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14 Best Nail Polishes for the Perfect ManiLooking for an instant accessory upgrade? Outfit your nails in one of these top-rated nail polishes |
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And since we live in the age of instant gratification, we expect a lot from our nail polish. For starters, nail color choice is of the utmost importance: The nail color has to speak to you, be in season and fit the event you're attending. Beyond that, the nail polish has to offer a good value (read: long-lasting and not too expensive) and look the same way on your nails as it does in the bottle. Plus, since we're always looking for ways to slice time off our beauty routines, we also want our nail polish to dry superfast. Finally, our nail polish must be chip-resistant.
Think our standards are too high? Or can one nail polish really do it all? Our readers tried and tested many a nail polish to weed out the not-so-great ones from the gems. Here, the 13 best nail polishes.
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I think I have to try the Rimmel polish now. 9+ rating and only $2?!
by Helmi Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 12:09PM Report as inappropriate
Totally agree with all the picks in this article, especially Essie, my fav!
by LindaDD Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 01:48PM Report as inappropriate
Guess, I'm a gusher of Wet 'n' Wild it is a good polish and you can't beat the $$$ - I also thin my nail polish when it appears too thick but with ordinary remover - it works girls. ESSIE is overpriced for what you get. Not in my everyday budget. 'That's all FOLKS'
by HandbagLover Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 01:43AM Report as inappropriate
Wet 'n' Wild pricing is fantastic and it is a good nail polish if you use a good base coat and a super top coat, like Nails Alive.
by HandbagLover Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 01:38AM Report as inappropriate
I always go back to ESSIE! And Seche Vite makes a nail polish thinner, I think it's called Restore? Really does the trick! Also their top coat is the best I've found.
by snow Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 09:35AM Report as inappropriate
good article
by butterfly11 Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 07:42PM Report as inappropriate
I like Avon, China Glaze, and one which wasn't mentioned--CoverGirl's "Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss." It has a built-in topcoat and looks fresh for more than a week, even with vivid shades!
by GigiSD Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 07:56PM Report as inappropriate
I believe I'll try the Avon brand.
by JenniHusker Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 01:52PM Report as inappropriate
Wet n Wild is fine for the price :)
by cindy11052 Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 08:41PM Report as inappropriate
Needs updating. Covergirl's outlast Stay Brilliant is one of my new favorites
by Alana_Danes Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 03:01PM Report as inappropriate