manucurist® Time to Shine! Advent Calendar 2026

A limited-edition Manucurist nail polish Advent calendar featuring 24 full-size surprises—including the exclusive Active™ Shine Icy tint.

Count down to the holidays with the Manucurist Time to Shine! Advent Calendar 2026, a celebratory collection of nail colour, treatment, hand care and manicure accessories.

Behind its 24 doors, discover eight Green™ nail polish shades, three Active™ care polishes, manicure essentials, nail treatments and festive accessories. Every surprise is full size, making this limited-edition calendar a beautiful gift for the nail lover—or a wonderfully indulgent way to refresh your own manicure wardrobe.

The exclusive highlight is Active™ Shine Icy, a glittering milky care polish created especially for the 2026 Advent calendar.

Limited quantities available.

Why you’ll love it

• Includes 24 full-size Manucurist surprises
• Features eight Green™ nail polish shades
• Includes three Active™ care polishes
• Contains the calendar-exclusive Active™ Shine Icy
• Combines nail colour, nail care, hand care and manicure tools
• Offers shades and finishes for everyday and festive manicures
• An elevated holiday gift for nail polish lovers
• Vegan, cruelty-free and TPO-free formulas*
• Green™ and Active™ formulas air-dry without an LED lamp

What’s inside the Manucurist Advent Calendar?

Eight Green™ nail polishes

• Amour — New: a soft Bordeaux shade
• Emerald — New: a deep forest green
• Bliss — New: an opaque pearly white
• Pearlescent: a pearly beige with soft pink undertones
• Milky Pink: a delicate milky baby pink
• Cosmic Rose: an iridescent champagne pink
• Hollyhock: a deep, blackened red
• Anémone: a vibrant, bright red

One festive nail-art accessory

• Biodegradable Gold Glitter

Four Green™ manicure essentials

• Vitaminized Base Coat
• Corrector Pen
• Gel-Like Top Coat
• Drying Drops

Three Active™ care polishes

• Active™ Shine Icy — Calendar Exclusive: a glittering milky tint
• Active™ Glow Grape: a sheer lilac gloss
• Active™ Plump Aqua Glazed: a milky, pearlescent finish

Four nail and hand care essentials

• Cuticle Remover
• Keratin Booster
• Nail & Cuticle Oil
• Rose Fragrance Hand Cream

Four manicure accessories

• Mani Stamper
• Nail File
• Nail Buffer
• Steel Cuticle Pusher

Best for

• Anyone searching for a luxury nail polish Advent calendar
• Manucurist devotees and nail-care enthusiasts
• Those who prefer vegan and cruelty-free nail products
• Creating both natural and festive holiday manicures
• Gifting someone who enjoys at-home manicures
• Discovering Green™ nail colour and Active™ care polish

How to use

Open one numbered box each day to reveal a new Manucurist nail colour, treatment or manicure accessory. Use each discovery individually or combine the products to create a complete at-home manicure ritual.

Prepare the nails

1. Use the Nail File to shorten and shape the nails.
2. Apply the Cuticle Remover and leave it on for two minutes.
3. Gently push back softened cuticles with the Steel Cuticle Pusher.
4. Lightly smooth the nail surface with the Nail Buffer to help improve polish adhesion.

Apply Green™ nail polish

1. Apply the Vitaminized Base Coat to clean, prepared nails. Follow with one or two thin coats of your chosen Green™ shade, allowing each coat to air-dry.
2. Use the Corrector Pen to refine the nail contour and correct smudges. Finish with the Gel-Like Top Coat for enhanced shine and a plumped, gel-effect appearance—without an LED lamp.
3. Apply one Drying Drop to each nail to help accelerate drying while caring for the nail contour.
4. Remove Green™ nail polish with Manucurist Oil Remover or Gentle Remover.

Apply Active™ care polish

1. Apply Active™ directly to clean, bare nails without a base coat or top coat. Allow the formula to air-dry.
2. Wear Active™ Glow Grape, Active™ Plump Aqua Glazed or the exclusive Active™ Shine Icy individually, or layer the finishes to create a personalized result.
3. Remove with Manucurist Oil Remover or Gentle Remover.

Create festive nail art

Apply the Biodegradable Gold Glitter over a Green™ or Active™ shade using a fingertip or nail-art brush.

For an easy French manicure, apply a thin layer of nail colour to the Mani Stamper. Gently press the tip of the nail into the colour using a subtle rolling motion from side to side. Once dry, apply the Gel-Like Top Coat to seal the manicure.

Care for nails and hands

• Keratin Booster: Apply to bare nails one to three times daily using the brush. Allow it to absorb completely. Do not rinse or massage.

• Nail & Cuticle Oil: Apply one drop to each nail and its contour, then massage until absorbed.

• Rose Fragrance Hand Cream: Apply whenever hands feel dry, particularly after washing.

Loshen & Crem’s recommendation

This is the Manucurist gift we would choose for someone who genuinely loves doing their nails. Rather than offering only miniature samples, the Time to Shine! Advent Calendar creates an entire manicure wardrobe with full-size colour, care and tools.

The mix of wearable neutrals, rich reds, forest green and luminous finishes makes it especially versatile. Keep the Green™ shades for traditional manicures, then reach for Active™ when you want a quick, sheer finish with a cared-for appearance.

Frequently asked questions

What is inside the Manucurist Advent Calendar 2026?

The Time to Shine! Advent Calendar contains 24 full-size surprises: eight Green™ nail polishes, three Active™ care polishes, four manicure essentials, four nail and hand treatments, four manicure accessories and biodegradable gold glitter.

Are the products full size?

Yes. The calendar contains 24 full-size Manucurist products and accessories rather than miniature samples.

What is exclusive to the 2026 Advent calendar?

Active™ Shine Icy, a glittering milky care polish, is exclusive to the Manucurist Time to Shine! Advent Calendar 2026.

Does Green™ nail polish require an LED lamp?

No. Manucurist Green™ is a traditional nail polish system that air-dries without an LED lamp.

Are Green™ and Green Flash™ the same?

No. Green™ is Manucurist’s air-dry nail polish range. Green Flash™ is a separate LED-cured system. This calendar’s listed nail colours belong to the Green™ range.

Does Active™ require a base coat or top coat?

No. Apply Active™ care polish directly to bare nails and allow it to air-dry. Its sheer, buildable finish can be worn alone or layered.

Is the Manucurist Advent Calendar vegan and cruelty-free?

Manucurist describes the brand and the calendar’s formulas as vegan, cruelty-free and TPO-free.*

Where can I buy the Manucurist Advent Calendar in Canada?

The limited-edition Manucurist Time to Shine! Advent Calendar 2026 is available from Loshen & Crem online and at our Edmonton, Alberta boutique while quantities last.

Is this calendar a good holiday gift?

Yes. Its full-size nail colours, treatments, hand care and manicure tools make it an especially generous gift for Manucurist fans and anyone who enjoys at-home manicures.

Is the calendar returnable?

Due to the limited-edition format, the calendar must remain unopened and meet Loshen & Crem’s current return-policy requirements to qualify for a return.

*Please refer to the packaging for the most current product-specific ingredient and usage information.