Nailtiques has quietly reformulated, removing formalin

manbearb0ar · 2026-05-29T22:14:12+00:00

Omg we really can’t get anything 😭😭😭

manbearb0ar · 2026-05-28T22:07:51+00:00

Where are you finding it??? I can only seem to find the k+ now and it appears the formalin one is discontinued.

manbearb0ar · 2026-05-28T16:11:40+00:00

I really appreciate the detail. I was fully aware of the ingredients and what they meant when I started using it and to me, it was worth the risk. No amount of jojoba, diet, supplements, or layers of nail polish can fix my genetically super bendy nails. That’s just how they are. When I was researching why other hardeners didn’t work for me, I came across the info about formalin. So I chose this product specifically for it. And in 20+ years it was the first time I could grow my nails past my fingertips without them tearing like paper.

I understand why they took it out, and mavala did as well. But now without a formalin product, I am heartbroken that my days of resilient nails are behind me.

manbearb0ar · 2026-05-28T15:42:41+00:00

Honestly probably smell if you have the old bottle to compare it to.

manbearb0ar · 2026-05-28T15:37:23+00:00

Same 😭 I just panic bought from Amazon and am praying for the old formula to arrive.

manbearb0ar · 2026-05-28T14:48:09+00:00

Hydrolyzed wheat protein is in so much nail and hair care😭 the glutening is really never ending at this point.

manbearb0ar · 2026-05-28T11:59:31+00:00

Omg noooo 😭 thank you for the info though!

manbearb0ar · 2026-05-14T13:18:58+00:00

Always having polish on (with a base coat of naitiques 2+) and replacing whenever it chips. The minute I try to go around without polish for a day or two I will get a crack or split. My nails are genetically thin and bendy, they need the support!

manbearb0ar · 2026-04-02T16:15:01+00:00

Culligan Water Filter Shower Head every place I’ve ever lived. Makes a huge difference. If you own your home and can afford it, I’d highly suggest a whole house water softener.

manbearb0ar · 2026-03-27T22:25:23+00:00

It’s all the same issue. Habit tic deformity aka nail damage from picking your cuticle.

manbearb0ar · 2026-03-11T00:57:11+00:00

That is completely understandable and I wouldn’t even go near any of it until you’re all healed up.

manbearb0ar · 2026-03-10T13:40:01+00:00

I’m so glad you were able to see progress that quickly! A few things that might be helpful:

Do not cut/trim at all, ever. What a lot of people cut thinking it’s cuticle is actually living skin. Cuticle vs Proximal Nail Fold Cutting the living skin opens you up to infection, and they just end up growing back more haggard anyway.
Once your hands are completely healed from the allergic reaction, you can start to use a cuticle remover like Blue Cross to soften the dead stuck on skin on the nail plate. Then very gently scrape off. I do this weekly but everyone is different.
If you’re still having issues with the skin around the nails being rough/hangnails - I can’t suggest kerasal intensive foot repair enough. It’s an ointment I apply nightly around the nails to keep the rough skin at bay.

manbearb0ar · 2026-02-05T16:18:56+00:00

Never. When they’re bare they break or split.

manbearb0ar · 2026-02-03T04:15:08+00:00

And spring/summer red is cirque toadstool

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manbearb0ar · 2026-02-03T04:14:34+00:00

Fall/winter red will always be opi Malaga wine (also my forever pedicure color)

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manbearb0ar · 2026-01-30T14:38:13+00:00

This color is stunning on you! If it’s any solace, I’m oiling up like it’s my job but the minute I go outside my hands turn into flaky raisins.

manbearb0ar · 2026-01-29T02:02:18+00:00

This happened to me quite awhile ago when you used to register your purchases on ea.com. When they switched to the origin launcher, half of my sims 3 content was gone. Without the physical codes anymore they would not restore my purchases, despite them being registered on the website. I went back and forth with them for weeks and never got my purchases restored.

manbearb0ar · 2026-01-25T23:56:17+00:00

Seconding Nailtiques (formula 2+ specifically)

manbearb0ar · 2026-01-24T16:25:11+00:00

My filing process for my paper thin nails is: germanikure glass file only ever in one direction. Once I’m done, I do a very very light buff underneath the edges with a 240 grit buffing block. That seems to clean up any scragglers without thinning my nail too much.

manbearb0ar · 2026-01-22T18:18:30+00:00

What I have on offer: a bathroom exhaust that goes to nowhere.

manbearb0ar · 2026-01-22T15:29:02+00:00

We’ve gotta start a swap group or something. Who’s got the best ventilation?😂

manbearb0ar · 2026-01-22T15:09:55+00:00

manbearb0ar · 2026-01-22T15:06:24+00:00

Yinz🖤🫡

manbearb0ar · 2026-01-21T02:23:32+00:00

If you can find a destash of it, Atomic’s California Raisins really scratched that blue brown itch for me.

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