OPI Top Coat Review

OPI polishes have always been a good polish that behaves on my nails but the addition of this top coat over any polishes I own, I mean any other brands as well, extends the life of that polish on my nails.

This clear top coat comes in a clear glass OPI style bottle, to keep it in its unique style and it means that when you hold this bottle you feel it’s not a cheaply made product. The screw off lid with the brush inserted into it has a textured effect to it that allows a comfortable hold and stable grasp to be able to make clean and even coats on your nail. The only downside I have found is that with time if you are not careful enough to keep the lip of the glass bottle free of any drips it can stick really fast, really quickly and I have in the past damaged a bottle by ripping it open.

Formula wise it is thick enough to get a nice even coat that won’t overrun your nail as you paint, it’s not the fastest to dry but it allows you time to 3 strokes each nail before becoming tacky that it drags. Once it as dried fully it stays put for at least 4-5 days and I use my fingers everyday as I do a lot of analytic/data in putting on a pc so tap, tap, tap for hours. Another thing I like is that the whole top coat sort of remains bonded to itself so it doesn’t so much as chip but peel off in one piece so you are not left with nails with bits here and there catching on things.

I love OPI and this isn't an exception. In my polish-loving quest to find the perfect top coat that lasts and lasts and last a bit more, this is one of the really strong contenders.

I love the bottle: simplistic, sleek, clearly states what you can expect from it and exactly what it is.

This top coat dries within 30 seconds even if you feel like you've applied too much (which is always the case, am I right?). I love that it dries so fast, meaning I can be off with pretty nails in a matter of minutes without worrying about smudges.

The finish is shiny, but not too shiny, a crystal clear, no bubbled effect that doesn't lose it's shine in a couple of days.

It lasts about a week on my nails on it's own, or with another polish underneath. It definitely helps keep my other polishes lasting for longer as well.

If you're unsure about the price on this, Farmers has a duo-pack with a base and top coat for $20, so it's actually quite cheap.

I enjoy using this top coat, has the standard OPI brush which is easy to use and covers a decent area with each brush. Nails look glossy and polish lasts longer with less chipping

This is one of my favourite top coats to use. I NEVER wear nail polish without a top coat. Applying this top coat over any nail polish extends the duration of the polish and I find it lasts at least 5 days before chipping. Usually wear this top coat over my Sally Hansen, OPI and only nail polishes as they are the brands that I tend to wear the most. This top coat keeps my nails looking fresh for the full week.

I also love how much shine this top coat adds to my nail polish. The gloss is insane. It adds so much shine that I can see my reflection. It will turn any cheap or dull polish underneath into looking like a high quality salon manicure.

I get compliments from my friends thinking that I got my nails done at a salon or that it's gel polish. Nope, just regular polish which I applied myself! It gives me salon quality nails for less than half the price, bonus! OPI polishes are quite expensive, but in my opinion they are definitely worth it as the bottles are quite big and will last you ages. It is definitely worth taking the extra time to apply a top coat (you do have to set aside time to paint your nails and I do often get impatient especially having to wait for each coat to dry), but the top coat makes your polish last a lot longer.

This polish comes in the typical OPI bottle, a rounded glass v shaped cylinder. I like how the OPI brushes are nice and big as it enables it to pick up a decent amount of polish preventing you from having to dip the brush back in the bottle. The brush is flat which makes it easy to apply the polish in three even strokes (or one for my pinky).

The formula is really nice and smooth to apply, even if the polish underneath is not quite smooth, the top coat always dries as a smooth layer.

This top coat has become a regular I put over any nail polish I wear and I will definitely be repurchasing this when I run out. I would highly recommend investing in this top coat as it makes even the cheapest low quality nail polish look like a salon manicure.

I was given a selection of colours from Opi range for my birthday from my sisters as well as the base coat.

When using this top coat it really increases the life of the nail polish. I had less chipping and a shiny nail for 6 days which is pretty awesome!

Oh i am a huge OPI fan, maybe even a little bias as all i have is OPI. I went for ages without worrying about a top coat as i thought just the colour outlasted all other brands i have tried. But there was a farmers special where you got this free with a colour. It does make it lovely and shiny and makes it last sooo long. I havnt looked back and use this every time.

I adore this top coat - I've been using it for years, and it is amazing at making cheap nail polish look super expensive! It has an amazing shine factor to it, and it doesn't suffer from chipping or that 'peeling' feeling you can get from other top coats.

The bottle is the typical OPI bottle shape, designed to easily get to the polish (even when you're starting to hit the bottom of the bottle). The brush is a nice size - I can usually get my nail covered in two dips into the polish. If there was a negative to be found with this polish, I do notice that the top gets a bit crusty after a while - but this is a small thing.

I'm a big fan of OPI as a brand, but if I was told I could only buy one OPI product for the rest of my life, this would definitely be the product. It's very effective at sealing the nail polish and keeping it on.

I scored this during a farmers promotion buy one OPI polish and get the top coat free, only reason why have it lol I usually use cheap top coats but after using this once I will never go back to cheap again. Why, because it truly seals in your polish, it really adds a shine to every colour and your polish stays put longer. I can truly say its worth it, one coat goes a long way and your polish will last longer before it needs touch ups or repainting.

My friend left me this nail polish when she went overseas (I had been using another clear topcoat from another brand for years, convinced that I should use my budget with OPI on their awesome colours) — oh my goodness, I wished I bought this way earlier. Usually my names start chipping my day 3, it's been day 7 and the edges still look clean as! As a top coat it adds a shiny sheen to your colours, and does not take very long to dry. Definitely going to repurchase when this runs out!