OPI Top Coat Review

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!

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 ! :)

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

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.

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.

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!