The top coat is the final and one of the most important steps in a manicure. It is responsible for shine, coating durability and protection against chipping and scratches. Claresa offers several top coats with different properties and finishes — for any style and application technique. Here are the five most popular ones.
1. Claresa Diamond Top No Wipe
A top coat with a diamond shine effect — one of the most popular in the Claresa range. No-wipe formula: after curing, no cleanser is needed. The coating is hard, scratch-resistant and does not yellow over time.
- Effect — intense diamond shine
- No-wipe — no cleanser required after curing
- Universal — suitable for gel polish, gel and acrylic
- No yellowing — preserves the colour of the coating throughout wear
- Durability — protects against chipping and mechanical damage
2. Claresa Top Coat No Wipe
A universal no-wipe top coat for gel polish. Its thick consistency ensures even application without runs or bubbles. It reliably seals the coating, enhances colour saturation and protects against external factors.
- Effect — high gloss shine
- No-wipe — no cleanser required after curing
- Thick consistency — does not run into the cuticle or side walls
- UV protection — does not fade under sunlight
- Compatibility — suitable for all types of gel polishes
3. Claresa Top Glass No Wipe
A top coat with a glass effect — creates a wet-nails finish and intense mirror shine. The liquid formula spreads easily and evenly across the nail plate. The transparent composition does not affect the colour of the applied gel polish.
- Effect — mirror shine, wet-nails finish
- No-wipe — no cleanser required after curing
- Transparent formula — does not alter the shade of the coating
- Liquid texture — fast and easy application
- Protection — against scratches and mechanical damage
4. Claresa Top Shine (with a sticky layer)
A top coat with a sticky layer — the ideal choice for nail art with decorations: rhinestones, foil, pigments and other embellishments. The sticky layer ensures reliable adhesion of decorative elements to the coating. After applying decorations, the sticky layer is removed with a cleanser.
- Effect — intense glossy shine
- Sticky layer — required for fixing nail art decorations
- Durability — reliably protects the coating against chipping
- Application — ideal for rhinestones, foil and pigments
5. Claresa Top Milky No Wipe
A top coat with a semi-transparent milky finish — creates a delicate coating over any gel polish, gently transforming the colour. Particularly suited for French manicure, baby boomer and Princess Nails.
- Effect — semi-transparent milky finish
- No-wipe — no cleanser required after curing
- No yellowing — maintains the milky tone throughout wear
- Universal — suitable for any gel polish shade
- Ideal for — French manicure, baby boomer and Princess Nails
How to Choose a Claresa Top Coat
The choice of top coat depends on the desired effect and manicure technique:
- Diamond Top — maximum shine and coating hardness
- Top Coat — a universal option for everyday manicure
- Top Glass — glass effect and mirror shine
- Top Shine — manicure with nail art and decorations
- Top Milky — delicate milky finish for French manicure and baby boomer

Summary
All Claresa top coats provide reliable gel polish protection and coating durability of up to three weeks. The differences lie in the finish and intended use. Choose the top coat that matches your technique and desired result, and your manicure will look flawless until the next appointment.