9.0  

Laura

reviewed on March 08, 2013
criteria rating
Easy to Apply
applies itself hard to make it work
Effectiveness
highly effective ineffective
Application
even streaky/splotchy
Formula Thickness
thick thin
the thickness of this takes some getting used to (even when thinned) as it's a bit thicker than other topcoats, but it works great
Durability
long-lasting short-lived
Fast Drying
lightning fast slow as molasses
Bubbles
no bubbles bubble prone
Chip Resistant
chip resistant very chippy
would not repurchase
Value
overdelivered underdelivered
detailed review
this really is a nice topcoat. it is one of the glassiest glossiest and dries faster than any other topcoats i've used. i've gone through many bottles of it. after singing all those praises, i marked that i would not repurchase, and the reason has nothing to do with it living up to it's claims and being the creme de la creme of topcoats. it is chemical laden! and because of this, it is quite stinky! i've been trying other topcats to compare, and sadly this one is better, but i've moved on. i'm sure those chemicals are what is making it awesome, i just don't think it's smart as someone who does their nails a lot to continue using this :(