Clear gel nail polish
Hortencia

$29
$29

  • A bottle of Manucurist gel polish in the shade Hortencia rests on a pink background, showing its label “Instant dry, extra long wear.”.
  • A close-up of a hand with neatly manicured nails painted in Manucurist&
  • Two hands with smooth, dark skin are shown against a light beige background. Their nails are neatly manicured and polished with Manucurist&
  • A close-up of a Manucurist Hortencia nail polish brush applying sheer pink gel polish onto a smooth pink surface with shiny highlights.
  • A hand holds a phone showing Manucurist’s virtual try-on app with Hortencia sheer pink gel polish on the same hand. Text invites you to try Hortencia at home with the “Try me” button next to “Add to cart.”.
  • A grid of 14 pink nail polish swatches by Manucurist, each labeled, showcases blue undertones and Green™ range shades like classics Blossom, Milky Pink, neon pink, and includes Bloom.
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A sheer pale pink Green Flash™ gel polish.
A sheer and delicate pink. A natural hue that's made for you.

How about this: Manucurist nail polishes have been TPO-free since 2019

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A simple black and white sketch of a hand in a fist, viewed from the side, with three lines above it to indicate motion or emphasis. Coverage: Sheer
Three black, hand-drawn sparkle or twinkle icons on a light gray background, resembling stars or glimmers. Finish: Non-iridescent
A metal tuning fork with two prongs and a handle is shown on a light, textured background. Application : Beginner-friendly
A black checkmark inside a black circle on a light gray background. Range: Green Flash™
Color – Hortencia

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Description

Green Flash™ excludes harmful ingredients, dries immediately under LED lamp, guarantees a long wear and shine for up to 21 days*, and can be removed in 1 minute.

  • Removes in 1 min without acetone
  • Rich pigmentation
  • Professional-quality brush
  • Long-lasting wear, vibrant color & high shine for up to 21 days*
  • Vegan, up to 84% plant-based & made in France
  • Exclusively compatible with the Green Flash™ gel polish range, which fortifies nails under color

*With Xtrem Flash™ Top Coat

Fast and easy application in 3 steps

Step 1: Apply thin layer Base Coat. Use LED Lamp.
Step 2: Apply thin layer of Color. Use LED Lamp. Repeat.
Step 3: Apply thin layer of Top Coat. Use LED Lamp.

And the removal? No drilling, no damage from Gels. Apply a cotton pad soaked in Green Flash™ Remover on each nail. Hold cotton pad in place for 1-2 minutes with our nail clips. Voila!

Pro tip ✨

If you want a sheer pastel pink, go for Pale Rose.

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

As always, verify your local manicipalitiy'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

ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, nitrocellulose, hydroxyethyl acrylate/ipdi/ ppg-15 glyceryl ether copolymer, acetyl tributyl citrate, isopropyl alcohol, bis-hema poly (1,4-butanediol)-9/ipdi copolymer, stearalkonium bentonite, ethyl trimethylbenzoyl phenylphosphinate, silica, diacetone alcohol, CI 77891 (titanium dioxide), BHT, phosphoric acid, CI 77742 (manganese violet), CI 73360 (red 30), CI 19140 (yellow  5 lake)

61,5% plant-based
A bottle of Manucurist gel polish in the shade Hortencia rests on a pink background, showing its label “Instant dry, extra long wear.”.
A close-up of a hand with neatly manicured nails painted in Manucurist&
Two hands with smooth, dark skin are shown against a light beige background. Their nails are neatly manicured and polished with Manucurist&
A close-up of a Manucurist Hortencia nail polish brush applying sheer pink gel polish onto a smooth pink surface with shiny highlights.
A hand holds a phone showing Manucurist’s virtual try-on app with Hortencia sheer pink gel polish on the same hand. Text invites you to try Hortencia at home with the “Try me” button next to “Add to cart.”.
A grid of 14 pink nail polish swatches by Manucurist, each labeled, showcases blue undertones and Green™ range shades like classics Blossom, Milky Pink, neon pink, and includes Bloom.

Like gel, but no damage

A simple black line drawing of a hand with an upward-pointing arrow, indicating the removal or lifting of a rectangular object from the palm. The background is plain light gray.

Express removal
without drilling or acetone

Three simple, black, four-pointed star shapes are arranged on a plain, light gray background, resembling sparkling or twinkling effects.

Vitamin-enriched strengthening formula
with KeraHCE+

A simple black and white line drawing of a calendar page with the number 21 displayed, suggesting a date or appointment.

Lasts for up to 21 days
with Xtrem Flash™ Top Coat

Just as easy to flash as to remove ⚡️
3-step at-home routine

  • A person applies clear nail polish to their fingernails on one hand using a brush, while the other hand rests on a light beige surface.

    Base Coat + LED Lamp

  • A person paints their fingernails with bright red nail polish, holding the brush in one hand while applying color to the nails of the other hand against a pale background.

    Color + LED Lamp

  • A close-up of one hand applying red nail polish to the nails of the other hand against a light beige background. The nails are neatly shaped and all fingernails are being polished.

    Top Coat + LED Lamp

FAQs

Les questions les plus fréquemment posées par nos utilisatrices et notre communauté !

I've never used gel polish before - is it tricky?

Anyone can apply Green Flash™, including complete beginners!

If you know how to use regular nail polish you can use Green Flash™: you apply the base coat, color and top coat in exactly the same way. The only difference is that you cure your nails under the lamp!

If you know how to use gel polish, there are a few points to note. Applying Green Flash™ is more like applying regular nail polish: there's no need to remove oil first and the polish is not buildable like gel polish, so you need to get it right from the start.

We recommend that you treat it like regular nail polish that has to be dried under a lamp!

Is Green Flash™ compatible with other brands?

Unfortunately not, each formula is unique and made from different ingredients. Our Green Flash™ products should always be used with other Green Flash™ products to ensure the best results. You will need (at least):

  • One Green Flash™ base coat
  • One Green Flash™ color
  • One Green Flash™ top coat
  • An LED lamp with an output of at least 24W

For effective removal, we highly recommend using Green Flash™ plant-based Nail Polish Remover and the accompanying nail clips.

Points to note:
Using a Green Flash™ color with a base coat and top coat from another gel/regular nail polish brand will not work.
Using a Green Flash™ base coat with a color and top coat from another gel/regular nail polish brand will not work.

What is the difference between a traditional gel polish and Green Flash™?

The "peel-off" removal: it can be removed at home without acetone, rubbing or filing it off!

It dries instantly: using an LED lamp with an output of at least 24W at a frequency that is less harmful to nails than UV lamps!

Up to 84% plant-based ingredients that are also vegan and non-toxic (really)!

Lasts up to 12 days: according to a survey, our customers like having the option of removing their polish at home and changing their color after 12 days, rather than letting their nails grow for a month and then returning to the salon!

What is the difference between a regular nail polish and Green Flash™?

The "peel-off" removal: it can be removed at home without acetone, rubbing or filing it off!

Dries instantly under an LED lamp: no more smears while it dries!

Up to 84% plant-based ingredients that are also vegan and non-toxic (really)!

Staying power for 12 days!

Can using Green Flash™ cause allergies?

Green Flash™ meets European standards and does not contain any sensitising substances like the monomers and methyl acrylate found in many traditional gel polishes. Many customers have testified that they have been able to use our products safely, even if they were allergic to other types of gel polish. However, allergic reactions are not specifically related to chemical ingredients, so we cannot guarantee that you won't have a reaction to another ingredient, even a natural one. If this does happen, please feel free to contact us 🌸

You'll find more information in our blog about allergies.

How old do you have to be to use Green Flash™ gel polish?

Our Green Flash™ polish is recommended for ages 16+.

Can I use a Green™ treatment base coat under a Green Flash™ polish?

Unfortunately not, our Green™ treatment base coats are only compatible with products from our Green™ range. You have to use a Green Flash™ base coat for a Green Flash™ manicure. But you can apply a treatment base coat between Green Flash™ manicures to give your nails a little extra TLC!

How can I stop brush marks from appearing in my Green Flash™ polish?

To stop brush marks from appearing in your Green Flash™ polish, you need to apply it in very thin coats using no more than 3 brushstrokes! To get the right amount of product on your brush, scrape the brush stick against the inside neck of the bottle to remove any excess.
Then wipe it from one side of the brush. You should be left with a small drop on the tip of the brush! Use one drop of polish for each finger.

How can I give my Green Flash™ manicure a shine boost after a few days?

If you are wearing Green Flash™ polish, you can apply a coat of our Color Refresher on top of it after a few days. You don't need to cure it, as it air-dries.

How long does gel polish last and how can I make it last longer?

Under normal conditions, a Green Flash™ manicure lasts up to 21 days with Xtrem Flash™ Top Coat, depending on your nail prep and daily activities (water exposure, cleaning, sports, manual work…). If your polish lifts too quickly, it’s usually due to one of the following: application on cuticles or skin (causes lifting at the edges) insufficient nail cleansing layers applied too thick in complete curing or an unsuitable LED lamp Best practices to maximize wear: properly cleanse the nail before application apply thin, even layers avoid getting polish on the skin limit impact and wear gloves for household tasks (especially during the first 24 hours) limit impact and wear gloves for household tasks (especially during the first 24 hours)

How do I remove my gel polish without damaging my nails?

With Green Flash™, removal is quick, easy and gentle on your nails.Soak a cotton pad with Green Flash™ gentle remover, place it on the nail using a removal clip, and leave on for a few minutes.The polish will lift off naturally. If needed, gently remove any residue with a wooden stick.No need to rub, file or peel: the formula is designed for easy at-home removal.Finish with a cuticle oil to nourish and enhance your nails.Tip: highly pigmented shades may require a slightly longer removal time.

How do I apply my gel polish at home?

For a clean, glossy, long-lasting result, it all comes down to proper nail prep and thin layers.

Prep your nails: file to your desired shape, gently push back cuticles, lightly buff the surface, then cleanse.

Apply a thin layer of Green Flash™ Base Coat and cure under a LED lamp.

Apply your powder pink color in 1 to 2 thin coats (2 thin coats give a more even finish), curing between each layer.

Finish with Green Flash™ Top Coat for up to 12 days of wear, or Xtrem Flash™ Top Coat for up to 21 days and a plump gel-like shine. Cure, then apply cuticle oil.

Tip: remove any excess polish before curing for perfectly clean edges.

Are Manucurist nail polishes and gel polishes natural, plant-based, and vegan?

Our natural nail polishes and gel polishes are vegan and formulated with the highest possible percentage of bio-based ingredients depending on the range.
To help you choose:

Looking for a manicure for a special occasion or your weekly routine? Go for our natural nail polishes from the Green™ range or Active™ treatment polishes for nail care.

Want a long-lasting manicure cured under a lamp? Choose our Green Flash™ gel polish.

You can also discover our gel polish kits and nail polish sets for a complete routine.

What’s the difference between Green Flash and regular nail polish or traditional gel polish?

Green Flash™ is a clean alternative to traditional gel polish: the gel-like finish, without the drawbacks.

Wear: up to 12 days with Green Flash™ Top Coat, up to 21 days with Xtrem Flash™
Shine: instant gel effect, ultra-glossy finish
Drying: catalysis under an LED lamp of at least 24W (2 minutes per coat)
Removal: in 10 minutes, no acetone, no filing
Formula: up to 84% bio-based, vegan and compliant with European regulations
Flexibility: switch up your color after around 10 days or enjoy a flawless manicure for up to 3 weeks

The result: a long-lasting manicure that’s easy to apply and remove, and more respectful of the natural nail. 👉 For best results, use the full Green Flash™ routine (Base + Color + Top) with an LED lamp of at least 24W.

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: 4.65 / 5 from 1940 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Hortencia gel polish offers a sheer and delicate pink shade that is easy to apply and enhances the natural look of nails. It provides a natural and clean manicure, with good hold and a chic effect that is perfect for everyday wear.

Summary topics

  • Application (10%): Customers appreciated the beautiful and easy-to-apply transparent pink polish that makes the nails appear neat.
  • Shade (4%): Customers appreciated the shade, describing it as delicate, pretty, and perfect for any occasion.
  • Look (9%): Customers raved about the look of the product, with many describing it as very natural and elegant.
  • Manicure (5%): Customers keep praising the natural and clean manicure, perfect for a clean and fresh manicure.
  • Hold (4%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the good hold of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.

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Review highlights

  • "An essential nail polish for an always neat manicure, subtle color, simple and effective application." — Lucile J.
  • "Beautiful natural color" — Elodie L.
  • "This lovely natural pink is the perfect colour for a natural look, very popular look at the moment!" — Kelly W.

Reviews

Amazing Ombré Colors

"The Manucurist Brand is amazing salon like quality polish. Ombré with the Green Line is sooo easy and doable at home and its looks and lasts longer than drugstore polish. Very pleased with the polishes."

— Shez (5/5)

Not damaging for my nails

"I expected great things from the Green Flash range. I used the Active Blur (until I emptied the bottle) and it was great for the quality of my nails. Instead of buying another bottle I decided to buy a starter pack of the Green Flash range. I followed the instructions scrupulously but they didn’t last anywhere near 21 days. However it also didn’t comprise the quality of my nails the way other gel systems can."

— Mrs G. (4/5)

Love !

"I was worried this color was too sheer for me, but after an extra coat of color I love how it turned out ! Cute natural light pink. Very elegant and classic."

— Josephine (5/5)

Ottimo per la salute delle

"Ottimo per la salute delle unghie. La tenuta è di 2 settimane con top Extreme flash, poi inizia a scheggiarsi e devo toglierlo"

— Maddalena ‎. (5/5)

Malheureusement, je n'aime pas cette

"Malheureusement, je n'aime pas cette couleur : le vernis est trop transparent à mon goût et avec deux couches on ne voit rien (avec trois couches c'est joli)."

— Cécile G. (2/5)

Colore come da descrizione

"Si stende molto facilmente, il colore è proprio come è presentato sul sito. Rende le unghie a posto con un leggero tono di colore. Anche dopo diversi giorni (lo smalto è stato dato domenica e oggi è giovedì) il colore è ancora splendido e non si è rovinato."

— Ilaria (5/5)

The signature polish for everyone

"The signature polish for everyone who’s trying to find the perfect “your nails but better” look"

— Alenka Z. (5/5)

Very natural pink very nice

"Very natural pink very nice"

— Marie A. (5/5)

"I really wanted to love this manicure set, but it is so hard to get the color on without it streaking. It seems very thick and sticky and hard to get it on in one even coat unfortunately 😕"

— Aubrey (3/5)

Molto bello e facile da

"Molto bello e facile da stendere. Trasparente"

— Rita P. (4/5)

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