How we chose the best base coat nail polishes To make an educated decision about the best base coat nail polish for you, we asked the experts for their recommendations on the best options for ...

Rose water nails use a jelly polish with the faintest hint of baby pink. They're sheer, glossy, and incredibly demure.

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Though most nail polish lovers often forget the base coat part, it's crucial to protect and enhance the appealing look of your nails. To help you out, we’ve curated a list of some of our ...

“I love rosewater nails and do this look on Rosé all the time,” nail artist and Chanel ambassador Betina Goldstein says.

A base coat works as your nail’s protective layer. “Base coats are a key step in the polish process, as they are crucial for polish adhesion, but they’re also a protectant,” says Stern.

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As a base coat, the micropolymers in the formula work to strengthen and fortify the nail itself. Considering the $5 price tag, the value for money here is pretty unparalleled.

However, when layering Jennifer Lopez’s SNL manicure back in February, “I applied a single coat of [Essie’s] ‘Mademoiselle’ as my base coat for a sheer milky pink,” Bachik says.

Gel coat manicure sets are affordable alternatives to biweekly nail salon visits. If you’re just getting started, you need a full-fledged kit with manicure tools, gel color, and a lamp.

All in all, considering OPI's Glitter Off Base Coat almost works too well, we'd suggest its use primarily for a one-night-only special occasion or a weekend of cosmetic panache.