MANUCURIST - S.O.S. Base Coat - Enriched with Vitamins C and B5 - Nail Fortifier - Repairs and Strengthens - Care for Very Damaged Nails - Vegan, Up to 78% Plant-Based - 0.5 fl oz

I have many of Manicurist nail polishes. Very easy to apply & long lasting. I especially love the Shimmer nail polish.

I love how quick drying this clear base coat is! As someone who doesn’t really love color on my nails, but wants a shine, this is the most amazing nail polish for when I don’t have a lot of time to spend doing my nails. I love all the manicurist products. They have helped me learn to grow and love my natural nails!

My Amazon purchase history says I bought this in February. It is now May and I use this stuff at least once every two weeks. I am not even 1/4 of the way through the bottle. It is worth your money, it will last you a while (probably). Here are the things it has done for me: 1: Strengthened my papery nails. They are now hard and do not break anywhere near as easily. 2: Made my nails grow faster. 3: Made my manicures last longer. That is all it really needs to do for me; it is nail polish, not insulin. Things it did not do: 1. Smooth any pitting or ridging that I have on some of my nails. I think you can only fix that with vitamins. Will I buy this again? Yes. This will be a permanent item. I need it now.

Happy and is helping my nails

Easy to use. Holds up pretty well.

I like the idea that this is a product will help strengthen and improve your nails. It goes on nicely, but once it dries down the bottle, I received had black little specs of debris in it that showed up every time I use this base coat. When checking the bottle and looking at it, it looked totally clear and no debris in it. I will re-order and try another base again, but if it happens with the new replacement, I will give up on this brand of base coat. I have never had this occur with any other base coat before.

i have a huge delamination issue on my right hand that i've been trying to fix for literal years. no matter what i tried, including products with similar promises, the splits just kept traveling down. i have changed NOTHING except using this for six weeks, and the delamination has almost grown out. NO TRAVELING DOWN MY NAIL!! i don't know what magic is in this tiny bottle, but i'm a fan for life.

For a couple years, i have tried all kinds of treatments to keep my nails from peeling and splitting. They were in good shape my whole life until i got late-middle-aged. This is the first treatment that STAYS on without flaking off after one day, and it actually hardens the nail and strengthens as soon as you start using it. I actually got a complement on my nails last week, and i noticed that it was the first time in years that any white part was grown up past the fingertips! Worth the money. I ordered more products from this company after two weeks of using this treatment. Makes a great base coat or wear alone. When used as a base coat, my other nail polish brands and colors last longer when applied on top.

Llevo usando Manucurist Green base S.O.S. apenas una semana y ya, desde la primera aplicación, he notado mejoría en la debilidad de mis uñas. Espero que con la regularidad del uso y más tiempo, sus efectos sean aún más evidentes. Es fácil de aplicar, seca rápido y deja un brillo natural en la uña. El envío fue perfecto y puntual.

Sehr gut,scheint auf Sonnen

Veramente fantastico

rempli bien sa fonction

I have multiple nail issues and had used a plethora of expensive varnish type nail strengtheners. There are only two that really worked; Nailtiques Formula 2 and Manicurist SOS base coat. They are both good quality and effective, though they work in a different way. The primary difference is their key active ingredients: Nailtiques Formula 2 is a protein-based treatment that bonds nail layers with hydrolyzed keratin and gelatin, while Manicurist SOS Base is a vitamin- and AHA-enriched formula that works to moisturise and gently exfoliate the nail surface. Both are designed to address damaged and weak nails. The choice between the two depends on the specific nail concern. Nailtiques Formula 2 is best for nails that are fundamentally soft, peeling, or splitting, providing a strong protein structure to bond the nail layers. Manicurist SOS Base is ideal for brittle, very damaged nails that require intensive vitamin enrichment and hydration to recover from external stressors like harsh chemicals or frequent gel manicures. I found both products helped my nail health and appearance, producing fairly similar visual effects. As mentioned the SOS base coat is a varnish type of a strengthener and it can be used on its own or as a base coat under a nail polish. Used on its own, the product provides excellent protection for the nails. The SOS Base coat is colourless and, to me, it smells just like any other nail varnish. It is supposed to be applied twice weekly, however I apply it every other day. Once applied, it dries quickly, does not chip away and lasts for at least a week. Always apply one coat only; the first time you apply it do not do two coats, as it will take some time for the varnish to fully dry, and it could smudge. One coat per application is enough. Post application, the nails feel smooth and look nice and shiny. The appearance improves with additional applications which further cover up any visible imperfections such as nail ridges. After removing it, the nails feel stronger and look brighter and smoother. I really like it and cannot think of anything, even slightly, negative to point out with regards to this base coat. When it comes to results, the 2 subtle differences between the Nailtiques and Manicurist that I noticed, is that Manicurist SOS helped heal a stubborn, long term vertical split, whilst the Nailtique appears to have resulted in a slightly faster nail growth. Compared to Nailtiques, Manicurist SOS Base coat is significantly cheaper, and it lasts longer, since it is recommended for use only twice a week, whilst the Nailtiques Formula 2 is supposed to be used daily. With this in mind, in addition to what it actually does I'd say that Manicurist SOS Base nail strengthener is good value for money, and have no hesitation in recommending it.