This polish is beautiful, photos don’t do it justice. It’s a cross between a sheer and jelly polish that hides imperfections and makes nails glow. I’ve been hunting for that perfect sheer polish and I’ve tried a dozen brands. The directions say you don’t need a base or top coat but if you want this to last longer than a week and you do dishes, it’s worth the extra step. Nothing comes close to this formula. My new go-to manicure! You won’t be sorry you purchased this — in fact, you’ll want to explore the other colors as I did.