9 best bases for gel polish

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

A perfect manicure with gel polishes is impossible without first applying a base coat. The base (base coat) is a tool that acts as an adhesion of the colored varnish to the surface of the nail. In addition, it evens it out, prevents chipping and abrasion, making the manicure durable. Most bases for gel polishes are transparent, sometimes you can find products in a light pink or cream shade on sale. Many products contain additives that help fight brittle nails, stimulate nail growth, and prevent the development of fungal diseases. We have compiled a rating of the best bases (bases) for gel polishes. The review is compiled on the basis of feedback from practicing nail artists and ordinary women who do their own manicure.

Rating of the best bases for gel polish

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best conventional bases for gel polish	1	Enity Base Coat + Top Coat	RUB 2 210
	2	CND Base Coat	RUB 1,140
	3	Masura Fluid Base	549 r
The best rubber bases for gel polish	1	Corrector rubber from Artex	820 RUB
	2	Beautix Royal Base	999 RUB
	3	Supernail Arnelle base	RUB 550
The best camouflage bases for gel polish	1	Vogue Nails Rubber (beige)	RUB 570
	2	Rio Profi	RUB 300
	3	TNL Color base No. 04	210 RUB

The best conventional bases for gel polish

Enity Base Coat + Top Coat

Rating: 4.9

The set includes both the base coat and the top coat (finish). The product is manufactured in the USA. The tube is equipped with a very comfortable shortened brush, with which the product is easy to apply. The masters who used the base note the high-quality coupling of the decorative varnish with the nail plate. In this case, the coating dissolves well with manicure remover.

Fixation time with a UV lamp will be approximately 60 seconds, in an LED lamp, it will take about 15-20 seconds to cure. The Enity Base Coat has shown excellent compatibility with virtually every manufacturer's product. Since 2 bottles are most often sold in pairs, about 2200-2400 rubles will have to be paid for the set. Accordingly, one basic tool will cost 1100-1200 rubles.

Advantages

• comfortable high-quality brush;

• good adhesion, ensuring the durability of the manicure;

• speed of hardening;

• one layer of base coat is sufficient.

disadvantages

• high price.

CND Base Coat

Rating: 4.8

The base coat for American-made gel polish is able to eliminate irregularities on the nail. It provides a perfectly smooth base, making the colored varnish very easy to apply. Medium thick, easy to dispense. Curing with UV light will take about 2 minutes, with an LED lamp, it will take 30 seconds to cure. The sticky layer remaining after exposure does not need to be removed: it is thanks to it that the varnish is securely fixed on the surface of the nail.

When removing the manicure, the coating completely dissolves in 12-15 minutes and is peeled off without the help of a pusher. After removal, there is no need to use a buff, as the base does not create burrs. Women note the phenomenal durability of the varnish when using CND Base Coat, and in the reviews they note that it does not flake off at the edges and does not chip.

Advantages

• profitability: the amount of liquid on the hand is enough to cover five nails without re-lowering it into the bottle;

• ease of removal;

• reliable fixing of decorative layers.

disadvantages

• high price – about 1400 rubles for 7.3 ml;

• a high probability of acquiring a fake.

Masura Fluid Base

Rating: 4.7

The Russian-made product has earned the trust of many women. Application brush – medium length, flat. The base for gel polish has an optimal consistency: it is not too thick, but not liquid either. A medium-sized bottle – its volume is 11 ml. Masura Fluid Base is a universal coating that provides excellent adhesion. The use of this base does not cause difficulties when removing varnish from nails: it dissolves well and easily leaves the surface.

Masura gel polish is best combined with Gelish Harmony, Entiti One varnishes. Compatibility with Chinese products is satisfactory: they are unlikely to last more than 14 days. If you remove the sticky layer remaining after exposure to the lamp, you get the effect of the most natural manicure. It is suitable for those who cannot have colored nails for any reason, but want to protect the plate itself. The curing time in a UV lamp is 2 minutes, in an LED lamp – no more than 30 seconds. Buying one bottle will cost about 800 rubles.

Advantages

• durability of the coating for 2 weeks or more;

• ease of dissolution with a special liquid.

disadvantages

• satisfactory compatibility with Chinese products;

• after removal, the product may leave burrs on the nail plates.

The best rubber bases for gel polish

This type of foundation has several advantages over conventional means:

1. The consistency of the rubber bases is denser and denser, which helps to smooth out even very uneven surfaces.
2. With such a coating, the manicure is worn longer, since the varnish does not crack or chip.
3. Viscosity makes it easy to distribute the product over the nail: it does not spread and lays down evenly.
4. The coating is highly elastic.
5. This ranking category features the top three nail polish basics.

Corrector rubber from Artex

Rating: 4.9

The base-corrector, when applied, fills the cracks and irregularities on the nail plate. Craftsmen use the product when working with a thinned, brittle surface. It can be applied under varnish or gel paint. With the help of this product, they create the architecture of the nail, carry out additional extensions. The Corrector rubber brush has an elongated elastic bristle, so it is very convenient to apply the base. The coating does not flow, so that the base does not fall on the lateral ridges of the nail.

The polymerization of the mixture can be carried out using three types of devices: LED lamps – about 30 seconds, fluorescent Ccfl lamps – 60 seconds, UV lamps – 2 minutes. The coating is removed with a gel polish product. The bottle has a large volume – 15 ml. The cost of one unit of the product will be about 750 rubles.

Advantages

• The optimum ratio of price and quality;

• excellent durability (up to 4 weeks) without flaking;

• comfortable brush;

• ease of application.

disadvantages

• due to the shape of the bottle, a small part of the base remains at the bottom, it is impossible to pick it up on a brush without tilting the container;

• some masters note a slight shrinkage in the stress zone of the nail when using the product.

Beautix Royal Base

Rating: 4.8

The base for the French base gel polish is quite thick, and therefore its application will require some experience and dexterity. The coating is colorless, transparent, self-leveling well. It has excellent ductility and strength at the same time.

The experts note that the best results are obtained at an ambient temperature of 23-25 ​​˚C. In cooler air, the product becomes thicker, which is why it levels out worse, in the heat it completely loses its marketability, since storage conditions are violated. The coating for Beautix Royal Base gel polish is removed both by soaking and sawing. The cost of a 15 ml bottle is about 1000 rubles. The curing time of the base in an ultraviolet light and an LED lamp is standard for most products: 2 minutes and 30 seconds, respectively.

Advantages

• strength and elasticity;

• self-leveling agent;

• there is no pungent smell;

• the coating is easily removed without harming the nails.

disadvantages

• sensitivity of the product to temperature conditions during storage and use.

Supernail Arnelle base

Rating: 4.8

A rubber coating for gel polish is well suited for creating a manicure on problem nails. The product is produced in Germany, it has established itself as a quality and relatively inexpensive. The consistency of the base is closer to the thick one. The durability of the varnish when using this product is from 2 to 3 weeks. To prolong it, it is recommended to apply two coats. The base allows you to model geometry, build nails in length.

The product is available in 12 and 50 ml volumes. A small bottle will cost 500-550 rubles, a large one – about 1300 rubles. The latter is very beneficial for nail artists. The manufacturer claims the hypoallergenic composition of the product, which is confirmed by the women who used it. The composition polymerizes quite quickly: when exposed to ultraviolet radiation – 1 minute, in an LED lamp – 30 seconds.

Advantages

• low price;

• no burning sensation when solidifying in the lamp;

• nice smell;

• composition without allergens;

• excellent plate alignment.

disadvantages

• sometimes the product shrinks slightly;

• after 2 weeks, peeling areas of the coating begin to appear.

The best camouflage bases for gel polish

Camouflage agents are used to lengthen nails and mask existing imperfections. They have a pale beige or pinkish color, making such bases ideal for moon manicure or french.

Vogue Nails Rubber (beige)

Rating: 4.9

A product from a Russian manufacturer, available in a medium-volume bottle – 10 ml. The product has a dense, thick consistency, thanks to which it fills in all the irregularities on the nail plate. Color – soft beige without pearlescent sheen. Vogue Nails Rubber Gel Polish Base is virtually odorless. The coating has the effect of creating a frame, the nail thickens and becomes stronger. Masters note the ease of dissolution using a special liquid.

The durability of manicure using the product is about 3 weeks. Some women observe acceleration of nail growth – up to 2 mm in 1 week. Colored gel polish does not spread from this base onto the rollers. By the way, it is quite possible to apply it independently, immediately covering it with a finishing layer. It dries in 2 minutes in ultraviolet light, and in an LED lamp it will take 30 seconds. The cost of one bottle is about 550-600 rubles.

Advantages

• affordable price;

• frame effect, thanks to which the base reliably protects the nails;

• suitable even for very soft nails.

disadvantages

• may cover the surface unevenly;

• sometimes after removal, minor damage to the nail plate remains.

Rio Profi

Rating: 4.8

Domestic camouflage base for gel polish of medium density is very popular among the fair sex. The volume of the bottle is small – only 7 ml. A brush of medium length and width, flat for quick and even application. The hardening time of the composition is standard. The product can be combined with all brands of pigmented varnishes. The coating is presented by the manufacturer in two color variations: pale pink and light beige. At first glance, the difference between them is minimal, but it becomes apparent when applied directly to the nail.

Doesn't require much effort when removing a manicure. When performing work, it does not collect at the rollers, it self-aligns. The durability of the coating when using the base is 3 weeks. Many nail artists choose not to apply this manicure product on very uneven and thin nails. The cost of a bottle is about 300 rubles.

Advantages

• hypoallergenic composition;

• very comfortable brush: many women call it ideal;

• resistant coating – up to 3 weeks without peeling and cracking;

• acceptable price.

disadvantages

• streaks may appear during application;

• unpleasant smell.

• to completely cover the nail, at least 3 base layers are required.

TNL Color base No. 04

Rating: 4.7

A Korean-made product is both a base and an independent decorative tool, which will save time for creating a manicure. The bottle is medium in size, its volume is 10 ml. The base viscosity is average, it spreads quite easily, but does not spread. The Color base has a pleasant banana aroma, lifting the mood during application.

It takes 60 seconds to dry in an LED lamp, and 2 minutes in a UV lamp. The masters say that the product is economical, evenly applied, very well pigmented. Thanks to this, it can be safely used when creating a French manicure. One unit of the product will cost the customer only 200-220 rubles.

Advantages

• dense color;

• good durability (at least 2 weeks);

• low price;

• good smell.

disadvantages

• if applied too thick, bubbles appear.

How to choose a base for gel polish

Owners of strong, even nails will be quite satisfied with a high-quality regular base for gel polish. It will fully cope with its task of strengthening the plate and fix the decorative layer. If your nails are thin, brittle or uneven, it is better to use a thicker product that will mask imperfections. Vitamins can be purchased to strengthen the weakened plate. For those who do not have a lot of time, pigmented camouflage bases are suitable. They have an adhesive, protective and aesthetic function at the same time.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.