My nails were so brittle after wearing gel polish for many months. I used this polish for about a month and my nails look better than ever. You have to keep applying the polish over several days because it's very light and peels off but it's well worth it. My nails are growing long and are no longer splitting and chipping.
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essie treatments
 nail strengthener |  nail strengthener |  cuticle conditioning |  quick-e drying drops | |
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| clinically tested, clear tint | neutralizes yellow tones | nourished cuticles | fast polish setting |
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best used with
| essie apricot cuticle oil | essie apricot cuticle oil | essie original | essie original |
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application
| apply 2 coats, dry and wear | apply 2 coats, dry and wear | massage onto nails & cuticle | apply 1 coat to protect layer |
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finish
| shine | shine | conditioned | shine |
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protects nails?
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This Item  essie nail care, strengthener treatment, vegan, Hard To Resist Advanced, 0.46 fl oz | Recommendations  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $10.97 | -25% $10.47 List: $13.99 | -5% $6.64 List: $6.99 | $11.97 | $6.76 |
| Price Per Unit | — | — | $14.76 / fluid ounce | — | — |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Jul 16 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Jul 16 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Jul 16 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Jul 16 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, Jul 16 |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| form | Drop | Liquid | Gel | Polish | Gel |
| liquid volume | 0.46 fluid ounces | 0.44 fluid ounces | 13.3 milliliters | 0.46 fluid ounces | 0.5 fluid ounces |
| weight | 0.46 ounces | 0.17 pounds | 0.02 pounds | 0.46 ounces | 15 milligrams |
| specialty | Strengthening | Repair,Strengthener,Healthy | Growth,Strengthening,Strengthener,Healthy | Strengthening | Damaged, Moisturizing, Strengthening, Split Ends & Breakage, Daily Care |
| ingredients | G622 - Ingredients: Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Propyl Acetate, Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Dimethyl Sulfone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Oxidized Polyethylene, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Barium Sulfate, Alumina, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Colophonium / Rosin / Colophane, Silica, Aqua / Water / Eau, Tin Oxide, Magnesium Silicate, Calcium Pantothenate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer, Acetone, Ci 77002 / Aluminum Hydroxide [+/- May Contain: Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Ci 77491, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Ci 15880 / Red 34 Lake, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 15850 / Red 6 Lake, Ci 77400 / Bronze Powder, Ci 15850 / Red 7 Lake, Ci 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, Ci 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, Ci 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Ci 77000 / Aluminum Powder, Ci 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, Ci 77266 / Black 2, Ci 60725 / Violet 2]. Fil D251152/2 | Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Acrylates Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Nitrocellulose, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters N-Butyl Alcohol, Acetylated Hydrogenated Castor Glyceride, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Benzophenone-1, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Aqua/Water/Eau, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Amethyst Extract, Biotin, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate [May Contain/Peut Contenir/+/-Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), D&C Red 34 Calcium Lake (CI 15880), D&C Violet No.2 (CI 60725), D&C Red No.7 Calcium Lake (CI 15850), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510)]. | — | — | Propylene Glycol, Urea, Glycerin, Aqua (Water), Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Vegetable Collagen (Protein Hydrolysate), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Disodium EDTA. |
It really works
Dis oil really works. I tried other one from Amazon, but none of them work as good as this one. I love it whenever I’m free and I’m sitting down. I rub it around my nail and I massage it through.
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2025Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: GLOW & SHINEVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2017Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: GELSETTER TOP COATVerified Purchase
As a big fan of Essie products, I purchased Essie's Gel Setter top coat in 2015; when I initially tried it, I didn't love it, and didn't think it was any better than others (Essie's Good to Go top coat has always been a favorite). I've kept it with my nail polish supplies, however, and have tried it periodically.
Essie's Gel-Setter Top Coat - wonderful top coat, with tips on how to get a long-lasting, no chip, gel-like finish!
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2017
Fast forward to late September 2017, when two minor changes to my nail polish routine have COMPLETELY changed my mind about this top coat, which is rapidly becoming my new favorite! With this new routine, I find that I can regularly get a full 7-10 days out of my manicure with no (or nearly no) chipping; this is especially true if I reapply the top coat 4-5 days after my initial manicure. It really does do a great job of mimicking a shiny salon gel manicure, without the damage and removal hassle that can come with gel polishes.
So what's my routine?
1. After my cuticles are pushed back/trimmed (I love the CND CuticleAway Gel for this) and my nails are filed/buffed, I wash my hands thoroughly with soap and water, scrubbing with a nail brush.
2. After drying my hands, I use acetone or alcohol to clean my nails, ensuring that there's no soap or lotion residue on the nail surface.
3. I apply one quick coat of OPI's Bond Aid to my clean natural nails; this dries almost instantly, and is a huge help with polish adhesion.
4. I apply one coat of Essie's Grow Stronger Base Coat to my nails, and let dry for about a minute. This is the first of the two changes I made recently, and changing to this base coat has made a world of difference in terms of preventing chips.
5. I apply two coats of regular Essie polish (in whatever color suits my mood - generally, it's Mademoiselle if I'm going light, or Wicked or Carry On if I want a darker color). I wait about 30 seconds between coats.
6. I finish my manicure with one coat of Essie Gel-Setter Top Coat.
7. I then let my nails air dry - NOT UNDER A DRYER - for about 15 minutes. This is the second change I made to my routine. If my nails are not dry by this time, I then use a standard nail dryer fan (with UV lamp) for regular polish (not a gel dryer) to finish drying my nails. This gives the polish layers some time to cure, and ensures that bubbles don't form.
I've attached a picture of my most recent regular manicure (I am wearing Essie's Mademoiselle) using the routine described above, taken after four days of wear. I have not reapplied the top coat. It's maintained its super shiny finish, and so far, I have no chips or lifting - and I've been using my keyboard constantly, and have done dishes and used antibacterial wipes and other cleaning products on various surfaces (with no gloves). Hope this is helpful!
I paid FULL price for this product, and have not been given any discounts or incentives in exchange for leaving my review.
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GabellyReviewed in Mexico on May 23, 2025
Muy bueno
Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: ON A ROLL APRICOT CUTICLE OILVerified Purchase -
Cliente AmazonReviewed in Mexico on September 24, 2024
Excelente producto
Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: APRICOT CUTICLE OILVerified Purchase - Grace KanaanReviewed in Australia on June 2, 2024
Fast drying and long lasting
Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: GOOD TO GO TOP COATVerified Purchase
Highly recommendedGrace KanaanFast drying and long lasting
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on May 18, 2025
Definitely 'Hard to Resist' -- I love, love, LOVE this essie product
Size: 0.46 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Color: GLOW & SHINEVerified Purchase
