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Manucurist Vernis Amer Bitter Nail Polish

Brand: Manucurist

Type: Bitter Nail Polish

Regular price $41.99
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Manucurist Vernis Amer is a bitter nail polish designed to discourage nail biting while caring for the nails. Its very pronounced bitter taste curbs the urge to bite from the very first attempt, and its formula, rich in silicon, amino acids and plant keratin, helps rebuild and strengthen the nail plate for healthy-looking growth. It can be worn alone on bare nails or applied over your favorite color or a top coat.

Key Benefits

  • Bitter taste: a strongly bitter finish that helps break the habit of nail biting.
  • Stronger nails: helps restore and strengthen the nail plate while the nails grow back.
  • Harder nails: dimethyl sulfone helps make the nails harder.
  • Alone or over color: wear it on bare nails or as the last layer over polish or a top coat.
  • Easy routine: apply every two days, with no need to remove the previous coat.

Key Ingredients

Silicon helps remineralize and restructure the nail plate, while amino acids help restructure and densify the nail's keratin network. Dimethyl sulfone helps harden the nails, and plant keratin helps restore them.

Suitable from age twelve. Discover the full Manucurist range of nail care and nail polish, created in Paris.

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How to Use

Apply a thin coat of Manucurist Vernis Amer to clean, dry nails and let it dry in the open air. Reapply every two days without removing the previous coat, to keep the bitter taste. Wear it alone or as the top layer over a colored polish or a top coat, never underneath. Remove it like a classic polish, with a gentle nail polish remover. Suitable from age twelve.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients: Dimethyl Oxobenzo Dioxasilane (Silicon), Acetyl Methionine and Acetyl Cysteine (Amino Acids), Dimethyl Sulfone, Plant Keratin

Full ingredient list: ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, CELLULOSE ACETATE PROPIONATE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITICANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, DENATONIUM BENZOATE, DIMETHYL SULFONE, ALCOHOL DENAT., PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL, DIMETHYL OXOBENZO DIOXASILANE, GLYCOLIC ACID, AQUA (WATER), ACETYL METHIONINE, ACETYL CYSTEINE, HYDROLYZED CICER SEED EXTRACT, LENS ESCULENTA (LENTIL) SEED EXTRACT, CHENOPODIUM QUINOA SEED OIL, BIOTIN

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply Manucurist Vernis Amer?

Clean and dry the nails, then apply a thin coat of Manucurist Vernis Amer and let it dry completely. Manucurist recommends reapplying every two days, without removing the previous coat, to keep the bitter taste that curbs the urge to bite.

Can I wear Manucurist Vernis Amer with nail polish?

Yes, on top. Manucurist advises applying Vernis Amer as the last layer, over a colored polish or a top coat. Used as a base under polish, the color would cover the bitter taste and make it less effective. It can also be worn alone on bare nails.

From what age can Manucurist Vernis Amer be used?

Manucurist states that Vernis Amer can be used from the age of twelve. Apply it on clean, dry nails and renew the coat every two days. For a younger child, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using a bitter nail polish.

What should I do if I taste Manucurist Vernis Amer?

Rinse your mouth well with water. Manucurist adds that a mild mouthwash can help soften the bitter taste. The strong taste is intentional: it is what discourages nail biting. If the discomfort persists, ask a healthcare professional for advice.

How do I remove Manucurist Vernis Amer?

Remove Manucurist Vernis Amer like a classic nail polish, with a gentle nail polish remover such as the brand's Gentle Remover or its Green Flash remover. Soak a cotton pad, hold it on the nail for a few seconds, then wipe it off.

Specifications

SKU
PP3662263224097
Barcode
3662263224097
Size
15ml
Made in
France
Packaging
French version, imported from France
Type
Bitter Nail Polish
Brand
Manucurist

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Manucurist Vernis Amer Bitter Nail Polish 15ml, front of the glass bottle
Manucurist Vernis Amer Bitter Nail Polish
Regular price $41.99

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

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