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
KHansen - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
This got the job done quickly and I was able to use my hands without worry of smearing my fresh nail polish! I read some reviews that say it didn’t work quickly, but I didn’t have that problem.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
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Not quick, and not dry

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
SassyRed - 2 years ago
This is NOT a quick dry top coat. I waited the recommended time, and was still careful. I had to redo the nails. There are better quick dry top coats out there that are less expensive.
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 years ago
Hi There! We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with our essie Speed Setter Top Coat - quick-dry . Feedback from our consumers is very important to us and helps us improve all our products. We are sorry to hear that this product is not your new favorite. We thank you for giving this product a try and hope you continue to explore our other products with confidence!
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It works very well!

5 out of 5 stars
Shar - 2 years ago
originally posted on essie.com
I can’t believe I finally found something efficient that also looks good and doesn’t modify the base color!! Thanks Essie 🫶🏼💜🙏🏼
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Whoa!

5 out of 5 stars
JasmineM - 2 years ago
originally posted on essie.com
This top coat is the truth! I applied it as a retouch on top of a week old set. I went outside and started pulling up weeds in my yard about 20 minutes later (though I don’t recommend this) AND I DONT HAVE ANY DENTS! I can’t believe it! This is a keeper!
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Dries fast, but peels within one day

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Timtee - 2 years ago
It definitely dries fast, but Started peeling within one day and left my nails looking discolored and dirty :/
1 reply from Essie Team team - 2 years ago
Hi Timtee. We are sorry to hear that Speed Setter Top Coat started peeling after one day. We understand how frustrating this can be, and appreciate you bringing this to our attention! We recommend using this Top Coat with any of our enamel polish for an ultra-shiny finish and optimal drying results! Give it a try and let us know if it solves the issue experienced.
value: 1 out of 5
long lasting: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
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Works!

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Victoria - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I’ve been on the look out for a fast drying top coat. I always woke up with marks on my nails - smudges, imprints, you name it! Got this and it totally works! It did lift some of the nail polish color onto the brush though and if you get extra top coat on your skin, it peels off. It’s been about a day and the top coat hasn’t peeled off my actual nails though so I have a good feeling about this top coat.
long lasting: 5 out of 5
easy to remove: 5 out of 5
easy to apply: 5 out of 5
quality: 4 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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