If you suffer from dry nails, we found a product that shoppers swear can bring them back to life. Customers are raving about CND SolarOil, saying that it’s “a game changer for brittle nails” and praising its “instant results.” One reviewer even said that after 20 years of trying to grow out their nails, this formula finally healed their cracking, peeling and breaking issues. Whether your nails are suffering from winter dryness, frequent polish use or just everyday wear and tear, this tiny bottle may help restore strength and hydration to your nails and cuticles. And hey, it also so happens to make a pretty good stocking stuffer.
SolarOil is loaded with ingredients that can hydrate and moisturize your nails and cuticles.
CND’s SolarOil is packed with fatty, natural oils that may help moisturize dry nails and cuticles. Those oils include jojoba (which HuffPost Shopping writer Griff Wynne has had “glowing” luck with), vitamin E, rice bran and sweet almond. This combination is gentle on skin, and according to one reviewer in particular, it gives it a “really nice, bordering on delicious, smell.”
Using the cap’s brush, simply apply it to your nails and surrounding skin and wait for the stuff to absorb. And like anything regarding skin care, give it a few weeks to see optimal results.
Many reviewers say their nails have been restored after using this oil.
A quick scroll through the product’s 5-star Amazon customer reviews, and you’ll see so many comments about this oil being nourishing, restoring and super hydrating.
Need some more convincing? Check out these promising reviews CND SolarOil below, and grab a bottle (or two) for yourself today!
“I wasn’t expecting much, but this little bottle has completely changed my nails. My cuticles were always dry and peeling, and my nails would split easily. After using this oil consistently, they look healthier, stronger, and way more hydrated. It absorbs quickly without leaving my hands greasy, which I love. The brush makes it easy to apply, and a tiny bit goes a long way so the bottle lasts. If you struggle with brittle nails or ragged cuticles, this is absolutely worth adding to your routine.” — Ashley Marie
“I’ve been trying to grow my nails out for probably 2 decades and failing. I have 3 problem fingers on each hand: the pointer, middle and thumb. No matter what product I’d try I would always end up with the same results. Those same 3 fingernails would tear, peel or break. I’ve been using SolarOil for about 2 months now and out of all the products I’ve tried and wasted money on I’ve never been so impressed. My nails haven’t cracked, peeled, broken or torn once since using it. The thumb on my right hand and middle on my left broke right around starting this product but hasn’t broken since. Actually I haven’t broken a single nail at all since starting it and I’ve had several times where my old nails would have broken when I bumped them. My thumb breaks a lot half way down my nail for some reason so this will be w good test too. I was out of work for a while and now getting back into and will probably be typing on a keyboard quite a bit so we will see how well they hold up. Even if they break here and there it’s still wayyyy better than it used to be. My nails feel and look healthier, break way less. The oil has such a pleasant smell and despite it being an oil, it’s not super oily or greasy. I apply twice a day even tho I think it says once. Especially now that I’m back to work I might use it 3 times as I work in the healthcare field and use hand sanitizer a lot. Please excuse the before pictures (the further away ones), I took them for another reason a year ago so the quality may not show very well my nail itself but hopefully you can see the differences. Looks like y’all got yourself a life long customer. Seems silly in the overall big picture of life but growing out my nails has always been something I wanted for some reason. Thank you for helping me to make that happen!” — Sabrina
“My thumb nail started to split and peel due to chemotherapy drugs. The nail bed was exposed nearly half way down in the central part of the nail. It’s been a slow regrowth process, but Solar Oil kept the nail bed from drying out so the good nail could easily attach.
The oil also treated the peeling areas and preventing further peeling and cracking.
The nail still has a way to grow out. I nearly have affected area trimmed back to good nail.
Another plus, oil penetrates nail and nail bed quickly.
The oil has a really nice, bordering delicious, smell. My Dane follows me around trying to “eat” what she perceives I’m holding in my hand.” — Rocco Megaro
Looking for more beauty gifts for the holidays? Check out these gift set recommendations from HuffPost Shopping contributor Vivian Chung.
A soothing "forest bathing" set
With a "giant chunk' of exfoliating soap and a cooling body wash that together promise to "slap you awake" in the morning, this earthbound bathing set from Flamingo Estate is designed to be simultaneously invigorating and grounding, thanks to heavy infusions of peppermint, Douglas fir, and vetiver. The trio includes a 12-ounce body wash, an 8-ounce candle and a soap brick.
A set that delivers hydration, balance and brightness
For K‑beauty fans, the Anua Serum Discovery Trio makes it easy to find the formulas your skin will love most. Valued at $36, the set includes the Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 serum, which helps even out skin tone, the Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing serum, designed to calm visible redness, and the PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 serum, packed with salmon PDRN, collagen and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and give skin a plump, hydrated look. Each travel-size serum comes in a compact 0.33-ounce bottle, making this set a perfect stocking stuffer.
A trio of viral fragrances
This buzzy emerging fragrance brand is known for Milk, its bestselling amber- and white musk-fueled scent that's intended for all genders. Get this winning perfume along with two other popular variations – Extra Milk and Mochi Milk – in this giftable set that includes three 10-milliliter sizes of these popular scents. (Considering that a single 15-milliliter Mochi Milk is $30, you're getting more fragrance for your dollar here.)
A trio that gives your cheeks a natural flush
The Kosas Mini Blush Is Life trio features clean, talc-free powder blushes designed for a silky texture and a radiant, skin-like finish. The set includes the bestselling shade Euphoria along with two brand-new exclusives, Dare and Spellbound, available only as part of this set. Each blush is baked and swirled with two complementary tones, creating a dimensional flush that looks effortlessly natural. The formula is buildable, long-wearing and free from fragrance, silicones, parabens and phthalates, making it suitable for sensitive skin. Sephora has the set advertised at a $38 value.
A trio that delivers a cloud-soft flush and glossy lips
Valued at $56 and featuring the fan-favorite shade Worth, a true rose, the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch cheek and lip trio makeup gift set includes the full size Soft Pinch matte bouncy blush for a dreamy, cloud-like flush, the mini Soft Pinch liquid blush with a dewy, weightless formula that delivers high-impact color in just one dot, and the mini Soft Pinch tinted lip oil, a comfy, nonsticky formula that leaves lips looking softly plumped thanks to nourishing jojoba and sunflower seed oils. At a $56 value, this trio offers a hefty $20 off the price of these items individually.
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