For base coats, I look for something that helps protect bare nails. I look for items that won't turn the nails yellow, items that aren't drying and that also don't make the nails peel.
End of last month I found this great ESSENCE STUDIO NAILS ULTRA STRONG NAIL HARDENER at Dischem, love it !!! my nails are already stronger. I use this as my base coat
10/10 to ESSENCE STUDIO NAILS ULTRA STRONG NAIL HARDENER

I always have these in my make-up bag
Great for touch -up
Fixing chips

I had brittle nails until I tried the Essence Nail Hardener, I always have 3tipe in my nail kit.
not enough stars for this product 11/10

I have had this for a while now and I love using it every couple of weeks just to nourish and rehydrate my nails. With all the gel Polish and acrylic and constant need to remove all this , it can cause alot damages and put strain on your nails.
This oil helps to nourish the nail and soaks into the nail bed and cuticle. It softens cuticles making it easier to remove them .
I do believe that it strengthens my nails quite a bit as they are less prone to chips and breakages ever since I started using this oil.

As all things Essence, this product is no different!

I have been purchasing and repurchasing this oil ever since I discovered it. Not only is the price fantastic, but the quality is great too! It has a yummy smell and absorbs into the nails and cuticles really quickly.

I have been using a cuticle oil from a nail technician when i came across this find! What the other did for me in a week, this little bottle of miracles did for me in 3 days! Easy to apply, stunning scent ( apricot) and lasts foreeeever! My nails look and feel healthy and strong and are growing beauuuutifully!! All smiles!!