The 9 Best strong basecoats (2023 reviews)

The latest modelones strong basecoat is an absolute beast in terms of its features, and rightfully takes the top spot with ease. This gel base, top coat, and cuticle oil kit is fantastic. It provides a great protective layer for nail art. The top coat, once under a uv light, completely hardens and gives a nice shine.

This nail starter kit meets your daily manicure needs. It can use with all gel nail polish, acrylic powder, extension gel, dip powder, acrylic nail supplies, and liquid systems, as well as any artificial nail art. There is no inhibition layer at all, and you don’t need to wipe off the sticky, after curing them. These are definitely a must have to leave your gel manicure looking amazing and long lasting.

Why We Like This:

Always shiny and provides a great protective layer for nail art
Shiny, no scuffs, not any chips nothing
Great for at home gel nails
Gel glides on top effortlessly and settles completely even

Best With UV protection: Beetles Gel Polish strong basecoat

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The beetles gel polish strong basecoat's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. This is the best gel polish set because it’s easy to use with very low scent and cures extremely fast. The matte, and gloss are very pretty. It flakes and peels after a few times of washing your hands. The Primer will definitely make your manicure last longer.

It is compatible with all brands of soak-off gel nail polish. The consistency of the base coat is fairly thin, applies very well, fast drying and long lasting wear. This base coat is not come with UV or LED light.

Why We Like This:

Top and base is fairly thin and runny
Definitely a must in gel polish
Perfect shine and matte finish with the tops

Best For using With Nail art: strong basecoat

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Makes beautiful and great coat with classic and smartly choosen materials. This is THE BEST and only top coat that actually lives up to its promise. It is designed to complete the vinylux long wear polish 2-step system. It works well as a protective top coat and helps to keep the color intact. This one is great when combined with cnd's sticky base coat. It helps the color lasts for 2-3 weeks and helps keep it from chipping.

This top coat creates a barrier to protect the polish. It is great for using with nail art. It is easy to remove with a normal nail polish remover.

Why We Like This:

Goes on thick and glossy and dries in less than 10 minutes
Easy to apply and fast drying
One of the new comers and featured product

Best For acrylic Nail: Ga&En strong basecoat

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The ga&en strong basecoat is specially designed for your regular usage and has all useful features. The shiny, self leveling top coat is absolutely amazing. It works amazing with gels and although it would dry on top of a regular nail polish it’ll just be a gooey mess underneath and won’t look good overall. The base and regular shiny top coat are nice but the matte has tiny clumps in it and makes it hard to work with. The base coat is nail glue to secure a full acrylic nail.

The base coat is super smooth. It goes on smoothly and the brush size ensures a good coverage in one stroke. It works well with regular polishes. The brush holds a lot of product, so make sure you're taking off that excess.

Why We Like This:

Great polish, includes both glossy and matte
Very shiney and never gets yellow
Top coat shinyno dullness & the matte is good also
Lasts a long time & is clear

Best With an LED Lamp: Modelones Top Coat

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate coat. The modelones top coat is exactly that - it's a simple coat that hits all the right notes. It’s easy to use and the gel looks professional. It helps the polygel stay on longer. It’s the best product for saving your nails. The top and base coat are thick and the brush has the perfect shape for coverage. It works with an LED lamp. It looks shiny and like a real gel mani.

This product is cured under any UV/LED lamp.

Why We Like This:

Cures quickly and has a really nice shine and hardness to it
Great base and top coat for gel cream nail polish
Good gel top and base coat to use with uv light

Best For over two weeks: Nailaid strong basecoat

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention nailaid strong basecoat for regular usage. The high shine top coat is really really high gloss and it does dry fast without leaving bubbles and bumps in the finish. The collagen makes the nails harder, give nail polish a good base to cling to and has more of a shine. It's a clear coat that actually lasts. The manicure stays good for over two weeks vv. The keratin gives a sheer, non-shiny finish and protects. The bottles are all full size product. They snag super easy & typically w/ clear coats on.

Why We Like This:

Super hard finish that resists marks & scratches
A treatment packed with b-complex vitamins that are essential for healthy nail growth
Dries quickly to an ultra hard finish
Mega strong, ridge-free, thicker nails in just 3 days

Best smooth Base Coat: Sally Hansen strong basecoat

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Compared with other coat in this category, the sally hansen strong basecoat has a convenient design. It really does give a nice smooth base coat for nails that are not very smooth anymore. It's a gel-like base coat that smoothes ridges and imperfections for salon results at home. This one is much better if you have long nails or are trying to grow your nails out. It's a base coat and ridge filler, so it's a little gooey. It's easy to apply, dries fast, and lasts for several days without chipping. It claims to make your nails appear up to 90% smoother.

This one dries to a flexible finish, meaning if you knock your nail on something, it will bend the polish instead of crack it.

Why We Like This:

Holds polish beautifully with virtually no chipping
New and hot release

Best For applying clear false Nail tips: Gelike ec strong basecoat

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This nail glue gel and top coat need to be cured under a nail lamp. The product claims to be a nail glue, base coat, gel polish, top coat, shiny and stain-resistant all in one, and it definitely delivers on those promises. The formula dries quickly and leaves a shiny finish that lasts for days without chipping or peeling.

The top coat is bright and easy to apply. It goes on pretty smooth without being chunky or heavy which is super nice. These cured beautifully, and the topcoat worked amazing. It might work better with a one finger at a time lamp.

Why We Like This:

Touch ups, no cracks or lifting, nothing
A clear top coat seals the nail polish
Works well as a base coat

Best For weaker Nails: strong basecoat

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Not everyone likes to purchase coat for their regular usage, but the strong basecoat would be an anomoly. The Dermelect Phyto Strong Nail Hardener Base Coat is a luxury nail replenishing product containing Protein and Peptides for Strengthening and Nourishing Nails. It acts as a barrier to nail-weakening products. This works to strengthen the nail by covering and protecting the splits, peels, layers and lines.

This one is even better because it is a nail hardener. It is "clean beauty" and non toxic, it sure doesn't smell that way. It goes on just like regular nail polish but it is clear. It is ideal for weaker nails. There is a light nail lacquer scent, with no perceptible fragrance.

Why We Like This:

Powerhouse ingredients, clean chemistry, and luscious textures in straight forward formulations
Declutter, consolidate and minimize the routine without compromising on results
Containing protein and peptides for strengthening and nourishing nails
Effectiveness in protecting a manicures polish