TOP 7 best cuticle removers: how to use, review, reviews

Why do you need a cuticle remover (remover, keratolic)

Many girls, seeing this product on sale, ask the question: “ Why is this drug needed ? After all, the cuticle is removed with nail scissors or tweezers. Is it really possible that if you apply this product, the excess skin will come off on its own? This can’t be!

Only those who have not tried good remedies can think this way. If you want to check whether this is true, you can ask a specialist in the salon to show the effect of such a product.

“OPI Avoplex Anti-Cuticle Anti-Cuticle” works very quickly.

• Apply it literally a drop at a time onto the cuticle of each of the five fingers.
• The master will not apply it to all ten, since it is instantly absorbed and after five minutes the skin again needs to apply the product.
• Having dipped the pusher into Swiss Guard disinfectant gel, the master will carefully push back the softened cuticle skin.
• Then he will remove all excess from the nail with a scraper, and correct minor imperfections with tweezers.

It contains avocado oil , which is perfectly absorbed and moisturizes. OPI Avoplex Anti-Cuticle is a natural product. The active ingredients are fruit fatty acids. The AHA label allows such products to be distinguished. But there are other drugs.

Which brand of cuticle remover is best to choose?

The TOP considers the products of 6 fairly popular manufacturers, among which there are American, Belarusian, and Russian companies. It is in demand both among professional manicurists and among buyers who independently remove cuticles at home.

The list of winners is as follows:

• Sally Hansen is an American cosmetics brand registered in 1946 and named after the owner, Sally Hansen. The company started with just two nail products, and today represents more than 300 different products in 55 countries. The brand's catalog includes varnishes, tanning creams, cosmetic instruments, and hair removal pastes. Sally Hansen gels perfectly moisturize the nail plates and cuticles, making it easier to remove.
• TNL Professional - the brand entered the cosmetics market in 2008. Over 12 years of operation, the company has created a wide network of wholesale and retail sales. The brand's products are chosen by manicurists all over the world. The products are produced in laboratories in Russia and South Korea. Their high quality is guaranteed thanks to step-by-step checks: from analyzing the composition to studying the degree of customer satisfaction.
• Domix is ​​a company producing cosmetics and household chemicals since 1998. The company's products include products with a high concentration of biologically active substances, components of plant origin in the form of herbal extracts and natural oils. Domix independently develops its own recipes and carries out a full cycle of work, right up to implementation. Every year, thanks to new formulas, the company's range increases by 30%.
• OPI Products is an American brand headquartered in California. This brand supplies the market with nail care products, including varnishes and cuticle removers. Basically, we are talking about pencils with an oil-based composition that soften excess skin and make it easier to remove. They are used both at home and in a beauty salon.
• Bielita is a Belarusian manufacturer of inexpensive skin care products for caring for the dermis. The full-cycle enterprise carries out the entire range of work - from the development of product formulations to their sale through retail chains in countries near and far abroad. The company has its own research center, quality certificates STB ISO 9001-2009, more than 1000 items in the catalog. The brand is represented in 270 stores only in the CIS, including products for softening cuticles.
• Belkosmex is one of the largest Belarusian manufacturers of cosmetics for hair, face and body care. The brand's products have been available on the market since 1995. The company's employees develop recipes and formulas in the company's laboratories, taking into account the needs of customers. The main principle of its work is the use of environmentally friendly plant raw materials, the exclusion of steroids and components of animal origin from the composition.

The main percentage in the ranking falls on products in the mid-price range, the rest is divided between budget and premium products, the most popular among professional manicurists.

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Characteristics of cuticle removers

Consistency of the drug

For a quality process, it is not so important in what form the drug is used. For application with subsequent maceration (bath), the gel is perhaps more convenient . If the technician goes out on calls, it is best to use a cream in a tube with a screw cap.

• Liquid preparations are equipped with a brush that distributes the product in a thin layer to the desired area. The downside is that the coverage of the brush is usually a little larger than necessary and aggressive products irritate healthy skin.

• To avoid such problems, a pencil was created , impregnated with anticuticle, similar to a felt-tip pen . The downside of pencils is that they dry out quickly . True, there are replaceable cartridges, but this is not very convenient for home manicure. You have to constantly monitor the availability of a spare part in the house.

Active ingredient: keratolytic

• All cuticle removers contain acid or alkali (KOH, NaOH) . Acids are used only similar to natural ones (ANA or BHA).

• Chemically destroying the bonds between keratin fibers, softening the skin and preparing it for removal - this is the purpose of the active substance of the anticuticle. All drugs contain similar substances.

• This means that they should be kept on the skin for no longer than the time recommended by the manufacturer to prevent allergies. That is why companies are reinsuring themselves by reducing the percentage of hazardous substances. But here’s the paradox: sometimes these remedies cease to be effective due to too little active component.

Apparently, the future belongs to natural products - they can not be washed off the skin and can even be applied between manicure sessions to stop the growth of the cuticle. They contain fruit acids, which have a very small molecule and are therefore instantly absorbed by the skin.

• When applying an AHA-based product, the following happens: the rough areas of the skin, absorbing it, swell in volume and separate from the surface of the nail. Healthy cells are hydrated and reject dead ones. AHA-based products should not be washed off . On the contrary, it is recommended to use it prophylactically to prevent cuticle growth.

How to use cuticle remover

It’s not difficult to learn how to use cuticle remover yourself. However, you must strictly follow the recommendations for exposure time. It is also undesirable to use the composition more than 2 times a month.

Before using the product, you need to remove the old nail polish and soak your fingers in a warm bath for 5-10 minutes. Then, you need to wipe your hands dry and apply a thin layer of cuticle remover to the skin around the nail plate.

The product should be left to act for 5-10 minutes. After this time, the keratinized skin particles are easily removed with a pusher, an orange stick, or simply rolled off with your fingers. It is not recommended to leave the composition on the skin.

The procedure ends with lubricating the skin around the nail with a special softening cuticle oil.

Comparison of cuticle removers

For the convenience of choosing the most suitable means, their characteristics are given below. Reviews based on the results of use were left by a cosmetologist, practicing nail artists and visitors to a nail salon. Comparison of popular cuticle removers

Comparative characteristics of cuticle removers.

Description of popular cuticle removers with reviews

• produces two removers that have different qualities. At the same time, they have practically no noticeable differences in composition, but the effect of use is diametrically opposite.

1. It seems that “Gel Cuticle Remover” was intended to remove unnecessary skin, but the manufacturers played it safe with the active ingredient, potassium hydroxide. And its quantity is clearly not enough to achieve the goal.

2.

But in the second product of the same brand,
“Instant Cuticle Remover” , by the way, not as liquid as the previous one, this defect is corrected. The manufacturer has clearly increased the percentage of active ingredient , which is stated on the packaging: “Do not keep on the skin for more than 1 minute.”
Recommended exposure time is 15 seconds. This is quite enough to manicure one finger at a time. This product is easy to purchase; many girls already have it. The reviews are positive. With this bottle (30 ml) it can last for a year, since you only need a drop of gel for application. Contains KOH - alkali. But if, after washing off the remover, you immediately moisten the surface being treated, it’s not scary.

Its cost is not the cheapest - 451 rubles, but the funds really last for a year . You can buy it here.

Moisturize properly, preferably with cuticle oil containing AHA (fruit acids). It must be said that overexposing this remover to your nails can lead to the dissolution of the top layer of the nail. Follow the instructions strictly!

Who hasn't heard of the legendary manicure house "Ole House"! This is a recognized leader in teaching nail design using materials from the American brand “CND”.

The cuticle remover produced by CND is intended strictly for professional use and requires special training.

"Cuticle Away CND"

It has a large bottle volume (177 ml), since this product is constantly used in the salon. For home use this volume is even too much. But the price is 3 times cheaper than Sally Hansen . Perhaps this is an analogue of the previous product, judging by the manufacturer’s recommendations (exposure time and amount of alkali in the composition). But the presence of moisturizers in the composition speaks in favor of the drug. Despite this, it is still necessary to wash off the product with soap. This will neutralize the alkali.

CND Cuticle Away Remover

The remover contains a 20% alkali solution, which allows you to soften any cuticle in a minimum time. Aloe vera has a nourishing and moisturizing effect on the skin, allowing you to restore moisture levels in the skin and nail plate. It is thanks to this component that an invisible film appears on the nail, which prevents it from drying out.

Pros:

1. Very fast effect;
2. The skin becomes soft after using the gel;
3. Cuticle growth slows down;
4. Large volume.

Minuses:

1. Has an expensive price.

Brand "Giorgio Capachini"

• This is the cheapest of the salon ones. The remover is also the cheapest.

“Scrub from Giorgio Capachini” combines 2 in 1: softening and scrub. After the composition is absorbed, salt crystals will remain on the skin. They are supposed to exfoliate keratinized scales. In fact, all that is valuable in this product is potassium hydroxide.

The percentage composition is such that it does not loosen rough cuticles. Therefore, it is better to use it after steaming in soapy water . Thus, the product moves from the salon to the home. But according to reviews, an orange stick will not be enough; you should work with metal tools. It is very drying and has no moisturizers . But the cheapest price!

ORLY CUTIQUE CUTICLE AND STAIN REMOVER

Potassium hydroxide contained in the product actively affects the keratinized layer of the cuticle and quickly softens it. The composition includes sesame oil, which has an antibacterial and softening effect on the skin. The remover has a thick consistency and does not spread over the nail, as a result of which it is used more economically. If you use the remover regularly, it has a whitening effect on your nails.

Pros:

1. Economical consumption;
2. Whitens nails;
3. Effective result;
4. Has antibacterial properties.

Minuses:

1. The composition contains alkali, so you cannot overexpose the product;
2. Over time, the remover will thicken in the bottle.

"OPI" is the most famous world brand

• Fortunately, it is also possible to buy OPI products in our country. True, they have a high price. But their quality is excellent!

“Avoplex from OPI” has AHA fruit acids as its active ingredient, which do an excellent job of destroying the bonds between dead cells and living tissues. Avocado oil moisturizes and nourishes the cuticle.

This product does not need to be washed off, it does not contain harmful substances. Moreover, they are recommended to treat their cuticles between visits to the salon. Then the cuticle will not grow. Perhaps the only cuticle product that can be safely recommended for home use is anti-cuticle from OPI.

"Severina" (Belarus)

• A rapidly growing company produces good products at reasonable prices. Their nail care line, which includes a remover, is interesting.

It is stated that with regular use of the gel remover produced by Severina, the product copes well with rough cuticles. But practice shows that girls will not get a manicure as often as necessary for this product. Therefore, according to reviews, he turned out to be rather weak.

"KapousProfessional"

• The rapidly growing company is already known to beauty business professionals. It is characterized by the use of innovations in products and a reduced price segment. Focused on economy class cabins.

According to reviews, the remover of this brand is similar to “Sally Hansen”, but smaller in volume. This is very convenient: the product will be used before the expiration date, as happens with large volumes. The rest of the application is standard: you should also not overexpose it on the skin and must be washed off with running water . And, unlike Sally Hansen, it contains rice oil, which moisturizes the cuticle during processing. A very inexpensive product.

SALLY HANSEN Instant Cuticle Remover (Sally Hansen)

Thanks to potassium hydroxide, butylene glycol and acrylates, the remover very quickly softens the cuticle. Additional components of aloe juice, chamomile inflorescence extract and camellia leaves have a nourishing effect on the skin and nail plate. The gel is so effective in removing dead skin cells that it can even be used to remove calluses or corns.

Pros:

1. The gel effectively softens the cuticle;
2. Economical consumption;
3. Suitable for removing calluses and corns;
4. Contains nutrients.

Minuses:

1. The product should not be overexposed, otherwise it can cause a burn.
2. Expensive price.

"SOPHIN"

• The product immediately attracted attention: it is available both in a traditional version and in a pencil. The compositions are different. When removing cuticles in the usual way, you will have to wash off the alkali, but when using a pencil, you will not.

The SOPHIN cuticle remover, article number: SPH05092, according to reviews, does the job well and deserves to be in your home collection. A little expensive for an alkaline product.

The SOPHIN remover pencil , article number: 0531, is very convenient to take on the road. Daily use prevents the cuticle from growing, nourishes and moisturizes it. You can remove the cuticle after applying oil, degrease and apply varnish. The active ingredient is BHA.

CUTICLE ELIMINATOR BE NATURAL

This remover is recognized as the safest cuticle remover. The remover can be used for people suffering from diabetes, people prone to allergies, as well as pregnant women. The active substance in the remover is potassium, and glycerin effectively nourishes and moisturizes the surface of the skin and nails. The polymers included in the product do not allow the remover to spread over the nail. There are jars of different sizes on sale, which allows you to choose the one you need.

Pros:

1. Hypoallergenic composition;
2. Suitable for pregnant women and people with diabetes;
3. Has a moisturizing effect;
4. Available in various volumes.

Minuses:

1. The product has an expensive price.

• The brand is known for its keratolics, effective in pedicures. She also has products for her hands. One of them is the “Be Natural” cuticle remover.

The manufacturer claims that no special training is required to work with the remover. This is not entirely true: nevertheless, working with caustic soda requires some safety requirements. These are the usual points for alkaline preparations: do not keep more on the nail than necessary. Treat one finger at a time. Wash off with running water and soap.

Perhaps the presence of moisturizers allows you to keep the product on the nail for up to 45 seconds. And this is more convenient than similar drugs with a shorter duration of action. Because high-quality cuticle removal is a leisurely task. That's why the reviews are higher than those of competitors.

"Eveline"

• You won't find it in salons, but it is often found on shelves. That's why girls who decide to do an unedged manicure at home buy it.

The remover from Eveline does not cope with the task of softening the overgrown cuticle. This is understandable: the products were not originally intended for salon procedures. The manufacturer played it safe and reduced the percentage of active ingredient. Potassium hydroxide, as usual. And the product is a bit expensive. 4 times more expensive than the CND product, but the effect is zero.

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