MANUCURIST - S.O.S. Base Coat - Enriched with Vitamins C and B5 - Nail Fortifier - Repairs and Strengthens - Care for Very Damaged Nails - Vegan, Up to 78% Plant-Based - 0.5 fl oz

Manucurist is the best I have ever used at home. The base coat & polish go on so smooth & even. I've recommended this to everyone I know. I get so many compliments on my nails & people cannot believe that I've done them myself. Going to the salon ruins my nails but Manucurist is actually good for your nails.

My nails have been brittle for years. YEARSSS... I used to have beautiful nails in my youth, but in my forties, and with a job that demands frequent handwashing and sanitizing, I just could not get them repaired. I've tried soooo many nail hardeners/strengtheners with limited results. From expensive brands to cheap ones. Another big issue is that anything on would chip at the very tip, I mean ANYTHING: base, polish, GEL polish would last a few days, same for powder. So here I bought the manicurist base S.O.S to try. The French beauty standards are big on improving natural beauty with healthy skin, healthy hair, nails.. and so forth. I swear by their skin care brands. WELL... seems they've done it again. I put this on with limited expectations and was shook when my nails felt stronger the next day! This base has not peeled in any way for 2 days now, and for me that's BIG. My nails feel the best they've felt in years. Can't wait to see how they look in a few weeks. Also got the huile verte but haven't tried it yet. I can only imagine the results will be even better. I went also bought their sheer color treatment polishes - the whole set. So excited to finally be able to step up my nail game.

I started getting white spots on my nails from too much filing and polish. Used this stuff and they were gone in two weeks. Stronger prettier nails all around and used under my nail polish

Seems strong, shiny, but neutral

For a couple years, i have tried all kinds of treatments to keep my nails from peeling and splitting. They were in good shape my whole life until i got late-middle-aged. This is the first treatment that STAYS on without flaking off after one day, and it actually hardens the nail and strengthens as soon as you start using it. I actually got a complement on my nails last week, and i noticed that it was the first time in years that any white part was grown up past the fingertips! Worth the money. I ordered more products from this company after two weeks of using this treatment. Makes a great base coat or wear alone. When used as a base coat, my other nail polish brands and colors last longer when applied on top.

Tried this with the same brand and type of nail polish and it all peeled off within 24 hours. I did follow all the directions from the website and even watched youtube videos for this brand. I guess it’s just not for me.

Wow! My dermatologist said I had to live with my nail ridges. Not true! I have been using Manucurist SOS for a few weeks and can attest that many of the ridges are gone and the worst ones are greatly reduced. It's a miracle!

This stuff is amazing! My nails were looking pretty bad and this really helps.

Produit très satisfaisant ! Améliore l’état des ongles et leur apporte une jolie brillance.

Impressionnant d'efficacité ! Cela donne l'effet d'un vernis transparent. En 2 semaines, je constate déjà une différence quant à la dureté de mes ongles. S'enlève avec du dissolvant. Peut servir comme base. J'applique ce produit tous les 3 jours. Et je l'ai recommandé pour son efficacité à mes amies.

Ich liebe alle Lacke von Manucurist! Weil sie nicht so intensiv nach Chemie riechen, (es ist nicht viel Chemie enthalten) und sie pflegen zusätzlich die Fingernägel!

Estoy encantada!!! Compraré todo lo que tengan!!! Que uñas tan bonitas!! Las tenia finas y quebradas. Y ahora cada día están como en la foto!! Sanas y cuidadas!!! No hay que inventarse nada más!!!

I have multiple nail issues and had used a plethora of expensive varnish type nail strengtheners. There are only two that really worked; Nailtiques Formula 2 and Manicurist SOS base coat. They are both good quality and effective, though they work in a different way. The primary difference is their key active ingredients: Nailtiques Formula 2 is a protein-based treatment that bonds nail layers with hydrolyzed keratin and gelatin, while Manicurist SOS Base is a vitamin- and AHA-enriched formula that works to moisturise and gently exfoliate the nail surface. Both are designed to address damaged and weak nails. The choice between the two depends on the specific nail concern. Nailtiques Formula 2 is best for nails that are fundamentally soft, peeling, or splitting, providing a strong protein structure to bond the nail layers. Manicurist SOS Base is ideal for brittle, very damaged nails that require intensive vitamin enrichment and hydration to recover from external stressors like harsh chemicals or frequent gel manicures. I found both products helped my nail health and appearance, producing fairly similar visual effects. As mentioned the SOS base coat is a varnish type of a strengthener and it can be used on its own or as a base coat under a nail polish. Used on its own, the product provides excellent protection for the nails. The SOS Base coat is colourless and, to me, it smells just like any other nail varnish. It is supposed to be applied twice weekly, however I apply it every other day. Once applied, it dries quickly, does not chip away and lasts for at least a week. Always apply one coat only; the first time you apply it do not do two coats, as it will take some time for the varnish to fully dry, and it could smudge. One coat per application is enough. Post application, the nails feel smooth and look nice and shiny. The appearance improves with additional applications which further cover up any visible imperfections such as nail ridges. After removing it, the nails feel stronger and look brighter and smoother. I really like it and cannot think of anything, even slightly, negative to point out with regards to this base coat. When it comes to results, the 2 subtle differences between the Nailtiques and Manicurist that I noticed, is that Manicurist SOS helped heal a stubborn, long term vertical split, whilst the Nailtique appears to have resulted in a slightly faster nail growth. Compared to Nailtiques, Manicurist SOS Base coat is significantly cheaper, and it lasts longer, since it is recommended for use only twice a week, whilst the Nailtiques Formula 2 is supposed to be used daily. With this in mind, in addition to what it actually does I'd say that Manicurist SOS Base nail strengthener is good value for money, and have no hesitation in recommending it.