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Active Discovery Kit

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Ready to glow? Everything you need to boost your nails’ natural radiance and achieve a flawless manicure.

A 4-step care routine featuring the must-haves of nail prep: 1 Emery Board for Natural Nails, 1 Nail Priming Emery Board, 1 Active™ Care Polish of your choice, and 1 Complete Serum to prep, treat and deeply hydrate nails and cuticles.

✨ Create your ideal shade by layering Actives: select your 3 favorite Actives™ with the Active Manicure Kit!

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Description

Emery Board for Natural Nails

Shapes and defines the nail edge
2 grit types: coarse side (no logo) for shortening, fine side (logo side) for shaping
Gentle on nails – won’t weaken or split the nail plate

Nail Priming Emery Board

Preps the nail for care or color
Boosts polish staying power
Smooths and evens out the nail surface
Use before any manicure on natural nails
2 grit types: fine grit (Manucurist logo side) for fingernails, coarser grit for toenails

Active™ Care Polish

Easy application

Applies directly to bare nails – no Base Coat or Top Coat needed
Air-dries in a flashShine and hold for up to 7 days

Makeup-inspired effects, buildable & layerable

  • Active™ Glow: Glossy finish
  • Active™ Smooth: CC polish effect
  • Active™ Plump: Plumping effect
  • Active™ Bright: Brightening effect
  • Active™ Shine: Highlighter effect

Customise your look with 1 or 2 coats for the result you want
Layer multiple Actives for an ultra-personalised finish

Nail care formulas enriched with active ingredients

Active Glow™: Nourishes deeply & boosts natural radiance
Active Smooth: Fills ridges, blurs imperfections & evens out surface
Active Plump: Hydrates & nourishes for visibly fuller nails
Active Bright: Brightens & strengthens
Active Shine: Illuminates & fortifies

Compatibility

The Active™ range is not compatible with the Green Flash™ system. However, it's the ideal routine to use between Green Flash™ applications—perfect for caring for your nails and enhancing their natural glow in just one step!

How to use?

How to use the Active Discovery Kit

Step 1: Prep Nails

Start by shaping nails by filing in one direction, then the other to avoid splitting your nails' keratin fibers. Use the Buffer Sponge to lightly buff the surface of your nails, removing any imperfections or ridges.

Step 2: Create Effect

Apply a coat of the Active™ of your choice to boost the natural shine of your nails. Apply multiple coats to increase the intensity and/or create your ideal shade by layering different Actives.

Step 3: Moisturize Nails

Add a drop of Complete Serum to each nail every 2 days, then massage to deeply moisturize.

Sustainable Packaging

Glass Bottle: Emptied, cleaned and dried bottles can either be reused or placed in a recycling bin separate from other materials to avoid contamination. If your local municapality does not accept glass for recycling, bottles can be brought to a collection center. No need to remove labeling.

Plastic Cap (Plastic-type #5 - Polypropylene): Clean and remove cap from brush attachment and place in recycling bin or bring to a local collection center.

Nail Brush (Plastic-type #4 - Low Density Polyethylene): Clean and remove cap from brush and place in recycling bin or bring to a local collection center.

Label: No need to remove label as glass recycling processes will remove any labelling

Box (Kraft Paper Box): Paper box can be unfolded and added to paper recycling bin or brought to a local collection center, Kraft paper box can also be added to any compost bin.

As always, verify your local municipality's recycling regulations and procedures and for more information please go to berecycled.org/search or search.earth911.com

Ingredients (INCI)

Active™ Glow Raspberry

ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ALCOHOL, GLYCOLIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ETOCRYLENE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, CI 15850 (RED 6 LAKE), ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL

85,5% plant-based

Active™ Glow Blueberry

ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ALCOHOL, GLYCOLIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ETOCRYLENE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, GLYCERIN, AQUA (WATER), CI 15850 (RED 6 LAKE), ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, CI 60725 (VIOLET 2), VITIS VINIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS FRUIT EXTRACT, RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL

85,5% plant-based

Active™ Glow Grape

ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ALCOHOL, GLYCOLIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ETOCRYLENE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, GLYCERIN, AQUA (WATER), HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT, CI 15850 (RED 6 LAKE), ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, CI 60725 (VIOLET 2), VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT, RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE)

83,5% plant-based

Active™ Glow Cranberry

ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ALCOHOL, GLYCOLIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ETOCRYLENE, AQUA (WATER), PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, CI 15850 (RED 6 LAKE), ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT, VACCINIUM MACROCARPON (CRANBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, CI 26100 (RED 17), CI 15850 (RED 7 LAKE), 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL

83% plant-based

Active™ Shine

BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL/SEBACIC ACID/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, GLYCOLIC ACID, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, ETOCRYLENE, HEXANAL, AQUA (WATER), CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), N-BUTYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), BETA VULGARIS (BEET ROOT) EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TOCOPHEROL, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

79,5% plant-based

Active™ Bright

BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL/SEBACIC ACID/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ETOCRYLENE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, HEXANAL, MICA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, N-BUTYL ALCOHOL, AQUA (WATER), CITRIC ACID, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) FRUIT EXTRACT, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TIN OXIDE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TILIA PLATYPHYLLOS EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL

80% plant-based

Active™ Plump

BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE,
ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, GLYCOLIC ACID, ETOCRYLENE, AQUA (WATER), MALIC ACID, HEXANAL, LACTIC ACID, MICA, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), GLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, PRUNUS PERSICA (PEACH) FRUIT EXTRACT, CI 15850 (RED 6 LAKE), CITRIC ACID, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE), SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TOCOPHEROL, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE

74,5% plant-based

Active™ Smooth 00

BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) STARCH, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, GLYCOLIC ACID, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER, ETOCRYLENE, OLIVE OIL DECYL ESTERS, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, MALIC ACID, HEXANAL, LACTIC ACID, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), AQUA (WATER), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SQUALENE, CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, QUARTZ, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, PHOSPHORIC ACID

75% plant-based

Active™ Smooth 01

BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) STARCH, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, GLYCOLIC ACID, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER, ETOCRYLENE, OLIVE OIL DECYL ESTERS, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, MALIC ACID, HEXANAL, LACTIC ACID, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), AQUA (WATER), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SQUALENE, CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, QUARTZ, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, PHOSPHORIC ACID

80% plant-based

Active™™ Smooth 02

BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) STARCH, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER, GLYCOLIC ACID, CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), ETOCRYLENE, OLIVE OIL DECYL ESTERS, MALIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, HEXANAL, LACTIC ACID, AQUA (WATER), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SQUALENE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, QUARTZ, CI 77266 [nano] (BLACK 2), POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIACETONE ALCOHOL, SORBIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET), CI 73360 (RED 30), KAOLIN

75% plant-based

Active™ Smooth 03

BUTYL ACETATE, ETHYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) STARCH, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER, GLYCOLIC ACID, ETOCRYLENE, OLIVE OIL DECYL ESTERS, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, MALIC ACID, HEXANAL, CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), LACTIC ACID, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), SQUALENE, AQUA (WATER), CI 77266 [nano] (BLACK 2), TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE, CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), DIACETONE ALCOHOL, TOCOPHEROL, CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET), CI 73360 (RED 30), PHOSPHORIC ACID, KAOLIN

75,5% plant-based

The Complete Serum

aqua (water), glycerin, propylene glycol, trisodium phosphate, panthenol, pentylene glycol, propanediol, carbomer, decyl glucoside, methyl gluceth-20, hydrolyzed corn starch, beta vulgaris (beet) root extract, castanea sativa (chestnut) seed extract, parfum (fragrance), sodium cocoyl glutamate, alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 oleate, citric acid, lactic acid, tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium surfactin, p-anisic acid, ci 15510 (orange 4), ci 19140 (yellow 5)

86,5% plant-based

Award-winning innovation 🏆

The Manucurist Active Discovery Kit features two nail files and two glass bottles—pink Active Glow and peach Sérum Complet with dropper lids—set on a pale peach background, ideal for any at-home nail care routine or manicure kit.
A hand with manicured nails reaches for nail serum and polish labeled Sérum complet and Active glow, beside two nail files—all included in the Manucurist Active Discovery Kit for complete nail care.
Active Discovery Kit
Graphic illustrating a three-step nail care routine with the Active Discovery Kit by Manucurist: 1. Prep nails with clear liquid, 2. Apply pink treatment polish, 3. Hydrate using nourishing serum. Left side shows a pink water texture background.
Five bottles from the Manucurist Active Discovery Kit are displayed on a pale pink background, surrounded by fresh raspberries, blueberries, lemon, and beetroot.
Five hands with different skin tones showcase the Manucurist Active Discovery Kit&
Three close-up images show a bare nail, one layer, and two layers of pink polish from the Manucurist Active Discovery Kit, illustrating how color deepens with each application while practicing good nail care.
A hand with short, natural nails painted in glossy pink using the Manucurist US Active Discovery Kit, featuring a flawless manicure with Bright, Smooth, and Shine effects. Includes Glow Raspberry layering tips and nail care for hydration.
Six glass bottles from Manucurist&
A bottle from the Manucurist Active Discovery Kit. After 2 weeks, 100% had more nourished nails and 93% had stronger nails—ideal for your nail care or manicure kit.
The Manucurist Active Discovery Kit includes a grey and white nail file, wooden cuticle stick, and three serums—Active Glow, Sérum Complet, Émollient Efficace—arranged on a pale peach background.
The Manucurist Active Discovery Kit includes two nail files, a cuticle pusher, and three bottles—Active Glow, Sérum Complet, and Émollient Efficace—plus a nourishing nail serum, all showcased against a beige background.

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!

  • A close-up of a human finger with a neatly trimmed, clean, and natural fingernail against a light beige background.

    Apply to prepped nails with no base or top coat

  • Close-up of a fingernail with sheer pink polish. Left side shows nail after 1 layer, right side shows nail after 2 layers. The nail appears glossier and slightly more opaque after 2 layers.

    Buildable effect to create your desired look

  • A hand holds a small white cotton pad, gently rubbing it over a fingernail against a light beige background.

    Removes like polish with an acetone-free remover

FAQ

Our Frequently Asked Questions from our customers and community!

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.

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