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Versatility makes nail polish among the most creative forms of self-expression.
Without a doubt, nail polish is a must-have cosmetic.
Read more about the 2023 List Beauty Awards methodology and all the top pickshere.
you’re free to add us to that list, because this is seriously one great nail polish.
And the color was absolutely amazing.
We elected to try the polish in the shadeAbundanceand were not disappointed.
We spent a lot of time admiring just how prismatically pretty this nail polish is.
The fact that the color stays on your nails is even better.
Five days in, and we’re seeing no chipping.
The ILNP polish deserves its place as our favorite nail polish of 2023.
Purchase theILNP Ultra Chrome Nail Polish in Abundanceat ILNP for $12.50.
Nail polish can get messy when you’re just starting out or don’t have the best hand-eye coordination.
ButEssie Gel Couturemakes system fun and easy, making this polish a true standout.
The brush was flat and slim, which actually worried us at first.
How would it pick up and hold enough polish to make this a quick system?
It would be a crime not to mention the unique, twisted shape of the bottle.
It’s perfect for anyone who considers themselves a collector of cute nail polish bottles.
Purchase theEssie Gel Couture polish in What’s the Stitchat Essie for $13.
Without a doubt, OPI crafts some good nail polish.
Purchase theOPI Infinite Shine polish in Malaga Wineat OPI for $13.99.
Olive & June’s nail polish immediately grabbed our attention with its promise of a 15-free formula.
Per the nail polish experts atDiamond Cosmetics, most nail polishes opt for a 3-free formula.
Instant points for giving us a polish that cares about what we’re putting on our bodies.
The resulting formula has a barely-there scent and creamy texture that doesn’t drip off the brush.
But the gel-like finish this brand promises is what gave it the prize for this category.
Purchase theOlive & June Nail Polish in HZat Target for $8.99.
Best glitter polish: Habit Cosmetics in Space Cadet
Habit Cosmeticsreally knows how to sell a bottle.
The chunky wood cap imprinted with the brand’s logo on top just screams luxurious.
The brush was also a little flimsy feeling.
A firmer brush would have made the utility just a bit smoother.
As it was, we experienced a little spillage while applying.
Other than those minor hangups, we loved, loved, loved this polish.
It scored among the highest for quick drying, which may come as a surprise.
As far as shine, this lacquer passed with flying colors.
The shine is incredible and looks shockingly like a gel, and that’s just with two coats.
Space Cadet was out of this world and among our favorite shades tested.
Purchase theHabit Cosmetics polish in Space Cadetat Habit Cosmetics for $20.
