Top Coats

The finishing touch for every manicure: top coats for extra shine, a matte or gel-like finish and longer-lasting colour.

Top coats: the secret to a long-lasting manicure

A top coat is the final layer of your manicure and one of the most important. It protects the colour from chips and scratches, adds shine or a matte finish, and helps your manicure look fresh for longer. Some top coats also speed up drying or give a plumped gel effect.

Types of top coat

• High-shine top coat: a glossy, mirror-like finish.
• Gel-effect top coat: a plumped, gel-like look without a lamp.
• Quick-dry top coat: helps polish set faster.
• Matte top coat: turns any shade into a velvety matte finish.

How to use a top coat

1. Let your colour dry for a minute or two.
2. Apply one even layer, covering the whole nail.
3. Brush along the free edge to seal the tip.
4. Reapply every two to three days for extra wear.

Top coat and gel

Semi-permanent gel polish needs a gel top coat cured under a lamp. Regular top coats are for air-dry polishes.

Brands in this collection

Discover top coats from CND, Bluesky, Catrice, Dior, Essie, OPI, Orly, Off-White, Bel London, L'Oréal Paris and Maybelline.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use any top coat with any polish?

Most top coats work with any air-dry polish. Some long-wear systems work best with their own top coat.

Why does my top coat smudge my design?

Wait until the colour is dry to the touch and apply the top coat with a light, loaded brush.

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