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Your nail beds can be flawless.

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Plus, it contains skin-softening ingredients to replenish the nail beds.

If you’re looking for a tool to maintain your nail beds, theTweezerman Dual Sided Pushyis our go-to.

Get ready because we’re about to let you in on a beauty insider secret.

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The cuticle is that thin layer of dead skin at the bottom edge of your nail.

Its anatomical function is to protect the nail bed.

But if left unchecked, it’llcontinue growingand quickly become dry and cracked.

A person holding Butter London Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator

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And aesthetically speaking, your nail beds may not look as good.

So, should you cut your cuticles, push them back, or apply a topical solution?

This liquid cuticle remover also softens skin and preps nails for polish.

Butter London Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator

It’s ideal for anyone looking for a gentle, effective, user-friendly cuticle remover.

Just a heads up, lanolin comes from wool, so it’s not vegan.

We love that it’s as inexpensive as our drugstore and budget options.

Butter London Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator in a bag

It’s also safe to use on gel polish or acrylics.

But perhaps you didn’t realize that cuticle removers can also quickly remove stains.

Orly Cutique is ideal for nail beds that appear discolored or dingy after removing dark nail polish.

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If you’re looking for a super quickat-home nail careboost, Sally Hansen has your back.

Another one of Gerstein’s picks, this speed demon gets the cuticle-eliminating job done in just 15 seconds.

Some testers have noted it can still be a little dry, though.

Butter London Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator

Gerstein loves how the exfoliating formula quickly breaks down dead, dry skin.

And for the price, we do wish the bottle was a bit bigger.

Tenoverten’s Cuticle Eraser effectively removes cuticles with just a few drops while softening and smoothing your nail beds.

Butter London Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator in a bag

We also love that it’s vegan and cruelty-free.

The brand says you’re able to use it weekly, but overuse might lead to drying.

If that happens to you, go with Olive & June.

Blue Cross Cuticle Remover

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Happy shoppers rave about how well (and fast) it dissolves and softens dead skin.

Beyond giving cuticles the boot, SuperNail can remove actual stainsnot just discoloration on your nail beds.

We’re talking ink, hair dye, wine, you name it.

Sally Hansen Problem Cuticle Remover

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Also, sometimes, you just need to snip a hangnail.

That’s why we love this convenient little tool from Tweezerman.

you might use it on dry nails, but apply a liquid cuticle remover solution first for best results.

ProLinc Cuticle Eliminator

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Then, push your cuticles back.

Any cuticle remover product can be used the same way on your toes as you would on your fingers.

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Orly Cutique Cuticle Remover

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Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover

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Olive & June Cuticle Remover

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