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

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!

It really does work! My nails are much stronger and are not peeling.

If you are on the fence about this product, buy it! My nails have always been thin and brittle and this nail polish has been a game changer. 2 thin coats lasts 3-4 days (I’m hard on my hands). I’ve been using this consistently for 1.5 months and my nails have never been healthier. They grow long and no longer split/crack. It does have a strong smell but it disappears after the polish has dried. I would highly recommend and will be repurchasing.

Thick polish, short lasting, stays the tinyest bit tacky. Helpful yet disappointing.

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.