If your festive countdown is incomplete without a fresh manicure, mark 25 September 2026 in your diary. Manucurist is rolling out not one but two nail-focused advent calendars this year, and the spoilers are seriously tempting. Dubbed the Time to Shine collection, the 2026 line-up promises 24 days of full-size treats designed to keep your nails healthy, glossy and endlessly changeable throughout party season.
Manucurist Advent Calendar 2026 — The Classic Edit
Priced at £139/$139 (with a total value of around £307), the standard Manucurist Advent Calendar 2026 is a love letter to the brand's plant-based Green nail polish range. Expect a beautifully curated capsule of shades and treatments, including:
- 8 Green Nail Polishes in Amour, Emerald, Bliss, Hollyhock, Milky Pink, Anémone, Cosmic Rose and Pearlescent
- Green Base Coat and Gel-Like Top Coat for a salon-worthy finish
- Gouttes Séchantes (drying drops) to speed up dry time
- Nail-nourishing heroes: Émollient Efficace, Kératine Booster and Huile Verte
- Active care trio: Active Shine Icy, Active Glow Grape and Active Plump Aqua Glazed
- Crème Mains in the new Parfum Rose scent (60ml)
- Extras: Gold Biodegradable Glitter, a 100/180 Nail File and the handy Stylo Correcteur Dissolvant
It's a genuinely well-rounded set — nine full-size polishes plus everything you need for prep, cure and aftercare.
Manucurist Premium Advent Calendar 2026 — For Gel Devotees
If Green Flash LED gel is more your language, the Premium Advent Calendar 2026 at £179/$179 (worth around £379) is calling your name. This one leans into Manucurist's semi-permanent system with:
- 10 Green Flash LED Gel Polishes: Amour, Emerald, Bliss, Aubergine, Red Hibiscus, Crème, Old Rose, Milky Pink, Freckles and Cosmic Rose
- Xtrem Flash LED Gel Top Coat for maximum shine and longevity
- Green Flash Vitaminized LED Base Coat
- Green Flash LED Top Coat and the gorgeous Shimmery Silver LED Top Coat for festive accent nails
Together that's 14 full-size gel essentials — enough to keep your at-home gel manicure rotation fresh well into the new year.
Why Manucurist Is Worth the Splurge
Manucurist has built a cult following for a reason: its formulas skip many of the nasties found in traditional polishes, lean on bio-sourced ingredients, and still deliver rich pigment and impressive wear. Whether you're a classic polish loyalist or a gel convert, the 2026 calendars offer serious savings versus buying the products individually.
Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Calendar
- Prep properly: file, buff and use the base coat every time — it's the difference between a two-day mani and a two-week one.
- Layer the treatments: alternate Kératine Booster and Huile Verte between manicures to keep nails strong.
- Try a "shimmery" accent: the Silver LED Top Coat in the Premium set is perfect for a single festive nail.
With a 25 September launch, both calendars are expected to sell out quickly — set a reminder and get ready to shine.
