VitaGel is used in combination with a gel manicure routine. It is a light cured base oat that is supposed to protect and repair you natural nail. I have used this twice now and feel like it is helping my nails, they seem to have more strength. As I have only used this for a short time I am not sure hat he long term benefits are but while I am using the product it does what it is supposed to. I would recommend trying this if you are concerned with weak nails. *** this only works with a gel nail system as it has to be cured under a uv/led lamp***