20 Best Nail Base Coat For Weak Nails (2024 Update)

I received Essie Smooth-E basecoat as a #freeproduct to try for my honest review from #topboxcircle #trytopbox. I had never heard of this basecoat so I was intrigued as it stated it was a ridge filler and would give my nails a smooth finish to apply polish. I use a lot of dark colours especially blue that has a tendency to stain my nails. I did find that with the initial application it gave my nails a matte finish with an almost grippy feel and then I applied my Essie polish in a nice deep blue. It did dry quickly before I applied the polish. I have had the blue nail polish on for a few days and did find my nails chipped almost the next day so that was a little disappointing. The finish was nice and clean looking like a mani should be. I am not overly impressed though. I feel that there are better products on the market.CeeZee39

I absolutely love the entire Essie line, they always have high quality products. It’s my go to for my mani/pedis. The only issues I’ve come across is that my nail polish never lasted a week. It would constantly chip off, but since trying out this base coat that Essie brilliantly thought of, I no longer have that issue. Since using this, now my nail polish says on for a week before it starts to chip. I’m extremely pleased and happy with this product. It provides you with the best quality manicures and pedicures. I highly recommend it!Maclover

Initially I was a bit skeptical about this product claiming to smooth the ridges in my nails. I recently had acrylic nails taken off and the removal process wrecked havoc on my nails. The surface of my nails were uneven and they were peeling. When I applied the base coat, I noticed that it filled in the weak spots in my nails. When I applied the nail polish on top, my nails felt so smooth. You would not be able to tell that my nails were damaged. I run my fingers on the nail surface and it’s like the ridges and dips in my finger nails disappeared. My nails feel so much better after my mini manicure.van52

i cant say enough good things about opi. i use so many of their products. this product is a 3 in 1. it works as a base coat, a top coat, and a strengthening formula. it’s clear, but it looks so good on the nail. it’s strengthens my nails really well. and it’s easy to apply other coats to it if you want. or stickers. would definitely recommend!jennifer.f

I absolutely love OPI polishes especially the brush they come with. But I have to say it, this product IS TERRIBLE! I rarely write negative reviews, but this one gets an exception. It never fully sets, so it smudges and I wake up with sheet marks. I have given this topcoat 5 different tries, thinking it must've been user error. The last time I tried it was an experiment to make sure it's the topcoat and not my polish. One hand was painted with 3 coats of polish with no topcoat, the other hand was 2 coats polish, one very thin coat of topcoat. Both sides used the OPI drying drops, then I sat still without touching anything for 4 hours before bed. I woke up the next morning to find the no topcoat side perfect, the topcoat side was smudged on every finger. It's unequivocally this topcoat. I'm disappointed and surprised that OPI would make and distribute such a sub-par product. Probably going to switch to a gel topcoat from here.aleksandra.s

This is an awesome product. I have always had soft peeling nails. I have tried so many products over the years including supplements for nails. Nothing helped. I was apprehensive about trying for fear of another dissappointment. Was I ever wrong. Within just a few days using I have seen huge improvement. My nails are no longer soft & peeling. They look so healthy for the first time in ages. I am so happy I found this product.Connie N.

I have purchased multiple products by other brands to help me deal with my splitting nails. I'd try one product, then move on to the next because I would either see no improvement, or it made my nails worse. Butter London's Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat is amazing! It is the one product that actually seemed to make a difference. Minimally it doesn't exacerbate the problem, but I think it is actually making my nails healthier! I really love this product and plan to try colors next.Sherri T.

Have been using it for just about 2 weeks now. I can’t really say it makes my nails any harder but I do like it and it does seem to stay on my nails well with no real peeling . Also for a base coat it does have a nice shine to it which I like. The reason 4 stars is because I was hoping my nails would be a stronger, but maybe with more continued use..Pauline S.

This brand is my go-to nail polish. I love that the bottles aren't obnoxiously huge and I can travel with them. They are also made of thick glass and I have dropped them on numerous occasions and no catastrophe of nail polish on my floors. Could you imagine? Anyways, the formula goes on not too thin and not too thick. Easily dispersed on my fingernails. I can easily blaze through my coats and it wear well into many days without chipping. I highly recommend this brand, especially if you travel.elizabeth.s

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this nail hardener. It keeps my nails super protected – they're prone to break and they haven't broken since I started using it. It adds a shine that makes my nails look like gel nails, which I love because gel manicures just destroy my nails. However, the shine is not very long lasting but I usually apply a coat whenever my polish is looking dull and it dries in 1 minute, which is so much more time-conscious than going to a salon to get a high-shine finish or just redoing my nails entirely. It also keeps the polish from chipping, and it's not one of those hardeners that cracks after 2 or 3 days. I seriously love this product. I'm also constantly washing dishes and the polish holds up perfectly. I can't say enough good words about this product. It's a life-saver for me!sofialengua

I do like the way this looks on my nails. It looks thicker on the nail than other top coats. However, you have to be like Goldilocks with application and use an amount that’s just right. If you use too much- your nails will never dry! Or you’ll think they are dry and then end up with a “dent” in one of them the next day. You must follow the instructions! I thought I knew how to paint my nails, already… but this is a bit different. I gave it 3 stars because of the price. You pay a lot of money for such a tiny bottle. I knew that before I bought it, but I just had to have it! Although it looked nice on, I’m in no hurry to make a second purchase because it takes so long to get it just right on my nails. Time is money… and this takes too much time.dianne.p

After hearing the nail art YouTuber KelliMarissa, rave about Orly Bonder. I bought some last week, and wow!!! This base coat is amazing! My polished nails ordinarily chip so easily, but within a few hours of application, chips had already begun, but not this time, with my new Orly Bonder! I'm into Day Five since I polished my nails, and no chips yet! I had given up on finding a base coat that protected from chipping, but I believe I finally found one. I love gorgeous polish, and had given up on buying it because the polish nail tips end up badly chipped by day's end. I usually buy polishes that cost $10 to $16 each, with iridescent flakes (nicorn Skins), holographic toppers, cremes and a lot more unique looks! I'm going to start buying them again! Best base coat I've ever used!Jill

I purchased this product around 1.5 weeks ago along with the Orly Nail Defense Strengthening Protein Treatment(can be applied as basecoat or topcoat), and it is a wonderful product that's affordable and easy to apply. I would like to give directions on how I go about using it, first. I wash my hands and dry them thoroughly. Second using Orly's Bonder as a basecoat I apply a thin even layer to my nails and allow it to dry down for a bit, then apply a 2nd thin even layer and allow it to dry thoroughly. Third after the Bonder has dried thoroughly I apply a thin even layer of whatever color nail lacquer I'm using and allow it to dry thoroughly, now the number of nail lacquer coats used is up to your preference, but I use 2 thin even layers and make sure they're dried thoroughly. Lastly I always top my color with a basecoat that doubles as a topcoat, currently I'm using the Orly Nail Defense Strengthening Protein Treatment as my topcoat, but I apply a thin even layer allowing it to dry thoroughly, then end with a 2nd thin even layer allowing it to dry thoroughly as well. I've had my current polish on for 9 days and it still looks decent, just the corner edges on some of my nails are showing through, so I will apply a thin layer of the base/top coat allow it to thoroughly dry, next apply my nail lacquer color allow it to thoroughly dry, and finish off with another layer of my base/top coat, and I'll get another week of wear before I remove. **I'd like to add that Orly's Bonder Rubberized Basecoat is ONLY meant to be used with nail lacquer and NOT gel polish, and if used with anything other than lacquer it may not perform as good as it should. Also, when using any nail polish you should always use a basecoat before applying your color then once your color has thoroughly dried top it off by using a topcoat, and that'll allow your color to last longer.Kelli89

This is an excellent base coat. It goes on smoothly, fills ridges, self levels, protects my nail from staining, and keeps my polish on longer than other base coats I’ve tried. It works well with Orly products as well as other brands. I definitely recommend keeping a bottle of this around if you like to do your own nails. As with any other Orly products I’ve tried, it just works really well. I also like that Orly is vegan and cruelty free – it makes choosing their products over other big brands easy as I try to be more careful about my choices as a consumer!Jaclynn Y.

In my quest for healthier nails and cuticles, I purchased this to use under my base coat and nail polish as a strengthening treatment. This definitely worked. My nails have been so strong since I started using this regularly. I change my manicure about once a week and I apply the Nail Tek Moisturizing Strengthener underneath every other manicure because too much protein can cause nails to harden and therefore snap off when hitting something instead of bending like a healthy nail does.sandra.l

I received this product complimentary for testing purposes. I’m really picky when it comes to mascara just because of my small short Asian lash hair. I had seen many great reviews and was excited when I got pick for this voxbox. I love the bristle of this mascara. It gives a big glamorous vibes. It can get a little clumpy if you overdo it. If you love big chunky lashes, this is the one; especially if you have small Asian lashes like meana delia.s

The whites of my nail tips started growing back within 48 hours! I’ve slaughtered my nails after using press-on nails with nail glue and salon gel manicures, but it was a stupid habit to get into because I have lovely, long, strong, and white-tipped nails naturally. After the damage, they definitely needed a little help being pushed in the right direction, and Nail Tek’s #2 has been a lifesaver! I’ve only used it for about a week and a half, but my nails are eons healthier than they were before using this product.briana .k

ORLY Bonder is my go-to base coat. It has a bit of grip to it and I always recommend it as something to try if you find your mani chips easily or doesn't last. The tacky finish adheres to your nail polish to help it stick to the nail bed for a longer-wearing manicure. I like the ergonomic/cushioned brush handle of ORLY polishes as well, very comfortable to hold. The brush is a little thinner than I usually like, but for a base coat, it doesn't much matter.aly.s

This is my go-to base coat it makes any nail polish last multiple days longer than what they quote on the bottle. It also doesn't damage your nails upon removal having a rubberized base coat. I buy this for my girlfriend's as stocking stuffers because it's definitely something you're missing out on if you don't already down.shannon.m

In this economy I am trying everything I can to save a few bucks. The problem with doing my own nails is that it starts chipping so quickly. I went to the store looking for something that would last and the associate recommended this one. It worked. My nails kept for about 2 weeks outside of what grew out. Will be using this regularly.lesley.s

I have to say that this is the best nail product on the market! I originally purchased it through a dermatologist who recommended Duri products. Now I buy direct. The Duri slogan says it all…from dying nails to nails to die for. Try it, you will not be disappointed. Money well spent.Denise

Love this product! It totally helped to strengthen my nails after only a few applications. I was trying to grow my nails after getting a gel manicure that damaged my nails after proper removal. But my nails were brittle and kept breaking. I couldnt get any length and even a simple manicure, there wasnt much nail to file. After using this product, my nails have been growing beautifully!Deandrea

This is my go-to nail polish. I personally only use clear or any colors closest to clear to keep a basic, natural look. I have been using this since it was gifted to me and when I tell you, my nails are so healthy and grow so quickly! Meanwhile, I am one who has had a nail biting problem for over 20 years. My nails get so many compliments, it’s insane. Not sure on price, since it was a gift; however, I totally recommend!! #healthynails #nailgrowth #influensterjackie.c

I was paying $90 a month on Gel nails at the salon…. Now many people find the nail salon relaxing. I do not. The minute I walk in I can’t wait to leave. And they always seem to take forever. And I just don’t care for it. ENTER modelones! I purchased an LED lamp on amazon and this kit and some diff gel colors. And OMG! Perfection. Love love love it. Seriously, give it a try. You just apply the base, cure it under the light. Apply a few coats drying under the light after each one, and then apply the top coat. Boom! All done and lasts 3-4 weeks until grown out and time to do it over. Getting it off is a task, however I have found that an electric mail file does the trick efficiently. Seriously, not only does this save money so you can spend it elsewhere 🤣 but also you can do it in the comfort of your own environment. Good yeah nail salons, forever.kirsty.c

Great gel nail polish! Not only are their base and top coats amazing but their regular gel polishes are super pigmented and are great quality. I noticed this base coat has protected my nails better than other brands. Also when using the topcoat you don’t need to use too much.chelsea.s

I had been going back and forth between gel top coats from Gelish (which you have to wipe off with alcohol after the final coat), dip powder top coats (not gel-like finish) and the polygel top coat from Makartt (the end result was very inconsistent, sometimes it dried off and you wouldn’t need to wipe off, other times it never dried but I did try using this one as a top coat for dip powder manicures so it could be it dries well with polygel only). Then I saw this set on Amazon. The reviews were not encouraging as there were many customers that had purchased other products from the same brand (PH Bond and Primer) that claimed the product had burned through their nail and had caused fungus and the skin under their nails to burn. Personally, this is my first time using this product from this brand and I am in love with the results! This is exactly what I was looking for, a base and top coat I could use for any of the different manicures I choose for the day. Cures with UV light and does not need to wipe off, this came off far more gorgeous than I thought it would look, no secondary effects and the bottles do come with a good amount. They were also relatively cheap (run for around $10-$12 for the set on Amazon). Save yourself the trouble and the money on going for the expensive ones when this brand will do the same for much less. I am looking forward to trying their color dip collection!alexandra.o

I have used Seche Vite top coat for years. I recently got a three pack from Amazon and they are awful. I’ve ordered from their store on Amazon several times before and haven’t had this big of an issue. I’ve kind of always had the shrinkage problem with Seche Vite, but now it looks worse (the lines on the side of my nails where you can see where the top coat is on top of the color). Now though it lifts up the nail polish and chips off in sheets. I make sure to not get the top coat on my skin so there isn’t a lot to lift up, but still it lifts up on the sides of my nails and around my cuticles the next day. I’m also getting more chips, again the next day. I don’t know if this is just a batch problem, but I feel like I may stay clear of Seche Vite for a while. I ordered Glisten Glow’s top coat after I read amazing reviews so hopefully that will work out better!kari.w

This top coat really is fast drying, but not only that, it dries to a hard lacquered finish. The best thing about it is that it's meant to be used over still wet nail polish; it's far more convenient to go straight into your top coat than having to wait minutes for each coat to dry down. The only issue this polish has is that it shrinks. You have to be careful to completely cover all areas where polish is with this top coat, because otherwise there will be a line of demarcation where the top coat has shrunk a bit. Not a huge deal, but can be very apparent and annoying if you're doing a plain black crème polish (not fun to have to re-do a nail). That said, once you know that, it's not too difficult to be mindful of covering the entire painted surface. Make sure to paint your nails in a well lit room! is one of the best, widely available quick drying top coats with a rock hard, long lasting finish.mercedes.h

This is a great product! I think this makes the take off process a lot easier! I’m definitely loving how strong and healthy my nails are!!juliauna.w

Great product. I really like this because it fills my ridges and makes my nails ready for any application. Plus I use step two to strengthen my nails and it really does help. I would recommend to anyone that has ridges in their nails. I will continue to buy.summer.b

This is a fantastic product if you have damaged nails (from a full set or from any sort of buffing). You want to use it as your base coat. If you have nails that tend to split, break or bend, it gives and extra coat of protection that really sinks into your nails. It also protects your nails from that yellow tint they can get if you have polish on all the time. LOVE it.KJay

I'm not a "fuss over my nails" person, but I like them to look nice. I tried Zoya because it was less toxic. I thought it wouldn't be as tough as other polishes, but boy was I wrong. The colors are gorgeous and strong. I don't get inflammation around my nails from chemicals. Wonderful product, worth every penny!Eliz G.

I used this nail polish for the first time three days ago and I couldn't be happier with the result! For years I have had acrylic nails and have recently stopped because I don't have time to go and get them done with my new baby, so I decided to invest in some new nail polish and boy am I glad I did! I used the JINsoon Power Coat Strengthening Base Coat, followed by 2 coats of the Essie Light Lilac, then the JINsoon Top Gloss Quick Dry Top Coat, and finished off with the Essie Quick-e Drying Drops Nail Polish Treatment and my nail look AMAZING! They actually look like I've got shellac on. And what's even more amazing, they dried SUPER fast! It took me maybe 10-15 minutes to do the application, and then I let dry for maybe 20-30 minutes and they were completely set. I was able to get dinner ready and do the dishes straight away with no denting or smudging! This is a game changer! I'm now on day three and they still look as good as day 1! Couldn't recommend this more!Heiny

I was sick of the colours you would get from OPI or the drugstore that just felt a bit too childish – I love pink and purple but I don’t need my nails to look like a kids bedroom wall. This nail polish is what I’ve been looking for! Subtle and creamy this just looks expensive on and is definitely for that ballerina off duty aesthetic everyone’s into atm. I usually redo my nails weekly – this nail polish last for that time. It does chip after that but I don’t use a base or top coat. It’s better than an OPI in terms of chipping for me! 100% recommend.JL2022

I've never tried using quick drops so I can't compare this topcoat to those mythical magical liquids but compared to other topcoats, this dries pretty fast. i haven't timed it but the good thing is it also doesn't have the problem where it looks and feels dry but as soon as you touch fabric or something, bam the textures transferred, so that's great. it also dries to a shiny strong-looking finish. I think my nailpolish lasts a bit longer with this topcoat than my other top coat, but it's debatable. with this top coat i think my nails last about a week chip-free but by mid next week they're usually worn and probably cracking (i don't reapply because i don't usually wear nailpolish for long) Works well on non-revlon nailpolishes, doesn't pull your nailpolish up at the edges, they give you a decent amount and it's not thick and gloopy, it's a pretty good all rounder. the only problem i have is the same problem i have with all revlon nailpolishes, which is that i don't want to pay $15.95 for 14.7ml. I'm a cheapskate what can i say? more than a dollar per ml? I'm gonna get it on sale then thanks.Karano

I've been doing my nails weekly for about 10 years now and this is my favourite top coat of all time. Once, my boyfriend was checking out my fresh red nails and he said, "your nails are so shiny I can see my own reflection on them". HA!! All thanks to this top coat. It's ultra glossy and dries ultra fast. I can do my nails 15 minutes before I leave the house if I know I'm going to use this top coat and be confident my nails won't be ruined. Just make sure you apply very thin layers of nail polish and a thin layer of this top coat. It's slightly expensive so I always wait for 50% off until I buy it. Overall, highly recommend.makeupcat

I have been doing my own nail art for several years. This base paired with a dehydrator, you can use any brand polish with your favor top coat. For me, this combo makes nails last chip free for 2 weeks! There is nothing worse than spending hours weekly on designs that only last a few days. With the top coat I prefer (SV) and any other base coat, my nails will peel off all in one sticker like piece. I can't stand to go with bare nails so I'd be doing my nails a few times a week. Then I found this at my grocery store. Game changer! Suddenly, my designs were lasting 2 weeks or longer.Cutetxn77

I really think this stuff helps prevent chipping. I have been wearing a regular Essie polish with this Sally Hansen as a top and base coat and am going on 7 days with no chipping. I did wrap the tips with polish and top coat and still experienced shrinking at the tip of the nail which i'm not thrilled about, but no chipping at all! I also did prep my nails and wiping them with rubbing alcohol to aide with the polish sticking and I think it helped! I have used many top coats, most around the $10-12 mark and this one this is my favorite. I have been using this bottle for about 4 months and the consistency has not changed at all. Sometimes to keep them extra shiny, I put on another layer of top coat a few days in, but I did not in the scenario above and am still very happy with the results!amanda.s

This stuff is amazing! I can't believe this doesn't have a 100% rating. I was surprised to see that people said that the OPI Natural Nail Strengthener peeled off soon after they applied it. I have not had that problem at all. It dries very quickly, which makes it easier to add more coats. This has helped my long nails stay strong and healthy looking. I would be devastated when my long nails broke, but now they don't break, thanks to this polish from OPI! This is my holy grail nail product. Plus, it looks pretty on the nails alone, or under/over polish!lina.ž

I have used this product for years because it is a great product. This item can be used as a base and top coat at the price of one item! The price is really good for a 2/1 item and it works amazing. It mades my nail polish last up to two weeks and it protects my nail polish from breaking apart. For the price as well as the functions, I will keep using this product. I really do recommend this product.jennifer.r

I was really excited to try this top coat. I have quite a collection of them and am always looking to see what’s new. I was not overly impressed with this top coat. It looked flawless at first but the following day is when I started noticing trouble when the tips of my nails were already losing their color underneath and starting to show signs of wear. I know this is bound to happen but I take very god care of my nails and always wear gloves when washing dishes or using hot water for cleaning. Besides that, I thought it was a lovely polish that was super shiny. I also was unimpressed with how long my nails took to dry afterwards. It definitely wasn’t the quickest. I’m posting a picture of my nails one day after painting so you can see the wear.angela.f

This was my first Orly product to ever try and it definitely did not disappoint me. I had seen this brand at target but I didnt want to buy it and not like it so I just always stuck with Sally Hanson. Even though I dont necessarily like Sally's products I tend to buy and go with what i know instead of venturing out, I pain that on being a cancer. Last year my nails were in bad shape and I finally took the risk, not because i was brave but because the products I usually got were stole out of. This made my nails hard and felt good. It never yellowed or chipped and this bottle lasted me months which is rare because the one I bought of Sally's never made it a month before it was so goopy I couldn't apply it anymore. I will stick by Orly from now on and honestly I can't wait to try more from their line. I hope this helpserika .l

The scanner came up with a different name, but the name in the title is the correct/ official name of this product. It’s an enamel nail care product in the ABRICOT line that nourishes, whitens and strengthens nails, while adding a beautiful hint of pink (or apricot). It smooths out ridges and imperfections on the nails surface and leaves a subtle shiny finish. It gives nails a natural, elegant look and this is a very pretty light pink color. It will chip or peel if you use it alone, so use two coats and then use a top coat or sometimes I top it with Dior’s Nail Glow for a very pretty effect. It doesn’t have the best ingredients and does have a strong fragrance. I make sure to use a cuticle oil and cream daily to keep nails healthy and don’t wear this all the time. I’ve mostly transitioned to “non toxic” polishes because they are so much better for nail health, but I have so many pretty Dior and Chanel products that I still indulge from time to time. I do recommend this because it’s pretty and elegant, but I wouldn’t wear every week.christine .r

I have many Dior nail polishes, I keep buying them because I love the wide brush. It makes applying them much easier than other brands. I use them with a the Dior base coat abricot and the Dior topcoat. Another thing I like about this brand is these polishes dry faster than many of my other brands (especially the base and top coat). They don't wear much longer than other brands I have. After 3 days the shine has diminished and after 4 days I get serious chipping. My most recent one, Cosmopolite is a beautiful dark cherry burgundy. It is not the purple color shown in the photo. It is a very deep dark rose bordering to a very blue red. If you are familiar with the old classic Revlon nail color "Cherries in the Snow" it is almost identical to that shade. What bugs me is the brush on the Dior polishes do not come down far enough to the bottom of the bottle. This causes you to have to always tip the bottle to get to the last 25% of the polish. This could be completely avoided with a longer brush. Now this is common with a lot of nail polishes, but at this price I should be able to use the entire bottle with no problems.Romery

I've used this as a base coat under nail polish on my toes, and as a 'treatment' on otherwise bare fingernails. As a base coat it's good, giving a nice smooth surface and protecting from staining when using strong colours. I haven't used it regularly enough to comment on how effective it is as a treatment- what I can say is, my nails definitely feel harder and stronger with it on, and they look great with the clear gloss. The only negatives are it takes a little while to dry (but I could just be impatient!) and it's quite expensive for what it is.Savvyshopper

I never thought of using a base coat like this before, however, I'm happy I tried it. My nails have been getting stronger and looking better. Since I've been trying to use more natural polishes, it's been challenging to find polishes with less chemicals or that's more plant based. Well Sally's has made this possible with carrying this brand of polishes.MARQUITA L.

This is truly the best base coat I’ve ever come across in my life as someone who’s tried just about everything high end and low end. I tried the tester in store a few years ago and was quite underwhelmed despite the glowing reviews. However recently I noticed Nails Inc changed the packaging and I tried out the tester again and too my shock, the product is AMAZING! I purchased it immediately. I suspect they improved the formulation. It makes my nails feel so healthy hydrated and stronger without harsh ingredients that causes damage and dryness. I let it dry to a beautiful sheen before applying polish. It plumps up the nail surface so ridges and imperfections are minimized and the polish goes on so smoothly and glossy evenly. It adheres to the polish really well while adding health to your nails. I’ve tested it over and over and the polish lasts at least a week and I remove it only because my nails are outgrowing the polish. My nails never looked so good and healthy after I remove it. I cannot live without this Nailkale base coat. It is a must have repurchase forever surpassing any other base coat that I’ve thought was good in the past. I don’t know how Nails Inc was able to make such a genius of a product. For me it is the #1 most advanced product on the market.yuline

i cant say enough good things about opi. i use so many of their products. this product is a 3 in 1. it works as a base coat, a top coat, and a strengthening formula. it’s clear, but it looks so good on the nail. it’s strengthens my nails really well. and it’s easy to apply other coats to it if you want. or stickers. would definitely recommend!jennifer.f

I absolutely love OPI polishes especially the brush they come with. But I have to say it, this product IS TERRIBLE! I rarely write negative reviews, but this one gets an exception. It never fully sets, so it smudges and I wake up with sheet marks. I have given this topcoat 5 different tries, thinking it must've been user error. The last time I tried it was an experiment to make sure it's the topcoat and not my polish. One hand was painted with 3 coats of polish with no topcoat, the other hand was 2 coats polish, one very thin coat of topcoat. Both sides used the OPI drying drops, then I sat still without touching anything for 4 hours before bed. I woke up the next morning to find the no topcoat side perfect, the topcoat side was smudged on every finger. It's unequivocally this topcoat. I'm disappointed and surprised that OPI would make and distribute such a sub-par product. Probably going to switch to a gel topcoat from here.aleksandra.s

Love this from OPI! OPI has recently become my new fave brand when it comes to nails. The finishing base coat and top coat work emmensly and has the quickest drying time I’ve ever experienced! They’ve knocked all my other nail products out the park! I was super pleased with my application process. So many nail salons use the brand OPI and it has been featured in Hollywood movies! Defo give this brand a try girls! It’s totally worth it!jessica .h

I use the Seche Clear base coat combined with the Seche Clear Fast dry top coat. The combination keeps my nails protected, strong, and my manicures last at least a week. I like the width of the brush, it’s just wide enough to cover the nail in 2-3 strokes but not make a mess. The base coat dries pretty quickly so you don’t have to wait long to start applying your polish. I highly recommend Seche products.stevie.m

I love this brand for and I thought that it would be just as good as a base coat. It is just as good and the top coat. It dries quickly and is clear. It makes my nails look so healthy and shiny just by itself. I have used this for a while now and I do think it helps my polish stay on longer. If it didn't – I would skip this step to make polishing faster. It doesn't smell any strong odor when using this base coat. I will buy this again when I run out. I highly recommend this base coat.beharly.s