2 in 1 Nail Polish Base Coat (0.43 oz)

by: Karma Naturals

Why we love it: This product plays two roles: use as a base coat underneath nail enamel to ensure long wear, and use... read more >

Reviews:

"Excellent Base Coat" - Sherry Hawkins

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Phthalate Free ▸

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About this product: This product plays two roles: use as a base coat underneath nail enamel to ensure long wear, and use as a top coat to reduce chipping.

*3 Free (No Toulene, DBP, or Formaldehyde)
*Safe for pregnant women and kids
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Qualities

Biodegradable ▸ x The product or its components can be broken down by natural forces into the simplest possible molecules under commonly found conditions and in a reasonable length of time. Did you know? For something to be considered biodegradable it must completely break down and return to nature in a reasonably short time. The difference between biodegradable and compostable items is that when the latter breaks down it turns into compost, which can provide valuable nutrients to the soil. Different materials take different periods of time to biodegrade. Paper could take 2 to 5 weeks while plastic might take 5 years. Or even 100 years! There is now an array of biodegradable plastics on the market, including PLA. But not all bio-based plastics biodegrade. Just because something is biodegradable doesn’t mean it’s good. Some things that break down are hazardous.	Locally Sourced ▸ x Materials, ingredients, or products originating from local sources relatively close to where they’re manufactured and sold (approximately 200 miles). Did you know? Everyone has a different definition of what local—or even hyper local!—means. But most agree that in order to be considered local, food needs to be grown less than 200 miles of its destination. Local food has inspired the term locavore, a person who only eats local food. Local doesn’t mean organic or even sustainably grown, and there is no third party certifier of local food. Locavores choose to eat local in order to cut down on carbon emissions from long-haul transportation and to support a local food shed, farmers, and small businesses.
Cruelty Free ▸ x Generally indicates that no animal testing has been conducted for the product or its ingredients by the manufacturer, its laboratories, or its suppliers. Leaping Bunny also offers cruelty-free certification. Did you know? A little hopping bunny on a label means it has been third-party certified cruelty-free. This indicates there has been no testing on animals and no animals were harmed in making the product. Cruelty-free and vegan are not the same; vegan is an unregulated claim suggesting no animal byproducts are in the product. Cruelty-free covers animal testing. The European Union has a ban on animal testing (the first stage of which took effect in 2009, the next phase is due in 2013). We have no similar ban in the United States.	Phthalate Free ▸ x No phthalates, chemicals used as solvents, scent carriers, and plasticizers, linked to endocrine disruption, cancer, reproductive and other disorders. Did you know? Phthalates are actually easy to pronounce (THAL-ates) but can be hard to avoid. They’re common in soft plastics, synthetic fragrances, and conventional personal care items like nail polish. Vinyl items like toys and shower curtains like can contain up to 40% phthalates by weight! They’re worth trying to avoid as they’ve been linked to cancer, reproductive and developmental disorders, and organ and nervous system damage. Like many chemicals, phthalates can easily escape from whatever they’re in. When they do, they wind up in our bodies, where they resist decay and accumulate over time. The more we encounter, the more we get stuck with. Studies show that virtually every single man, woman, and child in America has phthalates in their body today.
Family-Owned Business ▸ x Many of our products are family labors of love. Some of them come from multi-generation family businesses. We’re proud to have them as part of the Abe’s family.	Unscented

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Ingredients

Butyl Acetate – organic compound used as a solvent in the production of lacquers, Ethyl Acetate – organic compound, colorless liquid used as a solvent in flavorings, and perfumes, Nitrocellulose – a fiber used for viscosity, Isopropyl Alcohol – dissolves nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Fumaric Acid/Phthalic Acid/Tricyclodecane Dimethanol Copolymer –, soluble in water, alcohol, and acetone, Titanium Dioxide – the natural occurring oxide of titanium, mined from the earth, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide – a salt used in making blue pigments, Mica – made from sand, Iron Oxides – a principle ingredient in pigments ranging from yellow through red, and from purple through black, Tin Oxides – a polishing agent, May Contain:, Acetyl Tributyl, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Citric Acid

Reviews

"Seems to work, nice to have less chemical smell" — Athena Fitch

No problems with it, glad it's safe for everyone, including kids!

"Great base and top coat" — Kara

I really liked this polish. It works well as a base and a top coat. I found that it lasted quite a few days - which surprised me because my hands are in water a lot.

"Dual duty as both a base and top coat." — Jill Geraci

I do like the fact that you can use it as either a base or top coat. However, I found the formula no better than other products I use. Goes on easy and shine is as expected.

"Great clear polish" — Hillary Harris

I love this polish. I have been looking for a clear top and base coat that is non toxic or does not have all those nasty chemicals and is also not that pasty white color. This is it. It goes on easily and stays on for days - even with a lot of hand washing or hot showers. The only thing that keeps me from giving it 5 stars is that - for my sensitive nose - it has a bit of a strong smell when it goes on and for the first day. More (+)

"OK, but still had a strong smell" — Rosanne DeLuca

Glad it doesn't have formaldehyde, toluene and dbp in the polish

"great basecoat" — Rachel Schultz

I loved this product as a base coat, it dried smooth making a nice canvas for a smooth manicure. I wasn't a fan of it as a topcoat, it didn't have that high gloss shine that I prefer in a topcoat.

"Great base & top coat" — Shawna Boyd

I love this company. This base & top coat goes on smooth and drys fast. It helps your nails looks shiny and beautiful. I love that it's natural. I will continue to buy karma naturals and highly recommend their company.

"My new fav polish" — Jan Eckstein

I wanted to replace my nail polishes with a brand without all the band stuff and this delivers! It goes on easily and lasts almost a week with a touch up!

"Use this as a top coat!" — marjorie hart

This says it works as both, but I've only used it as a top coat this far, but it works great! It's a tough, shiny finish, and it's not fussy to apply. I'm usually in a hurry and just kind of slop it on, but it looks great! And it's so much safer to use!

"I like the product and the delivery was very fast!" — Diyora

Simply, good product! it is easy to apply, does not change the color of the nails. Dries up fast. like it

"Love this convenient 2 in 1!" — Stacey Fredriksen

This is a must have for my mani / pedis! As a base coat it goes on smoothly, fills in any ridges and dries fairly fast. As a top coat it finishes my nail polish beautifully with added shine. Great product for us earthy gals....

"excellent" — Jay Bee

It is so important to use chemicals on your nails..this is a great product and at reasonable prices

"Good, not great but I love that it's toxic-free!" — Rachel Lawshe

I've found this chips/wears off quicker than other brands, but I love that it's toxin-free! I really love that, I just wish it was a bit more on-par with those other brands in terms of longevity.

"Love the Shine" — Valerie C

When I polish my nails I need to use this as a finishing coat which leave my nails looking shinny. It's a must have.

"Works great!" — Grace Duran-Shahbazy

You do not have the stronger chemical smell.

"Works great!" — Grace Duran-Shahbazy

You do not have the stronger chemical smell.

"Awesome!" — Jenny Felton

Goes on great and love that doesn't have the harmful chemicals.

"Excellent Base Coat" — Sherry Hawkins

No odor, no harmful ingredients and goes on smooth. Two products in one.

"Very pleased with how long the polish lasts & I like the thinner coat." — Jennifer

I agree that this product goes on thinner than non-organic options, but I prefer a thin coat because my nails dry faster; especially when applying additional coats/color. This polish seems to stay put just as long as regular nail polish when I use it alone or as a base & top coat for color. I will definitely continue to purchase this product.

"it is ok" — Patricia

I am not impressed but like the fact it is organic

"Smooth, wonderful" — Vyla

The base coat is not that thick, but it doesn't need to be if you are going to put another organic product on top of it! (since you are not harming your nails.)

"is not great. I have had better base coats but they are not organic" — Natasha

In the end you are sacrificing the quality because it is organic

"it is ok...the product works reasonably well" — Natasha

Would purchase again

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