Nail treatment polish
Active™ Shine Opal

£16
£16

  • Highlighter Effect
    A clear glass bottle of Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal nail care polish with a white cap, photographed on a pale pink background. This plant-based formula features a label highlighting its repair and shine benefits, serving as an effective nail strengthener for healthier-looking nails.
  • A close-up of a hand with neatly manicured nails, painted in Manucurist’s Active™ Shine Opal plant-based nail polish, resting gently on the neck and collarbone of a person with smooth, dark skin.
  • Active™ Shine Opal by Manucurist features a pink polish that glides easily from the brush for effortless application—no base or top coat needed. This fast-drying formula requires no lamp, can be layered for a customizable look in 1-2 coats, and is enriched with active ingredients to deliver advanced nail care and strengthening benefits.
  • Three close-up images of a fingernail show the progression of applying Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal: a bare nail, one shimmery pink layer, and two shimmery pink layers, labeled Before, After 1 layer, and After 2 layers.
  • Introducing Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal—a shimmery, round drop enriched with beetroot extract (antioxidant), AHA (restores and hardens nails), and hexanal (strengthens nails). Showcasing excellence in nail care, this 79.5% plant-based polish is expertly formulated to strengthen your nails. Text at bottom: 79.5% Plant-based.
  • A bottle of Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal plant-based nail polish rests on sliced beets inside a clear glass container against a pale background.
  • Three horizontal swatches display shimmery makeup: light pink labeled Active™ Plump, pink glitter labeled Active™ Shine Opal by Manucurist, and pale cream labeled Active™ Bright. Each features a brief effect description inspired by plant-based nail polish—ideal for elevating your nail care routine and serving as a gentle nail strengthener.
  • A hand holds a bottle of Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal, a plant-based nail polish formulated for optimal nail care. Text highlights clinical results: smoother, stronger nails and nails that are visibly harder by over 65%.
  • A close-up of a hand with neatly manicured, natural-looking nails featuring a subtle, sheer pink polish created with Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal, a plant-based nail polish enhanced by a nourishing nail strengthener, resting gently on smooth skin.
  • A hand with five manicured nails, each labeled with a different Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal nail effect: Shine, Shine + Glow Raspberry, Shine + Glow Blueberry, Shine + Smooth, and Shine + Bright—all highlighting the brilliance of our plant-based Active™ Shine Opal polish for elevated nail care.
  • Four close-up images of fingernails, each painted in sheer, pearlescent aqua, white, beige, and pink shades from Manucurist’s Active™ Shine Opal—a plant-based nail polish formula—are displayed on various skin tones. Corresponding swatches appear below for a chic and conscious approach to nail care.
  • Three bottles of Manucurist nail care products—including the Active™ Shine Opal—are arranged side by side on a pale pink background, highlighting advanced plant-based nail polish and nourishing formulas designed for strong, radiant nails.
  • Five bottles of Manucurist’s Active™ Shine Opal plant-based nail care polish are lined up on a pale pink background, each labeled with different effects: Active shine, Active bright, Active plump, Active glow, and Active glow (coral). These nourishing formulas from Manucurist act as both a nail care treatment and a gentle nail strengthener.
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The First Nail Care Polish to Strengthen & Naturally Illuminate Nails

A hybrid between nail care and makeup, this all-in-one perfector revives dull nails, delivering an instant glow. With a 79.5% plant-based formula, it repairs and strengthens nails, thanks to a blend of beetroot extract, hexanal, and AHAs.

For even more colours, discover the Customisable Trio with 3 Active shades, or the Customisable Rainbow with 5 Active shades of your choice!

Coverage: Semi-Opaque
Finish: Pearly
Makeup effect: Highlighter
Shade: Beige Finish
Color – Active Shine Opal
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Description

Easy Application

Applies directly to bare nails – no need for a Base Coat or Top Coat
Dries quickly in the air – no lamp required
Long-lasting shine and wear – up to 7 days

Buildable Makeup Effect

Highlighter effect with a pearly beige finish and semi-opaque coverage
Customisable look: Apply one to two coats for the desired level of radiance

Advanced Nail Care Formula

A powerful blend of targeted active ingredients to strengthen and restore nails:

  • Beetroot Extract – A natural antioxidant that protects nails
  • AHAs – Restore, protect, and hydrate nails
  • Hexanal – Strengthens and deeply repairs weak nails

Clinically Proven Results

  • 82% noticed their nails were smoother
  • 73% found their nails were stronger
    (Clinical study conducted on 21 women after three weeks of use.)

Compatibility

The Active™ range is not compatible with Green Flash™ polish. However, it is ideal for use between Green Flash™ manicures to nourish and enhance nails in one simple step.

Pro tip ✨

Layer Your Active™ Shades & Create Your Perfect Tone
Stack your favourite Active™ shades for a personalised, layered effect. Explore the Trio or Rainbow offers to build your ideal nail care routine!

How to use our Active Shine treatment ?

Apply Active Shine directly onto bare nails – no Base Coat or Top Coat needed. Let it air dry naturally.

Customisable Highlighter Effect
1 coat → A subtle pearly veil, like a touch of light on the nails
2 coats → A more intense highlighter effect
Layering → Combine Active Shine with other Active™ shades for a fully personalised finish

Removes easily with Green Gentle Remover or Green Flash™ Remover for a soft, nail-friendly experience.

Ingredients / INCI

Super ingredients

INCI list

BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, GLYCOLIC ACID, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, ETOCRYLENE, HEXANAL, AQUA (WATER), CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), GLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CITRIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, BETA VULGARIS (BEET) ROOT EXTRACT, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TOCOPHEROL, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

79,5% Plant-based
A clear glass bottle of Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal nail care polish with a white cap, photographed on a pale pink background. This plant-based formula features a label highlighting its repair and shine benefits, serving as an effective nail strengthener for healthier-looking nails.
A close-up of a hand with neatly manicured nails, painted in Manucurist’s Active™ Shine Opal plant-based nail polish, resting gently on the neck and collarbone of a person with smooth, dark skin.
Active™ Shine Opal by Manucurist features a pink polish that glides easily from the brush for effortless application—no base or top coat needed. This fast-drying formula requires no lamp, can be layered for a customizable look in 1-2 coats, and is enriched with active ingredients to deliver advanced nail care and strengthening benefits.
Three close-up images of a fingernail show the progression of applying Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal: a bare nail, one shimmery pink layer, and two shimmery pink layers, labeled Before, After 1 layer, and After 2 layers.
Introducing Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal—a shimmery, round drop enriched with beetroot extract (antioxidant), AHA (restores and hardens nails), and hexanal (strengthens nails). Showcasing excellence in nail care, this 79.5% plant-based polish is expertly formulated to strengthen your nails. Text at bottom: 79.5% Plant-based.
A bottle of Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal plant-based nail polish rests on sliced beets inside a clear glass container against a pale background.
Three horizontal swatches display shimmery makeup: light pink labeled Active™ Plump, pink glitter labeled Active™ Shine Opal by Manucurist, and pale cream labeled Active™ Bright. Each features a brief effect description inspired by plant-based nail polish—ideal for elevating your nail care routine and serving as a gentle nail strengthener.
A hand holds a bottle of Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal, a plant-based nail polish formulated for optimal nail care. Text highlights clinical results: smoother, stronger nails and nails that are visibly harder by over 65%.
A close-up of a hand with neatly manicured, natural-looking nails featuring a subtle, sheer pink polish created with Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal, a plant-based nail polish enhanced by a nourishing nail strengthener, resting gently on smooth skin.
A hand with five manicured nails, each labeled with a different Manucurist Active™ Shine Opal nail effect: Shine, Shine + Glow Raspberry, Shine + Glow Blueberry, Shine + Smooth, and Shine + Bright—all highlighting the brilliance of our plant-based Active™ Shine Opal polish for elevated nail care.
Four close-up images of fingernails, each painted in sheer, pearlescent aqua, white, beige, and pink shades from Manucurist’s Active™ Shine Opal—a plant-based nail polish formula—are displayed on various skin tones. Corresponding swatches appear below for a chic and conscious approach to nail care.
Three bottles of Manucurist nail care products—including the Active™ Shine Opal—are arranged side by side on a pale pink background, highlighting advanced plant-based nail polish and nourishing formulas designed for strong, radiant nails.
Five bottles of Manucurist’s Active™ Shine Opal plant-based nail care polish are lined up on a pale pink background, each labeled with different effects: Active shine, Active bright, Active plump, Active glow, and Active glow (coral). These nourishing formulas from Manucurist act as both a nail care treatment and a gentle nail strengthener.

The First All-in-One Highlighter Nail Care Polish

Strengthens and
repairs nails

Buildable
effect

Pearly beige
finish

How to use it ✨
Easy, lamp-free application!

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    Apply to a clean nail with no base or top coat

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    Buildable effect to create your desired look

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    Can be removed like polish with a gentle remover

FAQs

Our Frequently Asked Questions from our customers and community!

Can I use the polish in the Active™ range with Green™ or Green Flash™?

Our Active™ range is not compatible with Green Flash™! The products in our Active™ range should be used on their own and air-dry in just a few seconds, so don't require a lamp!

To enjoy the beneficial effects of our Active™ range, the product needs to be in direct contact with the nail. So there's no need to use it as a top coat. If you want to use a base coat that cares for your nails under your Green™ polish, use one of our treatment base coats.

Do I need a lamp to use the polish in the Active™ range?

The polish in the Active™ range air-dries without the use of a Green Flash™ lamp.

Can I use the polish in the Active™ range with a treatment base coat?

The products in the Active™ range should be applied to bare nails. You don't need to use a base coat, as each product in the range is also a treatment, so has to be in contact with your nails. You don't need a top coat either, as it already has a high-shine finish!

Can I layer Active™ products for an even greater "wow" effect, like makeup?

Yes! The Active™ range is endlessly buildable, so you can layer it to vary the effect and intensity.

How do I remove the polish in the Active™ range?

You can remove Active™ products in the same way as our polish - with a gentle nail polish remover, with our Nail Polish Remover or with Green Flash™ Nail Polish Remover.

Our customers talk about us!

Our reviews are collected 28 days after any purchase and these are the reviews of verified buyers only

Overall rating: 4.7741156 / 5 from 1244 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Active Shine is a hybrid nail care polish that strengthens and naturally illuminates nails, praised for its lovely quality, subtle shine, and long-lasting finish. Customers appreciate its beautiful shimmer and the amazing, healthy look it gives to their nails.

Summary topics

  • Quality of Polish (16%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the lovely and excellent quality of this nail polish.
  • Subtle Shine (17%): Many customers remarked that Active Shine is a subtle glitter and shine that adds a beautiful shine to their nails.
  • Long-lasting Finish (5%): Customers keep praising the gorgeous and long-lasting finish of the product, which goes on easily and lasts a long time.
  • Nail Appearance (28%): A significant number of customers appreciated how amazing and beautiful their nails looked after using the product, making it a popular choice.
  • Subtle Sparkle (6%): Customers appreciated the lovely subtle sparkle that stays on for ages and keeps nails in good condition.

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Review highlights

  • "This one is neither, my nails are beautifully smooth and look amazing, just a lovely subtle shimmer." — Karla N.
  • "Gorgeous shine and sparkle to keep your natural nails in good shape." — Natalie R.
  • "Excellent product my nails looks amazing so shiny :sparkles:" — Milena P.

Reviews

A lovely low key treatment

"A lovely low key treatment colour with a bit of shine that stays put just like the regular polishes until it grows out or you fancy a change. What I notice with Manicurist, in addition to the superb performance of the polish, is that I want to keep up with my regular at home manicures and my nails are not suffering for it despite not giving my nails a “break”. Amazing!"

— Melanie H. (5/5)

Sparkly, long lasting, and fast drying!

"The Active Shine product was my first time using Manucurist, and I am sold! It was the perfect choice for what I was looking for: something non-toxic, light, sparkly, and durable. It also dried amazingly fast with no smudging using the Manucurist drying drops. I had it on for one week with absolutely no chipping or cracking. Will be purchasing more from the Active line!"

— NailsByN (5/5)

Active Shine ha una bellissima

"Active Shine ha una bellissima colorazione che, pur essendo neutra, illumina le unghie e dona una brillantezza delicata. Ideale per chi ama le tonalità naturali ma desidera un pizzico di luminosità in più."

— Carlotta D. (5/5)

Wonderful product which has saved

"Wonderful product which has saved my nails - absolutely love the Active range."

— Julie A. (5/5)

I love Manicurist's polishes. And,

"I love Manicurist's polishes. And, quite surprisingly, they DO seem to have improved the condition of my nails. I'm a fan!!!!"

— Betty R. (5/5)

Fantastic polish

"I am 71 and I have never found a nail polish that stayed on my nails for more than two or three days, and then it was chipped all over. This nail polish stays on I love it. I recommend it."

— Viki P. (5/5)

Lovely stuff!

"Very good shine, easy to stroke on. Best one I've ever tried. I started in the summer to grow my fingernails long and your products have encouraged me."

— Deirdre C. (5/5)

Excellent. . . something that actually works

"Like alot of aging people, sometimes my nails don't always look the way I'd like them to be. Having seen this advertised, was feeling it was worth a try. . . well it does what it says. . . FOR ONCE. I use it on my nails as a base, I apply coloured Polish (different make) then apply again to give a sparkle to the colour. After using it just once, removed the 3 layers of Polish, to find my nails were already looking good. So chuffed with this product, have recommended it to alot of people. Hope it works for you. Thank you."

— Sue P. (3/5)

Prodotto molto valido fa le

"Prodotto molto valido fa le unghie bellissime"

— Laura L. (5/5)

Unlike any nail polish, ever!!

"Active shine is such a beautiful nail treatment polish! I've never tried anything like it. It goes on so smooth, and lasts without chipping. My nails are growing like crazy and I don't even WANT to bite on them! LOL. Love it!"

— Carol G. (5/5)

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