Manucurist Paris

Manucurist Green – vegan nail polishes with intense shine

Manucurist Green nail polishes are for anyone who appreciates beautiful colors, a glossy finish and an easy manicure. The formulas contain up to 84% bio-based ingredients and exclude nine selected ingredients or ingredient groups sometimes used in conventional nail polishes (9-free).

Green air-dries without a UV or LED lamp. Paired with the right base coat and top coat, the manicure lasts up to seven days. The color palette ranges from subtle nude and rose shades to classic reds and bold, modern hues. Sheer and milky finishes such as Milky White also create an understated manicure.

Manucurist Jelly Nails – sheer colors with a glossy syrup effect

Manucurist jelly nail polishes give nails a fresh look. Unlike classic opaque color polishes, they have a translucent texture with intense shine. The result is reminiscent of colored glass or a delicate layer of syrup, through which the natural nail remains visible.

The best part: You can decide how intense the color is. One coat gives a sheer wash of color; two to three coats create a bolder result that still feels light and translucent.

The color range spans soft candy pink with Pink Sorbet Jelly, vibrant pink with Sugar Plum Jelly and the vivid red of Twizzle Jelly. The jelly polishes are part of the vegan Green range, air-dry without a UV lamp and can be paired with a base coat and top coat for longer wear.

Manucurist Active – nail care meets makeup

You don't always need an opaque color. Sometimes you just want your nails to look more polished, smoother and a little fresher. That's why Manucurist developed the Active range.

The nourishing all-in-one nail polishes combine selected active ingredients such as plant extracts, vitamins or AHAs with a beautifying finish. Depending on the product, they give nails a rosy glow, visually smooth out unevenness or add extra shine.

A particularly popular choice is Active Glow Raspberry, which enhances the natural nail color with a sheer peachy pink shade and glossy finish. Active Glow Blueberry adds a more intense rose tint, while Active Smooth makes the nail surface look more even with a lightly tinted CC polish effect. Active Bright adds a subtle whitish pearlescent shimmer and makes yellowish discoloration less noticeable.

Application is pleasantly simple: apply Active directly to bare nails. No base coat, top coat, or UV lamp is needed. One or two coats are enough to adjust the intensity of the effect.

Nail care for strong, well-groomed nails

Nail care also plays an important role at Manucurist. The range includes nourishing base coats, nail serums, and products for dry cuticles and soft or brittle nails.

A nourishing base coat can smooth the nail surface while also helping color polish adhere better. Oils and serums nourish nails and cuticles with conditioning lipids and help combat dryness. For regular care on the go, the Nourishing Nail Pen is a great option.

Learn more about different nail needs and the right care routine in our guide What really helps with brittle fingernails?.

From Paris – with experience and a fresh perspective on nail polish

Manucurist’s story began in 1996 in a small nail salon in Paris, opened by Fanny, the mother of the brand’s current owner, Gaëlle Lebrat Personnaz. After working for international fashion houses, Gaëlle took over the family business and developed it into a modern brand for nail color and care.

The commitment remains the same today: professional results, the joy of color, and formulas where the ingredients matter too.

Manucurist focuses on vegan formulas certified by The Vegan Society and uses as many bio-based raw materials as possible. These include ingredients from corn, cassava, sugarcane, and cotton. The nail polishes and care products are made in France.

Frequently asked questions about Manucurist

What is the difference between Manucurist Green and Active?

Green is the classic nail polish range for colorful manicures. It offers a wide selection of shades and finishes and is best used with a base coat and top coat. Active is the nourishing all-in-one range that enhances natural nails with sheer shades, shine, or color-correcting effects. Active is applied directly to the nail without a base coat or top coat.

Do I need a UV or LED lamp for Manucurist?

No lamp is needed for Green and Active nail polishes. Both ranges air-dry. Only the separate Green Flash range of semi-permanent LED polishes requires a compatible LED lamp.

How long do Manucurist nail polishes last?

With the right preparation, base coat, and top coat, Green polishes last up to seven days. The wear time of Active treatment polishes varies depending on the product and application: they often last a few days, while some products are said to last up to seven days. Actual wear time depends on the condition of your nails, application, and everyday wear and tear.

Are Manucurist nail polishes natural?

Manucurist uses a high proportion of bio-based raw materials, sourced, for example, from corn, potatoes, or sugar cane. However, this does not mean that the polishes contain only natural ingredients or qualify as certified natural cosmetics. Functional film-forming ingredients are also needed to ensure the polishes apply easily, adhere well, and develop a beautiful finish.

Are Manucurist nail polishes vegan?

Yes. Manucurist’s product lines are vegan and certified by The Vegan Society. The formulas contain no ingredients of animal origin.

How can the polishes be removed?

Green and Active can be removed with a suitable nail polish remover. Filing or peeling them off, as with classic gel manicures, is not necessary.

What is Manucurist Green Flash, and why isn’t the range available at Blanda Beauty?

Green Flash is Manucurist’s semi-permanent nail polish system. It combines the glossy look of a gel manicure with wear of up to 12 days. Unlike the classic Green and Active nail polishes, Green Flash is applied with a base coat, color polish, and top coat, then cured under an LED lamp. The polishes are also vegan and contain a high proportion of bio-based ingredients.

As a natural cosmetics shop, we have consciously decided not to carry Green Flash. At Blanda Beauty, we focus on classic, air-drying Green nail polishes, the nourishing Active range, and selected nail care products that do not require an LED lamp.