Just like a sweep of powder keeps your makeup in place and a spritz of hairspray helps an updo last until the end of the party, we count on our top coats to keep our nails in tip-top shape for days. The knockout shine they bring to the table doesn’t hurt, either. This German brand’s rapid-set formula helps us get out the door faster.
I am giving this one star for one reason. I had only used this nail polish two or three times before the brush pulled out of the handle. Because it was so expensive I am pushing through. But it's a pain. Each time I use it, I have to push the brush part back into the handle, and it gets my fingers all sticky. Then it's hard to close because the brush isn't in the handle part all the way. You'd think the maker of the product could make a better container for their product. Will never buy this again.
1I spend a lot of time typing for my job and I like that this top coat helps to prevent the inevitable chippage that causes. It's not a miracle worker, but it definitely extended the life of my manicure by at least two days (and I'll take whatever I can get). Made my polish shiny and smooth, didn't take a lifetime to dry. My only real complaint would be how small the bottles are. Probably not good for more than a few manicures.
4I cannot keep a manicure longer than 2 days, ever. I bought this hoping it would help that problem and I believe that it has. I'm on my 3rd day of no-chip nails, including days filled with cooking, cleaning, working out, etc. Stuff that normally kills my nails. I'd say it's probably worth the price, considering brands like Essie at the store are upwards of $8. It does also add nice shine, and that has not faded either.
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