This is a perfect base coat and top coat. I love it because if I'm in a hurry, the top coat dries really quickly with no smudging. Plus the coat is not thick so it gives effortless application with no creased look on nails. I've also become a huge fan of the brush, mainly because it makes it easy for me to use and allows me to reach those hard to reach areas on my nail. A must buy for perfect nail polish application.