Graphen Base Cover is part of Laloo’s best-selling multi-purpose base range. Its thick, graphene-enriched texture levels ridges and imperfections, strengthens the natural nail and gives gel polish a strong bond that lasts more than three weeks. The Cover shade conceals imperfections on the nail and makes a polished base for French manicures.
Key facts
- Shade: natural cover
- Texture: thick, self-levelling base
- Curing: LED 90 s
- Wear: more than 3 weeks
- Removal: soak-off in about 10 minutes
- Credentials: HEMA-free, cruelty-free and vegan, made in Europe
Four ways to use Graphen Base
| Use | How |
|---|---|
| Base for gel polish | One thin layer, cured, before your gel polish |
| Natural nail reinforcement | Float a bead over the nail (drop method) to level and strengthen, then cure |
| Small extensions | Build length of up to 2mm, or repair a broken corner |
| French base | Use a coloured shade as the base of a French manicure |
How to apply
- Prep the nail: buff, wipe with acetone and apply Anti Fungal. Primer Bonder is optional under gel polish.
- Apply Graphen Base thinly as a gel polish base, or as a bead for strength.
- Cure for 90 seconds under an LED lamp.
- Continue with gel polish, or seal with Lampsi or Top Coat Non Wipe.
Other shades and sizes
Graphen Base also comes in Clear, Pink, Milky and Baby Boom. Salons can refill from the 100ml Graphen Base Clear refill.
Frequently asked questions
What does graphene do in a base coat?
Laloo enriches this base with graphene for extra durability. Together with the thick texture, it strengthens the nail structure and helps the manicure last more than three weeks.
Can I build extensions with Graphen Base?
Yes, small ones. Graphen Base builds extensions of up to 2mm and repairs broken tips. For longer extensions, use a builder such as BIAB or Champion Gel, or compare all three in our BIAB vs builder gel guide.
Is Graphen Base the same as a rubber base?
Both are thick bases. Graphen Base is enriched with graphene and comes in Clear, Cover, Pink, Milky and Baby Boom. Laloo’s Color Rubber Base combines base and colour in one product.
How long does Graphen Base take to cure and remove?
It cures in 90 seconds under an LED lamp and soaks off in about 10 minutes.
Is Graphen Base vegan?
Yes. Graphen Base is vegan and cruelty-free, and made in Europe.
Sold in South Africa by Laloo Cosmetics SA, the sole Southern African distributor of Laloo. Free delivery on orders from R1,700.













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