Active Shine | Manucurist

The first All-in-one Highlighter Nail Care Polish

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

Strengthens
and repairs 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

Simple black line drawing of a hand held upright with three small X-shaped symbols above it, possibly representing washing or cleansing action.

Pearly beige
finish

How to use it ✨
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: 4.7734847 / 5 from 1320 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Active Shine is a nail care polish that strengthens and naturally illuminates nails, praised for its long-lasting, beautiful, and subtle finish. Customers appreciate its natural shimmer, discreet shine, and stunning color. The polish enhances nail health, making them look beautiful and natural.

Summary topics

Longevity (4%): It was observed by customers that the product is long lasting, with many describing it as beautiful and long-lasting.
Finish Quality (5%): Customers keep praising the finish of this product, describing it as smooth, subtle, and elegant.
Shine Quality (12%): It was reported by customers that the Active Shine is beautiful, subtle, and makes nails shine discreetly.
Color Quality (10%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the beautiful and long-lasting color of the nail polish, with many describing it as stunning and gorgeous.

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Review highlights

"Long lasting, my nails look great and feel stronger, big fan." — Kate O.
"Made my nails look really healthy and I liked the subtle shine." — Whittney F.
"In particular, I really love the Active Shine and the Active Smooth polishes." — Lori H.

Reviews

I have to say these

"I have to say these nail varnishes are brilliant. After getting fed up with gels and the state of my nails, these polishes are gentle. Amazingly they last 10 days!!!! I know I thought ooh expensive £16 per bottle but my goodness worth every penny and I’ll look at more now in the range."

— Lorraine L. (5/5)

Worth every penny!

"I bought this nail polish on Sephoras Canada website almost by chance. I just recently stopped doing gel nails and wanted to try doing my own manicure to save some time because get is usually taking two hours to get. I was reading about the ingredients and how it works, and thought, why not to give it a try? Well… it has exceeded my expectations by far. I absolutely love it! It dries quickly, applies beautifully, doesn’t peel or chip easily, and lasts at least a week on my nails. I work in an office, so my hands don’t go through a lot of heavy use, but the polish still holds up really well. I love everything about it, the application is easy and smooth. The only downside is the price, who’s is definitely on the expensive side. I currently have two nail polishes Active shine and Active glow and would like to try more colours, but can’t justify buying more just yet. Still, highly recommend this nail polish. And honestly, I’d rather one Manicurist nail polish then three cheaper alternatives. It worth the investment and I like how easy it makes doing my nails at home."

— Alina N. (5/5)

"this shimmer is so pretty, I love layering on top of blur for a subtle classy elegant look . in this photo I had just thrown it on for work to see how it looked.. my nails were quite damaged and even had a thin layer of gel on them.. so the coverage isn't accurate cause I had not removed the last flaky layer of gel. but it's to show the shimmer"

— Itza (5/5)

Sparkly, long lasting, and fast drying!

"The Active Shine product was my first time using Manucurist, and I am sold! It was the perfect choice for what I was looking for: something non-toxic, light, sparkly, and durable. It also dried amazingly fast with no smudging using the Manucurist drying drops. I had it on for one week with absolutely no chipping or cracking. Will be purchasing more from the Active line!"

— NailsByN (5/5)

Non credevo che uno smalto

"Non credevo che uno smalto potesse essere così bello. Lascia un effetto glitterato ma leggero sull'unghia con una bellissima luminosità. Si asciuga in un attimo come tutti gli smalti della linea Active. Super consigliato se volete mani ordinate con una minima attesa!"

— Cristina D. (5/5)

Great product

"Dries quickly, doesn't chip."

— Elizabeth C. (5/5)

Les paillettes brillent magnifiquement et

"Les paillettes brillent magnifiquement et le vernis tient bien"

— Leila S. (5/5)

A lovely low key treatment

"A lovely low key treatment colour with a bit of shine that stays put just like the regular polishes until it grows out or you fancy a change. What I notice with Manicurist, in addition to the superb performance of the polish, is that I want to keep up with my regular at home manicures and my nails are not suffering for it despite not giving my nails a “break”. Amazing!"

— Melanie H. (5/5)

Totalement fan de ce vernis

"Totalement fan de ce vernis soin. C'est celui qui m'a fait découvrir votre marque et c'est définitivement mon préféré. Il est absolument sublime 😍 Avec un joli bronzage, il est encore plus beau."

— Aurélie G. (5/5)