Natural nails enhanced and strengthened in a single step — sounds too good to be true? You dreamed it, Manucurist made it happen! Discover Active Glow™, a revolutionary all-in-one polish enriched with natural actives, that cares for your nails while adding a makeup-inspired touch for a healthy, radiant look. Ready to glow?
The secrets behind Active Glow™
Launched in 2023 by Manucurist, the Active™ nail care range is rewriting the rules of manicures. "Your nails, but better" — that’s the promise behind these hybrid polishes, combining nail care and makeup. Available in four fruity shades (Raspberry, Blueberry, Cranberry, and Grape), Active Glow™ polishes are perfect for fans of the clean nails trend who want naturally glossy nails with zero effort. But what's their secret?
A closer look at the innovative formula
Specially designed to deeply nourish healthy nails and revive tired ones, Active Glow™ polishes feature an innovative formula packed with 83% plant-based ingredients and powerful natural actives. Here are the star ingredients:
🧬 AHA (Glycolic Acid): Strengthens nails from within, boosts cell renewal and preserves the nails' natural moisture for healthy, long-term growth.
💦 Sweet Almond Oil: Packed with nutrients and essential fatty acids, this oil deeply hydrates and protects both nails and cuticles, leaving them soft and supple.
⛑️ Lactobacillus Ferment: With its probiotic and regenerating properties, it reinforces nails and helps create a natural barrier against external aggressors. Say goodbye to brittle nails and hello to stronger, more resilient ones!
🫐 Fruit Extracts: rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients, blueberry, raspberry, cranberry, and grape extracts contribute to healthier, more vibrant nails.
A glossy effect that's simply irresistible
Thanks to their slightly tinted transparency and mirror-like shine, Active Glow™ polishes deliver a radiant healthy glow for beautifully luminous hands. You can adjust the color intensity by layering coats, following the layering technique. Feel free to experiment to achieve your desired finish and create a made-to-measure manicure. Here's our advice:
☝️ 1 coat of Active Glow™ on clean nails for a subtle, glossy nude effect.
✌️ 2 coats of Active Glow™ for a more intense glossy look with a hint of color that complements your skin tone.
Active Glow™ polishes are available in four shades:
- Already a favorite among manicure enthusiasts, Active Glow Raspberry delivers a subtle and natural peachy-pink glow.
- Active Glow Blueberry offers a cool pink sheen with slightly more intense reflections for an instant fresh effect.
Two new juicy shades have recently joined the collection:
- Active Glow Cranberry, enriched with cranberry biopeptides, creates a radiant coral gloss that brightens nails like sunlight on skin.
- Active Glow Grape, infused with grape extracts, offers a delicate lilac shine that's simply irresistible.
Time to find your signature glow: whether you’re after elegantly understated clean girl nails or glossy nails with a vibrant pop of color, Active Glow™ adapts to every mood!
Glow manicure: how does it work?
Whether for an occasional treat or part of your regular nail care routine, the glow manicure is super easy to adopt.
How to apply Active Glow™
As with any beautiful manicure, it all starts with perfect nail prep:
- File your nails into the desired shape using a natural nail file.
- Soften the cuticles with a little Effective Emollient, then gently push them back with a cuticle pusher or a birchwood stick.
- Buff the nail surface using a buffer sponge to smooth the nail and optimize polish adhesion.
Next, apply a single coat of your chosen Active Glow™ polish without a base coat or top coat, and let it air dry. You can add one or two extra coats depending on the desired effect. Active Glow™ polish lasts for around one week.
When it’s time to remove it, nothing could be easier: just use a gentle, acetone-free remover that’s safe for your nails. Soak a cotton pad, leave it on for a few seconds, then gently wipe away the polish. Your natural nails are left regenerated and ready for a fresh manicure — whether with a classic polish, a Gel Polish, or another Active™ polish!
A care polish for every nail type
The benefits of Active Glow™ are so effective that it’s now an essential part of several of our nail care routines:
- Healthy Nail Routine: after a week of treatment with Complete Serum and Vitamin Base Coat, we recommend completing the routine by applying an Active Glow™ care polish. Result? Say goodbye to fragile nails — they become stronger and naturally radiant.
- Soft Nail Routine: after two weeks of treatment combining Green Oil and Fortifying Base Coat, once your nails start to regain strength, you can apply an Active Glow™ polish to keep nourishing them while enhancing their glow.
- Revitalizing break between Gel Polish manicures: Active Glow™ is the perfect solution to give your nails a deep boost while keeping them looking polished and flawless.
How to play with Active Glow™?
Active Glow™ polishes are perfect for mastering the art of subtle layering, building up coats for a flawless, personalized manicure! Here are a few ideas for inspiration:
- Soap Nails: to recreate this trend, apply one coat of Active Smooth (in the shade of your choice) as a smoothing base, then add a coat of Glow Raspberry for a peachy-pink glossy finish, or Glow Grape for a soft lilac glow.
- Glass Nails: for intense shine and a plumped-up effect, layer Glow Blueberry or Glow Grape over Active Plump. The result? Curved nails with a delicate pearly pink finish — like little jewels at your fingertips.
- Glow layering, your way: create your own shades and play with transparency while giving your nails some TLC. Fancy some soft Lavender Water Nails for spring? Apply Active Smooth as a base in the shade of your choice, then layer Glow Grape over the top for a watercolor lilac effect. Want even more luminosity? Combine Active Glow™ with Active Bright, a perfecting care polish that leaves a soft brightening veil on your nails, or with Active Shine, a strengthening care polish that boosts vitality and glow.
- French Glow Manicure: looking to give a classic manicure a fresh twist? Pair Active Glow Raspberry as your base color with Snow, our immaculate white polish, applied as a fine line across the nail tips for a fresh, luminous French manicure with a modern edge. It’s the perfect nail art choice for a wedding day manicure, whether you have short or long nails.
Easy to apply, allowing you to enjoy a stunning, on-trend manicure while caring for your nails at the same time, Active Glow™ polishes are the new essentials to add to your nailcare routine — fast! The glow manicure truly has it all!
