Product Description
Base Coat
An essential product for long-lasting manicures
Helps your gel polish to adhere to your nails
Base Coat binds effectively with the natural nail to provide adhesion, this prevents your gel polish from peeling and lifting, resulting in longer-lasting manicures.
Creates a smooth and even texture
Base Coat helps to smooth out any damages to your natural nail and results in a smooth professional finish.
Prevents gel polish from staining your nails
Base Coat acts as a barrier to prevent gel polish colours from directly affecting your natural nail.
How to Apply
Apply Base Coat to all nails at the beginning of every manicure and cure under your LED lamp for 60 seconds (UV 120 seconds).
Top Coat
The perfect finish for your gel nail manicures.
Protects your gel polish
Top Coat protects your gel polish and prevents damage, resulting in a longer-lasting manicure.
Adds a high-shine finish to your manicure
Top Coat also adds a glossy coat to your manicure for the ideal high-shine finish.
How to Apply
Apply to your nails at the end of your gel nail manicure and cure for 60 seconds. Wipe with a Bluesky Cleanser Wipe to leave your nails with a long-lasting, high-shine finish.
Directions
File Nails into Shape and push back Cuticle. Apply Base Gel, coating the tip of the nail also, and cure for 2 mins with a UV Lamp. NB: Each layer leaves a sticky residue; do not remove until the final step. Apply 1st Layer of colour (coating tip also) and cure for 2 mins with Lamp. Apply 2nd Layer of colour (coating tip also) and cure for 2 mins with Lamp. Apply Top Coat (coating tip also) and cure for 2 mins with Lamp. Wipe each nail with alcohol to remove sticky film
From the brand
Important information
Safety Information:
For external use only. Store below 30 degrees Celsius.
Directions:
File Nails into Shape and push back Cuticle. Apply Base Gel, coating the tip of the nail also, and cure for 2 mins with a UV Lamp. NB: Each layer leaves a sticky residue; do not remove until the final step. Apply 1st Layer of colour (coating tip also) and cure for 2 mins with Lamp. Apply 2nd Layer of colour (coating tip also) and cure for 2 mins with Lamp. Apply Top Coat (coating tip also) and cure for 2 mins with Lamp. Wipe each nail with alcohol to remove sticky film
Laura Cartwright –
I’ve used this base and top coat for some time now and I really can’t fault it for the price. Having bought a gel lamp a couple of years ago I got into the habit of doing my own nails which has helped them grow in length.The consistency is really easy to work with and I bought these after my previous bottles ran out. They last quite a while.
Amazon Customer –
I absolutely love these and I’m so glad I bought them. Great value for money and it has a luxury feel for less than half the price of high end brands. I will definitely purchase again as I will use often on clients . Don’t hesitate you won’t be disappointed!
C Louise –
Did the job
Stanka Petkova Stoycheva –
😍😍😍
Rebekah Nash –
As described and came quickly.
clare carlisle –
Great product, easy to apply, you must have ultralight to set the gel.
Mrs. D. J. Harrison –
I love the no wipe polish. I didn’t even know what this meant when I first bought it. It was just a fluke. and then when I learnt about it I was so pleased I had bought the no wipe one. I am really please with Bluesky and will stick to this make in the future
Leah –
Provides a great top and bottom coat that I’ve been using for years now, haven’t found anything comparable and as good on the market yet. It’s easy to apply. After a couple of days / a week or so, it does sometimes start peeling off but I prefer this as it doesn’t damage my natural nails. If you’re looking for something that’s super long lasting, this may not be for you.
Sguancy –
Love this brand, first time trying base and coat and they work perfectly. Value for money and easy to use
Debi –
Cheaper option but doesn’t last as long as CND. Easy to use but you need the UV lamp and gel remover etc like other gels.
Henry –
Lovely base coat ive uses bluesky for years now never had a problem, lovely thick consistency goes on nice and even
Jo Dask –
It does its job. It may last for 1,5 weeks if you wear it without any color, for natural clear nails. The base coat is kind of sticky
Mollie P –
The best base & top coat out there in my opinion! I love it
Unicorn –
I’m so glad they still make this! Other companies tend to stop making colours etc after a while. I love this over another similar colour and frequently get compliments on how good my nails look. Twinkly but not in your face ‘blingy’! They tend to last the full 3 weeks before parting company with my nails too.
Amazon user –
I’ve been doing my own gel nails for a while but I always find my nail varnish randomly pings off. The whole nail! All the time. Or it chips. I’d seen this brand in a salon and thought I’d try it. It actually works. My nail varnish hasn’t moved. Perfect. So the moral is. You buy cheap, you buy twice.
Rachel –
I originally used another gel nail polish brand but after not getting on with it I did some research and found Bluesky got lots of good reviews so decided to give it a try.The base coat is great, as well as the colours I have got so far, but I find the no wipe top coat cracks after about a week. I like the idea of a no wipe top coat but to be honest it doesn’t really save much time.The nail varnish stays on very well and I have started using the normal top coat which so far has not cracked (on day 9). Would totally recommend Bluesky and wish I could review the top and base coat separately so as to not bring the rating down too much.
Karen –
Super easy to use. Not chip. Not as shiney as I’d like
Jeannie Zelos –
I love conventional nail polish but always have issues waiting for it to dry. I don’t think I’ve ever managed a full set without at least one nail being smudged. Add on that it quickly chips, even though I try to touch up ends, the gloss goes off quickly and I end up with ragged looking nails more than beautifully manicured ones….I’ve always wanted to try the Shellac polish and had just received a dryer for it for review purposes so I bought this base and top coat set, some pretty glittery polish and of course some 100% acetone remover!Armed with some online info and the basics on drying from the unit, I did my first ever Shellac polish. I’ve never even had it done or seen it done at a salon so it really was trial by fire. I learned next time to be a bit more careful about going right to edges as the base coat spread off my left thumb and down the side of my skin. I let it dry then scraped up to edge of nail with knife to lift it and snipped along the edge with scissors, reasonably neat but next time I’ll do better. I’ve added a pic of the results, one coat base, two coats polish and one coat top, with top and coat given 60 secs drying and polish coats 90 secs. Longer than the unit says but given how easily I smudge ordinary polish I wanted to be sure it was dry. I found it easy, I even put the unit on the floor to do my foot, and I’m so pleased with the results that I’m a convert. It took me about 25 mins in all, and wow – No Smudging, Hooray! Usually by day two my nails are dulling and showing wear at the tips ( pc keyboard doesn’t help ) but these are beautifully glossy as if I’d only just done them.Web info suggests it should last two weeks and I’ll be really pleased if that’s so, but whatever I’ll be doing it again once this wears off, as its so easy.
Amazon Customer –
With this my gels last 2 weeks+I find applying 2 coats helps
Annalise Merton –
Easy to use with UV light!
K.I.P.C. –
They are long lasting and the perfect amount for those who use only themselves, super good for the price.
ElleViews –
Provides a good base and top finish for my gel nails. Appears good quality for home use, and lasts around 10 days depending on what im doing.
HrMsh –
As a first-timer doing my own shellac manicure, I was really unsure what brand to go for, but I honestly cannot recommend Bluesky enough! I use the base and coat with a Bluesky colour and it lasts me 2-3 weeks (you can see how much my nails have grown and the polish is intact). This is particularly impressive, because normal polish only stays on for about 2-3 days!As it says on the tin, the coat is ‘no wipe’ and it bakes perfectly in 60-75 seconds under a LED UV lamp. The base is also great, because you don’t need to ‘scratch’ or file the top of your nails for it to stick – I get great results without ruining my natural nail. Speaking of, I have to say I expected my nails to get ruined after wearing this back-to-back for months on end, but, actually, I have not noticed ANY breakage or unhealthy appearance.Best of all, if you’re sick of wearing colour, you can just apply the base and the top together (base->bake->top->bake) for a durable shine on your nails – get that ‘no make up’ make up for your nails!Pro Tip: if you want the base to stick properly, make sure you remove all oil from you nail before applying. I usually do this by washing my hands with degreaser or washing liquid (e.g. Fairy). Also make sure that the polish doesn’t leak into your cuticles, as that way your layers cannot seal completely and, when water and oil get in, your polish will peel off.
JLils –
Usually my polish picks and peels and I end up biting it off. These are amazing, it actually hardens and cures properly! I’m keeping my nails looking perfect for a few weeks at a time which I love!
Buyer of all sorts –
I bought the Candyfloss light pink and some gold glitter for my nails as pictured. Overall, a good polish and two coats was sufficient for the finish I wanted. I bought a cheap (£10) UV LED lamp and the only thing I would note is that it took a lot longer to cure under the lamp than the instructions suggest – nearer 3 mins was needed to fully cure as they were still a bit tacky with any less time. This is my first time doing my own gel nails and my learnings are:1. Prepare your cuticles well – I didn’t and got less than a beat finish around my cuticles2. Cure for longer than instructed under the lamp if the polish is still tacky afterwards – I had to do double / triple the time in some cases but this may be dependent on the quality of your lamp (mine was a cheap £10 one)3. You will need the base coat, top coat, UV lamp and also a nail polish to complete your gel nails
Kirstina88 –
I had been paying for gel manicures previously, but after realising the money spent on my nails I decided to take a break. I realised why I’d moved to gels… nail polish didn’t last well on my nails and my nails snapped and broke so much easier.I’d resigned myself to booking back in and having a hefty ‘nail’ budget every month with a work friend mentioned that she did her own. I did some research and watched some YouTube videos and saw blue sky as being highly recommended by beginners and professionals alike, and that the no wipe was the preferred top coat.The base coat and top coat applied beautifully and cured under my new lamp like a dream. I read that rubbing alchohol can be used with kitchen roll to prep the nail, and that worked perfectly well to remove the oils before applying the gel. I already have rubbing alchohol in for other things, so that worked well.The polish has lasted well, even after heavy use of my hands (including a big spring clean!). Would most definitely buy again – cannot recommend highly enough.
J.m –
My first time doing gel nails and this was perfect, so easy to use and zero issues.Base coat is tacky after setting but just continue and paint chosen colour on top (the colour I used was also tacky after setting under the light) finally topped off with this top coat and everything sets solid and no need to wipe off any sticky residue. Very easy to use and lovely finish (have not removed it yet so cannot comment on that)
Nikki –
I am a bit of a newbie beginner with gel nails after a friend recommended to me that I can achieve the same goal at home as I could at the nail salon, minus the price tag! These products are a cheaper alternative to other more expensive brands and do the job just as well.The top coat and base coat are very simple to use to achieve gorgeous gel nails and I have no complaints with these particular BlueSky products! First clean the nail throughly using a prep + wipe nail gel polish cleanser cleaner. Use the BlueSky base coat on clean dry nails and cure under a UV lamp (these can be picked up easily for approximately £15) for 3 minutes. Apply your gel colour and cure again under the UV lamp. Finally apply the BlueSky top coat and cure under the lamp one final time. The topcoat finishes off the perfect look for your nails, even after wiping with alcohol after the final cure, it leaves a beautiful shine on your nails.My gel nails lasted three weeks and looked as good as they did on the first day! I was able to wash dishes and go about my daily tasks without any problems. The BlueSky top coat is fantastic and protects the gel polish underneath very well.I shopped around before purchasing and both the BlueSky base coat and topcoat together for this price are an excellent deal. I would definitely purchase these items again.
Zoe –
Fab item. Easy to use
Kelly –
These base and no wipe top coats polishes are great, I am new to gel nail polish, having painted my own nails for over 30 years with normal nail varnish I decided to invest in gel polish for a longer lasting finish, I was recommended Bluesky and I have not been disappointed. I put the bluesky acid free primer on first, which does not need to be cured, then I apply 1 coat of base, cured 30secs, 1coat colour, cure 30secs, 2nd coat colour, cure 30sec, 1 coat top no wipe, cure 30 sec, job done, perfect nails for 3-4 weeks, after 4 weeks I don’t have a single lifting but remove it due to the large growth area at the base of my nail, I do washing up with no rubber gloves on every day and gardening and I have been amazed at how durable it is, would highly recommend
Al –
I won’t repurchase. Peeling and won’t cure.
gemma –
Base coat doesn’t seem to set after using uv you could literally rub it off, doesn’t make putting a colour on a problem though and the top coat does as says
Miss LLJ Turner –
Great product, used at for home manicures my daughters nails are currently on week three without chipping. I got two weeks out of mine but roughed them up by doing gardening without gloves! all about nail prep too but these really do the job and with a lovely shine. Definitely recommend.
Emma –
Easy to apply for a complete novice and lasts well compared to others tried. Great glossy finish to the top coat. Will definitely be buying again.
Private –
I have an issue with the brushes. They get all twisted and funny then you can’t use the varnish. I’ve had this happen with a couple of this brand. So while the polish is still in there I can’t use them because the brush has got hard and the bristles start to go out of shape meaning you can’t apply anything properly.My most recent purchase 2022: After application you can easily peel off the varnish with your nail very quickly. Never had this before has the formula changed? I was on a date yesterday and my nail just peeled off (how embarrasing) whats going on with this
Carla –
Doesn’t last very long and had an awful allergic reaction, hands we’re inflamed and had blisters all over my cuticle area and up fingers, they were soooo sore itchy😢 just be careful!
V –
i really like this, it’s cheap and my nails last so long with this base, 1 month no bother
Mrs. Anonymous –
I LOVE this top coat, this is my 3rd bottle, but have to say the base coat when used with a Bluesky colour in between is super hard to get off. Maybe I’ve just been spoilt that I always had the pure gels removed in a salon, and in the past when I did my own nails I only used the gel topcoat over regular polish, but removing this base coat drives me bonkers! It just took me 30mins! This said, the manicure has lasted almost 2 weeks which is not bad on my flakey nails, and a good 5 days longer than I can normally make the gel over regular polish last. I can see this being useful when I am going away on holiday or I know I’ll have to tie a mani over for more than 1 week. Otherwise though, this is too fiddly to remove compared to what I’m used to! And for the record: bluesky colour over regular base coat is a disaster (last no longer than regular polish but takes ages to remove) – don’t do that!
MrsBrinaBri –
Looks nice on her and would rexommend
Hannah –
I’m not one to review but I couldn’t not with this product! I have owned a gel machine for years but have never had polish that could actually stay salon perfect for longer than a few days. It has been a week now and after using the base and top coat my nails are still perfect, shiny and without a single chip! Highly recommend!!
Charlie L –
Quick delivery, great price and product, as always is fab. Not sure why there are so many negative reviews about allergic reactions and gloopy formulas because mine is absolutely fine. Works as well as any other Bluesky product I’ve used. This is my first time using the no wipe top coat and it was great! Cured each layer for about 90 seconds and the end result is glossy and hard. Both the base coat and top coat in this duo are great. I’ve been doing my own gels for years now, and have no issues at all with this product. No reactions and super glossy nails.
EH –
Love it
SJ –
Bought it for the first time and so disappointed. My nails lasted only a week and started breaking. Wanted something cheaper to Semilac that is absolutely fantastic. Not worth going cheaper…you get what you pay for.
Sharon –
Great base and top. I love that it’s no wipe. Have made the mistake in the past of purchasing the one you have to wipe and just feel you get a better result without having to wipe the nail. Base great too as tacky enough to keep your gel polish on. Would recommend the Bluesky Hard Gel also for troublesome nails that like to chip. Had fantastic results with that also
Becky –
Having used Bluesky products for several years, as well as ‘top’ brands, I would recommend this brand for similar longevity at a much more reasonable price. Note I do sometimes use a different brand for my choice of colour varnish, but would always stick to the same brand for both base coat and top coat layers.
Dawn2ex –
Very easy to use but make sure you don’t overload the brush as the varnish will appear to thick.I use the base coat on on hand and place under the uv lamp for 60 seconds then use very thin coat of colour and another 60 seconds with us lamp. Final coat of colour again 60 second with us and then top coat for another 60 seconds.Nail varnish lasts without any chips until natural nail starts showing. Also hardens the nail.Very happy with product
MISS Law –
Easy to use and strong, good quality finish.
Natalia –
Good product, its thick so it has a long lasting effect.
Marta –
If you prep your nails properly this product is very long lasting and doesn’t really chip.The top coat has a great shine to it.Only issues I’ve had with these is that I find the top coat quite runny. The product is also hard to remove but it’s fine if you soak it with the acetone a bit longer. Overall a good product and would buy again.
Cathy –
I find the consistency of these base and top coats to be extremely runny. I wiped the brush on the side of the bottle multiple times and still find it dripping within a second or two! However, I cannot fault the product once applied and set under a lamp as ever time I’ve applied bluesky polish using the base and top coat it has lasted 2 weeks without any lifting or chipping (I change colour every 2 weeks so i cannot speak for longer wear, but I assume it would last well up til 3 or 4 weeks also!)I would much prefer to have a thicker polish for an easy application but I would still buy these again.