LUNAmoon Color Base and Camouflage Base – Cover and Level in One Step
A LUNAmoon color base combines the elasticity of a rubber base with strong pigmentation. It hides imperfections of the natural nail and levels the nail plate in the same layer. You can wear it on its own under a top coat or use it as a colored foundation for gel polish and designs. The thixotropic texture becomes more fluid under the brush, doesn't run and self-levels quickly, and the manicure wears for 3–4 weeks. With a pH of 5–6, the color bases are less acidic than LUNA Rubber Base (pH 3–4). All LUNAmoon color bases are TPO-free, CPNP-notified and covered by a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR).
Cover Bases – Camouflage Bases for a Natural Look
Cover Bases are the classic camouflage bases in nude, milky, pink and beige tones. Their high pigmentation covers the natural nail and creates a clean, even base for a natural manicure, a French or any design. For more colors and brands, browse all color bases in our shop.
Effect and Bold Color Bases
- Crystal Bases – delicate shades with fine glitter.
- Opal Bases – a soft, iridescent shimmer effect.
- Cat Eye Bases – a magnetic light line directly in the base layer.
- Tutti Frutti Bases – multicolored shaped particles for playful designs.
- Bold color bases – from deep black and red to bright neon and pastel shades.
Rubber Base, Strengthening and Top Coat
Color bases are applied over a thin underlayer of LUNA Rubber Base or another professional base from our base coats. They are not meant to level long nails on their own. Strengthen these first with a LUNAmoon builder gel or Light Acrygel. Finish with a no-wipe top from the LUNAmoon top coats, or add LUNAmoon gel polish on top. Together they form the complete LUNA system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a camouflage base the same as a color base?
A camouflage base is a type of color base. It comes in natural nude, milky and pink tones that hide imperfections of the nail. Color bases also include bright, glitter and effect shades.
What is the difference between a rubber base and a color base?
A rubber base is clear and levels the nail plate. A color base adds pigment, so it covers the natural nail while leveling it. LUNAmoon color bases are applied over a thin rubber base underlayer.
Can I wear a color base without gel polish?
Yes. A color base can be worn on its own and finished with a top coat. This is ideal for natural camouflage manicures and quick salon services.
Which base is best for a French manicure?
The milky and pink Cover Bases. They even out the nail plate and create a natural background for the white tip.
Can I use a color base to level long nails?
Not on its own. Long nails need strengthening first, for example with a builder gel or Light Acrygel. The color base then covers and evens out the surface.
