Top Gelcoat X

This is a great topcoat. Definitely high shine and scratch resistant as advertised.

However: lately (out of laziness) I’ve been doing a lot of clear gel manicures without color, and found that if I apply this topcoat over the new Aprés soft gel builder, especially if I don’t first wipe after curing the builder, the topcoat doesn’t go on smoothly/separates a bit. I’ve been working around this by just buffing the surface where the bubbles happen and applying a second topcoat over it. Then it’s fine!

Also noticed this glows white under UV, which means in the sun it have a slight lavender hue. Doesn’t bother me but something to note.

I previously rated this 3 stars but I've found a better way to use the topcoat. What works for me is wiping down the nails with alcohol before applying the top coat (even this brand's gel polishes). If you wipe them down first, you won't get the same separation issues.

This top coat is shiny and makes my nails feel strong but the pitting/separation issues within the top coat are annoying to deal with. I pretty much exclusively use Apres products, but I'm looking for a better top coat that hopefully doesn't have these separation issues.

The best top coat I’ve ever used. Love the formula, my nails are super shiny and lasts for weeks

Doesn’t hold shine as long as the non-wipe glossy top gelcoat but a little thicker so I love it!