Wear a Ridge Filling base when you do your nails and on other (naked nails) days, wear a nail strengthener.Īvailability: US$8.00 – online here in Australia – AUS$19.95 in Myer and Priceline. If you have weak, peeling nails, we’d recommend you use Essie Ridge Filling base coat with a nail strengthener of your choice. You know that typical strong polish smell ? Essie Ridge Filling base has some of that but it’s not overbearing.ĭon’t mistake Essie Ridge Filler for a nail strengthening product. FR is often used in paints and as a glue in the leather industry. This ingredient is partially responsible for the perfect sealing qualities of the product. However, it contains Formaldehyde Resin (FR). The inclusion of these chemicals explains why this product has such amazing sealing and surface smoothing qualities.Įxtra Notes: Essie Ridge Filling base coat is fantastic for creating an even base for manicures. Bit it does contain Formaldehyde Resin (it’s the third biggest ingredient in the formula), Nitrocellulose and Camphor. it does not contain Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Formaldehyde, Toluene. Check out our Before and After shots – They say it all! It works wonders as a base for manicure – makes it so easy to apply nail colour and ensures picture perfect, smooth surface.You wouldn’t tell a difference wither nails are coated with something or it’s your natal nails look so perfect. Essie Ridge Filling base coat is even suitable even for men. In light latte shade with a very subtle, natural gloss finish.This product really delivers on it’s promise! Below are a few more positive qualities: That’s exactly why we fell in love with it so quickly.Įssie Ridge Filling base coat – younger looking nails. SO here it is – Essie Ridge Filling base coat smooths out mild imperfections with just 1 coat. That in turn, complicates nail polish application as not all base coats are capable of evening out the nail surface and you don’t want to buff your nails too often either.

Sometimes that can cost your nails a perfect even surface by leaving micro scratches on your nails. While we do look after our nails pretty well, they are still far from perfect after endless polish trials. This base coat is our personal favorite too. Why? Because it instantly makes nails look healthier, fills ridges and results in a perfectly even finish. Guess what product all Essie manicurists have been using to prep models nails during New York Fashion Week? Right! Essie Ridge Filling base coat.

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