Top Nail Polish Top Coat

Based on community reviews & Amazon ratings

1

Essie Gel Couture Top Coat

94%

1%

super shiny finish; dries quickly; minimal shrinkage; no UV light needed

Check Price~A$15

2

Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

91%

4%

dries rock hard; extremely fast; notorious for shrinkage; requires specific thinner

Check Price~A$11

3

Glisten & Glow Top Coat

89%

6%

indie favorite; extremely glossy; very fast dry; contains toluene

Check Price~A$15

4

Cuticula Limitless Quick Dry Top Coat

88%

7%

toluene-free; various scents; no shrinkage; slower dry time than toluene options

Check Price~A$11

5

Essie Gel Setter Top Coat

87%

8%

gel-like plumpness; high gloss; self-leveling; not technically quick-dry

Check Price~A$14

6

Mooncat Speed Demon Top Coat

86%

9%

wide paddle brush; dries fast; thickens/strings quickly; mixed shrinkage reviews

Check Price~A$18

7

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat

84%

11%

budget friendly; readily available; very shiny; prone to bubbling

Check Price~A$7

8

KBShimmer Clearly On Top

82%

13%

great value; refill sizes available; contains toluene; very fast dry

Check Price~A$19

9

Seche Vive Instant Gel Effect Top Coat

81%

14%

blue bottle; gel-like finish; no shrinkage vs Vite; thicker formula

Check Price~A$19

10

Vibrant Scents Fast & Hard Top Coat

80%

15%

scented options; self-leveling; tough finish; contains toluene

Check Price~A$22