GELLEN Gel Top and Base Coat Set, 18ml

The useful distinction here is that this set covers both ends of a gel manicure: a base coat intended to help color gel adhere, and a glossy top coat for a shiny, protective finish. Each bottle is 18ml, and both are clear, soak-off gels. The trade-off is that this is not a lamp-free polish routine: you’ll need a UV or LED lamp, and the base coat’s slightly sticky feel is part of how it helps the next layer grip. If you already do gel nails at home, having the two prep-and-finish products together may simplify your kit, if you’re looking for a quick air-dry manicure, this isn’t that format.

How to use it

Apply the base coat in a thin layer, then cure it under a UV or LED lamp for at least 60 seconds. Its slightly tacky finish is intentional, helping the color gel polish adhere rather than signaling that the coat has failed to dry. The instructions emphasize thin application, so this set is better suited to careful, light layers than to brushing on a thick coat to save time. The top coat is described as no-wipe and is meant to add shine and a barrier against scratches or stains. A small, practical scenario: if you’re doing your nails at a desk, you’ll need to have the lamp ready for each curing step instead of expecting the polish to set while you move on with your day.

The brand claims a gloss effect lasting over 28 days with proper application, but that result is not guaranteed for every wearer or routine. Do a skin test before use, as the product instructions advise. What’s the point of a paired base and top coat if the color layer is still the part that determines the look? This set supports the application around your chosen gel color, it does not include a color shade.

Pros

• Includes a strong base coat and glossy top coat, with 18ml in each bottle.
• The base is intended to improve adhesion to natural nails and color gel polish, the top coat is designed for shine and surface protection.
• No-wipe and soak-off features suit a gel manicure routine without adding a wipe step for the top coat.
• The listing describes the formula as natural-resin-based, low odor, and cruelty-free. Those are product claims, not a substitute for checking ingredients if you have sensitivities.

It’s a great fit if you already have a UV or LED lamp and want clear base-and-finish layers for gel polish, nail tips, or artificial nails. Better avoided if you want ordinary polish that air-dries, or if you don’t want the extra curing step. Compared with buying only a top coat, this pair also provides the base layer, compared with a fully equipped manicure kit, it leaves the color polish and lamp to you.

Spec sheet

• Name: GELLEN Gel Top Coat and Base Coat
• Type: Clear gel base coat and no-wipe top coat
• Format: Two bottles, 18ml each
• Use: Natural nails, gel nails, artificial nails, and nail tips
• Curing: UV or LED lamp required, cure for at least 60 seconds
• Removal: Soak-off

The 18ml size applies to each bottle, not the pair combined. On the spec sheet, the advertised wear claim is 28+ days under proper application, treat that as the brand’s stated result rather than a promise, since application and wear conditions can vary.

Buying verdict

Choose this set if you want a clear base and glossy, no-wipe finish for a gel manicure and already have access to a curing lamp. Its practical advantage is the paired format and a base coat specifically intended to help color adhere. Skip it if you need color included, prefer air-dry polish, or want a product that works without a lamp. The lamp requirement and skin-test advice matter more to the buying decision than the long-wear claim.