Roundup: MATTE Top Coats featuring Essie, Revlon & OPI

Whether you like it or not, Matte Nail Polish is a big trend this year and if you’re like me and don’t want to shell out + dollars for every trendy colour of matte polish that you happen to like “at the moment”, then these Matte Top Coats are a great alternative since they transform (i.e. mattify) any polish in your collection to the stylish finish. Using a matte top coat not only transforms any shade in your collection but it is also a budget-friendly way to embrace the matte trend. 

Here are three great choices for getting that perfect matte nail look. I have two of them but once I get my hands on the Essie polish, I plan to do a review post comparing all three using an assortment of nail lacquers (i.e. shimmer, opaque, neon, duo chrome). 

Left: OPI Matte Top Coat
Right: Revlon Matte Top Coat


Essie Matte About You is a top coat that prevents your polish from chipping while giving your nails a matte finish. It can be applied over any nail polish or on bare nails to remove the shine and give nails a dull look. This one has been sold out every time I try to get my hands on it, likely because it’s been getting such RAVE reviews….so my search continues. 

Essie MATTE About You
$8 USD/$10 CDN 15ml/0.5 oz
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OPI Matte Top Coat instantly transforms glossy nail lacquer to a matte finish when applied over any polish. It provides sealing protection without shine and protects the nails from chipping, making your manicure last longer. 
OPI Matte Top Coat
$8.50 USD/$9.95 CDN 15ml/0.5 oz
Revlon Matte Top Coat is a budget-friendly option for “mattifying” nail polish on a dime. It works like the others do to transform your polish into a matte, no-shine finish and can be used on the tips or the entire nail to get the coveted & trendy look. 
Revlon Matte Top Coat 
$4.99 USD /$5.99 CDN 14.7ml/o.5 oz
Will you be giving your favourite lacquers an update?

Have you already tried a matte top coat? Which one is your favourite?