How to Refill Your Base Coat with a Refill Sachet

Quick answer

Refilling your Madam Glam base coat with a refill sachet is a clean, money-saving way to keep your essential gel polish bottle full. You can refill the same 15 ml bottle up to 7 times before replacing it.

Step-by-step refill process

1. Prepare your workspace and tools: Clean your hands and the surface where you'll work. Have your empty base coat bottle, the refill sachet, and a small funnel or a clean pipette ready. Make sure the bottle opening is free of dried gel. A common mistake is using a dirty bottle—leftover gel can contaminate the fresh polish and cause curing issues.
2. Open the refill sachet carefully: Cut or tear the sachet along the notch, being careful not to spill any gel. Squeeze the sachet gently to push the gel toward the opening. Don't cut too close to the seal—leave a small tip so you can control the flow better.
3. Transfer the gel into the bottle: Using a funnel or pipette, slowly pour the gel from the sachet into the bottle. Fill it to about 90% full to leave room for the brush and cap. Wipe any gel from the threads before screwing the cap back on. Overfilling is the most common mistake—it causes the brush to push gel out when you close the cap, creating a mess and wasting product.
4. Mix and test the refilled base coat: Gently roll the bottle between your palms to mix the new gel with any remaining old gel. Do not shake it, as that introduces bubbles. Apply a thin layer to a practice nail to check consistency and curing time. If the gel seems thicker than usual, it may be cold—warm the bottle slightly in your hands before using.

Product used in this guide

• Base Coat - Refill: The Base Coat - Refill sachet lets you refill your 15 ml base coat bottle up to 7 times. You only need to buy the full bottle once; after that, the refill sachet keeps your manicure routine going for less money and less waste.