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Terrible for my nails
Just terrible!
For the reference, there are two main ingredients in the majority of nail polishes/base coasts - Ethyl Acetate and Butyl Acetate.
Whichever comes first will determine the longevity of the color on your nails.
Some people do well with Ethyl Acetate, some do way better with Butyl Acetate. I'm the later and I should have known better before buying this. Companies that use Ethyl Acetate as a primary ingredient never done well for me, yet I still bought this top coat.
Using the Essie base coat my manicure doesn't last at all. Polishes that last 5-7 days without any basecoat are chipping within a day. My nail surface got rough and scaly, my nails start peeling, I don't see any color discoloration protection neither.
So bad!
In case you wonder about the main ingredient in the most popular nail polishes:
Ethyl Acetate - OPI, Essie, Sally Hansen, Ulta Beauty, Revlon, E.L.F.
Butyl Acetate - Zoya, Butter London, ORLY, Pacifica, CND, Chanel, Dior, Deborah Lippmann, SinfulColors, H&M.
Just remember the polishes aren't created equal, they won't all have the same longevity, but one group will outperform another on most individuals nails.
April 2019 · Beauty and Personal Care · verified purchase