All About the Base (base coat)

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
391 Reviews
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Making your nail polish last is simple. The key is clean, prepped nails and proper application. Adding a thin coat of base coat allows for a smoother application and the adhesive your manicure needs in order to last longer.

ApplicationApply on clean, dry nail for flawless nail lacquer application. Apply one coat to prepare nail bed for even and leveled nail lacquer application. Allow to dry, touch prior to lacquer application.

Nail care bottle 13.3 ml - 0.45 fl oz  |  ingredients
  • "17-Free" products do not contain: Acetone, Animal-Derived Ingredients, Bisphenol-A, Camphor, Ethyl Tosylamide, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Gluten, Glycol Ether of Series E (Gycol ethers derived from ethylene oxide), Nonylphenol Ethoxylate, Parabens, Phthalates (including DBP), Styrene, Sulfate, Toluene, Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP/TPP), Xylene
  • Smoothes surface imperfections
  • Improves nail lacquer wear
  • Vegan
  • Animal cruelty-free
  • Made in the USA
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polish with love 

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 391 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 345 Total 4 star reviews: 26 Total 3 star reviews: 12 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 6
91%would recommend this product
How often do you use your hands?Rated 1.6 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
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391 reviews
  • TC
    Tember C.
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 35 - 44
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Where has this been all my life?!

    I do my own nails and typically by day 3 I have to take off the existing polish because of how unkept they look. But ladies, this stuff is a miracle product for me! The pictures I attached to this review are from DAY 5! I have never kept nail polish on this long and not a single chip on any of my nails. I used the base coat and the What The Gel top coat. Although I love Ella & Mila nail colors, the color pictured is from a different brand. Which just goes to show how amazing Ella & Mila products are that they enhance the integrity of other nail polishes!

    How often do you use your hands?Rated 2.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
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    ella+mila
    1 month ago

    Hi Tember,

    We are so happy to hear you are experiencing a long lasting manicure with our All About the Base and What The Gel? Top Coat! We thank you you choosing ella+mila and hope to provide you with more memorable experiences with future orders.

    Best Regards,
    ella+mila

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    Janet S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 65+
    What is your nail type? Splitting
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Really works

    I have been using All About the Base, nail polish and In A Rush top coat for several months. I didn’t expect much because it’s always difficult to find nail polish products with staying power. However I truly am impressed with ella+mila. In the past I had to continuously repair my nails due to chipping. Now I can go for a week to ten days without having to do anything to them, and I’m just living my usual life, not babying my nails. Their base coat, polish and top coat combo are the best and I highly recommend them.

    How often do you use your hands?Rated 2.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
  • EP
    Elluz P.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 65+
    What is your nail type? Brittle, Weak, Breaking
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    I love it

    It is great and I feel it has contributed with my nail health.

    How often do you use your hands?Rated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
  • DB
    Darla B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 65+
    What is your nail type? Peeling
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    First time use - great

    Smooth. Dries quickly. Great base with this polish. The polish looks great.

    How often do you use your hands?Rated 2.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
  • RS
    Rosemary S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 65+
    What is your nail type? Thin
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    All about the base

    Easy to apply and adds to the health of my nails.

    How often do you use your hands?Rated 2.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2