OPI Top Coat Review

I was given this OPI Top coat, and was excited to use it because it was an OPI product, and I had assumed that all OPI products were superior to other nail brands. I was disappointed to find that this was not the case. This gloopy top coat stays wet for hours, and continues to stay in it's putty-like state for many more hours. I'm not sure how long you're supposed to wait after applying it to do anything, I'm tempted to say at least 5 hours. When it feels sort of dry after a couple of hours and you accidentally touch something, your nails will just wrinkle...I have also found other nail top coats to be more chip-resistant. However, this top coat has had the highest shine result out of all the top coats I've ever seen. It is a subtle difference, only noticeable when side to side with another top coated nail, but it definitely has clearer shine to it.

I am a massive nail polish fan and have a huge collection of OPI. Every time I paint my nails (which is very often!) I use a base and top coat to prolong my polish and protect it from chips and nicks.

The OPI Top Coat was a bit of a disappointment and it is not a product that I would be keen to use again. I have purchased this product several times and each time I have used it, the first few uses are great - the polish goes on smoothly, leaves a nice shiny top coat and makes my polish last for several days. However once the bottle has been opened and used a few times, I have found that the product hardens in the bottle, becomes thick and gluggy and leaves a sticky, gloopy coat on the nail. It is hard to spread and ends up taking ages to dry because the layer is so thick. I thought the first time that I may have had a defective bottle, or perhaps it became too oxidised. But after trying this product another 2 or 3 times, and each time this happening, I have concluded that it just simply does not last the distance, and for $22.99 I would expect a lot more!!

I have since tried other top coats from different brands and have not had the same issue. My recommendation is purchase OPI polishes but stay clear of the OPI Top Coat!

So, i love doing my nails, and we all know how important it is to use a top coat. I mean thats the protective layer that keeps your nails looking amazing for the longest amount of time, so its a pretty important step.

OPI top coat comes in the same bottles as most the opi range. It comes in a glass bottle, which is bottom heavy, with a black handle. Simple design but classy nonetheless.

The brush on this bottle is nice, but nothing special. Its thin, but two-three strokes covers the nail. The brush almost reached down to the bottom of the jar, but not quite (so i don't really get that?)

This nail polish has that strong nail polish smell that all nail polishes have, so it wont get marked down for that. The consistency seems nice. Its not too thin, and not too think, and it is completely clear and translucent, which is exactly what i want it a top coat.

However, this top coat sucks. Like honestly, i have tried to love it. I have even used most the bottle but it just ruins my nails because it takes so long to dry. I have to admit, it does leave a glossy finish on my nails if i have a an hour to let it completely dry, but i don't have that time. If that wasn't enough, by the time i got 1/4 into the bottle, the consistency changed and it has gotten thicker which means it takes even longer to dry.

I am sick of ruining nail polish looks because of this top coat, and will keep it to use on my toes, which no one sees anyway. I won't be repurchasing.

I am a firm believer in the need for a top coat! I always love a good top coat, one that adds lots of gloss and shine to finish off my nails. Owning several OPI nail polishes and loving them, I had high expectations. The packaging is the usual classic shaped bottle and handle. It's easy to grip and no trouble to open and close tightly. While I like the grip of the brush, I wish the brush itself would be tapered and flatter so that it was easier to apply the polish. Nevertheless, I get a good amount of polish. It glides on nice and smoothly and I only need about 2 or 3 strokes to cover my whole nail and I could easily control the brush. The finish is quite glossy, however it doesn't last this glossy for that long, maybe about 3 or 4 days at the most. After that, my polish usually begins to chip or fade away at the tips. This is quite disappointing, as I thought it would be much better! I feel like I could get a cheaper top coat that is either on par or better than this. I will continue to use it, however I am on the lookout for a new top coat!

I used this for a long time and did repurchase it once or twice before I moved onto Seche Vite. This has a nice formula that isn't too thick and doesn't have a strong smell. However, it is slow to dry (compared to Seche Vite) and doesn't wear tremendously well - I found polish was chipping off within a few days. The finish is nice, but I prefer Seche Vite which makes it look glassy. OPI has made a decent product here, but it unfortunately does not measure up to other products on the market.

I love OPI but i find the topcoat does its job to a minimum. I can never seem to get this to last more than a few days and i feel as if it takes forever to dry! I can also somehow be able to peel it completely off after a few days.

If I don't have a french manicure done at the nail salon, I simply just wear a base and top coat. OPI Top Coat is the only top coat I have ever used so I don't really have anything to compare it to but unfortunately I do believe it could be improved.

I've bought 3 bottles in my time and each time the first couple of uses are perfection where there is great consistency, great shine and good performance in keeping my polish from chipping for more than 4 days. Nowadays I find that I can barely get to 3 days without the polish breaking away.

My nails are generally filed and buffed so I think it has a good enough nail bed for the polish to sit on. The product glides on easily and the brush gives me enough control that I don't go crazy.

I absolutely love the shine but it really doesn't last long. The shine begins to dull after 2 days which is terrible considering I always add 2-3 layers. I have no plans to repurchase this top coat - onto better and more long lasting shine for me!

I bought this as I have a big collection of OPI polishes and figured that they would be best matched with an OPI top coat.

This is like any other OPI polishes with the classic shaped bottle and the textured handle which helps application. While not being flat, the brush is easy to use and covers my small nails in a few strokes. The polish goes on easily, but if your manicure has not dried completely it can pick up some of the residual colour on the brush which is annoying.

I apply this after my colour has fully set and if I can, repapply the top coat every few days. It does extend the life of a manicure but is not the shiniest top coat I have tried.

This top makes all the difference! It makes the nail colour look much smoother and really glossy! I've noticed with this top coat when I go to take it off, it takes quite a while also with this top coat it doesn't chip as bad as most top coats! It is my favourite top coat to use, the only problem with this is that it's not super fast drying like some other top coats but if you have the patience then this will work.just fine for you ! :)