Base Coat - Protective Base

A nail polish base that prepares the nails, protects them and makes the polish last longer.

Polish base: essential to prepare and protect the nails

The SEPHORA COLLECTION Protective Base for polish is the first step in a successful manicure. It prepares the nails, smooths their surface and isolates them from the polish coloring. With its new ergonomic brush, it can be applied perfectly in one swipe.

A protective base that makes colored polishes last longer

This polish base maximizes the hold of all nail polishes. It is applied as an undercoat before applying the color polish. Its formula limits chipping of the colored polish. It enables you to take advantage of a manicure that remains beautiful and lasts longer.

The added bonus?

Vegan protective base (free from animal-derived ingredients).

90% of ingredients from natural origin.

ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, ALCOHOL, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PISTACIA LENTISCUS (MASTIC) GUM.

How do I apply the varnish with the SEPHORA COLLECTION protective base?

The polish base is applied before the colored polish. Glide the brush along the length of the nail. Leave to dry before continuing the manicure with two coats of color polish.

Polish base and top coat: the essential duo for a successful manicure

For an even more shining manicure and a gel finish, complete with a SEPHORA COLLECTION Top Coat. This finishing polish is applied over the color. It boosts the shine and increases the wear.

FAQ

What is the “base coat (1)”?

The polish base is a transparent polish that is applied under the usual polish. It acts as an isolating coat that smooths and protects the nail surface. It also optimizes the polish hold.

Must I apply a base coat before the polish?

The nail polish base protects the nails and improves the wear of the nail polish. You don’t have to apply it, but it gives an optimal result.

(1) Protective Base