1. Coat 1
Shake the bottle well and apply a thin layer, capping the tip of each nail
To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair
Formulated with 3 protein complex, MSM & ceramides, this clinically tested nail treament improves visible signs of UV gel damage in 5 days.
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CLINICALLY TESTED FORMULA: Improves visible signs of UV gel damage in 5 days!
INSTANT RESULTS: Instantly seals peeling nail surface, protects against splitting, and thickens thin nail appearance.
BUILDER GEL INSPIRED VISCOSITY: Apply 2 thin coats for a thick overlay of protection. Wear this bare nail repair treatment alone for a natural nail look or under color as a base coat. wear for 5 days.
ADVANCED FORMULA: Contains 3 protein complex, with a broad amino acid range, MSM, a keratin building block, and ceramides, an essential lipid to help strengthen nails damaged from UV gel.
VEGAN FORMULA: This nail repair has no animal derived ingredients or by-products; formulated without formaldehyde.
SHEER, NEUTRAL FINISH: A sheer, neutral and shiny finish for a naked manicure look you'll love.KEY FEATURES
This product comes in a glass bottle within a carton:
Size: 0.46 ounces
Product Description: Depth: 1.140" Width: 1.140" Height: 3.543"
Product Form: Liquid Treatment
NAIL TYPE: This nail treatment is perfect for anyone with UV gel damaged nails. -
Apply 1 thin coat of this nail repair treatment to clean, bare nails and let dry completely.
Apply another thin coat and let dry completely.
Wear this nail repair treatment alone or as a base coat for 5 days.
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essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Full ingredient list:
BUTYL ACETATE ● ETHYL ACETATE ● NITROCELLULOSE ●
PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/GLYCERIN/GLYCIDYL DECANOATE COPOLYMER ●
ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE ● ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL ● ACRYLATES COPOLYMER ● TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN ● SILICA ● AQUA / WATER / EAU ● DIMETHYL SULFONE ● HYDROXYETHYL UREA ● CITRIC ACID ● PROPYL ACETATE ●
TRIBUTYL CITRATE ● ALCOHOL ● TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE ● ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER ● HYDROGENATED ACETOPHENONE/OXYMETHYLENE COPOLYMER ● HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN ● CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE ●
2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL ● STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE ● HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN ● HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN ● OXIDIZED POLYETHYLENE ● BENZOPHENONE-1 ● PHENOXYETHANOL ● ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ● CI 77002 / ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ●
+/- MAY CONTAIN
CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE ●
CI 77491, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES ●
To the Rescue Frequently Asked Questions
- This treatment is specifically formulated to act as a recovery shield for nails that have become thin, brittle, or peeling due to UV gel manicures or improper removal. It helps in three main ways:
Strengthening Formula: It contains a 3 Protein Complex, MSM, and Ceramides. These ingredients work together to reinforce the nail structure and provide essential lipids to the nail barrier.
Physical Protection: It has a "builder gel-inspired" viscosity, meaning the polish is thicker than average. This creates an instant physical barrier that reinforces thin nails and seals "shredded" surface layers.
Aesthetic Repair: It gives a sheer, healthy-looking tint and high shine that hides white spots and ridges while the nails heal. - According to our clinical testing, you can expect to see results in just 3 to 5 days.
- Because the formula is thicker than standard nail polish, it requires a bit more time to set properly:
Drying Time: It takes approximately 10 minutes per coat to dry completely.
Pro Tip: Apply two very thin layers. If the layers are applied too thickly, the drying time will increase significantly, and the product may not set correctly
UV gel damage repair
How to use To the Rescue UV gel damage repair
2. Coat 2
Let the first coat dry for about 10 minutes before applying a second coat.
3. Fully Dry
Apply second coat in a very thin layer, capping the thin of each nail. Allow to fully dry. Pro tip: Once ready to remove, use an acetone-based remover.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Fantastic product for damaged nails
14 hours ago
I gave in and put gel polish on my nails for a trip but my nails were ruined after taking the gel polish off. I found to the rescue and it has made a huge difference in how my nails look. I’ve been using it since March and I love how pretty it makes my nails look and how much better they are growing out. I still have more nail growth to go till the damage is completely gone but this product covers the damage and it gives my nails a healthier look. Highly recommend. You do have to take it off weekly and redo but it’s well worth the effort.
type of nail polish userregular/average
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5 out of 5 stars.
Impressive product!
15 days ago
A year ago I had my first gel nail polish done at a manicure salon. Not gel nails, just gel nail polish. I took it off very very carefully as prescribed and my nails were really a mess. In addition to them already being thin and cracking as I've gotten older, the surface of them was wrecked from the gel polish. I got Essie to the Rescue and was surprised at how it completely filled the cracks and smoothed surface of my nails. I was able to put a second coat on and not have to pay attention to it for almost a week.
When I removed it my nails, though still thin, were stronger and the surface issues have been smoothed out. Now a year later I continue to use Essie to the Rescue as the only nail treatment or polish that I use.
I am on my third bottle. Thank you for a product that really works for me!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Worth it
a month ago
I really liked this product. My nails were feeling weak and a bit damaged, and after using Essie To the Rescue, I noticed they felt stronger and looked healthier within a few uses. It goes on smoothly, dries fairly fast, and doesn’t feel heavy or sticky on the nails.
I also liked that it gave my nails a clean, polished look even without color. It’s simple to use and fits easily into a routine, especially if you’re trying to recover your nails from gels or just general breakage.
It’s not an overnight miracle, but with consistent use, it definitely helps improve nail strength and appearance. I’d repurchase it if my nails started feeling weak again.
Originally posted on influenster.com
1 out of 5 stars.
MOLDY - don’t buy!
a month ago
Mold!! I have had this product for less than a week and used it twice..happened to be looking up reviews during my second use and saw a LOT of people mentioning they found mold in their bottle, going back to over a year ago. Held my bottle up and looked at it from below to find that mine also had black mold in it. Disgusting and disappointing considering the cost to buy the product
type of nail polish userregular/average
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response from essie:
a month ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! We appreciate you contacting Essie regarding your To The Rescue Uv Gel Damage Repair. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. Please be assured, this is purely a cosmetic issue and does not impact the safety, effectiveness, or appearance of your manicure. You can continue to use the product without any concern.
3 out of 5 stars.
Loved it but mold makes me 2nd guess using it
2 months ago
After using gel polish and soft gel nails for a while I took a break. My nails are naturally thin and peel easy and this Eddie To The Nail Rescue worked wonders.
I applied two thin coats (occasionally 3-4 thin coats for more coverage) over the span of a month changing the polish every 3-5 days. My nails are noticeably stronger, and longer than they have been in years! (Current photo is with one thin coat only). However… I am noticing some dark spot on the bottom of the bottle which is not the mixing beads. Is this mold growing in the polish? Never had this in any of the polishes I have had and concerned. None of my other Essie products, OPI, Gelish, and CND polishes (clear or colored) have ever had this. What would cause this mold? I stopped using the bottle as I am concerned of infection. Next bottle I buy I will open in the store to ensure there is no mold as others have noted they have found.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
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response from essie:
a month ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi thereMichy1906, it is wonderful to hear that To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair has been such a game-changer for your nail strength and growth! Achieving that kind of progress after years of struggling with thin, peeling nails is a huge win.Regarding the dark spots you've noticed in the bottle, we get how concerning that is, especially when it involves the health of your nails. While we cannot provide a definitive laboratory diagnosis, it is worth noting that nail polishes are "anhydrous" (meaning they contain no water), which creates an environment where mold typically cannot grow. Between that and the typical solvents that make up nail colors and treatments, we know it’s not mold. However, your decision to prioritize safety and stop using the bottle is absolutely the right call—especially if it gives you peace of mind. 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.
Disappointed finding mold in the bottle
2 months ago
Same as so many reviews, very disappointed after purchasing 'Essie to the rescue' just a couple days ago to help with my splitting nails, only to find mold in the bottle. At first I thought it was just the beads, but as you can see that's not the case.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: None
favorite essie color family?corals
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
2 months ago
Consumer Care Center
jill2breal we are am very sorry to hear about your experience with the To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair. It is completely understandable that finding unexpected dark specks in a treatment meant to help splitting nails would be concerning and disappointing. While this can’t be mold, its certainly off putting. 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.
Fabulous product that WORKS!!
2 months ago
So sad to hear about the issues others are experiencing. This product is fantastic!! I have had thin peeling nails all my life and this is the first product to actually help strengthen and thicken my nails. It didn’t peel and lasted more than 5 days. Absolutely love this product!!
type of nail polish userregular/average
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1 out of 5 stars.
Waste of money
3 months ago
Waste of money. It’s quite expensive and peels off in one piece after only a couple of hours, despite the 5-day guarantee on the label.
type of nail polish userregular/average
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response from essie:
3 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there AleItaly… Oh no! That is certainly not the result we want you to have. We're truly sorry that the To The Rescue Uv Gel Damage Repair didn't live up to its 5-day guarantee and repair for you. We understand your frustration, especially when investing in a premium product. We value your input and would love to learn more. 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
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1 out of 5 stars.
mold
3 months ago
My mom gifted me this when I told her about needing to repair my nails. I just came to this page to see if it contained formaldehyde and noticed the mold reviews... turns out mine has mold too! I never would have thought to look if others hadn't posted about it. So sad this is trash now!
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
3 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi lad6! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding To the Rescue Nail Treatment. Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. Please be assured, this is purely a cosmetic issue and does not impact the safety, effectiveness, or appearance of your manicure. You can continue to use the product without any concern.
1 out of 5 stars.
Didn't use it
4 months ago
Mold! I am so sad to see other people had mold in their bottle too. I mistook it at first for the beads but sure enough, it’s mold. So disappointing because I love Essie polish. It makes me rethink buying any polish from them again!
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
3 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Grammie67, this is not the mixing beads that you’re seeing, we want to know what is going on as much as you do! We would love to learn more…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 Provide the reference # 45273527 and please have the product with you if available. We look forward to speaking with you.
1 out of 5 stars.
Mold!!
5 months ago
Mold! I am so sad to see other people had mold in their bottle too. I mistook it at first for the beads but sure enough, it’s mold. So disappointing because I love Essie polish. It makes me rethink buying any polish from them again!
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
3 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Meliss, goodness, we want to know what’s going on as much as you do! We would like to learn more and speak with you directly. Please give us a call @866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET for assistance and provide the reference #45038924.Please have the product with you if available. We look forward to speaking with you.
1 out of 5 stars.
Buyer beware, MOLD!
5 months ago
I purchased this bottle from a Walmart and was reading up on it and I too found mold on the bottom of the bottle, disgusting.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
3 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. Please be assured, this is purely a cosmetic issue and does not impact the safety, effectiveness, or appearance of your manicure. You can continue to use the product without any concern.
1 out of 5 stars.
Mold
5 months ago
I love this polish and bought my second bottle of it, only to find mold in it when I took it home. I understand this can happen in water based polishes but this is really gross. Too expensive to have to gamble with the product quality like this.
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:
3 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. Please be assured, this is purely a cosmetic issue and does not impact the safety, effectiveness, or appearance of your manicure. You can continue to use the product without any concern.
4 out of 5 stars.
Very cute and helpful product
7 months ago
I bought this product as a nail strengthener/base coat so I cannot speak for whether or not it helps with UV damage. I love regular nail polish and growing out my natural nails and this product helped strengthen my natural nails and its thicker formula helped with smoothing out ridges. My naturals nails are quite bumpy and rigid sadly and this product helped even and level them out real nicely. On its own with a top coat it lasted me around 4 days with minimum chipping which is decent as it kept my nails strong. I love the sheer pink tint in this strengthener as it is my favorite color and is not that subtle. I am currently using this product as a base coat and it is holding up really well. Overall 4/5 as the only issue I ran into is waiting a while to dry but using thin coats and around 10 minutes dry time between each coat makes it perfect.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Essie gel couture
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
MOLD!!!
7 months ago
I would give this 0 if I could. I went to use it for the first time and there is MOLD at the bottom. Disgusting what a waste of $$
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
7 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Holly L. Thank you for reaching out to Essie regarding the To The Rescue Uv Gel Damage Repair. We are sorry to hear there's mold in the bottom of the product. We’d like to help! Please call us at 866-313-7845, M-F, 9am-5:30pm, ET and provide us with your case #43708617. Please have the product with you when you call. Looking forward to hearing from you!
5 out of 5 stars.
Essie To The Rescue
7 months ago
I received this product from Influenster in exchange for my honest opinion. I love this product. It works really good on my nails. It repairs and replenishes. I highly recommend.
Originally posted on influenster.com
5 out of 5 stars.
It does work!
8 months ago
Essie’s To The Rescue really does what the name says — it helps bring dry, weak nails back to life. After a few uses, I noticed my nails felt stronger and less brittle. It absorbs quickly, doesn’t feel greasy, and has a clean, pleasant scent. I like that it layers well under polish too, so it fits easily into my regular nail routine. My only small issue is that the bottle is tiny for the price, but overall it’s effective and feels like a real treat for damaged nails.
Originally posted on influenster.com
1 out of 5 stars.
Mold
8 months ago
I purchased this product yesterday at CVS and unfortunately discovered mold at the bottom of the bottle. Initially, I mistook it for beads, but after reading reviews, I realized it was indeed mold.
favorite essie color family?sheers
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
8 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Floria! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding To The Rescue Uv Gel Damage Repair. We're sorry to hear that you had this experience and want to help. Please call us at: 1.866.313.7845, M-F,9A-5:30PM, ET and provide Ref#43201490 when calling. We look forward to hearing from you.
1 out of 5 stars.
Terrible — do not buy
9 months ago
Believe the other reviews. This starts to peel within 24 hours, undoing any of the healing it’s done. And to make matters worse, it’s hard to remove, so you’re basically stuck waiting for it to peel off causing further damage along the way.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Nothing because this product is bad
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
9 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Square! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair. We're sorry to hear that it is peeling off. We will share your comments with our teams.
1 out of 5 stars.
MOLD !!!
9 months ago
I used the product twice and mold grew I keep my nails clean and store all my polish in a clean environment I am not understanding
Q: goes great with this shade
A: 188 bodice goddess
favorite essie color family?purples
type of nail polish userprofessional
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
9 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Julisa. there Julisa customer! Thank you for sharing your experience with the hard to resist glow & shine nail strengthener. 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 1-866-313-7845 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET. Please give Ref# 42882700
5 out of 5 stars.
ACTUALLY WORKS!!!
9 months ago
Wonderful! Actually improved the damage a gel manicure had done to my nails.
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
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3 out of 5 stars.
So pretty but there’s black mold in my bottle!!
10 months ago
Yikes! I really loved this product because my nails are thin, bendy, and kind of sharp like baby nails lol. This dries super fast and is a lovely color. I don’t mind that it peels after a few days. But I just noticed a bunch of black mold in my bottle! I took the brush out to be sure I wasn’t just seeing the brush hair but no, big clump of black colored mold or something. And now I see this is like a whole thing and kind of common. I’ve only had this like a week! Second time using it lol! 🫠😫😭
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
10 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Ashleeezy, no need for alarm (very helpful video BTW)…what you are seeing in the bottle is the mixing bead that’s added to each bottle to help blend the solvents when the bottle is shaken before each use.
2 out of 5 stars.
Moldy within 24 hours
10 months ago
The product works well, but I was reading the reviews and saw a lot about mold. I thought they were crazy but I looked at my bottle and it’s totally full of mold also!! Really sad because I liked the product :(
type of nail polish userregular/average
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
10 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Allyxnicolee! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding To the Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair. We're sorry to hear you had this experience and want to help. Please call us at: 1.888.313.7845, M-F,9A-5:30PM, ET and give ref# 42310976 when calling. Please have the product with you when you call if possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
1 out of 5 stars.
molded the day i purchased it.
11 months ago
bought it at target, took it out of the box and there was a ton of mold at the bottom of the bottle. disgusting.
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
helpful?
response from essie:
11 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi sejin15. Thank you for reaching out to Essie regarding the To The Rescue Uv Gel Damage Repair. We are sorry to hear the product was moldy. We’d like to help! Please call us at 866-313-7845, M-F, 9am-5:30pm, ET and provide us with your case #42112129. Please have the product with you when you call. Looking forward to hearing from you!
1 out of 5 stars.
Mold
11 months ago
I too just bought this used once. Went to use today and there is mold in it
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
11 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there FMHV, we want to understand what happened just as much as you do. Please call us @ 866-313-7845 M-F 9 am-5:30 pm ET and provide reference number #42058996
3 out of 5 stars.
Did the job but molded
11 months ago
It did definitely help. My nails are really damaged after having used gel for the last two years consistently. I bought this five days ago and opened it. I went to reapply today and noticed that my bottle has mold in it.
I’m not sure if I got a defect or if that happens after opening it. I’m definitely too scared to use it again and to buy it again, but for the purpose that it had it did work, but it’s a shame that I only got to use it one time. I tried to add an image, but I was not able to.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
11 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Cingallardo, thank you for sharing your experience and the pic for this nail treatment. While we love hearing how well it works, we want to know what’s going on as much as you. 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.
This works!
11 months ago
I just had my gel nail polish removed and as expected my nails look terrible. Found this in the store and tried it. I followed the directions and my nails look great. I just took it off now and my nails have noticeably improved. White spots are gone. I am actually impressed with this product. Actually does what it is advertised to do. Highly recommend.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
1 out of 5 stars.
Rescue me
a year ago
Absolutely awful! I waited 40 minutes at least between each coat. Put it on clean nails. Next day peeled. Wish I kept receipt I would return. Love Essie polish, not this!
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
helpful?
response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there Mose, We want to understand what happened just as much as you do. It certainly sounds like you did everything right! 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.
It does work; technically.
a year ago
Picked this up because the hype about the product in the beginning convinced me that this would be worth trying. I love a good ridge-filling base coat, especially when it supposedly also does some nice things to my nails. Most products won't actually do what they advertise because recovering your nail health is more about what you're eating, drinking, using cuticle oil, and being gentle on your nails rather than using them as tools. Still - my nails are especially fussy and very thin and bendy, so anything that can safely help give them some strength is good in my books. This product is really good about doing that - it doesn't make your nails harder, but it keeps them strong and bendy while also adding a bit of padding to them, just as described. It can help reduce the surface appearance of splitting and dryness, which is a perk. I find that the formula, while I love its thickness, can be hard to work with when it starts to thicken from repeated use. The directions call for thin coats, which is nearly impossible to do given that this is basically a natural nail polish version of a gel rubber base. The trick I've found that helps me apply thinner coats is by pressing the brush fan down so that it fans out across my nail before I do about two to three swipes. Try to work quickly because this product does start to dry fast - it just takes awhile to dry completely. Depending on the thickness of your coat, you may have to wait longer than 10 minutes for complete dryness. Overall, I think it accomplishes what it sets out to do. I would love to see this in other tones, like more neutrals, a pink, or even a white or a black.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: pinks, neutrals, and sheers
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfection 👍🏾
a year ago
I love this product. Had no issues with application. The color was perfect if you’re looking for a natural look. I waited 10 mins between each coat and applied Essie gel topcoat. My nails were very shiny and neat.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Essie gel top coat
favorite essie color family?purples
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
1 out of 5 stars.
Doesn't work - waste of time
a year ago
I'm done doing the "gel nail polish" and just had the last of it removed two days ago. My nails are in bad shape of course. Found this Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair hoping it would help. Took forever and a day for it to dry! Did two coats which took even longer to dry. The next day, it began peeling away from my nail. Second day (today), only three of my nails has this gel damage repair polish on. Very disappointed!
type of nail polish userregular/average
helpful?
response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience and I'm truly sorry to hear that our 'To The Rescue Uv Gel Damage Repair' nail treatment didn't work out for you as expected. For optimal results, we've found that applying the product in thin layers, allowing each coat to dry fully (which can take up to 10 minutes), makes a real difference. We hope this helps and we truly appreciate your feedback!
1 out of 5 stars.
Peels off, not recommended
a year ago
I put this on before I went to bed and in the morning it was already peeling off. Didn't they test the product before selling it? I usually love Essie but this has definitely shaken my faith in the company. I feel like I got ripped off.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi LinaX. Thanks for reaching out about To The Rescue Uv Gel Damage Repair. We are sorry to hear this fell short of your expectations. Your feedback is valuable, and we will certainly share it with our internal team regarding this product. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
5 out of 5 stars.
Visibly Repaired Nails
a year ago
I'll admit I was a bit skeptical of this working, but beyond pleasantly surprised when it transformed my horribly damaged nails in just 5 days. I've had dip powder on my nails for almost 3 years straight with very short breaks in between and my nails were thin, cracked/peeling, and very fragile. This polish has nearly completely repaired the damage done in those 3 years time. Will continue to use for several more months to give my nails a much needed break.
favorite essie color family?purples
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
2 out of 5 stars.
Wouldn't stay applied
a year ago
This product did not stay on any of my nails for 5 days.
How do I remove what didn't chip or peel off? Nail polish remover didn't remove any of it
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
helpful?
response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Jste! Thank you for sharing your experience with the To The Rescue Uv Gel Damage Repair. We recommend using acetone to remove the product. Your feedback is valuable, and we will certainly share it with our internal team regarding this product.
1 out of 5 stars.
Always peels off so fast
a year ago
Peels eight off whether worn on its own or as a base. Terrible product, doesn’t adhere to the nail week and seems to be a totally different formula from your regular nail polish. Just very underwhelming don’t buy it’s a waste.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: n/a
type of nail polish userprofessional
helpful?
response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi reyret, thank you for trying out the new to the rescue UV gel damage repair. We are sorry to hear that this treatment did not leave you with the results you were hoping for. Your feedback is important to us and we will be sure to share this information with our team.
2 out of 5 stars.
5 days?
a year ago
I like the sheer color for my short nails but never stays on more than 2 days,it peels right off?
type of nail polish userregular/average
helpful?
response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Bquick! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair. We're sorry to hear it is peeling in just 2 days. Your comments will be shared with our teams.
1 out of 5 stars.
Not a fan
a year ago
I was not a fan of this product. It dried within a few minutes, the color was very sheer. The packing is cute. It was very easy to remove. I feel like it did absolutely nothing to help my nails grow.
Originally posted on influenster.com
response from essie:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi rileyo18_7055! Thanks for reaching out to us regarding To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair. We're sorry to hear that this product was not for you. We will share your comments with our teams.
5 out of 5 stars.
Love this nail repair polish
a year ago
I received this product free from Essie and Influenster in exchange for my honest review. Hey beauty lovers. Let's talk nails. You know that feeling when your nails are weak, brittle, and just won't grow? Well, I've got a game-changer for you. This nail repair polish is seriously magic in a bottle. I've been using it for a few weeks now, and wow, the difference is real. My nails are stronger, longer, and looking fabulous. It's so easy to use - just brush it on like regular polish. The best part? You'll start seeing results fast. No more hiding your hands or feeling self-conscious about your nails. Whether you're a nail art enthusiast or just want healthy-looking nails, this product is a must-try. Trust me, your future self will thank you.
Originally posted on influenster.com
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