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All-In-One Base & Top Coat

A multi-use top & base coat infused with argan oil that primes nails and seals color for protection and shine from top-to-bottom.

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All in One Top & Base Coat Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of using a 2-in-1 base and top coat?
A 2-in-1 formula like essie All-in-one simplifies your manicure routine by combining two essential steps. As a base coat, it primes and hydrates the nail plate to prevent staining and ensure smooth polish application. As a top coat, it seals in color with a high-gloss, chip-resistant shield to extend the life of your manicure.

How does argan oil benefit my nails in this formula?
Argan oil is rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants. Infused into our All-in-one formula, it provides deep hydration to dry, brittle nails. This helps strengthen the natural nail plate, creating a healthier foundation for your nail polish.

Can I wear essie All-in-one alone on bare nails?
Yes. Applying 1 to 2 coats of essie All-in-one directly to bare nails acts as a nourishing, protective shield. It delivers a clean, glossy, natural-looking finish while actively conditioning your nails with argan oil.

Is the essie All-in-one formula vegan and clean?
Yes, essie All-in-one features a vegan formula containing zero animal-derived ingredients. It is also formulated without formaldehyde, toluene, DBPs, and other harsh chemicals, offering a safer way to achieve salon-quality results at home.

How do I prevent my nail polish from chipping using this product?
To maximize chip protection and wear, ensure your nails are completely clean and free of oil before application. Apply 1 coat of All-in-one as a base, follow with 2 coats of your favorite essie polish, and finish with 1 coat of All-in-one as a top coat to lock in color, making sure to cap the free edge of your nail.

Where can I buy All in One Top & Base Coat?
You can find this top & base coat at most major beauty retailers include: Amazon, Ulta Beauty, Walmart, Target, Walgreens and CVS.

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Doesn't dry properly - ruins manicure

2 months ago
No matter how much time I allow for drying, I always end up with sheet marks. Total disappointment.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average

no, I do not recommend this product.

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Poor Consistency

6 months ago
The first time I used it, it ended up taking almost 3 full days to dry, not even completely dry. I only put on one thin layer as a top coat because the coat seemed very runny, but it still ruined my manicure. The consistency was almost like a goo after it started to dry on my nails. I tried it one more time, and the same thing happened. I have never had a problem like this with a new top coat, Essie, or any other brand. Other Essie products I have not had problems with either; it seems to be just this product for me.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average

no, I do not recommend this product.

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response from essie:
6 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Gem26, thank you for being such a loyal supporter of Essie! We are concerned to hear about the consistency issues you experienced with this top coat, as it should never ruin your hard work. This top coat should be dry in minutes, sealing in your color. Since the consistency and dry time are so far from normal, we’d like to investigate this further. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET. Use the case # 46059049 when you call.

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a year ago
Until I tried essie nail polish, I have never covered my nails with just one coat.
type of nail polish userprofessional
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Will get again

a year ago
I'm so glad I bought this. It was an impulse buy but my nails have been the in the best condition they've ever been since I started using it. I typically have this, brittle nails. I've been able to grow them out and they're not breaking for once!
favorite essie color family?corals
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear foreveryday
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melts your nail polish off

2 years ago
terrible top and base coat. literally MELTS the nail polish and makes it worse. would get any other brand but this.
type of nail polish userregular/average
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2 years ago
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Hello clare47! We are so sorry to hear that our 'all-in-one top & base coat' did not dry on your nails. We would like to help you in the best way that we can. Please call us at 866 313 7845 MF9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET and provide the reference number 33831749. We look forward to sparking with you!

Great product... 😎👍

3 years ago
I originally found it when I was out of town and looking for their sticky base coat & their top coatto give a friend a pedicure ... ( I always bring my own Essie base and top coats when I go to get pedicures!)... it may have been (?) in a Target or Kroger and 'All-in-one' was all I could find. Who knew?! It works great! But I spend a lot of time in the pool and read polishing nails could help keep my nails from drying out/ cracking. This works GREAT!!! Now I am out and can't find it... I will search on line😁💛👍...
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear foreveryday

yes, I recommend this product.

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Simplicity

3 years ago
I enjoy that this is an all in one product - it makes the manicure &/or color last so much longer and it’s a lot easier not having to think about which clear coat is base or which is top- or having to use so many different bottles for 1 job. I can use this all on its own or with color and it holds up nicely. It makes a huge difference from using polish alone and makes it worth the time I’m sitting down and doing the manicure myself since I know it will hold up long enough that it won’t look like a botched job within a day or two. I think it would be a great addition to a gift basket for health & beauty items for a loved ones birthday or Christmas- and it would also be good to add to a mommy basket for a self care gift to the expectant mother at a baby shower. I wish more products would combine steps to save time and money- for me it’s a win win!

yes, I recommend this product.

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Finally found one that works!

3 years ago
I have tried several nail strengtheners over the years: LA Colors, Sinful Shine, Finger Paints, Revlon, Kiss, Pro Strong, Sally Hanson, China Glaze, even Nail Tek. Someone on social media recommend Essie, so why not try yet another one? I applied 3 coats and it lasted a whole week! I threw out all the others.
favorite essie color family?sheers
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday

yes, I recommend this product.

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Great all around polish

3 years ago
Essie all in one is a great little polish. First use it as a base coat, it helps to condition and restore shine in your nails. Let it dry. Then use two coats of it on your favorite color of nail polish. Let that dry. Then use another coat of Essie all in one for the top coat. Keeps nails looking good like you just got a manicure but did it yourself at home.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Non greasy, not sticky

4 years ago
The Essie all-in-one top coat, base, and strengthener is non-greasy and not sticky. Its easy to apply and as an all-in-one it simplifies the nail polishing process by not having to apply multiple different products. It dries quickly in between applications. It has more of a shiny (not matte) finish and has a thicker (not runny) texture. I cannot say it prolonged the length of time the nail polish stayed on, but it sure didn’t shorten the time. I would purchase this product in the future.
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Love it

4 years ago
All in one is for sure. You can use it as a basecoat as a topcoat as a gloss I absolutely love it. Goes well with other nail polishes I didn’t experience anything out of the ordinary with this product. Also loved that you can mix and match it with other Essie nail products.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Perfect for in between acrylics

4 years ago
I like to take a break from acrylics every few months to give my nails a rest. While on this break I started using the Essie All-In-One Base + Top Coat and I love the results! It's the perfect double use polish. I like the way it helps to strengthen my nails but also leaving them smooth with a glossy shine to them. I bring it with me to the nail shop and make sure they don't use anything but this!

yes, I recommend this product.

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Fantastic

4 years ago
This was exactly what I was expecting and hoping for! I use it as both a top coat and for a primer before nail polish.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Great product

4 years ago
I bought this Essie product and I really love it! My nail polish stay longer, I wash the dishes and still my nail polish looks good, I would love to recommend this product.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Love

4 years ago
I loved this all in one Essie top coat and base coat. I regularly do my manicures and pedicures at home and it’s such a drag having to use two separate products for top coat and base coat. I loved this all in one. It left my nails super shiny and I noticed that my mani and pedi lasted longer. This is a really high quality product and I recommend it if you’re looking for a good all in one product.

yes, I recommend this product.

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My new favorite

4 years ago
Ok, so, this is by far the best ever top coat and bottom coat for your nails IMO. The Essie - All in one is salon quality I'm telling ya. This might sound wired, but I like the way it feels when being applied to my nails. The polish has a strengthener in it and it's noticable, love it. When changing polish, it's easy to remove, and don't worry, it's long lasting if you were wondering.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Really nice

4 years ago
This is a review for essie - all in one. I am glad I had the opportunity to try out these essie products. This went on nice and smoothly. The subtle color from the nail polish was really nice and then using this as a top cot made it really look great.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Great

4 years ago
I loved this. Plus they sent a pink polish just in time for my wedding and it was the best polish i have ever used. This stuff stays on so long and makes my nails feel soft.

yes, I recommend this product.

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It's a nail polish...

4 years ago
As the title says, it's a nail polish. I haven't noticed anything particularly spectacular about this particular polish over others with similar claims. It hasn't made my manicures last longer or kept my nails from chipping any more than other all-in-one or base coat/top coat in one polishes. Pros wise, it's a nice viscosity, which makes it go on easily without much mess. If you load the brush properly prior to applying to to your nail, you should be able to get a nice even coat without much hassle (which I can't say for all products in the same category). And while this may not mean much to some, I appreciate Essie's bottle design because it makes storage much easier. While other brands more aesthetic designs may look nice, unless you have dedicated shelving unit or other display for your polishes, storing them can be difficult and take up far more space than necessary. All in all, in my opinion this product isn't something to write home about, but I wouldn't phone it in either. I would definitely choose this over several of it's competitors with similar claims and price points simply for the above mentioned pros of easy of application and storage.

yes, I recommend this product.

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response from essie:
4 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello there! Thank you for giving the 'all in one' top and base coat a try. We love knowing how much you appreciate the essie bottle design and the easy flow of this formula. We just wish you could see all the results you were hoping for.

Great all in one nail product by a great brand

4 years ago
This is a top coat and base coat all in one. It goes on smoothly and dries very quickly. I put it on and then painted my nails and used it for a top coat as well. My nails look beautiful and they are very shiny. I would highly recommend this product and will definitely be using it from now on for shiny healthy nails.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Great All-in-One Base/Top Coat

4 years ago
I am a huge fan of Essie's nail products and also recommend this new All-in-One Base and Top Coat as well now. I have brittle nails that easily get stained and require a basecoat and top coat as well as a nail strengthener whenever I use nail polish. Essie's All-in-One Base/Top Coat is basically the one-stop product that I use due to convenience since it works as both a base and top coat. I do have to mention that this product has a quick expiration date and the formula and texture changes over time. It becomes thicker, less spreadable, and a bit less efficient when it becomes old. It works best when it's fresh, so it works especially well for those who consistently use nail polish in quick succession and not for those who might use it over a long duration of time. Overall, I am quite satisfied with it, but as I'm one of those lazy people who only use nail polish sporadically, a bottle of these usually lasts me quite a long time and ends up with some wasted.
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Great addition to nail routine

4 years ago
I recieved this all in one base coat and top coat about two months ago. It works great as a base because it keeps the nail polish adhered to the nail better and using it as a top coat keeps the nails shiny and non chipped

yes, I recommend this product.

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Great nailcare product

4 years ago
The Essie all in one is wonderful. It provides a long lasting shine to my nails while strengthening at the same time. It is long lasting and easy to use. Nice consistency, not too thick

yes, I recommend this product.

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Really is all in one!

4 years ago
The Essie all in one has worked great as a base layer or top coat. I recently took of my gel nails and I feel this has helped strengthen my nails back after having gel on them for a year. This leaves a great shine as well when applied as a top coat.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Great for Nail Strength & Base Coat…

4 years ago
The Essie All in One polish is great for strengthening nails, as well as being a base coat. As far as a top coat, it needs work. Since it is a gentle polish, it will not last long on nails. I would still recommend this polish for 2 out of the 3 things that it does though.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Works well

4 years ago
Love the Essie-All in One. This product does what it says. I've had great results using this as both a base coat and as a top coat. The base coat has a nice dry, tacky feel to it. I feel that this helps make the polish apply better and set on your nails to help make your polish last longer and not stain your nails! I'm very pleased that it is free from the harmful ingredients. I am adding this to my manicure bag and will definitely be a core product. Highly recommend!

yes, I recommend this product.

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Works well

4 years ago
I very rarely paint my own nails but I've liked using this in between salon appointments. It does a great job of keeping nails from getting stained and creates a great finish when used with my Essie nail colors.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Works great even alone!

4 years ago
I'm always disappointed when I put a nail polish on and within in a day or two it starts chipping and coming off. This base/top/conditioner solves that! I apply it to my nails, put 2 coats of nail polish on top and then top it off with this again! My nail color lasts so much longer now and doesn't chip or come off until I use nail polish remover. My nails also feel much more conditioned as well. I'm always pleased with Essie products and this will be one I'll use all the time.

yes, I recommend this product.

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All in one - top and base

4 years ago
Super pleased with it being in one bottle. It makes it so convenient having just one bottle and nail polish. I’ve tried a base coat on the top of my nails before and it was more dull BUT this top/base is shiny!!! It’s a win win!!

yes, I recommend this product.

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Excellent all in one

4 years ago
I have used this Essie All in one for a few weeks now and I love it. I am very pleased with how well this provides a wonderful base that smooths out the ridges of my nails, while providing nurishing ingredients that help in my nail health. I really appreciate how well this provides a wonderful base, while making my polish look so smooth. Best part is I then follow up with a top coat, for that shiny sealed in perfection.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Very convenient

4 years ago
I love that this is a 2 in 1 and We can use it as a top coat and a base coat. Its very convenient not having to have multiple bottles when it comes to polish. Came in a nice size convenient bottle. The shine to it was amazing as well

yes, I recommend this product.

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All in one

4 years ago
This really is all in one. If it was colored or would be perfect. I applied this before the color and after the color like the directions explained. I let the first coat dry for at least 20 minutes before applying the color coat. I don't think it needed that long to cure but it didn't hurt. I did wait quite awhile for the color to cure and then added the top coat. Entire process was about an hour. I wore this coat for about a week before it started coming off. I think it would have lasted even longer if I wasn't so hard on my hands. Lots of dishes and cleaning. They held up really well for the first few days of abuse. I will be using this again and again.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Great base and top coat

4 years ago
This was a great base and top coat for my nails. I will continue using it

yes, I recommend this product.

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the perfect base and top coat

4 years ago
I have been on the hunt for a good clear base and top coat, I think I may of found it in Essie's all in one. Simply apply it like you would nail polish, allow to dry before applying a color or simply keep it as a clear coat. I noticed that after using it as a top coat my nails lasted longer.

yes, I recommend this product.

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don't need anything else

4 years ago
I am an infrequent nail painter, so it was nice to only have to buy one product to cover several needs. The coating was strong and helped keep my nails nice for longer.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Exactly what I needed

4 years ago
Best I've used. Had brittle peeling nails for years. After a full month of use my nails stopped peeling. They feel stronger and are starting to grow. It spreads evenly and dries fast. The shine is so great I not only use it with colors, I wear it alone. Long lasting and doesn't chip.

yes, I recommend this product.

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All in one!

4 years ago
The Essie all in one is really good as a top coat, base coat and overall it has strengthened my nails. My nails are usually brittle and break off. But the Essie all in one make my nails feel much stronger.

yes, I recommend this product.

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Not sure

4 years ago
I recieved this a little over a month ago. I used the essie all in one for the first time and i did love the shine it gave my nails but i have not noticed my nails getting any stronger yet. When i went go use this i gave it about 2 minuets to dry but i went to go to do my house chores and it had smugged all over my nails. Really nit sure about this product im kind of on the fence between loving it and hating it.

no, I do not recommend this product.

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response from essie:
4 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Kenny123. Thanks for sharing your personal experience with the 'all in one' base + top coat. We can see this wouldn’t be the results you were hoping for…this all-in-one is a base coat and top coat in one that helps strengthen while leaving nails with a smoother, glossy finish. Just one coat should dry within 2 minutes, however, after you apply a base coat, two coats of polish, and a top coat, you should sit for about 15 minutes to dry your nails.
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