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Active™ Smooth 01

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  • A bottle of Manucurist Active™ Smooth 01 nail care polish with a white cap is displayed against a pale peach background, showcasing this plant-based CC Polish Treatment formulated to perfect and protect your nails.
  • A close-up of a woman’s hand with natural, nude-colored nails—enhanced by Manucurist Active™ Smooth 01 for exceptional nail care—gently touching the side of her face near her ear, set against a soft beige background.
  • Three nail polish brushes with beige polish are shown, demonstrating Manucurist’s Active™ Smooth 02. Designed for easy application, fast drying, and a buildable effect with one or two coats, this enriched formula features active ingredients for enhanced nail care and serves as an effective nail treatment.
  • Three close-up images of a fingernail: bare nail (before), after one layer of polish, and after two layers—showing how Manucurist Active™ Smooth 01 enhances opacity and smoothness with each step. Each stage is labeled: before, after 1 layer, and after 2 layers, emphasizing the benefits of mindful nail care.
  • Beige liquid swatches labeled: Castor plant fibres fill nail ridges, AHAs promote smoothness, Hexanal strengthens nails. Text below: 80% plant-based nail care. Product is called Manucurist Active™ Smooth 01.
  • A hand holds a Manucurist Active™ Smooth 01 bottle, a plant-based CC Polish Treatment for advanced nail care. Text displays: 81% noticed stronger nails, 76% felt revitalized, and nail irregularities reduced by 56%. Clinical test details appear at the bottom.
  • Four fingers, each with different skin tones and matching nude nail polish, are shown above labeled swatches: sheer rosy, sheer beige, sheer golden, and sheer bronze finishes. Perfect for elevating your nail care routine, these versatile shades from Manucurist’s Active™ Smooth 02 deliver a flawless finish while doubling as a nourishing nail treatment.
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    Active™ Smooth 01
  • Three open bottles of Manucurist Active™ Smooth 02 nail polish in varying nude shades are stacked and spilling polish onto a light surface, highlighting the ideal fusion of color and nail care for your ultimate nail treatment.
  • Three hands with different skin tones, each displaying neatly manicured nails painted with a pale, nude pink shade of Manucurist’s Active™ Smooth 01 nail polish. Highlighting advanced nail care with Manucurist’s Active™ Smooth 01, the image is divided into three vertical sections to showcase the polish across all skin tones.
  • Four rectangular swatches showcase the available shades of Manucurist Active™ Smooth 02: sheer rosy (light pink), sheer beige (light tan), sheer golden (medium tan), and sheer bronze (medium brown) finishes. Each swatch is clearly labeled, making it simple to select your ideal shade for your nail care routine or to pair seamlessly with your favorite CC Polish nail treatment.
  • A woman with smooth skin touches her face gently with her hand, highlighting the effect of meticulous nail care. Her lips are slightly parted, and her nails appear healthy and natural—likely the result of using Manucurist Active™ Smooth 01. Only her lower face, neck, and collarbone are visible against a neutral background.
  • Three Manucurist nail polish bottles labeled Active™ Smooth 01, Active Bright, and Active Plump are displayed side by side against a light background, showcasing the benefits of CC Polish Treatment for plant-based nail care. The text encourages mixing shades to create personalized pearl nails.
  • Three plant-based nail care bottles labeled Active™ Smooth 01 by Manucurist, each containing different colored liquid CC Polish Treatment, displayed side by side on a light pink background.
  • Five bottles of Manucurist nail care products—Active™ Smooth 01, Active Bright, Active Plump, Active Glow (orange), and Active Glow (pink)—are beautifully lined up against a light beige background. These plant-based formulas are part of the innovative CC Polish Treatment collection, specially developed to improve both the look and health of your nails.
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The First CC Polish Treatment: A Perfecting Care Polish to Smooth Ridges, Blur Imperfections, and Unify the Nail Surface!

A hybrid between nail care and makeup, this all-in-one perfector delivers a beige satin finish. With 75% plant-based ingredients, it strengthens and revitalises nails thanks to its formula enriched with castor fibres, hexanal, AHAs, and vitamin E.

For even more colors, discover the Customizable Trio with 3 Active shades, or the Customizable 5-Pack with 5 Active shades of your choice!

  • Coverage:Coverage:Light
  • Coverage:Finish:Satiny
  • Coverage:Makeup effect:CC Polish
  • Coverage:Shade:Sheer Beige

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Description

Easy Application

Apply directly onto bare nails—no Base Coat or Top Coat needed
Air-dries in no time
Long-lasting shine and wear for up to 7 days

Buildable Makeup Effect

Sheer satin finish with light coverage
Available in 4 stunning shades: pink, beige, golden, and bronze
Adaptable to your preferences—apply 1 to 2 coats for a custom look

Nail Care Formula

A targeted synergy of active ingredients to strengthen and correct nail imperfections:

  • Castor fibres: Fills, smooths, and repairs ridges
  • Hexanal: Hardens, strengthens, and restores fragile nails
  • AHAs: Protects, regenerates, and deeply hydrates
  • Vitamin E: Prevents ageing and shields against external aggressors

Proven Results

81% noticed their nails felt stronger
76% found their nails revitalised

*Clinical test conducted on 21 women after 3 weeks of use

Compatibility

The Active™ range is not compatible with Green Flash™, but it’s the perfect in-between treatment to care for your nails between Green Flash™ applications. In just one simple step, it enhances your natural nail beauty! Stronger, smoother, and effortlessly chic nails—ready to glow!
How to use?

Apply Active Smooth 01 directly to bare nails, with no Base Coat or Top Coat, and allow to air dry.

Its makeup-inspired finish is buildable:

  • 1 coat for a subtle, natural finish—like a soft touch of light on the nail
  • 2 coats for a more defined CC Polish effect with a satiny finish

Layering: Pair Active Smooth 01 with other Active™ shades for a fully personalised look

Active Smooth 01 removes gently with Green or Green Flash™ Gentle Remover.

Pro tips ✨

Layer Your Active™ Shades & Create Your Perfect Tone
Stack your favorite Active™ shades for a personalized, layered effect. Explore the Trio or Rainbow offers to build your ideal nail care routine!
Sustainable Packaging

Glass Bottle: Emptied, cleaned and dried bottles can either be reused or placed in a recycling bin seperate from other materials to avoid contamination. If your local manicapality 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 labelilng

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)

Super ingredients

INCI list

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

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A bottle of Manucurist Active™ Smooth 01 nail care polish with a white cap is displayed against a pale peach background, showcasing this plant-based CC Polish Treatment formulated to perfect and protect your nails.
A close-up of a woman’s hand with natural, nude-colored nails—enhanced by Manucurist Active™ Smooth 01 for exceptional nail care—gently touching the side of her face near her ear, set against a soft beige background.
Three nail polish brushes with beige polish are shown, demonstrating Manucurist’s Active™ Smooth 02. Designed for easy application, fast drying, and a buildable effect with one or two coats, this enriched formula features active ingredients for enhanced nail care and serves as an effective nail treatment.
Three close-up images of a fingernail: bare nail (before), after one layer of polish, and after two layers—showing how Manucurist Active™ Smooth 01 enhances opacity and smoothness with each step. Each stage is labeled: before, after 1 layer, and after 2 layers, emphasizing the benefits of mindful nail care.
Beige liquid swatches labeled: Castor plant fibres fill nail ridges, AHAs promote smoothness, Hexanal strengthens nails. Text below: 80% plant-based nail care. Product is called Manucurist Active™ Smooth 01.
A hand holds a Manucurist Active™ Smooth 01 bottle, a plant-based CC Polish Treatment for advanced nail care. Text displays: 81% noticed stronger nails, 76% felt revitalized, and nail irregularities reduced by 56%. Clinical test details appear at the bottom.
Four fingers, each with different skin tones and matching nude nail polish, are shown above labeled swatches: sheer rosy, sheer beige, sheer golden, and sheer bronze finishes. Perfect for elevating your nail care routine, these versatile shades from Manucurist’s Active™ Smooth 02 deliver a flawless finish while doubling as a nourishing nail treatment.
Active™ Smooth 01
Three open bottles of Manucurist Active™ Smooth 02 nail polish in varying nude shades are stacked and spilling polish onto a light surface, highlighting the ideal fusion of color and nail care for your ultimate nail treatment.
Three hands with different skin tones, each displaying neatly manicured nails painted with a pale, nude pink shade of Manucurist’s Active™ Smooth 01 nail polish. Highlighting advanced nail care with Manucurist’s Active™ Smooth 01, the image is divided into three vertical sections to showcase the polish across all skin tones.
Four rectangular swatches showcase the available shades of Manucurist Active™ Smooth 02: sheer rosy (light pink), sheer beige (light tan), sheer golden (medium tan), and sheer bronze (medium brown) finishes. Each swatch is clearly labeled, making it simple to select your ideal shade for your nail care routine or to pair seamlessly with your favorite CC Polish nail treatment.
A woman with smooth skin touches her face gently with her hand, highlighting the effect of meticulous nail care. Her lips are slightly parted, and her nails appear healthy and natural—likely the result of using Manucurist Active™ Smooth 01. Only her lower face, neck, and collarbone are visible against a neutral background.
Three Manucurist nail polish bottles labeled Active™ Smooth 01, Active Bright, and Active Plump are displayed side by side against a light background, showcasing the benefits of CC Polish Treatment for plant-based nail care. The text encourages mixing shades to create personalized pearl nails.
Three plant-based nail care bottles labeled Active™ Smooth 01 by Manucurist, each containing different colored liquid CC Polish Treatment, displayed side by side on a light pink background.
Five bottles of Manucurist nail care products—Active™ Smooth 01, Active Bright, Active Plump, Active Glow (orange), and Active Glow (pink)—are beautifully lined up against a light beige background. These plant-based formulas are part of the innovative CC Polish Treatment collection, specially developed to improve both the look and health of your nails.

The first all-in-one Smoothing Care Polish!

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

    Strengthened,
    repaired nails

  • 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.

    Buildable
    effect

  • A simple line drawing of a hand holding its palm upward with four small sparkles or stars above it, suggesting cleanliness, magic, or receiving something.

    Adjustable
    CC Polish effect

How to use it ✨
Easy, lamp-free application!

  • A close-up of a fingertip showing a clean, well-groomed natural fingernail against a light, neutral background.

    Apply to a clean nail with no base or top coat

  • Close-up of a fingernail shown in two stages: on the left, after one layer of pale nail polish; on the right, after two layers, showing a more opaque and even finish. Text reads After 1 layer and After 2 layers.

    Buildable effect to create your desired look

  • A hand with medium-brown skin holds a small white square, such as a cotton pad or wipe, between the thumb and index finger against a plain light beige background.

    Can be removed like polish with a gentle 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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