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best base coat nail polish

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Base coats are a must-have for any nail polish lover. They're the unsung heroes that protect your nails from becoming chipped or damaged, and they also help to seal in the color and prevent chips in the first place.

NAILS INC.NAILPURE- Base Coat

Size: 0.49 oz/ 14.50 mL·ITEM: 1800333

10 Reviews

$15.00

Wonderful base coat. Works great with any nail polish you have....Best base coat ever! I can't use anything else now. ...My favorite base coat!

What it is:
A gentle base coat that performs just like a traditional base coat, while allowing oxygen and water to reach the nail bed.

What it does:
Featuring Nails inc.’s patented Regenerating Complex, NAILKALE- Base Coat boosts the production of keratin to support harder, stronger, and healthier-looking nails. It is infused with iridescent pearls to brighten the pink nail bed and give the appearance of whiter tips and healthier nails. Coat on this nail polish for the ultimate treatment for yellowing, stained, or imperfect nails.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens

$22.00

Perfect for base coat...I use it as a base coat. For top coat, it doesn’t work for me. ...Truly long lasting top coat and strengthening base coat.

What it is:
A nail strengthening base and top coat.

What it does:
A rock solid choice to strengthen and protect, Hard Rock encourages healthy nail growth. This quick-drying and long-lasting formula can be used as a base and top coat. With special strengthening ingredients, nails look and feel noticeably longer and stronger in a few short weeks. It’s especially beneficial for weak nails or those damaged by gel and artificial nail removal.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates

GucciGlossy Nail Polish

Size: 0.33 oz / 10 g·ITEM: 2640282

Color: 218 Cecilia Ivory

94 Reviews

$35.00

Looked fantastic with just a single coat. I used Nails Inc base coat under this and Nails Inc 45 second quick dry top coat. ...Wonderful Polish for Amateurs...This polish made doing my own nails incredibly easy. It is thick, but it covers incredibly well in two coats.

What it is: A brilliant, intense plant-based varnish for long-lasting glossy shine and yesteryear glamour—available in an array of shades.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Stearalkonium Bentonite: Promotes uniform pigment dispersion.
- Lithothamnion Calcareum (Red Algae) Extract: Known for its high calcium content.
- Tocopherol: A form of vitamin E with antioxidant properties.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, and triclosan. It is also vegan.

What Else You Need to Know: This polish smooths out ridges and imperfections on the nail surface while providing high coverage from the first coat. Featuring a glossy, glamorous finish, each layer transforms into an ultra-smooth film on contact.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONColor Hit Mini Nail Polish

Size: 0.16 oz/ 5 mL·ITEM: 2243392

Color: L203 Dream Escapade - burgundy

519 Reviews

$5.00

Too dense, hard to apply, but color is great. I had the base coat and top coat on to see how long they last...Super pigmented - only one coat needed. I used with OPI base coat and top shine.

What it is:
A long-lasting nail polish in vibrant colors with five-day shine.

What it does:
You'll fall in love with these nail polish shades featuring bumped-up color and shine. The all-new formula makes them quick and easy to apply. The bonus: longer wear and more shine for a manicure that literally lasts and lasts.

The must-have for an irresistible look, these highly pigmented shades match any mood. Take your pick from a plethora of reds, nudes, high-energy hues, and festive shades.

NAILS INC.NailPure Top Coat

Size: 0.49 oz/ 14 mL·ITEM: 1955384

24 Reviews

$15.00

works very well with the nailpure base coat. dries quickly. may peel if you apply layers too thick. have not tried with nailkale base coat yet....Great for base coat not top coat but the brand it self for colored nail polish is great

What it is:
An innovative top coat with a revolutionary oxygen resin complex to give your nails a high-shine finish that’s both air and water permeable.

What it does:
The NailPure formula is alcohol free and is enriched with NAILS INC’s patented Regenerating Complex (a two-fold aldehyde, zinc, and calcium blend). This blend boosts the production of keratin for harder, stronger, and healthier-looking nails.

$39.00

I do have to apply two coats. Polish is runny with only one coat. And need to shake well. ...I used the top/base coat combo too.

What it is:
A six-piece set with full-coverage and sheer, fashion-size nail polishes in rosy nudes.

What it does:
This limited-edition nail polish set features six easy-to-wear, rosy-nude shades. Each one flatters all skin tones—from light to dark, and from cool to warm tones.

$15.00

The colors go very good together. I did not apply a base coat, just 2 coats of NAILS INC. on each nail, and another brand of nail polish for the top coat. ...Great polish. I used 2 coats of polish and a base coat to get a nice rich color.

What it is: A mesmerizing, temperature-reactive, color-changing nail polish duo.

What Else You Need to Know: NAILS INC.'s very first color-changing nail polish duo has arrived. Take your nails on a mood-matching journey and watch the temperature-reactive color change as you wash your hands and in warm or cold climates. It's possibly NAILS INC.’s most magical duo yet.

You’re Hot Then You’re Cold is a mushroom grey shade which will turn to a pinky nude and Hotter Than Hot is a bright pink shade which will switch to a light cloud pink.

This Set Contains:
- 2 x 0.49 oz/ 14 mL Nail polishes in You’re Hot Then You’re Cold (high-shine mushroom grey), Hotter Than Hot (high-shine bright pink)

DiorNail Glow Polish

ITEM: 2723252

Size: 0.3oz / 10 mL - Instant French Manicure Effect

605 Reviews

$30.00

Nornal steps need to be followed to receive optimum effect. Base coat, two coats of glow and top coat. This will achieve a beautiful natual looking nail similar to what was formally referred to as "american polish"....really nice nail polish...I sometimes use this as a base coat and it makes my nail colors last longer than the normal base coats.

What it is: An iconic nail polish that enhances the nails with an instant French manicure effect.

What Else You Need to Know: The spectacular, ultra-shiny Dior Nail Glow will complement your Dior makeup look. The nail polish delivers an instant French manicure effect with a lightly tinted, shiny finish and a rounded nail look.

NAILS INC.Gel Nail Polish

ITEM: 2058055

Color: Gloucester Crescent

98 Reviews

$15.00

This was the redest red I could find on Sephora and it is gorgeous! One coat was enough for me.

What it is:
A high-gloss nail polish that mimics the plumping effects of a gel mani for a flawless finish.

What it does:
Let Gel Effect treat you to next-level nails without a trip to the salon. This long-lasting nail polish creates a plumping effect and is formulated with plasticizer technology to give your mani a glossy, pro-finish, flawless look.

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