Established 2017 • Melbourne Made


Our History: From the Original Shimmer Cuticle Oil to a New Standard in Nail Care

Unicorn Lab began with one idea: cuticle oil should feel beautiful, perform beautifully, and be something people actually want to use every day.

Since 2017, Unicorn Lab has helped reshape the cuticle oil experience in Australia — from shimmer nail serums to one of the country’s most extensive scented cuticle oil libraries.

Unicorn Lab cuticle oil
Australian Made Unicorn Lab cuticle oil range

About Unicorn Lab


Australian Made Cuticle Oil & Nail Care

Founded in 2017, Unicorn Lab is an Australian nail care brand specialising in cuticle oil and nail serum formulations designed for both professional salons and everyday routines.

Created by an internationally trained nail educator, Unicorn Lab focuses on formulation transparency, ingredient awareness, and practical nail care — moving beyond marketing claims and outdated industry myths.

From its early introduction of shimmer cuticle oil to the development of one of Australia’s most extensive scented ranges, Unicorn Lab continues to refine how cuticle oil is experienced, used, and integrated into modern nail care routines.

Early Unicorn Lab nail serum and cuticle oil packaging

First To Market


Australia’s First Retail & Wholesale Nail Serum System

Before Unicorn Lab launched, cuticle oil was often treated as a salon afterthought — offered in basic brush bottles, limited scents, or generic formulas that didn’t always suit modern nail care routines.

As an internationally trained nail educator, Unicorn Lab’s founder saw a gap between professional technique and product design. Nail clients needed something easy to use, enjoyable to apply, and practical enough to become part of their daily routine.

Unicorn Lab helped introduce a more intentional approach to cuticle oil in Australia, combining lightweight nail serum formulations, scent-led self-care, refillable options, and salon-ready retail formats for both professionals and everyday customers.

The Dropper Difference



We Didn’t Just Change the Bottle — We Changed the Cuticle Oil Experience

In 2017, Unicorn Lab introduced professional glass dropper cuticle oil bottles to the Australian nail care market, helping shift cuticle oil from a basic aftercare product into a more hygienic, elevated nail care ritual.

The dropper format was designed to support cleaner application, better control, and a more premium salon retail experience. Instead of traditional brush-in-bottle packaging, Unicorn Lab focused on a format that felt intentional for both nail professionals and everyday customers.

This helped shape the foundation of Unicorn Lab’s modern cuticle oil system — lightweight nail serum formulations, refillable options, and scent-led routines designed to be used consistently.

Behind The Magic



How Unicorn Lab Changed Cuticle Oil in Australia

For 9 years, Unicorn Lab has helped move cuticle oil from basic aftercare into a scented, refillable, salon-ready nail care system designed for both professionals and everyday routines.

Early Unicorn Lab retail nail supply space

Before 2017

The Industry Before Unicorn Oil

  • Cuticle oils were commonly packaged in generic brush-on bottles.
  • Freshness, hygiene and cross-contamination were often overlooked.
  • Scent options were limited and not always client-friendly.
  • Many clients saw cuticle oil as an afterthought, not a daily ritual.

The Unicorn Oil Revolution


What Changed From 2017 Onwards

01

The Original Shimmer

Unicorn Lab helped introduce shimmer into professional cuticle oil in Australia, showing that salon aftercare could be both functional and visually exciting.

02

The Hygienic Dropper

Professional glass droppers created a cleaner, more controlled way to apply cuticle oil, helping turn a basic bottle into a premium salon retail product.

03

The Scent Library

With 70+ scent options, Unicorn Lab built one of Australia’s most extensive scented cuticle oil libraries, giving clients more reasons to use their oil consistently.

04

The Luxury Experience

Magnetic-close packaging, scent menus and refill options helped transform cuticle oil into a more memorable, sensory nail care experience.

05

The Clear Beauty Standard

Unicorn Lab prioritises full ingredient transparency, INCI clarity and education-led product descriptions so customers can make informed choices.

Unicorn Oil boxed cuticle oil packaging

From Function To Ritual

Designed to be used, loved and remembered.

Unicorn Oil was created to make daily cuticle care feel more enjoyable — combining lightweight nail serum formulations, scent-led routines and salon-ready presentation.

2017 Media Debut



The Original Pioneer

This early media feature captures the moment Unicorn Lab introduced shimmer cuticle oil and professional dropper packaging to the Australian nail industry — before it became widely recognised.

Australian Made Unicorn Lab cuticle oil bottles

Australian Made • Founder Led


Bridging the Gap: From Clinical Oils to the Best Aesthetic Serums

Today, Unicorn Lab remains 100% Australian-made and founder-led. Over the years, we’ve grown from a boutique workshop into one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of vegan and allergy-conscious, nut-free nail serums, offering both wholesale and retail solutions.

Our services include wholesale pricing, black label, and private label options, all delivered with a commitment to quality and consistency. At the same time, we continue to raise the standard in professional education, providing tools, knowledge, and insight to help nail technicians make informed decisions about the products they use.

We’re more than a supplier — we are the source. We manage everything from formulation to small-batch blending so nail and beauty professionals can focus on creating exceptional experiences for their clients.

This approach reflects a broader shift toward thoughtful, sensory and ingredient-aware nail care in Australia — a standard Unicorn Lab continues to help define.

Unicorn Lab founder and formulator

Meet the Formulator

Behind the Formulations

“Long before ‘Clean Beauty’ became a global trend, I was investigating the nail industry’s biggest misconceptions.”

My focus has always been on nail education, sharing insights through early YouTube videos that analysed raw ingredient chemistry and exposed misleading practices.

In 2019, I explained in my YouTube video why gel powder was a scam.

As an internationally trained educator, I’ve always believed that knowledge empowers both professionals and clients. Unicorn Lab was not born from a marketing plan designed for profit — it was born from a passion to bring something new into the industry.

It emerged from over a decade of research into why traditional nail care products often fell short, and the drive to innovate a fresh approach to nail care.

Our History



Embracing Our Evolution

From a lab experiment to a sell-out product overnight, Unicorn Oil has come a long way.

Explore the full timeline →
Early Unicorn Lab cuticle oil packaging

The Unicorn Oil System



Built for Real Nail Care Routines

Unicorn Oil is a 12-free, non-greasy cuticle oil crafted with organic Jojoba, Moroccan Argan oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO), and Vitamin E to support hydrated, conditioned skin around the nail.

Finished with signature fragrances and cosmetic-grade shimmer, the formula balances performance with sensory appeal — making daily nail care feel easier, more enjoyable, and more consistent.

Unicorn Lab homegrown innovation

Homegrown Innovation

Australian Made cuticle oil, developed from years of hands-on nail industry experience.

Unicorn Lab wholesale and retail cuticle oil

Wholesale & Retail

Designed for everyday customers, salons, wholesale, black label and private label pathways.

Vegan Unicorn Oil cuticle oil formula

Vegan Formula

Built around lightweight oils including FCO, Jojoba, Argan and Vitamin E.

Unicorn Lab scent science and formula drop

Scent Science

Signature fragrance development designed to make nail care something people want to use.

Explore Unicorn Lab



Find Your Perfect Nail Care Routine

Whether you're building your daily routine or creating a salon-ready retail range, explore Unicorn Lab’s cuticle oil system, scent library and professional tools.

Lab Secrets

Latest Nail Care Education

Old School Roots, New School Science
Check out our Lab Secrets section to reas about everything you wish you knew earlier about nail care. From MMA, to Gel Powder - we've been advocatuing for ingredient transparency since we booked our first nail clients to our tables.
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