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Manucurist Cuticle Softener Gel

Brand: Manucurist

Type: Cuticle Softener

Regular price $36.99

Authentic French pharmacy formula

Sourced in Paris, shipped from California or Paris, in its original packaging.

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Tracked delivery on every order.

Large or heavy orders may carry a small additional charge, shown at checkout.

Delivered in 3 to 10 business days

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Manucurist Cuticle Softener is a gel that prepares the cuticles to be gently pushed back before every manicure. Enriched with plant-based glycerin, it softens and hydrates the nail contour, so cuticles and dead skin lift away more easily and the nail plate is left clean, for better color adhesion. Its dropper tip places the gel precisely all around the nail.

Key Benefits

  • Softer cuticles: the gel softens the cuticles in about two minutes, ready to be pushed back.
  • Neater nail contour: helps lift cuticles and dead skin, with no need to trim them.
  • Hydration: plant-based glycerin hydrates the skin around the nail.
  • Precise application: the dropper tip and gel texture stay exactly where you place them.
  • Not greasy: a water-based gel that leaves no oily film on the nail once the excess is wiped off.

Key Ingredients

Plant-based glycerin softens and hydrates the cuticles and the skin around the nail. Carbomer gives the formula its gel texture, completed by water and potassium hydroxide in a short four-ingredient list.

Use it before a classic polish or a semi-permanent manicure. Discover the full Manucurist range of nail care and nail polish, created in Paris.

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How to Use

Apply one drop of Manucurist Cuticle Softener to the contour of each clean, dry nail. Leave it on for two minutes, then gently push back the softened cuticles with a cuticle pusher. Wipe away the excess with a cotton pad and degrease the nail with a gentle remover before applying polish. Use it before each manicure; once a week is enough to keep cuticles supple.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients: Plant-Based Glycerin, Carbomer

Full ingredient list: AQUA (WATER), GLYCERIN, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, CARBOMER

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use Manucurist Cuticle Softener?

Apply one drop of Manucurist Cuticle Softener to the contour of each clean, dry nail. After about two minutes, the cuticles are softer and can be pushed back easily with a cuticle pusher. Then wipe away the excess with a cotton pad to prepare the nail for your manicure.

Do I need to trim my cuticles after Manucurist Cuticle Softener?

No. Manucurist Cuticle Softener softens the cuticles so they can simply be pushed back, with no need to trim them. Manucurist explains that trimming weakens the skin around the nail, while pushing the cuticles back keeps the natural barrier of the nail intact.

Is Manucurist Cuticle Softener greasy?

No. Manucurist Cuticle Softener is a water-based gel with no oils or fatty substances. It leaves no oily film on the nail and does not get in the way of polish or semi-permanent adhesion, as long as you wipe off the excess before your manicure.

Can I apply nail polish after Manucurist Cuticle Softener?

Yes. Once the excess has been wiped off with a cotton pad and the nail surface degreased, for example with a gentle nail polish remover, you can apply a classic polish or a semi-permanent manicure without affecting how well it holds.

How often should I use Manucurist Cuticle Softener?

Use Manucurist Cuticle Softener before each manicure. According to Manucurist, once a week is enough to keep the cuticles supple and the nail contour neat, and to give your manicure a clean base, without weakening the skin around the nail.

Specifications

SKU
PP3662263220068
Barcode
3662263220068
Size
15ml
Made in
France
Packaging
French version, imported from France
Type
Cuticle Softener
Brand
Manucurist

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    La Roche-Posay, Avene, Vichy, Bioderma, Caudalie, NUXE and more.

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Manucurist Cuticle Softener Gel 15ml, front of the glass bottle
Manucurist Cuticle Softener Gel
Regular price $36.99

Free US shipping over $100*

Tracked, duties paid to the US. Arrives in 3 to 10 business days.

Large or heavy orders may carry a small additional charge, shown at checkout.

30 day easy returns

Return unopened products within 30 days. Damaged items replaced at no cost.

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