If I use this as a top coat after using a regular essie polish I get longer wear from my polish. I can usually get through a work week without issue.

I love how this top coat makes any manicure shine and look kinda like you went and got gel-cured tips at the salon. It takes a bit longer to dry but makes up for it as my manicure lasts a very long time.

I'm a self-declared manicure addict! I never thought I would use a different top-coat other than my trusted Sèche-Vite. But I was shopping at Winners when I found an Essie colour I just had to have (Mint Candy Apple). It happened to be bundled with the Essie Gel Setter Top Coat. What a find! Now if you're looking for a top coat to get you out the door quickly, this isn't it. I give mine about 10 minutes to dry before I try to do anything. But it's worth the wait. It adds SO MUCH SHINE. And it makes my manicures last. With Sèche-Vite, I'd only get about 3-4 days of wear, but with the Gel Setter, I can extend that at least 2 or 3 more days. And I'm hard on my hands (daily workouts, house cleaning, etc). Essie Gel Setter also gives the nail a bit of thickness - like a Shellac manicure does. I gave the price 4 out of 5 stars since mine was bundled, so I got a great deal, but I'm unsure of how much it retails for, so I didn't want anyone to get the wrong impression.

I love this product! It works really well as a top coat to keep my nail polish lasting for about a week. It works especially well when used with Essie polishes. It has milder chemicals when compared to other great top coat brands and for the price it's worth it. I also love that it dries shy and relatively quick. I would highly recommend this and would definitely repurchase.

I love love love this!! Easy at home or on the go, don't have to worry about going to a salon for just one easy peasy evening out. I did my toe nails before going on a trip to the Dominican and it lasted the whole week without a chip!

Nothing better than Essie gel setter. I swear by it and get compliments all the time like "is that shellac" or "who did your nails" the answer is no, it's gel polish and I did it at home.

Love, makes my polish look like a salon gel mani

Essie is my go-to brand for nail polish.
I have a gel lamp because I love how long gel nail polish lasts yet I was confused when I could never buy gel Essie nail polishes.

This product has solved the dilemma. No lamp required, no new polishes required.
I can use all my regular Essie polishes and top with the gel setter for a gel quality nail.
No curing time under a lamp. Healthy nails. Quality is great.

Apply regular polish, as many coats as required (I probably did 3)
Top with Gel Setter (1-2 coats as required)

Highly recommended if you are an Essie fan!