Gel polish base coat
Base Coat

Regular price: £20
Regular price
Sale price: £20

Protect your nails by applying our vegan Base Coat with up to 80.5% bio-sourced ingredients under your Green Flash™ gel polish colour.

NEW Vitaminised Base Coat Green Flash™ with patented KeraHCE+ technology to fortify nails under color. Discover it here.

How about this: Manucurist nail polishes have been TPO-free since 2019

Free delivery on +£39 orders

Import taxes & duties included

Your expert A question about this product?

Benefits

The natural resin formula is highly effective, so your colour lasts longer and removal is easier.
Vegan, made in France and bio-sourced, it's a must-have you nails are going to love!

Find it in all our Green Flash™ kits and sets.

Ingredients (INCI)

ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, POLYVINYL BUTYRAL, BIS-HEMA POLY(1,4-BUTANEDIOL)-9/IPDI COPOLYMER, TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ETHYL TRIMETHYLBENZOYL PHENYLPHOSPHINATE, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, BHT

73,5% plant-based

Just as easy to flash as to remove ⚡️
3-step at-home routine

View the full routine in video

Base Coat + LED Lamp
Colour + LED Lamp
Top Coat + LED Lamp

What’s the difference between the new Vitaminised Base Coat Green Flash™ and the original Base Coat Green Flash™?

The new Vitaminised Base Coat Green Flash™ features an innovative molecular complex combining Hexanal, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E, designed to protect and fortify nails under colour. While the original Base Coat Green Flash™ offered protection, it did not provide the same strengthening benefits. Now, your nails get the best of both worlds—reinforcement + long-lasting wear!

How long does it take to cure my Green Flash™ polish?

The curing time depends on your lamp:

36W lamp (Pro Lamp): 1 minute for the base coat, 1 minute for each coat of colour, 2 minutes for the top coat.
24W lamp (Slim Lamp): 2 minutes for the base coat, 2 minutes for each coat of colour, 3 minutes for the top coat.

These times have already been programmed into your Manucurist lamp and it is important that you don't exceed them! Each coat should still be very slightly tacky at the end of each step so it adheres to the next.

I'm having trouble removing my Green Flash™ polish - is this normal?

Absolutely not!

Soak 10 small cotton pads (the size of your nails) in gentle, acetone-free nail polish remover, like our Green Flash™ Nail Polish Remover. Press a cotton pad onto each nail. Use our nail clips to hold them in place. Each nail should be completely covered by its soaked pad. Wait for 1-2 minutes without touching them. Remove them one by one and the nail polish should come off with them!

If there is still some base coat left, you can repeat the process for a few seconds.

My polish seems too thick - is this normal?

The thickness will depend on the amount of pigmentation in the polish.
If you prefer a more liquid consistency, our plant-based thinner will be your best friend!

Is the Green™ range compatible with the Green Flash™ range? And with products from other brands?

Unfortunately not, each formula is unique and made from different ingredients. Our Green Flash™ products should only be used with products from the same range to ensure the best results.

Can using Green Flash™ cause allergies?

Green Flash™ meets European standards and does not contain any sensitising substances like the monomers and methyl acrylate found in many traditional gel polishes. Many customers have testified that they have been able to use our products safely, even if they were allergic to other types of gel polish. However, allergic reactions are not specifically related to chemical ingredients, so we cannot guarantee that you won't have a reaction to another ingredient, even a natural one. If this does happen, please feel free to contact us 🌸

You'll find more information in our blog about allergies.

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: 4.586162 / 5 from 766 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Base Coat offers a vegan formula with up to 80.5% bio-sourced ingredients, providing protection under gel polish colors. Customers appreciate its vibrant colors, easy application, and effectiveness, though some noted issues with drying time and potential allergic reactions.

Summary topics

Long-Wearing Quality (4%): It was reported by customers that this polish is great and long-wearing, but it does not dry well.
Ease of Application (9%): Customers loved the Super base, as it was described as super, great, and easy to apply.
Allergic Reactions (2%): The feedback is varied, with some users reporting no allergic reaction, while others found it to cause allergic reactions.
Color Quality (3%): It was reported by customers that the colors are lovely, vibrant, and do not stain the nails.

Review topics: ["color","smell","feel","problem","packaging","base","formula","delivery","quality","look","ingredients","nails","texture","residue","appearance","polish","improvement","customer service","smooth","hold","application","coat","protects","remover","manicure","layers","finish","reaction","result","brush"].

Review highlights

"No reaction to the polish which is good and as long as the polish stays intact for a week I will order more." — Karen H.
"Good quality products, easy to use and lovely vibrant colours." — Michelle J.
"Loved the colour and the consistency of this polish!" — Emily T.

Reviews

The Green Flash Vitaminized Base

"The Green Flash Vitaminized Base Coat is an excellent first step in a healthier gel manicure routine that delivers strong adhesion and nail protection while still being gentle and clean. It’s designed specifically to work with Green Flash™ polishes (so the colour and top coats adhere beautifully), and it combines strengthening and protective benefits thanks to its patented technology that includes hexanal for nail repair plus vitamins C and E for resilience and durability — which many users report result in noticeably harder, healthier‑feeling nails after a few manicures. What sets this base coat apart is its nail‑friendly formula: it’s high in plant‑based ingredients, vegan, and free from harsh chemicals often found in traditional gel bases. Many reviewers appreciate how it creates a smooth, glossy base that helps colour polish lay down evenly and increases the wear time of the mani. Some also note that it helps reduce breakage and peeling over time. "

— Barbara B. (5/5)

Great base coat

"Really great base coat nail polish and works very well with the gel polishes"

— Michelle (4/5)

Works great.

"The product is very thin and cures quickly. Also does not damage my nails upon removal."

— Maria B. (4/5)

Sono prodotti fantastici, anche l’assistenza

"Sono prodotti fantastici, anche l’assistenza devo dire che è stata ottima, mi hanno immediatamente risolto un problema"

— Rosalba C. (5/5)

Very disappointed. Bottles of varnish

"Very disappointed. Bottles of varnish all very thick and glupey, couldn't get a super thin layer on a result and it just wouldn't dry under the lamp. I've gone back to my gel polish which is far easier to use and dry. I will not be purchasing anything again. I really wanted to like this, but it's not for me."

— Tara T. (1/5)

All products were good. My

"All products were good. My manicurist has left and I need more product. , But I need to find another girl!…do you know anyone in London SW3 2LE?"

— Vanessa B. (5/5)

Pessimo

"Personalmente riscontro che lo smalto non si asciughi bene nonostante da anni usi smalti semipermanenti, e sembra esattamente identico agli smalti normali (non semipermanenti). Inoltre non esiste rimborso né reso se si riscontrassero problematiche come le mie. Pessimo."

— Vittoria (1/5)

I use this base coat

"I use this base coat for pedicures. The pedicure last for weeks until I take it off. I love the fact you can put foot wear straight on after. I cheat with the travel lamp as I put both feet under at the same time making it even quicker"

— Deborah G. (5/5)

I got the whole set

"I got the whole set base coat, colours and top coat and LED Lamp. To fully cure base coat I do 2-3,min. The base coat feels sticky if only used for 1min cure time. The colours I do 3min and top coat 2min. So far my feet has lasted nearly 2 weeks and now I am testing it on my hands. The only downside is the lamp I feel like is bit too hot."

— Judyta Z. (4/5)