Manucurist Paris

Manucurist Green – vegan nail polishes with intense shine

Manucurist's Green nail polishes are designed for anyone who appreciates beautiful colors, a glossy finish, and an uncomplicated manicure. The formulas contain up to 84% biobased ingredients and omit nine selected ingredients or groups of ingredients sometimes used in conventional nail polishes (9-free).

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

Manucurist Jelly Nails – sheer colors with a glossy syrup effect

Manucurist's Jelly nail polishes bring a fresh look to the nails. 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 determine the color intensity yourself. One coat provides a transparent wash of color; with two to three coats, the result is more intense while remaining light and translucent.

The color selection ranges from soft candy pink in Pink Sorbet Jelly through vibrant pink in Sugar Plum Jelly to the luminous red of Twizzle Jelly. The Jelly polishes are part of the vegan Green range, dry in the air without a UV lamp, and should be combined with a base coat and top coat for longer wear.

Manucurist Active – nail care meets makeup

A full-coverage color is not always necessary. Sometimes you simply want your nails to look more cared for, smoother, and a little fresher. Manucurist developed the Active range for this purpose.

These 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 the nails a rosy glow, visually even out imperfections, or provide extra shine.

Particularly popular is Active Glow Raspberry, which enhances the natural nail color with a transparent peachy pink and a glossy finish. Active Glow Blueberry provides a more intense rose tone, while Active Smooth makes the nail surface appear more even with a subtly tinted CC polish effect. Active Bright gives the nails a delicate whitish pearlescent shimmer and makes yellowish discoloration appear less noticeable.

Application is pleasantly simple: Active is applied directly to the bare nail. A base coat, top coat, and UV lamp are not required. One to two coats are enough to determine the intensity of the effect yourself.

Nail care for strong, well-groomed nails

Dedicated 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 improving the adhesion of color polish. Oils and serums supply the nails and cuticles with nourishing lipids and help counteract dryness. For regular care on the go, the Nourishing Nail Pen, for example, is ideal.

Learn more about different nail needs and the right care routine in our guide What really helps against 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 current brand 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 ambition remains the same to this day: professional results, the joy of color, and formulas in which the ingredients matter too.

Manucurist focuses on vegan formulas certified by The Vegan Society and the highest possible proportion of biobased raw materials. These include ingredients derived from corn, cassava, sugar cane, and cotton, for example. 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 ideally used with a base and top coat. Active is the nourishing all-in-one range that enhances natural nails with sheer colors, shine, or visually smoothing effects. Active is applied directly to the nail without a base or top coat.

Do I need a UV or LED lamp for Manucurist?

No lamp is required for the Green and Active nail polishes. Both ranges dry in the air. Only the separate Green Flash range with semi-permanent LED polishes requires a suitable LED lamp.

How long do Manucurist nail polishes last?

With proper preparation and a base and top coat, the Green polishes last up to seven days. The Active care polishes can also last about a week. Actual wear time depends on the condition of the nails, application, and daily wear and tear.

Are Manucurist nail polishes natural?

Manucurist uses a high proportion of biobased raw materials derived, 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 necessary to ensure that the polishes apply well, adhere properly, 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 them off or peeling them away as with classic gel manicures is not necessary.

What is Manucurist Green Flash, and why is the range not 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 and cured under an LED lamp. The polishes are also vegan and contain a high proportion of biobased ingredients.

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