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essence Gel-Look Topcoat Nail Polish Reviews
#518 in Nail Polish

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    4.2/5
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    August 01, 2020
    British Columbia, Canada

    Good

    This is a good top coat for the price. The formula is rather thick and it take a bit longer to dry compared to other top coats but the results are still good. It doesn't bubble and it lasts on my nails for at least a week.

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    3.0/5
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    January 28, 2018

    Easily peeled

    The application is good. However, it can be peeled off very easily even though it's not scratched which might be the downside of the gel-like formula.

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    4.3/5
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    September 26, 2017

    Un top coat à petit prix

    Ce top coat est une option très économique, mais aussi efficace. La tenue de la brosse est facile et le résultat est bien. Par contre, je n'irais pas jusqu'à dire qu'il y a un effet de volume XXXL comme mentionné sur la bouteille.

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    4.3/5
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    June 21, 2017
    Alberta, Canada

    Wow

    essence Gel-Look topcoat Nil polish is a great value. It has an amazing strong hard top coat shell that protects my nails from chipping and breaking.. Its great

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    4.0/5
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    June 21, 2017

    Great top coat!

    This top coat is not only super affordable, but it also creates an amazing and thick and lush looking top coat for any polish. I love how thick it goes on, but make sure you leave lots of time for drying. It did stay on my nails for days though. I am so impressed!

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    5.0/5
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    April 26, 2017

    I love this top coat. It's a great dupe for the Dior gel-like top coat. However, it's a fraction of the cost! How great is that? I've repurchased this gel top coat from Essence about 3 times now, and I don't see any reason to stop repurchasing it :)

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    5.0/5
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    September 30, 2016

    This is my absolute favourite top coat! It adds plumpness and shine that really rivals a gel manicure but without the added hassle of removal. It extends the wear of my polish by a few extra days and it's incredibly affordable. You can't go wrong!

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    5.0/5
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    June 14, 2016

    The "gel like appearance" factor is a total lie, unless having wet looking nails resemble actual gel polish. I find the mixture a bit too thick, even after 10 mins of drying my nails are wet enough to be smudged. I dry my nails between coats, to ensure this doesn't happen, but this polish seems to soak my nails. Don't waste your time buying this ever.

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    5.0/5
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    March 25, 2016

    I really love this stuff! I can get so much shine and people have often asked me if my nails are shellac. The price is a joke and you really can't find anything comparable for this cheap. I prefer it to some higher end top coats. The consistency is nice - it isn't too watery and goes on smooth in a decently thick layer. Brush is smallish and rectangular and I have no complaints. I can easily go 3 days without chipping. The one downside for me is the drying time. I solve this by applying it over top of Seche Vite or some other quick dry top coat so that there are less layers to dry. Highly recommend this topcoat!

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    5.0/5
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    February 23, 2016

    Excellent, inexpensive product that makes your at-home manicures look like a salon job, or a shellac without the expense, and without the harsh removal of shellac. Turns an ordinary polish job into a high gloss, "plump" shellac-looking finish instantly.
    Highly recommend this product. Would also recommend using in conjunction with Essence Nail Art Express Dry Drops.
    I can apply 2 coats of nail polish, and one coat of this top coat, finished off with the drying drops and I'm ready to go!
    NOTE: Nails aren't CURED fully, but you are able to do light work, or in my case, go to bed, and not get sheet marks the next morning.
    Would never consider doing my nails again without both products.

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