Speed Setter Quick Dry Topcoat
A high-performance top coat that dries in under a minute for an ultra-shiny finish.
Speed Setter Top Coat Frequently Asked Question
Does essie Speed Setter really dry your nails in under a minute?
Yes. essie Speed Setter is formulated with quick-evaporating solvents that set the surface of your manicure to the touch in less than 60 seconds. While the outer layer dries almost instantly to prevent smudges and fingerprints, we recommend giving your nails a few extra minutes to fully cure before heavy activity.
What is the difference between essie Speed Setter and essie Good To Go?
The difference lies in their consistency and finish thickness:
Speed Setter is a lightweight, ultra-thin formula designed for the absolute fastest surface-drying time (under 60 seconds) with an incredibly glossy, sleek finish.
Good To Go is a slightly thicker formula that takes a little longer to dry but provides a more protective, plumped finish for long-term chip defense.
Speed Setter is a lightweight, ultra-thin formula designed for the absolute fastest surface-drying time (under 60 seconds) with an incredibly glossy, sleek finish.
Good To Go is a slightly thicker formula that takes a little longer to dry but provides a more protective, plumped finish for long-term chip defense.
Can I use Speed Setter over nail art or decals?
Yes. Because Speed Setter dries so rapidly, it is excellent for sealing nail art, stamp designs, and decals without dragging, smearing, or dissolving the detailed work underneath. Apply it with a light, swift hand for best results.
Where can I buy Speed Setter Top Coat?
You can find this top coat at most major beauty retailers include: Amazon, Ulta Beauty, Walmart, Target, Walgreens and CVS.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful look
8 months ago
It's an amazing nail product on the market by far. Best when new, goes on smoothly + makes your fresh manicure set look perfect. No prints on your 💅 nails , drys fast.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userprofessional
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Disappointment
a year ago
Just like others stated, started peeling of the next day. I have used Essie for years but this top coat did not work on my natural nails.
type of nail polish userregular/average
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a year ago
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Hi there Girasol, we want to know what’s going on as much as you do! This hi-shine quick dry top coat should protect and prolong your mani. 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
5 out of 5 stars.
My go-to for years
2 years ago
This is my go-to top coat since a very long time. No matter the polish underneath it, it just makes it last for days and look brand new. I re-apply it throughout the week to extend that 'freshly done' look. Just love it! And also I'm not promoted to write this review, genuinely wanted to help those who are looking for a new top coat! :)
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Topcoat made of unicorns and magic
3 years ago
Almost all of the reviewers for this product received an incentive. I haven’t, so I thought I’d post my own review.
In a nutshell, this works. And it works better than Good to Go. Speed Setter dries to the touch in about two minutes and has a lasting shine. But you do actually have to let the base coat and color coats dry before painting this top coat on, which takes about 2-5 minutes for each coat depending on the heat and humidity where you live. I live somewhere both hot and humid, so it’s five minutes per base/color coat for me. Then I paint on this top coat and wait 15 minutes for it to fully, FULLY “rock hard” cure because my lifestyle is the archenemy of nail polish. (Musical instruments, excessive typing, small children, hot water galore, using nails as tools, digging in the dirt, painting, sanitizer, bleach, you name it.) Then I’m ready to go.
And it lasts for the next week. WEEK. Doing all of the above. Usually I show tip wear in hours. I swear, this top coat lasts longer than most of Kim Kardashian’s marriages. Buy it, use it, thank it, love it, marry it, rewrite your will and leave everything to it in gratitude for the long-wearing shine it provides you. Because it will.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Wicked, Forever Yummy, Mademoiselle
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
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5 out of 5 stars.
Best too cost ever made.
3 years ago
This top coat consistently delivers time and time again. 90% of the time I can go a minimum of a week wi the no chips. Then I clip my nails and get a whole second week of wear. I have never found a product like this on the market and will never use another.
favorite essie color family?purples
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
It works very well!
3 years ago
I can’t believe I finally found something efficient that also looks good and doesn’t modify the base color!! Thanks Essie 🫶🏼💜🙏🏼
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Whoa!
4 years ago
This top coat is the truth! I applied it as a retouch on top of a week old set. I went outside and started pulling up weeds in my yard about 20 minutes later (though I don’t recommend this) AND I DONT HAVE ANY DENTS! I can’t believe it! This is a keeper!
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Good but peels off
4 years ago
It's the best top coat I've ever had and it dries so fast! But there is just one problem, It peels off.
I would apply two coats on my nail and let it dry then the next day it would peel off!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Any.
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great
4 years ago
I had a chance to try this Essie speed setter nail polish. It worked fairly well as a top coat and helped my other polish dry more quickly once applied. It was easy to use and coated the nails fairly quickly. I may purchase this again in the future.
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Does exactly what it says!
4 years ago
Talk about speed setter! This polish lives up to its name. Far surpasses it also! I expected it to be somewhat quick but this is faster than I ever would have imagined! For someone who is always busy, and a bit impatient, like me... This is fricken amazing!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love love love
4 years ago
I absolutely loved this product. I am the type of person who loves doing my nails but cannot for the life of me sit still long enough to let them dry so they don't get messed up. The speed setter top coat from Essie was a game changer for me!! Not only does it almost immediately dry your nails but it makes the polish look so shiny and pretty as well.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great product
4 years ago
My Best Friend is a nail Tech so I had her try this product on me!! One of the BEST nails sessions I’ve ever had! This nail product Amazed her and I both!! I will definitely be order more of this product for her and I both to use!!!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
Buy this! Just buy it!
4 years ago
Yes! This is everything! I have other quick dry top coats and they all seem to "shrink" after they dry. They leave a messy looking edge. This does not do that. The edges are gorgeous! And it dries in 60 seconds. I use a popular nail polish strip, somewhat like a sticker, I use this over it to keep them from cracking, add strength and keep them glossy. I'm in love and I have added this to my online wish list. Do yourself a favor and buy this!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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4 out of 5 stars.
Speed Setter is kinda speedy!
4 years ago
I never seem to have time to get my nails done and doing it myself at home seems even more time consuming - This wasn’t like a total miracle product BUT I think it does significantly reduce drying time - which is super important for someone like me with a two cats and a 5 year old who don’t allow me much time for anything. I think I’ll buy it in the future ☺️
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing top coat
4 years ago
I love this setter, it really does help with expediting the drying process of your polish. I paired it with an Essie neutral colored polish and then used this as a top coat and my drying time was significantly reduced. It left my nails with a beautiful shiny finish in less than a minute. I recommend you let the polish dry at least a minute or so in between coats. It's definitely a time saver for me.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
Dries so quick!
4 years ago
I have really loved all these big brands for coming out with quick drying top coat so I don't have to wait an hour to touch anything after an at home manni! I have tried several brands and Essie's did not dissapoint, I will be using this for a while!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 4.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Love this!
4 years ago
This speed setter by Essie has been amazing! I’m a mom of 4 so making time for my nails to dry is just not really an option. My nails are dry in a quarter of the time with this product and I’m so glad I got it!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
I loved this product!
4 years ago
I love polishing my toe nail, but I hate the waiting part. I wanna paint my toes and go about my day. With this product I just put on a layer and by the time I’m done with the first toes are already dry. Highly recommend!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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4 out of 5 stars.
Worked well
4 years ago
I was reluctant to try this speed setter because they never seem to work for me, or perhaps somehow I always end up using them incorrectly but this one by essie worked well! I will continue to use it to help set my polish
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Fast drying, love this product
4 years ago
A new staple for my at home nail kit! My nails dried so much faster after painting them and I was able to use my hands faster - so necessary when you have kids! Not only did it help with drying time but it made my nails look so shiny and professional. I love this drying top coat.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Worked great!
4 years ago
I love this nail polish setter. Being able to do stuff after doing my nails and not messing them up is important. This clear went on really nice with no bubbles/blemishes and dried my polish really quick. I love it!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
4 out of 5 stars.
Good
4 years ago
This product works good it did everything it's supposed to do it wasn't cloudy it was clear and it was very quick I could get on with my day I loved it
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
Another Great Essie Product!
4 years ago
I have used this topcoat a couple of times now, and I absolutely love it. Easy to use, quick dry and it helps the color last at least 3-5 days longer than when I paint my nails without it. I would definitely recommend this and will be making this my choice product going forward!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Results
4 years ago
I got this and I am really pleased with my choice. I am happy with how well it works. Makes home manicures very easy
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
I wish I would’ve known about this sooner
4 years ago
The Essie speed setter ideally works. I can go from painting my nails one second to going about my day the next. It really speeds up to drying process. It also makes my nails look healthy and shiny. It’s easy to apply, goes on effortlessly and dry super fast. It highly recommend
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
Does what it says
4 years ago
I got my speed setter in the mail a few weeks ago. It definitely does exactly what is stated. It dries my nails super quick. As one of those people who tend to mess up their nails and hour after polishing them this is a must. I still put my nails underneath a fan in order to make sure they are dry but it is definitely not needed because they feel dry super quick. A good purchase to carry to the nail shop when you go.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Time saver!
4 years ago
Essie Speed Setter is such a huge time saver for me. I love to do my nails at home, but sometimes it seems like it takes hours for them to completely dry. It never fails, I end up with smudges because I have other things to do and of course my nails aren't fully dry. I've used Speed Setter a few times to see how well it worked on one coat of polish versus two coats and how long the results lasted and I'm impressed. If I'm using a color that I prefer one coat of polish, Speed Setter has it dried in about three minutes. If I use two coats of polish, it's between five and ten, it varies on how thick my coats of polish are. It kept my nail polish looking flawless without any chipping for about nine days with both. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a time saving way to do their nails or just wanting to extend their manicure.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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4 out of 5 stars.
Nice Shine
4 years ago
The Essie Speed Setter Topcoat gives off a beautiful shine on my nails. The drying time was about 3-4 minutes which was a bit of a bummer. My Essie nail polish and Speed Setter go together very well and besides the dry time, this topcoat does really give a Great shine on my nails and if you want a really nice shiny nail than this is for you.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
Actually works very well
4 years ago
I'm a super busy mom with family and a baseball son so I'm always on the go go go. I was so glad to try the Essie speed setter drops. They are very easy to use and it actually does what it says and will have your nails dry in a minute or two at the very most. The only tip that I have is you have to apply the drops near the cuticle and move ur finger around to try to get the drop to spread around on all the nail to maximize coverage and drying ability. But it works very well just a little practice in the drop and spread maneuver.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Lovely
4 years ago
I love this nail polish. It dries my nails so fast.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect!
4 years ago
I love using Essie for my nails. Sometimes the amount of time I have to dry them isn’t long. I use one coat of this quick dry finish and it keeps them secure! Would definitely purchase again.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing!!
4 years ago
I am super amazed with this Essie speed setter. I applied after polishing my nails and it made dry time way faster than it usually is. I absolutely always struggle with dry time and smudge nails, and this speed setter definitely helped saved my nails from smudging during long dry times. Highly recommended!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Works great!
4 years ago
I got this for my daughter and I. We are always doing our nails at home. We love the Essie mail products! We love using this Speed Setter when we are in hurry to get nails dried. It definitely speeds the drying time up! The wide brush covers nail perfectly in one coat. The smell is not strong it’s much lighter than some other mail products.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Great features
4 years ago
I bought this speed setter a month ago and glad that I'd did. This setter works quick with polish dry. With all different polish brands it works. The effective of dryness takes 2 to 3 minutes max. I am impressed with the outcome.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars.
Game changer
4 years ago
The Essie - speed.setter is a total game changer for me. It is an incredible product. I used to sit for almost an hour waiting for my nails to dry, afraid to touch anything but the Essie - speed.setter has completely changed things. It didn't even take a minute after using it and I was ready to go. It is so super easy to use and leaves your nails shiny. I highly HIGHLY recommend this product.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Worked Well!
4 years ago
This was my first time using the Essie Speed Setter & it did not disappoint. I had applied a base coat & two coats of nail polish. I let the last coat of nail polish dry for a couple of minutes on its own and then applied the speed setter. It definitely sped up the drying process. I was careful with my nails for fifteen minutes or so but they were clearly drier in that short time using the Essie speed setter than after using another quick dry brand so I was quite happy.
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Love it!
4 years ago
Essie has always been a favorite of mine when it comes to nail care. I absolutely love Essie speed setter that dries so quickly! It’s exactly what I need as a mom on the run! I would recommend this to all of my friends!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Awesome Product!!!!!!
4 years ago
This Essie speed setter is absolutely amazing! It's so easy to use and you see fast results which is amazing. This is definitely a must have for anyone that paints their nails. I recieved this as a sample and this is 100% my own opinion!
yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 5
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