Does OPI Super Base need a lamp?

Yes. It is a gel base coat and only cures under a UV or LED lamp. It will not dry on its own.

Can I use it with gel brands other than OPI?

It is formulated for OPI GelColor. Users report the most reliable wear within that system, and some see peeling with other brands.

Yes, OPI lists Super Base as HEMA-free, which is a common concern for people with gel sensitivities.

OPI rates wear at up to three weeks when used with GelColor color and top coat and cured correctly.

One 15 ml bottle of gel base coat. Lamp, color and top coat are sold separately.

It is a base layer, not a finished clear gel. It needs a color and top coat over it for a complete manicure.

At Queen Nails & Beauty Supplies, for $12.00, 23% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

12 stores we checked sell it, including Queen Nails & Beauty Supplies, Lucky Nail Supply, Princess Nail Supply, FragranceNet.com, ND Nails Supply.

$12.00at Queen Nails & Beauty SuppliesChecked 7 h ago

23% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 11 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.