essie nail care, UV gel damage repair treatment, to the rescue nail repair base coat, 0.46 fl oz

I am shocked at how well this worked! Felt a little gimmicky to me but thought I’d try. It works wonders!! My nails were so brittle and literally hurt after taking off gels that were on for a year but this gave them a nice protective coating and looked pretty. The light pink tint looks natural but still gives the illusion I’m up keeping my nails. I do think it helped repair them too and strengthened.

I've been using Essie's UV Gel Damage Repair Treatment To the Rescue for a few weeks, and I'm genuinely impressed. Gel manicures, leave my nails brittle, peeling, and in serious need of recovery. This treatment has made a noticeable difference — my nails feel stronger, smoother, and healthier with each use. One of the best parts? The color. It’s a perfect pale pink — clean, subtle, and elegant. It gives that "your nails but better" look, which is ideal if you're trying to give your nails a break without sacrificing a polished appearance. The finish is glossy and smooth, almost like a salon-quality manicure without the damage. Highly recommend!

Have you ever had a nail polish that you just simply aren't compatible with no matter how you prep and paint it on? That's me with this one which is such a bummer because I love everything about this polish. Unfortunately whenever I use this, I get peeling and chipping very quickly. I just don't have good longevity with this polish no matter how I prep. I think the formula just doesn't work with my nail composition. I had the same issue with another base polish that I used to use. Sometimes they just don't work. I still recommend trying this though because the color and feel is fantastic! I just wish it would last longer for my nails.

Helps with split nails or nail problems.

This is a thick gel polish/strengthener. It takes at least twice as long to dry/cure and only lasts about 3-4 days before it starts to chip/peel. You will need to remove and repolish more often than regular nail hardeners.

I read that this was good for brittle nails and doesn't contain PVB. Polyvinyl Butyral is used for making polish stick, but it can create a bond that makes nails brittle over time. Not everyone is sensitive to PVB, but my nails are. Before using this, my nails would peel and bend using regular base coats. I apply 1 coat, let my nail dry, then a second. After that dries, I either leave it as is, because the color itself is a soft translucent pink, so it makes for a good nude nail. Or I follow up with a nail color and apply it, and my topcoat as usual. So far, I haven't had any issues with peeling. My nails immediately felt stronger underneath it and less flimsy. I'm using this as my basecoat for now with a cuticle oil until my nails grow out.

I have seen improvement in my nails. I usually use structuring gel on my nails or gel polish and this product seems to aide in repairing my nail beds. Since using this i no longer have flaking or chips on my real nails. It seems to smooth and repair. I would repurchase and buy as a gift.

Completely peels off nail in one full piece within a day or two. I have used it daily for the past couple weeks and it has done nothing noticeable for my nail health, probably because it peels off a day after it’s applied. It is very thick and takes a long time to dry. The only positive is that it is a pretty color and looks nice and thick/shiny for the short time it stays on.