Review (4/5): Great for nail art
I purchased this top coat looking for something to use in between manicures to keep my tips wrapped and polish looking fresh. I've been happy with most Essence polishes in the past and decided to give this a try.
Compared to the brushes in other Essence polishes, I'm not a fan of this one. The tip of the brush is flat, not rounded like in their polishes, and it doesn't fan out as nicely. Also, the formula is thick, and it doesn't dry quickly, so that's something to get used to. But it's super shiny, and the shine lasts for days, which I love. I've never had an issue with Essence polishes chipping, and this stuff keeps my manicures looking great until I'm ready to redo my nails (usually every 5 or so days). Where this stuff really excels is over any kind of nail art (decals, rhinestones, striping tape, loose glitter, etc). It seals it down perfectly and seamlessly, helped in part by its thick formula. And the price ($3.99 in stores) is hard to beat. Will continue to buy.