Manucurist launches the first collagen-enriched nail polish for plumper, healthier nails
Dry, brittle nails wrecked by repeated gel manicures: it’s often the price you pay for a coloured look. Manucurist has a concrete answer with its collagen-enriched nail polish, the Active Plump Aqua Glazed, which combines repairing care and on-trend colour in a single step.
A plumping treatment dressed up as a collagen-enriched nail polish
The Active Plump Aqua Glazed is no ordinary polish. Its formula, made up of 77% naturally derived ingredients, blends plant-based collagen and algae extracts to hydrate and revitalise the nail with every application. The result is immediate: nails look smoother, more nourished and visibly plumper.
What sets this product apart is also its buildable effect. The more coats you layer on, the more intense the domed, luminous finish becomes. Each person can therefore tailor the result to their mood, from a subtle finish to something more statement-making.
The pearlescent, so-called milky finish draws inspiration from the shimmer of the sea. It brings a fresh, elegant touch that sits perfectly within the glazed nails trend continuing to dominate manicures in 2026. Yet unlike many trend-driven polishes, this one never sacrifices nail health for the sake of style.
The key actives: plant-based collagen and algae extracts
Two main ingredients underpin the formula of this collagen-enriched nail polish. First, plant-based collagen, which works on the nail’s texture to restore a smooth, bouncy appearance from the very first applications. Then algae extracts, well known for their hydrating and revitalising properties, which nourish the nail deeply and preserve its natural radiance.
- Plant-based collagen: visually plumps the nail and improves its texture
- Algae extracts: deeply hydrate and revitalise the nail
- 77% naturally derived ingredients in the formula
- Wear of up to 7 days with a luminous pearlescent finish
- Non-aggressive formula, suitable for sensitive or damaged nails
This composition makes the Active Plump Aqua Glazed a particularly well-suited choice for nails weakened by repeated semi-permanent or gel applications. Those techniques, popular as they are, can leave nails in a state of advanced dryness. This treatment polish therefore steps in as a genuine restorative between classic manicures.
Who is this collagen-enriched nail polish for?
This product is aimed primarily at anyone with dry, brittle or damaged nails who wants a repairing treatment without giving up colour. Its non-aggressive formula makes it compatible with sensitive nails. It also suits those who prefer a natural, luminous and understated everyday look.
Between gel or semi-permanent appointments, the Active Plump Aqua Glazed takes over to keep nails in good health. It works simultaneously as a colour polish and as a regular maintenance treatment, slotting effortlessly into a beauty routine without adding extra steps.
Manucurist, a family-run brand committed to healthy manicures
Manucurist’s story goes back to the 1990s, when a nail salon first opened its doors. It was Gaëlle Lebrat Personnaz who took over the brand and shaped it into what it is today: a benchmark for healthy manicures, with no compromise on style or performance.
The brand first developed a collection of classic polishes, then a range of healthy semi-permanents, before launching its treatment-polish line. The Active Plump Aqua Glazed sits firmly within that last category. It represents a further step in Manucurist’s approach: offering a collagen-enriched nail polish that is both the first of its kind and fully in tune with current trends.
With this launch, the brand confirms that you no longer have to choose between caring for your nails and showing them off. This collagen-enriched treatment polish brings both ambitions together in a single bottle, for hydrated, plumped and on-trend nails with every application.
