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Cuticle oil or serum? The practical difference starts with the texture and how you apply it. Of these two Manucurist products, Sérum Complet is water-based with a gel texture and a non-greasy finish, according to the brand; Aceite Verde is an oil blend for targeted massage. You can choose based on the feel you prefer when caring for the skin around your nails, without assuming that one texture makes a product more effective than the other.
What is different about them?
- Sérum Complet: water-based with a gel texture; massage it in and leave it on without rinsing. It may suit you if you prefer a non-greasy finish, whether applied to bare nails or to the skin around your nails when wearing a manicure.
- Aceite Verde: an oil blend; apply one drop and massage it into the nails and surrounding skin. It may suit you if you enjoy the texture of an oil for targeted massage, on bare nails or once your polish is dry.
How to apply them with or without a manicure
If your nails are bare, you can choose just one of these products based on the texture and application you prefer. If you already have a manicure, think about where you want to apply the care: serum around the nails, or oil as a finishing touch once the top coat is dry.
The serum can be used on its own. Massage it onto bare nails or into the skin around polished nails, and leave it on without rinsing.
For the oil, the brand recommends applying one drop to the nail and surrounding skin and massaging it in. If you have just applied polish, wait until the top coat is dry before using it as a finishing touch. If you are going to apply polish afterwards, leave the surface clean and free of oil, following Manucurist's instructions.
What if you have both?
You do not need to combine them to care for your cuticles. If you already have both and want to use them in the same routine, Manucurist recommends applying Sérum Complet first, followed by Aceite Verde. Keep each step simple and follow the instructions for the product you choose.
The choice can be as simple as this: serum if you prefer a water-based gel texture; oil if you would enjoy an oily texture for massage. To find out about each option, see Manucurist Sérum Complet for nails and cuticles or Manucurist Aceite Verde.