Stay Longer Longwear Top Coat
A longwear top coat that keeps your manicure smooth, bright, and shiny while protecting against chips for an up to 7 day salon-quality manicure.
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UP TO 7-DAY SALON WEAR: A premium, longwear top coat formulated to keep your at home manicure looking freshly polished, bright, and shiny for up to a full week.
THE ULTIMATE CHIP PROTECTION: Engineered with a highly durable, flexible defense shield that absorbs everyday impact to prevent cracking, chipping, and peeling.
LOCKS IN COLOR AND SHINE: Instantly seals your favorite nail polish color underneath a glossy, high-shine barrier that resists dulling and fading over time.
SMOOTHS AND REFINES: Self-levels effortlessly over your nail polish to smooth out minor brush strokes, creating a flawlessly even and radiant surface.
CLEAN VEGAN FORMULA: 100% vegan formula containing zero animal-derived ingredients, delivering professional-grade longevity safely.
Key Features:
This product comes in a glass bottle within a carton:
Size: 0.46 ounces
Product Description: Depth: 1.22" Width: 1.78" Height: 3.50"
Product Form: Liquid
NAIL TYPE: This nail treatment is perfect for anyone looking for longwear top coat. -
Base Prep: Apply 1 coat of essie Strong Start Base Coat to clean, bare nails to reinforce and harden.
Apply Color: Apply 2 coats of your favorite essie original nail polish color. Let dry for 2 minutes.
Lock & Stay: Finish with 1 coat of Stay Longer Longwear Top Coat to maximize chip protection, seal in color, and add lasting shine.
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essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Full ingredient list:
BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE, PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/GLYCERIN/GLYCIDYL DECANOATE COPOLYMER, ALCOHOL DENAT. [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 60725 / VIOLET 2
Stay Longer Top Coat Frequently Asked Questions
- The difference is the specific finish and wear style you want:
Stay Longer focuses on maximum, lightweight durability and classic high shine to keep your regular polish pristine and chip-free for up to 7 days.
Gel Setter focuses on volume and texture, utilizing a thicker, plumping formula to mimic the 3D, cushiony look of a professional salon gel manicure. - To maximize your manicure's longevity, always start with dry, oil-free nails. Prep with a base coat (like Strong Start), apply 2 coats of color, then apply Stay Longer. Be sure to cap the free edge of your nails by running the topcoat brush lightly along the very tip of your nails to lock out water and daily friction.
- You can find this top coat at most major beauty retailers include: Amazon, Ulta Beauty, Walmart, Target, Walgreens and CVS.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Not Lasting.
a year ago
I love the gel setter top coat, but it was causing my polish to shrink recently. This was recommended as an alternative. My goodness. The top coat does not leave a shiny finish, and there is no lasting power. Polish on Friday, and Saturday there is already signs of wear and Sunday it is unsightly. This is occurring despite the brand of polish in use and efforts I personally make to allow my polish to last.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Kiki79 ! We are so sorry to hear that the Stay Longer Premium Longwear Top Coat did not do anything is was supposed to. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. This high-gloss topcoat protects against fading, chips and peeling. It should be dry in about 5 minutes. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET
1 out of 5 stars.
Not impressed
a year ago
Last for a day, weakens the nail. Chips, peals. Drys fast and looks pretty for a couple hours but for 13.99 a totally disappointment.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Nicki1234! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding Stay Longer Longwear Topcoat. We're sorry to hear it did not last and chipped and peeled. We will share your comments with our teams.
5 out of 5 stars.
Absolutely Worth It!
a year ago
I rarely write reviews but this product is worth it! I use this after applying one coat of Essie's Here to Stay base coat and two coats of my holy grail Essie Mademoiselle. I get 10 days out a mani that used to last 5 if I was lucky. I love that it's not thick and gives my nails a pretty shine! I recommend letting your nails dry between coats of color and only applying one coat of this.
favorite essie color family?sheers
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
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1 out of 5 stars.
Not the best product
a year ago
i bought this thinking it would make the nail polish last longer but every time i apply it on my nails it takes all the nail polish off i thought maybe i was applying it wrong and waited about 1-2 days two different times and each time it melted all the nail polish off
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello perez278. Thank you for sharing your experience with the Stay Longer Premium Longwear Top Coat. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. 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
1 out of 5 stars.
Misleading, greedy packaging practices
a year ago
Terrible, greedy packaging practices. The nail polish inside the box is placed to look bigger than it is but when you take it out it is tiny.
This sort of false packaging should not be allowed.
favorite essie color family?white
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear fordate night
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Fernando. We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed in the packaging for the Stay Longer Premium Longwear Top Coat. We appreciate your feedback because the opinion of our consumers are important to us. We assure you that we will be passing your comments along for consideration. XOXO
5 out of 5 stars.
10/10 top coat
2 years ago
Good consistency, dries super quickly and speeds up drying time for the color underneath as well, and lasts a long time even though I wash my hands a million times a day
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Not the best
3 years ago
It was OK. It didn't last for me the amount of time I expected it to, so I probably wouldn't use it as often.
no, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 3.0 out of 5
response from essie:
3 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there 4Moore, we wish you could see the results you were hoping for with the stay longer premium longwear top coat. This is premium longwear top coat that keeps your essie color smooth, bright, and shiny while protecting against chips for an up to 7 day salon quality manicure.
2 out of 5 stars.
Not the best
3 years ago
I loved how it goes on the nail but did not last for me at all. Started peeling off really quickly after drying.
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Quality of Product, 2.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 2.0 out of 5
response from essie:
3 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there! Thank you for trying the stay longer premium longwear top coat. We want to understand what happened just as much as you do.This ultimate longwear top coat delivers chip protection, lasting shine, locking in color. It keeps your essie color mani smooth, bright, and shiny while protecting against chips for an up to 7 day salon quality manicure.
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5 out of 5 stars.
So shiny!
3 years ago
I love it when a top coat makes my nails look shiny and beautiful, and this top coat does just that! The consistency of the top coat is nice, it’s not to thick and not to thin so it applies on your nail nicely. It dries fast and doesn’t chip as easily as other too costs so it lasts longer
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.
Good Stuff
3 years ago
Essie is my favorite nail polish brand! This top coat makes my nails stay shiny and makes my color last a whole lot longer! I will definitely continue to use this every time I paint my nails.
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.
Good top coat
3 years ago
This top coat helped my nail polish last longer than without a top coat. I found that the best way to use top coat is to paint the top edge of your finger nail (and maybe a bit on the underside of your nail if they are long enough) this way the edge is less likely to allow chipping to occur.
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.
Wonderful
3 years ago
This goes on smooth and makes the top coat look really good.
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
3 years ago
I added Essie top coat the my nail polish and it has done great keeping the nail polish from chipping. I usually notice chips the next day, sometimes the same day, as applying the nail polish. I'm on day 5, I have a few chips but fixing up is so much easier, since there's not many to fix.
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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 Essie!
3 years ago
I was super excited for this product because I love Essie! It's one of my favorite brand and this top coat really does do the work. So yep, I'll continue to try and purchase their products because they're are worth the money
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
4 out of 5 stars.
Definitely works
3 years ago
I love this because it really decreases the chipping and makes my nails polish last much longer. It is simple to use and makes a big difference. I love it because I do not have to do my nails as often.
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
3 out of 5 stars.
OK
3 years ago
The polish is pretty good, it's thicker than I expected and honestly doesn't stay longer. they'd chip the next day. and for some reason my nails felt like they were breaking more often? it's a nice top coat and finish, but can't say it stays longer and i've tried it multiple times.
no, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 3.0 out of 5
response from essie:
3 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience with the stay longer premium longwear top coat. We wish you could see the results you were hoping for with this premium longwear top coat. It keeps your essie color mani smooth, bright, and shiny while protecting against chips for an up to 7 day salon quality manicure.
5 out of 5 stars.
Great top coat!
3 years ago
I used the Essie - stay longer premium longwear top coat on top of a sheet pink Essie nail polish and it did a great job as a top coat easy to handle and still on the nail polish after 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.
Great top coat!
3 years ago
Love this “stay longer premium longwear top coat” from Essie! Definitely improved the length of my home manicure by preventing chips and providing a really beautiful, clear 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.
Smooth and shiny finish!
3 years ago
This is my new favorite top coat! I have several different brands and this one left the best finish on my nails hands down. My nails are smooth, shiny, and look strong (which I feel I usually feel like I can only get that look from the nail salon) The brush was the perfect in-between size: not to big for my smallest nail but not really tiny either. Dry time was only a few minutes. It has not dulled or chipped and is still going strong after a 1.5 weeks on my toenails!
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.
Nice clear coat
3 years ago
This is a really nice clear coat to add to my collection it works great with my other I see no polishes and I felt as though it tried quickly and my nails lasted for a long time
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.
Eh
3 years ago
It is okay it could be better. This one just came off too quickly I had to keep putting it on over and over again I didn't like it very much I felt like it could be better honestly. But it's all good I love how smooth it goes on though I just wish it could be more thicker
no, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 3.0 out of 5
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Top Coat
3 years ago
I ordered this Essie Stay Longer top coat about a month ago and I have been using it for about two weeks. I have applied it a couple of times and I love it. It truly lives up to 7 day promise. I have never used a nail polish that genuinely lasts 7 days. I am a mom so I am definitely tough on my nails. This nail polish stayed put even though playing with my children, washing dishes and cleaning the house. It provides durable protection that keeps the nail polish from chipping. I like that it has a self leveling formula that provides an even finish. It also dries very quickly which is nice.
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.
No bubbles and goes on smooth
3 years ago
This top coat is amazing. Goes on smooth and clear with no bubbles. It dries quickly and helps the bottom coat not chip. Lasts me about 5 days before I have to reapply. There is hardly no strong smell which is a huge plus. Very happy with this brand of 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.
Nice and Shiny!
3 years ago
So excited to get the chance to try the Longwear Top Coat! It has been so long since I have done by nails and this was so easy to apply. It added the perfect shine and protection. Dries nice and smooth. Essie nail products never disappoint.
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.
Wow
3 years ago
Wow! This top coat for your nail polish is absolutely amazing. I have a hard time with fingernail polish lasting more than an even a day or so. With this top coat, I’ve had my polish on for weeks before the first chip. Seriously, this works!
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.
Decent
3 years ago
Essie is a decent brand, I think we can all agree. This top coat had decent coverage on the first coat. I wore it for a week before reviewing so I could give a realistic review. It did stay for a while but started to chip after 4 days of normal everyday wear. It is quite average but it's worth the buy.
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.
Love it
3 years ago
I absolutely love this top coat it definitely keeps your polish on longer than just going with out a top coat. It seems to make my nails stronger and not so brittle when I use it and it also gives you a very shiny finish I definitely would recommend trying 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.
Really help keep my nail polish on longer
3 years ago
I love painting my nail but even with the best nail polishes it doesn’t tend to last very long so I figured it would be worth at least trying stay longer top coat and honestly shocked how well it worked. I used it with the bold &boulder essie color and to start I would say even after applying it it made the mail polish look a bit extra shiny and it went so smoothly on top of the color without it bleeding or coming off into the clear coat. Usually within a day or two I have significant peeling and chipping but this literally just had a few tiny chips on the tips of a few nails and it wasn’t even noticeable and even three days later I just had tiny chips. It wasn’t til day four where i got the nail polish peeling and it literally just came off the entire nail just peeled off without any issue so I could literally just repaint the nail without having to remove the nail polish and the rest of my nails looked pretty decent still, after day five or six is where it really started to peel and chip and getting my nail that far is really amazing, this stuff actually worked really well. Overall very happy with how well this worked and definitely will continue to use when I paint my nails.
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 top coat!!!!
3 years ago
I should preface this review with the fact that most every time I paint my nails, I’m lucky to have 4 days with no chipping as I’m not careful with my hands. With this top coat, I am almost a week in and little to no chipping! I applied two coats of top coat and my nails look great!!! This is a great high quality and GLOSSY top coat polish. Extremely happy with this product and will be getting it again!!!
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.
wow
3 years ago
I have been struggling finding a top coat that was or is actually worth the money. Now thankfully I have been able to find this miracle. I work very hard on my hands and have trouble finding a polish that works. I absolutely love that through changing baby diapers, cleaning with bleach and other chemical that my nail stay strong a brilliant with shine. There has been no chipping and that has been a plus.
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.
I love it
3 years ago
I bought this Essie Stay Longer Top Coat nail polish about a month ago and I love it the cream color I have had on my nails is still on hasnt chipped and is still shiny after 6 days. This top coat drys fairly quick I recommend trying this Essie Stay Longer 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.
Works great
3 years ago
I used an Essie nail polish and then put the top coat on after. My nails look super shiny with the top coat and it has help keep the polish on underneath. There is minor wear and tear such as chipping but I'm hard with my hands so it's understandable.
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
The shiniest polish ever!
3 years ago
This top coat is the bomb! 1 coat paired with another two coats of another Essie polish is literally all you need. My nails are sooo shiny even after about 7 days. No lifting until about day 10.
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.
Essie !
3 years ago
Wanted to make sure it actually did its thing with 'long lasting' clear polish. So always washing dishes 2-3 times a day and playing with my kiddos outside (boys) in the sandbox often usually my nails look horrible or with no shine within a day's to a week. I've had this clear coat on for 2 weeks and aside from a great hint of shine the color is still intact and not dull! Mamas do yourself a favor and save some money honey! Get the Essie! No mess, doesn't burn, adds shine, see the picture below the brush is a great flat size so easy applying!
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.
Amazing top coat
3 years ago
I bought this nail coat because I wanted to keep my nail polish longer. It ussually lasts few days but since ai tried this nail top coat it lasts more days than usual. I will sure buy more after I am done with this one.
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.
Salon Quality Nails
3 years ago
I am obsessed with the new Stay Longer top coat. This Essie product should be in every girl's nail polish stash. I tried this without a base coat and it kept my manicure in place for five days, so I bet with the base coat, it would last 7 days, though I have not tried that yet. My nails look shiny and definitely last longer without chips with this top coat. Highly recommend.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Goes on nicely
3 years ago
Goes on very smoothly and makes my nails look glossy and fresh. Goes well over a coat of nail polish also, and lasts for quite a long time.
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 this
3 years ago
Love this top coat! Works better than I could have imagined. Long lasting and doesn’t have a awful smell.
yes, I recommend this product.
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