Active Discovery Kit | Manucurist

The first range of makeup for nails

Three simple, black, four-pointed star shapes are arranged on a plain white background, resembling sparkle or twinkle icons.

Powerful
active ingredients

A simple black line drawing of a magic wand with a star at the tip, surrounded by small lines representing sparkling or magical effects, on a light gray background.

All-in-one

Simple line drawing of a hand held palm up with four small x-shaped sparkles above it, suggesting cleanliness, care, or sprinkling.

Buildable
effects

Create your own personalized glow ✨
Easy, lamp-free application!

Apply to prepped nails with no base or top coat
Buildable effect to create your desired look
Removes like polish with an acetone-free remover

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-dryin 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.

Can pregnant and/or breastfeeding women use Active™ products?

Our Active™ formulas are green and clean: they are up to 85.5% plant-based, i.e. made from biomass ingredients like beetroot, castor oil, raspberry, blueberry and lemon. However, women should avoid all types of nail polish when they are pregnant or breastfeeding. We recommend you speak to a healthcare professional if you are unsure.

Can using the Active™ range cause allergies?

Our Active™ formulas meet European standards and do not contain any sensitising substances. They are also certified gluten-free and safe for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease, as are our Green Flash™, Green™ and nail care ranges. Most customers who are allergic to regular nail polish are not allergic to the Active™ range. However, as allergic reactions are not specifically linked to chemical ingredients, they can sometimes occur with plant-based ingredients. We recommend you speak to a healthcare professional if you are unsure.

For more information, see our blog on 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: 4.627957 / 5 from 1395 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Active™ Discovery Kit is praised for its comprehensive 4-step care routine that enhances nail health and appearance. Customers highlight the excellent quality, beautiful colors, and long-lasting results of the polish. The kit is also noted for providing a natural, healthy glow and a clean, natural look to nails.

Summary topics

Nail Health (22%): Many customers loved how their nails looked healthier after using the Manicurist product.
Polish Finish (18%): Many customers appreciated the Active line of polishes for their great finish, beautiful colors, and long-lasting results.
Product Quality (6%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the excellent quality of the products, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
Nail Care (3%): Customers appreciated the top-notch care and attention provided by the nail care products.
Color Elegance (13%): It was observed by customers that the colors of the product are beautiful and elegant, with a nice hint of color.

Review topics: [color, smell, feel, problem, packaging, look, quality, delivery, glow, customer service, shade, price, oil, ingredients, gift, nails, improvement, alternative, appearance, polish, base, coverage, hydration, kit, value, smooth, favorite, serum, weather, texture].

Review highlights

"The traditional polishes (without UV) are very good: nice colors, pleasant application, proper drying." — Dina F.
"The polish is excellent, the nail looks simply naturally beautiful and there is no chipping." — Claudia W.
"My nails have never looked so good and the shine is beautiful." — Stephanie P.

Reviews

Kit Active avec Plump Pink

"Kit Active avec Plump Pink Glazed: une merveille! J'adore la couleur et l'effet plumpy:) Ma préférée de tous les Active! Le dissolvant doux et les 2 limes: un plus pour une manucure impeccable! Très joli kit et cadeau à offrir ou s'offrir (mon cas:)) Prix-imbattable surtout en utilisant les points de fidélité!"

— Elena D. (5/5)

Assolutamente felice dell’acquisto. Unghie naturali

"Assolutamente felice dell’acquisto. Unghie naturali rispettate e rinforzate, come si può vedere dalle foto allegate: durante l’utilizzo e dopo l’utilizzo"

— Antonella A. (5/5)

Nail Love Story 🥰💅

"Je suis devenue une inconditionnelle de la série Active dès l'achat de mon premier kit. J'aime combiner les vernis pour en tirer un maximum d'effet soin et brillance. Sur la photo j'ai appliqué une couche Active plump rosé 🩷 sur une couche Blueberry 🫐 J'ai hâte d'essayer Active Smooth 03 c'est une super couleur pour l'automne 🍂"

— Marilou (5/5)

Trop tôt pour juger de

"Trop tôt pour juger de l'effet sur la qualité des ongles En revanche les couleurs sont sympas notamment les 3 irisées superbes pour l'été Active Bright a des reflets bleutés, Active plump Pink glazed des reflets roses et Active plump Aqua glazed des reflets "vert lagon" Très beaux appliqués seuls mais aussi superposés pour des ongles effets perle. . . selon l'ordre de superposition l'effet change : J'adore ! Et ils tiennent très bien Je l'enlève au bout de 15 jours à cause de la repousse mais le vernis n'est pas écaillé"

— Véronique B. (5/5)

Me encanta toda la gama

"Me encanta toda la gama de productos manucurist. Tengo un problema de alergia a los acrilatos debido a la manicura permanente en gel, según mi dermatólogo es el peor castigo que le puedes hacer a tus uñas de por vida, pero desde que descubrí manucurist y tras un periodo de más de un año de recuperación de mis uñas, ahora estoy encantada, tengo las uñas fuertes y largas, duras y bonitas, utilizo tanto la línea active para descanso de la semipermanente, como la línea green flash semipermanente. Mis uñas están divinas y todavía más con el nuevo extrem flash, deja un brillo espectacular y duradero!!!"

— MARIA S. (5/5)

Magnifiques couleurs, application aisée et

"Magnifiques couleurs, application aisée et rendu très joli malgré mes ongles abimés par des années de semi permanent."

— Nathalie L. (5/5)

Très bons produits. Je suis

"Très bons produits. Je suis très satisfaite de la qualité et de l’effet glow sur mes ongles. D’autre part je trouve mes ongles beaucoup plus résistants !"

— alexandrareau@icloud.com ‎. (5/5)

Très bons produits mais couleurs trop discrètes

"Super produit, prend vraiment soin de l'ongle, et tient très bien (largement la semaine, en général tient 2 semaines sur les mains). Seul bémol, je trouve que la couleur ne ressort pas assez, elle reste trop transparente, même avec 3 couches. Et d'ailleurs je ne trouve pas normal de devoir en mettre autant, 2 devraient être amplement suffisantes. Celà serait le top du top si vous pouviez décliner les coloris de la gamme green en gamme active !"

— Val (4/5)

I am so happy with

"I am so happy with the active nail polishes especially the smooth ones. It is nice to layer it with one of the glows to get a different style/colour. Very nice that the actives can be done without any primer or top coat. Best for holidays cause I only need to bring 1 bottle!"

— Francisca K. (5/5)

Was delighted with the products

"Was delighted with the products I received from Manucurist but especially with their customer service when they replaced one of the bottles that had broken in the delivery and kindly added another as a gift. What a positive experience :) Many thanks"

— Mary T. (5/5)