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OPI Top Coat Review

OPI Top Coat Review
Overall rating from 24 reviews so far:
3.8/5
Would use it again?
3.7/5
Did it do what it said it would?
3.8/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
3.8/5

OPI Top Coat For a beautiful shining finish to your OPI manicure.

Prevents smudges while drying to a smooth, high-gloss, protective shine.

Perfect for sensitive nails.

Website http://www.opi.net.au/

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OPI Top Coat Review

OPI Top Coat Review

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Overall rating:
1.0/5
2nd March, 2015
1 members found this review useful
Dries fast but peels quickly

I was very disappointed with OPI top coat. The one good thing about it is that it was incredibly fast drying and that was impressive considering that there is also a fast dry version available. My biggest issue with this product is that it seems to make my other OPI enamels peel off quicker than if I use no top coat at all. Perhaps I got a bad batch, but I bought it from Unichem so I know it's not fake either but for whatever reason once I apply it within a few hours my polish will peel off in large layers, to the point where I could probably pull most of a whole nail of polish off in one sweep. Perhaps mine is too thick or something and it applies too much and makes the manicure too thick and the layers more prone to peeling? Ever since I have avoided using this and don't bother with top coats over my OPI's as I find they last up to 4 or 5 days with no chips even on my busy hands.

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Overall rating:
2.7/5
2nd March, 2015
1 members found this review useful
It's just OK. In a pinch.

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.

Tips: Drying drops e.g. those from Orly might help with the drying speed.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
16th March, 2015
1 members found this review useful
My little nail secret...

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.

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trudijoy
11th April, 2015

cheers for a great review - I think I need to invest in this :)

Overall rating:
4.0/5
23rd March, 2015
1 members found this review useful
One Of The Better Ones

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.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
31st May, 2017
1 members found this review useful
Where've you been all my life?

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!

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Pat17
1st July, 2023

I feel exactly the same as you do.Great Product!!

Overall rating:
5.0/5
1st March, 2015
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To top it off

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.

Tips: Store your polish in the fridge door to help with smoother application and longer shelf life

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
1st March, 2015
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*oooh shiney *

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 ! :)

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Overall rating:
1.3/5
3rd March, 2015
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Can't emphasise how disappointing this was

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.

Tips: Only apply this if you're about to do do non- nail involving things for the next 5 hours or so. Don't apply just before bed, even your pillow will make it wrinkle.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
4th March, 2015
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My long time favourite top coat

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.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
21st March, 2015
0 members found this review useful
perfect go too top coat

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.

Tips: Ensure your polish dries before each coat is applied. Don't be too surprise to see a lil colour on the top coat brush...nothing major. This top coat can be used over cheap polish works wonders.

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