Manucurist has released two 2026 advent calendars, Advent Calendar Time to Shine (£139 / $139 / €139) and Advent Calendar Time to Flash (£179 / $179 / €179). Both went on sale on Manucurist's own UK, US and EU stores between 24 and 25 September 2026 in limited quantities. Each calendar contains 24 full-size products. Time to Shine is built around classic Green polish and Active care polishes. Time to Flash covers the Green Flash LED gel range and was previously teased as the premium/gel calendar.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Brand | Manucurist |
| Collection | Time to Shine Advent Calendars 2026 |
| Release date | 24–25 September 2026 |
| Price | Time to Shine: £139 (UK) / $139 (US) / €139 (France) · Time to Flash: £179 (UK) / $179 (US) / €179 (France) |
| Availability | Manucurist UK, US and EU sites, limited quantities |
| Contents | 24 full-size products per calendar |
| Value if bought separately | Time to Shine: £307 (UK), $316 (US) · Time to Flash: £379 (UK), $379 (US) |
| Exclusive | Active Shine Icy care polish (Time to Shine) |
| New shades | Amour, Emerald, Bliss |
| Gel lamp | Not included with Time to Flash; bundles available |
Advent Calendar Time to Shine: The Classic Edit
Time to Shine costs £139 in the UK, $139 in the US and €139 in France. It centres on Manucurist's plant-based Green polish range and its Active care polishes. It includes one exclusive product, the new Active Shine Icy, which Manucurist describes as a glittery milky highlighting care polish.
According to Manucurist's product pages, the calendar holds:
- 8 Green colours
- 1 case of biodegradable Gold Glitters
- 3 Active care polishes
- 4 nail and hand care essentials
- 4 manicure accessories
- Green range essentials such as the base and top coat
Amour (soft bordeaux), Emerald (deep forest green) and Bliss (pearly opaque white) are listed as new shades. The UK and US pages also offer bundles that add the brand's Dip Remover or a pouch to the calendar.
Full contents:
- Green Nail Polish in Amour, Emerald, Bliss, Hollyhock, Milky Pink, Anémone, Cosmic Rose and Pearlescent
- Green Base Coat
- Green Gel-Like Top Coat
- Gouttes Séchantes express drying drops
- Émollient Efficace cuticle remover
- Kératine Booster
- Huile Verte nail & cuticle oil
- Active Shine Icy (new, exclusive)
- Active Glow Grape
- Active Plump Aqua Glazed
- Crème Mains hand cream in the new Parfum Rose scent (60 ml)
- Gold Biodegradable Glitter
- 100/180 Nail File
- Nail buffer
- Metal cuticle pusher
- Stylo Correcteur Dissolvant corrector pen
Advent Calendar Time to Flash: For Semi-Permanent Gel
Time to Flash costs £179 in the UK, $179 in the US and €179 in France. According to Manucurist, it is the brand's first advent calendar dedicated to its Green Flash semi-permanent gel routine.
Manucurist's product pages list the following groups, plus manicure accessories:
- 10 Green Flash polishes
- 5 Green Flash must-haves
- 1 case of biodegradable Gold Glitters
- 4 nail and hand care essentials
Time to Flash does not include a UV/LED lamp or Green Flash remover. Manucurist offers two bundle options:
- Calendar + 36W Lamp: £209/$209
- Calendar + 36W Lamp + Remover Clips + Remover: £215/$215
According to the brand, Green Flash cures instantly under an LED lamp and lasts up to 21 days with the Xtrem Flash top coat. Manucurist also says it removes without acetone or filing.
Full contents:
- Green Flash LED Gel Polish in Amour, Emerald, Bliss, Aubergine, Red Hibiscus, Crème, Old Rose, Milky Pink, Freckles and Cosmic Rose
- Green Flash Vitaminized LED Base Coat
- Green Flash LED Top Coat
- Xtrem Flash LED Gel Top Coat
- Shimmery Silver LED Top Coat
- Kératine Booster
- Émollient Efficace
- Huile Verte
- Crème Mains in Parfum Rose
- Gold Biodegradable Glitter
- 100/180 Nail File
- Nail buffer
- Metal cuticle pusher
- Stylo Correcteur Dissolvant
Price and Value
Time to Shine costs £139. Buying its contents separately would cost £307 ($316 in the US), so the UK price is roughly 45% of the stated value.
Time to Flash costs £179. Its contents would cost £379 separately ($379 in the US), so the UK price is roughly 47% of the stated value.
What the Brand Says
Manucurist describes its Green range as ultra-pigmented, plant-based nail polish. The brand's product pages give a percentage of natural-origin ingredients for each formula.
Key Details
- Shared products: both calendars include the following items:
- Kératine Booster
- Huile Verte
- Émollient Efficace
- Crème Mains in Parfum Rose
- Gold Biodegradable Glitter
- The nail file, buffer, cuticle pusher and corrector pen
- Shared shades: Amour, Emerald, Bliss, Milky Pink and Cosmic Rose appear in both calendars, in Green and Green Flash versions.
- Accent finish: Time to Flash includes the Shimmery Silver LED Top Coat.
Where to Buy
- US: Manucurist US — Time to Shine ($139) · Manucurist US — Time to Flash ($179). Other US retailers: Not yet confirmed.
- UK: Manucurist UK — Time to Shine (£139) · Manucurist UK — Time to Flash (£179). Other UK retailers: Not yet confirmed.
- International: Manucurist France (EUR) — Time to Shine (€139). Other international retailers: Not yet confirmed.
Updated 25 September 2026: both calendars are now on sale; added confirmed UK/US/EU prices, the lamp bundles and where to buy.
Sources
- Manucurist UK product pages: Time to Shine and Time to Flash
- Manucurist US product pages: Time to Shine and Time to Flash
- Manucurist France product page: Calendrier de l'Avent Time to Shine
- Manucurist US advent calendar page
- Beauty Detective and Beauty Calendar launch listings (prices and values)
