Every manicure starts with a royal treatment base coat, right? But how do you find the wonder-coat that is surface-smoothing, toxic-free and colour-evening, all in one? You read the reviews on the most #hyped brands out there and uncover the one that tickles your fancy, of course! Thanks to your virtual beauty gang - WAE, you’ll discover the reviews on base coats that’ll help your nail colour grip, last, and wear longer whilst also protecting your nails from the potential harm of any nail colour! Discover the base coats rated 5/5 stars by the other Eves AND the ones you’d better leave behind on the shelves…
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Dries quickly and works well
I love this, it's the only base coat I use. I always hate the drying time when I paint my nails, but this dries so quickly! I paint my left hand first, then I do my right hand, and when I'm finished with that, my left hand is already dry and ready for the colour I want to apply. It doesn't have a strong smell, ofcourse it smells like nail polish but not bad. It also applies easily and when it's dry, it becomes a little matte so you don't have to touch it and possibly ruin it. I'd recommend to try this, it's really cheap, and I do think my nail polish lasts quite long with this.
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Good base coat
As a base coat this works really well and dries super quick. Same can be said as a top coat, however I do find it only seems to last around 4 days. After that my nail polish starts chipping and not looking so fresh anymore. It’s a good price and does what it needs to as a base coat.
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Best nail polish
I love it, it dries up really quick en looks beautiful❤️
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about 2 years ago
Hi Romaissa, How nice to read this message. Thanks for your review! ❤️ Love, Rimmel London
Lasts long but does damage nails
I had wanted to buy a lamp to do gel nailpolish myself for quite some time, but always thought it was a major investment. However, the Mini Macaron seemed quite affordable and looked very cute. I bought the maxi gellamp, so that my entire hand would fit under the lamp at once. The starter kit came with two shades: a dark red and a light pink which is a bit see through. Both shades look lovely. In the beginning I had to kind of figure out how to get an even colour, because the polish is a lot more thick and sticky than regular nail polish. However, it is easy to work with once you get the hang of it. I start my mani with roughing up the surface of my nails to make sure the polish stays on very long. Then I just use the products by le mini macaron as they say they should be used. The manis I do this way typically stay on for 1-2 weeks, which is a lot longer than when I use regular nail polish. Even after washing my hair the polish is still on, which regular polish never survives. The only downside to the products is that the removal of the polish is a major hassle. The starterskit came with remover wipes, but those do not work for me. I have now found a technique with aluminium foil and nailpolish remover that contains acetone which works for me, but this technique takes a while. Also, after having worn the gelpolish, my nails look damaged so I will not immediately do a gel mani again. Instead, I like to use a nailmask to restore my nails.
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Quick drying and unique colour
I was lucky to be selected to test the @rimmellondonellondon 60 seconds super shine nail varnish in the colour mermaid fin. The picture really doesn't do the colour justice, it's a beautiful duochrome that shifts purple to blue/green. It's not a colour that I would usually pick but I think it would be a beautiful topper, on its own I think it would need 3 coats to be fully opaque (wearing 2 coats in the picture and it still looks a little bit streaky) As far as the 60 seconds claim goes, it does dry very fast! I ALWAYS dent my nail varnish and I feel like this one is pretty solid after a few minutes, if you scratch it it will still come off so I would still try to be careful the first 10 minutes but I managed to let them dry without getting any fingerprints (which is an achievement for me 😅) I would be happy to try this nail varnish in some other colours!
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Best nail polish
I love it, it dries up really quick en looks beautiful❤️
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Fine product
Fine quality nail polish. It dries fast as it says 60 seconds. Also the second layer dries fast. I think it has a fine brush, easy to use, fine lines. You may need to use 2 layers to get the true color. For me, i do 2 layers all the time i use nail polish💅. They have many nice other colors. @rimmellondon
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beautiful and effective nail polish!
- The color is absolutely beautiful. I love it! - It does not take 60 seconds to dry as promised. It takes about 2 minutes to dry, this time seems quite reasonable to me. - The brush is rectangular and flat, which makes it very easy to paint your nails. - I would recommend putting on three coats of polish to bring up the color tone a bit and make it look like you expect it to. I would also recommend putting on a top coat to make the nail polish last longer.
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love it!
absolutely love the color of the polish(I got mine In the color mermaid fin) Although it dries fast I do have to apply a couple coats to make it really stand out and look as beautiful as it does in the bottle. If you don't mind applying a couple coats then this product is for you
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Worth buying
Very smooth application and dries super quick. Although I had to apply a clear top coat to make it more visible. It’s very opaque and the color is not very flattering for my complexion. I will try other colors in this range as I’m impressed by the super smooth finish and quick drying. @rimmellondon
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Perfect
This pink Gellac rubber base is fantastic. After having biab for a number of years, which cost quite a bit every 3 weeks. I decided to get started with pinkgellac myself. A good hard base, so my nails are also very sturdy
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Does what it needs to do
I've been using this base coat for 4 years and I haven't been disappointed yet. There must be a better base coat. But he does what he has to do. It dries quickly so you can get on with your manicure quickly. I feel like my nail polish stays on better with this base coat. However, I would NOT use it as a top coat. Then I recommend Sally Hansen's insta-dry topcoat!
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Great coverage and nice color
I've been doing my nails independently at home for a while now, but good nail polishes are really important for this. When I came across pink Gelllac's rubber base polishes, I was really sold on them. It is really a super quality and stays in place for a long time. As a result, I only have to do my nails once every 3/4 weeks. I definitely recommend this one, especially to people who want to do their nails independently and are looking for good quality products. So the color is also really a pro, good strong paint with a nice color.
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about 2 months ago
Yes, of course, with thin layers and files that come with it. And no, it didn't come with a white sponge. I'm following the steps because I've never used fake nails or this coat. I also thought that uv light is also nothing should have a better one. Which is true. I just thought I took the pigmented color palette. Midnight ads. So that autumn, winter and full colors. I'm going to try again soon, it's a shame. Thanks for your response.
Nice product
This BIAB/Rubberbase by Victoria Vynn is a great base, but I don't think it's strong enough for a Rubberbase. I also find the color a bit disappointing, because the color looks rather pale. However, this color is very nice to use as a base for a nail art nail, or to top it off with a glitter topcoat.
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Sits like a house
This is the finest base for gel polish! No more that your nail polish pops off spontaneously, until the next manicure, my polish is right where it belongs. Because it is a subtle color, it is also useful with files because you see where you are and can stop in time without damaging your nail. Never anything else!!
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Does what it needs to do
I think the shine topcoat leaves a very nice shine. The product also stays on your nails for a very long time and is therefore highly recommended. I use it myself every time after my gel polish and can't live without this brand (much stronger than other brands), Pink Gellac.
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Fantastic rubber base
I'm so glad I discovered biab! This rubber base is very nice. It applies easily, dries quickly under the lamp and is incredibly easy to use because it already has a color in it. Ideal for nail art, but also simply as a base color on your nails. I get compliments all the time about how well-groomed my nails are. I also have brittle nails quickly, but this protects them well.
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First basecoat
Nice base coat for your nails. It protects well against discoloration. You can also use it alone for a natural look. It is super easy to apply, it dries quickly and is also easy to remove. A bit on the pricey side, though. But as another perfect basis for a long-lasting or natural look.
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M<ust haver!
At Carma Cosmetics, you will find beautiful BIAB colors. My favorite color is Mineral Glow and I don't want to stay without this product because of its excellent quality! The quality exceeds that of other brands and the brand adds just that extra touch of flair compared to other brands, I'm a fan!
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Beautiful nails every time!
I've really been using the Pink Gellac bascoat for years! I really like this product and it makes my nails look nice. Before I put a nice color on my nails, we first do a bascoat so that the gel polish stays in place. 😊 If you want to do your own nails with gel polish, I recommend using Pink Gellac products.
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