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Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener is a clinically tested, vegan nail treatment featuring MSM technology that instantly strengthens and hydrates damaged nails. This fast-drying, clear tinted formula enhances nail resistance and serves as the perfect base for any polish, delivering salon-quality results with ethical, cruelty-free ingredients.










| ASIN | B0BH55J9CZ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,157 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #3 in Nail Strengtheners |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (22,906) |
| Item model number | 0095008057101 |
| Manufacturer | Essie |
| Product Dimensions | 3.47 x 1.85 x 3.47 inches; 0.46 ounces |
| UPC | 095008057101 |
L**M
Works well
Never disappoints. I use this top coat over all my different polish brands to extend the life of my manicure. The top coat lets the color of your polish shine through. my tips: I have one bottle for top coating over dark colors and one for light colors just to make sure there is true color through the top coat. Remember to wear gloves when you do the dishes, even this hard working top coat is no match for a night's worth of pots and pans.
G**I
"your nails but better" in a bottle
what a LOVELY nail polish. I've been looking for a sheer pink gloss for a while ("Nail Glow" from a brand I shall not mention felt too pricey for me for a basic polish) and I've certainly found a winner. essie's Glow and Shine goes on smooth, dries fast (a HUGE problem for me—I always mess up my nails before they dry), and is overall a lovely shade of maybe-she's-born-with-it pink. the pink is buildable, which I find great. you can apply one, two, or more layers depending on whether you want a mere concealer look, a noticeable pink glow, or a semi-sheer pink. I did two coats, as shown in the attached video and photos. as for nail strengthening, I ~think~ it would make a difference with continuous use. I haven't had it long enough to say, but I have noticed that my nails FEEL much stronger that they do without it. the only complaint I have is that it chips around the edges if you use your hands often—for example, if you're like me, with frequent typing. that being said, a quick touch-up is no problem to me, especially because of how fast it dries. that being said, LOVE it. will be keeping this stocked from now on.
Z**A
Clean and polished finish
This gives a really nice glossy look to your nails and it also helps make them stronger. I have really sensitive and weak nail Ed’s so this is a perfect nail polish. Your nails will look clean and polished.
E**R
Smells Amazing and Works Well – But Needs Consistent Use
I really like this cuticle oil! The apricot scent is light and pleasant, the formula feels nourishing without being greasy, and the rollerball makes it super easy to apply anytime. It’s a quick, mess-free step that feels a little luxurious. That said, I’ve found that you have to be very consistent with it—at least twice a day, every day—to keep your nails and cuticles looking good. If I skip a few days, my nails and the skin around them go right back to being dry, cracked, and peeling. Overall, it’s a great product that delivers results if you make it part of your daily routine. The convenience and scent alone make me want to keep using it!
Z**T
Excellent product
Love the very shinny protective layer this gives my home manicure. Seems to help my polish last a bit longer too.
L**A
works well
My nails were dry and brittle and in a couple of days of using this, they transformed into shiny smooth nails (I didn’t use with polish). I’m happy.
K**.
Love that it’s a base and top coat in one
I like that this polish work as both a base and top coat. I love that Essie is vegan and 8 free as well. It’s affordable compared to other companies that sell vegan ‘X amount free’ nail polishes and products. This bottle while last me a long time so that’s awesome! It gives your nails a shiny top coat and would even work on its own without a polish to give your natural nails a bit of a shine. I do have to say that I hate the way it smells. It filled the whole room the instant the cap came off. I am extremely sensitive to smells so the experience was a bit over stimulating. I even wear a mask while painting my nails to try and avoid the smells but this polish permeated everything. Once the cap was back on, the scent calmed down. So thankfully only one coat is needed before and after the color polish. Edit: It’s been over a week since I painted my toes and there is no chipping. They still look great and are holding up nicely. I painted my finger nails 3 days ago and 2 of my nails have chipped badly and a third has just started chipping. I updated my rating to a 3 star due to this. The polish works great for toes but not so great for fingers
J**B
Best base coat
I really have to say that this is the best base coat that I've ever use! My manicure stays on days longer without chipping.
C**N
Muy bien producto
C**L
no problem
K**V
I've used quite a lot of different top coats but this is by far the one that makes my manicure last the longest. Up to 10-12 days and I do rigorous activity so it might even last longer for some.
G**N
Highly recommended
M**G
Brilliant product sets fast and makes a great base coat for your varnish but is also a great strengthener on its own
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