A clear glass nail polish bottle with a sticker with green text. The bottle has a white cap and the polish inside is a cream color with an opal tint.

A clear glass nail polish bottle with a sticker with green text. The bottle has a white cap and the polish inside is a cream color with an opal tint. The bottle is open and the brush is outside of the bottle showing the color on the brush.

Manucurist

Active Bright

Name: Active Bright
Brand: Manucurist
SKU: RC00551
Price: 19.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$19

WHY YOU NEED IT

The most beautiful, brightening alternative to bare nails is also one that nurtures. Citric acid neutralizes yellowness, lemon extract naturally whitens and brightens, while linden flower and antioxidant-rich vitamin E deliver moisture.

WHY I LOVE IT

Perhaps you're not in the mood to commit to polish, or maybe just need a little break from your regular manicures. Maybe your nails are a bit yellow from a red or dark polish and you want to give them a rest but you also want to mask the staining. Active Bright, with its sheer finish with hint of opal with subtle blue pearlizers, makes your nails look bright and healthy without looking like much more than a clear coat of polish.

More than just polish, the products in the Active Range from Manucurist Paris are loaded with nail strengthening ingredients so they work to repair, as well as adorn. To be frank, I've never used a polish that made my nails feel stronger or more protected from peeling than these. So if you're hitting pause on your gels or regular polish but still want your nails to look healthy and clean, this is the product for you.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Lemon extract for brightening
AHAs to neutralize unwanted yellow tones
80% bio-based
Certified vegan

PRO TIP

Apply one coat for a natural look or two coats for a brighter effect.

Layer with other polishes from the Active Range for a bespoke nail:

Active Smooth under Active Bright creates a more opaque nail.
Adding a layer of Active Shine either under or on top gives the nail a subtle twinkle.
Using Active Blueberry or Active Raspberry under or over creates a subtle rosy tone that pairs beautifully with the opal in the Active Bright.
Layer and play, all of the combinations look incredible.

INGREDIENTS

Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Propylene Glycol/Sebacic Acid/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Silica, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Etocrylene, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Tocopheryl Acetate, Hexanal, Mica, Propylene Glycol, N-butyl Alcohol, Aqua (Water), Citric Acid, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tilia Platyphyllos Extract, Tocopherol.

ABOUT THE BRAND

Manucurist started as a family business in Paris in 1996, founded by Gaëlle Lebrat-Personnaz and her mother as a nail salon. It's evolved into a nail care brand combining clean, plant-based formulations with advanced technology to deliver a salon-quality, long-lasting finish without compromising on sustainability. Their products are formulated with up to 84% bio-sourced ingredients, emphasizing eco-conscious beauty without sacrificing performance. The brand embodies a refined, modern approach to manicure essentials.

Active Bright

$19

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