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 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!