Quick Dry Top Coat

I’ve been using the same topcoat for the last 6 years. I recently got this topcoat to try and it blew my expectations out of the water. Dries just as fast as my tried and true topcoat but is sooooo juicy and shiny! It looks like gel polish!

I really wanted to love this, as I have loved everything else I've gotten from Cracked. But this product just does not work for me. Maybe it's something to do with my nil chemistry and this doesn't happen for others, but every time I use this qdtc it bubbles awfully. On top of this, it dries waaay too quickly, like before I'm even done painting the nail. This makes it super difficult to work with. I've done a lot of testing, so I know the bubbling isn't just a fluke/application issue. The picture I included shows Cracked qdtc on the left and my favorite drugstore qdtc on the right. I used exactly the same method of application for both hands, the only difference being the top coats, and yet I got crazy bubbling and unevenness on the hand with the Cracked :( Hopefully that's visible in the pic, it's hard to capture on camera.

This dries quick but doesn’t have that ‘plump’ affect if that’s what you want. It’s still glossy & lasts. I noticed it also doesn’t diminish shimmer in polishes. I tried it on my left hand & I used BKL qdtc on my right hand. My right hand polish appears to be darker & the left didn’t. The left hand shimmer was more pronounced in my opinion. I still like both top coats. I tried taking a picture on my own which was difficult. My mani is a week old. Two coats of polish with two coats of top coat.

I've used this QDTC twice now, once exclusively with Cracked polishes and basecoats and once with KBShimmer. It is a nice medium plumpness with low odor compared to other topcoats. It stays shiny for at least 6 days too (I switched out my mani at 6 days). The KBS is a borderline neon and it really makes the brightness pop which is nice because those can tend to be matte. The wear time has been excellent (I change my nails before they're chipped since I like variety). My first mani I had on for 6 days no issues - I even washed some things after a Science experiment in my classroom without gloves because I was in a rush and it held up to that too. Very impressed! My current mani is going strong - no chips or tip wear at all on day 4. Can't wait to use this more, love the price and the fact that there are refills too!

Zero shrinkage, fast drying, and an excellent price. What more could you want!?!

This is the glossiest topcoat I have ever used. I have tried many and nothing compares. It’s absolutely gorgeous. I have had people ask me if I’m wearing gel because it’s so glossy and plump. Don’t even get me started on the price! So reasonable.

Cracked gifted me this to try, but this review is 100% my opinion. I usually use a toulene based quick dry top coat, which is a bit faster, but this one is now my holy grail top coat for magnetics! Here's why: it refreshes the magnetic pigment underneath it before drying, leading to a sharper magnetic effect, it doesn't disturb or pinch the design underneath, if I accidentally bump it while drying, it smoothes itself out pretty well, and it still dries pretty fast! 100/10 highly recommend. I will need to buy more!

What can I say except that it’s perfect? It has no toluene, causes no shrinkage, applies smoothly, dries quick, and is super affordable. My new favorite top coat and I will definitely be restocking when I finish! Together with the base my mani lasted a long time! (*gifted, but opinions are my own.)

This polish dries real fast compared to a lot of other "quick dry" top coats out there. The gloss looks amazing, and I haven't noticed any shrinkage along the edges of the nail from using this. I love it, and true to Cracked Polish, the value for how much you get is outstanding. This is definitely my new go-to top coat.

Perfect topcoat!!!!

Cracked's top coat is really nice imo. It's super smooth and juicy (thick but not gloopy) and it doesn't wrinkle my polish when it dries. 10/10

It’s great

Really good top coat! It dries decently fast and is very shiny, it's a great formula to work with. Not too thin, and not too thick

Actually dries quickly and doesn't have an insanely thick formula. I've been happy with how self-leveling this is, and the consistency is a good balance.

Great qdtc!!

Cracked TC has a very thin, gel-like texture (if you keep up with polish thinner) that dries very quickly into a smooth surface. It doesn't chip and wears without dulling, and it sets magnetics very well. In nearly every way it's the perfect topcoat, but I had to take a star off because I prefer a plushier, more plumping topcoat. That's my personal preference tho, all around it's very solid.

the perfect brush for top coat!! totally worth!!

works well, I use 2-3 coats for glitters

Simple, effective. Will repurchase.

I love this topcoat coat so much, i've gotten the refill bottle too

this top coat has a plump, gel-like consistency that i adore! i even bought the large refill to top this bottle off.

Great formula and price point. Works quickly on my nails. Great job guys. Thank you!

Everything I look for in a good top coat. This and the base coat make a great team!

the best brush of all my TCs

I continue to use and love this everyday! goes over both manis and swatches really well

Great qstx!!

I've tried a couple different brands' top coats, and this one holds its own. Applied easily, dried fast, no complaints!

Easy to work with and leaves my nails so shiny! Will definitely be getting the refill.