Natural nails enhanced and strengthened in a single step — sounds too good to be true? You dreamt it, Manucurist made it happen! Discover Active Glow™, a revolutionary all-in-one polish enriched with natural actives, that cares for your nails while adding a make-up-inspired touch for a healthy, radiant look. Ready to glow?
The secrets behind Active Glow™
Launched in 2023 by Manucurist, the Active™ nail care range is rewriting the rules of manicures. "Your nails, but better" — that’s the promise behind these hybrid polishes, combining nail care and make-up. Available in four fruity shades (Raspberry, Blueberry, Cranberry, and Grape), Active Glow™ polishes are perfect for fans of the clean nails trend who want naturally glossy nails with zero effort. But what’s their secret?
A closer look at the innovative formula
Specially designed to deeply nourish healthy nails and revive tired ones, Active Glow™ polishes feature an innovative formula packed with 83% plant-based ingredients and powerful natural actives. Here are the star ingredients:
🧬 AHA (Glycolic Acid): Strengthens nails from within, boosts cell renewal and preserves the nails' natural moisture for healthy, long-term growth.
💦 Sweet Almond Oil: Brimming with nutrients and essential fatty acids, this oil deeply hydrates and protects both nails and cuticles, leaving them soft and supple.
⛑️ Lactobacillus Ferment: Thanks to its probiotic and regenerating properties, it reinforces nails and helps build a natural barrier against external aggressors. Say cheerio to brittle nails and hello to stronger, more resilient ones!
🫐 Fruit Extracts: rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients, blueberry, raspberry, cranberry, and grape extracts contribute to healthier, more vibrant nails.
A glossy effect that's simply irresistible
Thanks to their slightly tinted transparency and mirror-like shine, Active Glow™ polishes deliver a radiant healthy glow for beautifully luminous hands. You can adjust the colour intensity by layering coats, following the layering technique. Feel free to experiment and create a made-to-measure manicure that’s totally you. Here's our advice:
☝️ 1 coat of Active Glow™ on clean nails for a subtle, glossy nude effect.
✌️ 2 coats of Active Glow™ for a more intense glossy look with a hint of colour that beautifully complements your skin tone.
Active Glow™ polishes are available in four shades:
- Already a firm favourite among manicure lovers, Active Glow Raspberry delivers a subtle and natural peachy-pink glow.
- Active Glow Blueberry offers a cool pink sheen with slightly more intense reflections for an instantly fresh effect.
Two new juicy shades have recently joined the line-up:
- Active Glow Cranberry, enriched with cranberry biopeptides, creates a radiant coral gloss that lights up nails like sunshine on your skin.
- Active Glow Grape, infused with grape extracts, delivers a delicate lilac shine that's simply irresistible.
Time to find your signature glow: whether you're after elegantly understated clean girl nails or glossy nails with a vibrant pop of colour, Active Glow™ adapts to every mood!
Glow manicure: how does it work?
Whether for a one-off treat or part of your regular nail care ritual, the glow manicure is super easy to embrace.
How to apply Active Glow™
As with any fabulous manicure, it all starts with perfect nail prep:
- File your nails into your dream shape using a natural nail file.
- Soften the cuticles with a dab of Effective Emollient, then gently push them back with a cuticle pusher or a birchwood stick.
- Buff the nail surface using a buffer sponge to smooth the nail and help the polish adhere beautifully.
Next, apply a single coat of your chosen Active Glow™ polish without a base coat or top coat, and let it air dry. You can add one or two extra coats depending on the desired effect. Active Glow™ polish lasts for around one week.
When it’s time to remove it, nothing could be easier: simply use a gentle, acetone-free remover that’s kind to your nails. Soak a cotton pad, leave it on for a few seconds, then gently wipe away the polish. Your natural nails will be left regenerated and ready for a fresh manicure — whether you fancy a classic polish, a Gel Polish, or another Active™ polish!
A care polish for every nail type
The benefits of Active Glow™ are so impressive that it’s now a must-have in several of our nail care routines:
- Healthy Nail Routine: after a week of TLC with the Complete Serum and Vitamin Base Coat, complete the routine by applying an Active Glow™ care polish. Result? Cheerio, fragile nails — hello, stronger, naturally radiant nails!
- Soft Nail Routine: after two weeks of pampering with Green Oil and Fortifying Base Coat, once your nails start feeling sturdier, apply an Active Glow™ polish to nourish them while keeping that fabulous glow going.
- Revitalising break between Gel Polish manicures: Active Glow™ is the perfect solution to give your nails a deep boost whilst keeping them looking polished and effortlessly flawless.
How to play with Active Glow™?
Active Glow™ polishes are perfect for mastering the art of subtle layering, building up coats for a flawless, personalised manicure! Here are a few ideas to get you inspired:
- Soap Nails: to recreate this soft, dreamy trend, apply one coat of Active Smooth (in the shade you fancy) as a smoothing base, then top it with Glow Raspberry for a peachy-pink gloss, or Glow Grape for a soft lilac glow.
- Glass Nails: for mega shine and a plumped-up effect, layer Glow Blueberry or Glow Grape over Active Plump. The result? Curved, ultra-luminous nails with a delicate pearly pink finish — little jewels at your fingertips!
- Glow layering, your way: create your own shades and play with transparency whilst giving your nails some TLC. Fancy some soft Lavender Water Nails for spring? Apply Active Smooth as a base in the shade of your choice, then layer Glow Grape over the top for a dreamy watercolour lilac effect. Want even more luminosity? Combine Active Glow™ with Active Bright, a perfecting care polish that leaves a soft brightening veil on your nails, or with Active Shine, a strengthening care polish that boosts vitality and glow.
- French Glow Manicure: looking to give a classic manicure a fresh twist? Pair Active Glow Raspberry as your base colour with Snow, our immaculate white polish, applied as a fine line across the nail tips for a fresh, luminous French manicure with a modern edge. It’s the perfect nail art choice for a wedding day manicure, whether your nails are short or long.
Easy to apply and letting you enjoy a stunning, on-trend manicure whilst caring for your nails at the same time, Active Glow™ polishes are the new must-haves to add to your nailcare routine — pronto! The glow manicure really does have it all!
