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Active Smooth 00

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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 pink 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!

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  • Coverage:Finish:Satiny
  • Coverage:Makeup effect:CC Polish
  • Coverage:Shade:Rosy Finish

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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 00 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 00 with other Active™ shades for a fully personalised look

Active Smooth 00 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

Award-winning innovation 🏆

CONDE NAST BEAUTY AND WELLNESS AWARDS WELLNESS
A bottle of Active Smooth 00 A/B TEST nail treatment with a white cap, pinkish liquid, and white label is shown against a light beige background.
Close-up of a woman’s lower face and hand, fingers gently touching her lips. She has smooth skin, natural nude-colored nails treated with Active Smooth 00, set against a soft pink background.
Open bottle of Active Smooth 00 beige nail polish on a light background. Features include easy application, fast drying, a buildable make-up effect, and an enriched CC Polish Treatment formula for advanced nail care.
Three close-up images of a fingernail: left is bare, center shows one layer of Active Smooth 00, and right shows two layers for a glossier, more opaque finish—ideal for effortless nail care.
A diagram displays a pink drop labeled with castor plant fibers for smoothing nails, AHAs for smoothness, and hexanal for strength. This 80% plant-based nail care is called Active Smooth 00—a true CC Polish Treatment.
A hand holds Manucurist Active Smooth 00 nail treatment. Text: 81% saw stronger nails, 76% saw revitalized nails, and nail irregularities reduced by 56% (clinical test on 21 women after 3 weeks’ use).
Four hands with various skin tones, each showing a fingernail painted in Manucurist’s Active Smooth 00 polish—ideal for every nail care routine. Beneath each hand is a polish swatch labeled: Sheer Rosy, Beige, Golden, or Bronze finish.
Active Smooth 00
A bottle of Manucurist Active Smooth 00 pink nail polish stands on a pale pink surface amid scattered brown seeds, emphasizing nail care and casting a gentle shadow.
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A close-up of a fair-skinned person with long red hair gently touching their cheek highlights well-groomed nails, showcasing the results of Manucurist&
Four horizontal swatches labeled Manucurist Active Smooth 00 (sheer rosy), 01 (sheer beige), 02 (sheer golden), and 03 (sheer bronze) feature shades to complement every skin tone—ideal for enhancing your nail care routine.
Manucurist Customizable Active™ Trio: Three bottles—Active smooth (light pink) and Active glow (deep purple)—side by side on beige. Create personalized nail looks by combining these shades for unique makeup effects.
Three bottles of Manucurist nail care polish—Active Smooth 00, Active Glow, and Active Plump—stand on a light background. Each treatment features a distinct color for healthy, beautiful nails.
Five bottles of Manucurist Plant-Based Nails polish, including Active Smooth 00, in clear, pale pink, and vibrant pink shades are lined up on a light beige background. Each Nail Perfector or CC Polish features a unique benefit.

Overall rating: 4.6505275 / 5 from 1611 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Active Smooth 00 is a CC polish treatment that smooths ridges, blurs imperfections, and unifies the nail surface. It offers a pink satin finish, is enriched with plant-based ingredients, and provides a natural shine. Customers praise its beautiful color, amazing results, and smooth finish.

Summary topics

  • Appearance: 19%
  • Ridge Smoothing: 3%
  • Natural Shine: 3%
  • Finish Quality: 5%
  • Color Appeal: 13%

Review topics: ["color","smell","improvement","problem","quality","feel","ingredients","fit","texture","look","smooth","result","base","shade","appearance","service","coverage","glow","customer service","works","formula","compliments","oil","delivery","alternative","condition","light","line","allergies","power"].

Review highlights

  • "I love active smooth - the nails look neat and elegant."Ana H.
  • "I love that this polish makes my nails look natural in the best way!"Susan R.
  • "Made my nails look smooth with a little bit of shine and healthy color."Rene S.

Reviews

C’est vernis soin facile à

"C’est vernis soin facile à poser: pas de base et sèche vite. Il fortifie réellement l’ongle. Il permet de faire un break entre 2 manucures en laissant les ongles soignés et vernis. Il tient bien pour un soin surtout que l’on peut ajouter une couche ou 2 au bout du 2 ème ou 3 ème jour. Donc un aspect toujours nickel très rapidemen"

Florence M. (5/5)

Exactly what I wanted

"This product does exactly what I wanted: my natural nails but better. It is easy to apply and dries quickly. The photos are my natural nails with two coats. I love that it's one step and one product. I use it on my toes too. It's not a dramatic difference, but it makes me feel polished (no pun intended). Now the drawback, it is not durable. If I get five days of my nails looking nice, I'll be happy. The edges on high-use fingers start to chip and wear very quickly. It's not super noticeable, though. If I have to open bobby pins for my hair, that can leave imperfections on the surface. Perhaps a topcoat would help with this, but I haven't tried it. Even though I said it "dries" fast, it does not harden fast. You have to be really careful for hours after not to dent or scratch the polish."

Julia B. (4/5)

Beautiful shade, one or three

"Beautiful shade, one or three coats no matter. Easy to apply and I most appropriate that it does not smell like all nail polishes, has a very subtle scent to it. Amazing ingredients as well as my nails got much stronger and healthier looking after just three weeks."

Michalina D. (5/5)

SOS Mask is Extremely drying.

"SOS Mask is Extremely drying. Though not all forms of alcohol are bad. This product left my nails white and dehydrated. The Active Smooth though is contains nail hardner ( Which I don't need since my nails are hard and dry) It does cover the deep nail ridges. The 00 color has a natural soft pinkish cast. I can only use this product occasionally as to not over harden my nails that will then break or split."

Peg M. (4/5)

"I do not like this nail polish. It drys very slow. I used one thin layer, then added the second. Took forever to dry and i had to redo all of my nails only to end up taking it off. I would not recommend if you don’t have time to sur for 30 minutes and allow to dry."

Sherri (2/5)

Love this polish! It dries

"Love this polish! It dries super fast and looks beautiful (I typically wear 3 coats) and lasts several days before chipping. My nails feel so smooth and healthy when using this, it’s wonderful!"

Kristen H. (5/5)

Super smoothing nail polish.

"Normally I can only get half a days wear out a nail polish before it chips, but the active smooth gives me many days of wear before needing to be redone. It has a lovely natural colour and really smooths out the surface of my nails, managing to cover ridges and damage caused by previous gel polish. It also layers beautifully with the Active Bright, Shine and Plum"

Lisa W. (5/5)

Perfect for beginners

"Lovely polish. One coat makes the perfect base coat or use as a minimalist mani you can achieve at your desk. Second coat goes on thicker. I think a long cure time (over an hour) between coats helps with even texture. I applied second coat like a builder gel (swipe side to side, let dry upside down) and it’s very nice, no flooding of cuticle or side wall. A good way to practice technique! Used a top coat for strength and stability. Lasts a bout a week with good nail prep and cuticle removal. Will purchase again, try other colors."

Hetty (5/5)

"Product made my nails peel horribly and worst is that i have been trying to speak with CS and cannot reach anyone. I would not recommend. For the price of this polish i was expecting much better quality."

Misti (1/5)

"The box of products arrived with the bottle of cuticle oil broken and oil on everything. Can you please replace the cuticle oil? Suggest a different packaging system vs.Popcorn as the items were tumbling around. Thank you."

Margaret (2/5)

Q&A

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

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

    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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