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OPI Natural Nail Base Coat for Nail Polish

Brand: OPI

Type: Nail Base Coat

Regular price $34.99

Authentic French pharmacy formula

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

Free US shipping over $100*

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

Ships from California or Paris, tracked all the way to your door.

Returns within 30 days

Unopened products, returned by mail.

OPI Natural Nail Base Coat for Nail Polish is the base coat OPI designs to go under its Nail Lacquer shades, as the first step of a longer-lasting manicure. One thin, even layer on properly prepped nails gives your color something solid to stick to and helps it resist chipping. OPI describes the base coat as the foundation for your color, while the top coat seals it in.

Key Benefits

  • Foundation for color: one coat before your nail lacquer helps the color adhere to the nail.
  • Longer-lasting manicure: the first step of the OPI three-step system for extended wear and shine.
  • Preps and protects: a light layer between the natural nail and the color.
  • Made for OPI Nail Lacquer: designed to be used under OPI Nail Lacquer shades.
  • Works with OPI Top Coat: the two keep your shade true to color and help it last.

Key Ingredients

OPI does not single out an active ingredient for its base coat. Nitrocellulose and a tosylamide/epoxy resin form the thin film on the nail, with polyvinyl butyral and camphor, in a base of ethyl acetate, alcohol and butyl acetate. A touch of red and violet pigment completes the formula.

OPI pairs it with two coats of Nail Lacquer and OPI Top Coat for a complete manicure. Discover the full OPI range of nail lacquers and nail care.

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How to Use

Prep clean, dry natural nails so the lacquer can adhere. Apply one thin, even coat of OPI Natural Nail Base Coat and let it dry completely. Shake your OPI Nail Lacquer shade, apply two thin coats, capping the free edge of each nail to help the color resist chipping, then finish with one coat of OPI Top Coat. Use it at the start of every manicure.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients: Nitrocellulose, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Polyvinyl Butyral

Full ingredient list: Ethyl Acetate, Alcohol Denat./SD Alcohol 40-B, Butyl Acetate, Heptane, Nitrocellulose, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Polyvinyl Butyral, Camphor, Benzophenone-1, Dimethicone, CI 17200 (Red 33), CI 60725 (Violet 2).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply OPI Natural Nail Base Coat?

Apply one thin, even layer on properly prepped nails before your color. OPI explains that this gives your color something solid to stick to and helps it resist chipping. Let it dry completely, then apply two coats of nail lacquer and finish with OPI Top Coat.

What is the difference between OPI Natural Nail Base Coat and a top coat?

The base coat goes on first and the top coat goes on last. OPI describes Natural Nail Base Coat as the foundation for your color, while a top coat seals the color in and gives the final finish, high-shine or matte depending on the one you choose.

Do I need OPI Natural Nail Base Coat and a top coat together?

Ideally, yes, according to OPI. The base coat and the top coat work as a team to keep your shade true to color and help it last. The brand's wear claim for its nail lacquer is based on Natural Nail Base Coat, two coats of color and OPI Top Coat.

How long should I wait after applying OPI Natural Nail Base Coat?

Let it dry completely before adding color, as OPI advises. A thin, even layer usually does not take long. Then shake your nail lacquer shade, apply two thin coats and finish with OPI Top Coat for a longer-lasting manicure.

Is OPI Natural Nail Base Coat the same as a nail primer?

No. OPI explains that a true nail primer creates a cross-linking adhesion and belongs to professional systems such as acrylics. Natural Nail Base Coat works differently: it preps and protects the nail under your polish rather than bonding at that level.

Specifications

SKU
PP0094100000015
Barcode
0094100000015
Size
15ml
Made in
United States
Packaging
French version, imported from France
Type
Nail Base Coat
Brand
OPI

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OPI Natural Nail Base Coat for Nail Polish 15ml, front of the glass bottle
OPI Natural Nail Base Coat for Nail Polish
Regular price $34.99

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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