Beetles Matte Top Coat 2 Pcs 15ml No Wipe Gel Glossy Nail Polish Shine Effect Long Lasting Soak Off UV LED Nail Lamp

I got this set mostly because I wanted to use the peel-off base coat. I am not a fan of doing soak-off with gel so I gave this a try.I tested this with gel-x nails. I used 1 coat of the peel-off base coat & that worked great. I like to change my nails, so after 1 week, I was able to use some cuticle cutters to sort of pry the edges of the gel-x nail off until the whole nail completely peeled off. My natural nails did not get damaged in the process although it did hurt a little bit lolThe 2nd time I tried the peel-off base coat, I used 2 thin coats. Doing this made the removal process easier - I’m not sure why but moving forward I will use 2 coats if I’m going to apply gel-x nails.I can’t speak on longevity because I change my nails on an almost weekly basis but so far no chipping has occurred while I have both base & top coat on.Top coat worked very well too. Left a nice, glossy smooth finish. Having both this peel-off gel base coat & top coat set is great value for your money!

Functionality:As someone who likes to do my own nails, my least favorite part about doing gel nails is having to file and do soak offs when it is time to change my nail designs. I got suggested online to use a peel off base coat so I can change it without having to damage my nails. Why did you pick this product vs others?:Beetles is always very reliable and a good amount of my gel nail polish is Beetles brand so I knew that it should be well tested and well used. It functions as needed and I can peel it off when the time comes. In order for me to have the longest retention, I will use a nail primer + dehydrator, regular gel base coat, cure, builder gel, cure again, top coat, cure, THIS ITEM- the peel off base coat, cure, color, cure, then top coat. I get 2+ weeks of retention with this, yet I can take it off as I wish with cuticle oil/warm water+ soap and using a metal nail pusher to scrape under and the polish will come off together. If I only use this item + nail color, then it usually only lasts 7-10 days before the edges start peeling off to which I would just pick it off.

I really enjoy this top coat. Application comes out super glossy and shiny and smooth. No chipping or scuffing so your nails always stay crisp and shiny and protected. I love this two pack deal and it think it’s a great price on something I already know I enjoy. This gel cures quickly and is wipe free. It’s super easy to use and gets the job done. I’d definitely recommend for a beginner nail tech!

Trying to strengthen my nails and do away with acrylic nails. This polish ts thick and has a slight pink tint it. Looks very natural.

Good compromise between a high shine, reasonably durable gel manicure and preserving nail health during removal. I used this with solid gel polish and a cat eye glitter topcoat. Product literature says this should result in a manicure that lasts about 7 days, then I should be able to peel it off without nail damage. Results haven't been quite thst good, but I'll take it, as the benefit of nail damage avoidance goes a long way. One nail popped off immediately the day after application. It came off in one piece. Since it was intact, I simply put it back on with brush-on nail glue. (We'll see if that makes it hard to remove when I want to.) Two days later, two additional nails became loose at the cuticle line, and one had a minor chip. I peeled them off myself and they stayed intact. They looked like super thin, delicate press-on nails. I was able to reshape/file off the chip with a fine grit emery board. Then I glued both back on with the nail glue. It's now been 3 total days since initial application. I'm satisfied enough to keep using the product.

The media could not be loaded. This is good for short term nail wear. I like to change my polish every 4-5 days so this was perfect for that without having to do a long soak off. I was able to pull the corner up and pull it off without a problem. It’s dried and cured like normal gel. Easy to remove and cool concept since we want to peel our gel polish anyway. Lol

Definitely worked. I do my nails at home all the time. I used it for my gel x nails and they lasted two weeks. I wanted to remove them already and some weren't even budging. I was able to remove them easier than with using acetone. Just cuticle oil and pop them off. The peel off base did not damage my nails like the acetone would. And we already know using acetone to remove nails takes way longer. I also used this for when i did my nails without gel x tips. Lasted long. Im constantly changing my nails so this was perfect without doing the damage and saved so much time. Easy to use. Chip resistant. Lasted.

I love this base coat from Beetles! The texture is smooth and easy to apply, it adheres perfectly to my nails and creates a great base for my favorite polish. It has helped me extend the wear of my polish and prevent staining on my nails. Plus, it's free of harsh chemicals and has a pleasant scent. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that it dries a bit slow, but overall, I'm really happy with this product. Highly recommend!