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9 Best Drugstore Nail Polishes

A salon-quality manicure is only a drugstore-stop away, thanks to these reader-approved polish picks
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Best Drugstore Nail Polish No. 7: Essie Nail Polish, $8.50
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.4*
Why it's great: This classic polish earns top marks among reviewers because it "has a rich formula, is easy to apply and resists chipping for a long time." One reviewer calls it "her favorite polish ... the colors are classic and suitable for any season...the other brands just do not compare." To sum up: "Tons of colors, does not chip and a good price."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Essie Nail Polish here.

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Best Drugstore Nail Polish No. 6: China Glaze Nail Lacquer with Hardeners, $7.50
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.9*
Why it's great: "The thing I like best about China Glaze polishes is that they come in so many vibrant colors," says one reviewer. "It brushes on smoothly and dries quickly." Another calls them "simply the best...I only need one coat to cover my nails."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for China Glaze Nail Lacquer with Hardeners here.

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Best Drugstore Nail Polish No. 5: Wet n Wild Shine Base Coat, $0.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: "I added this clear base coat to my nail care routine and was pleasantly surprised to find it dried quickly and made my polish go on much smoother," says one reviewer. "It really made my home manicure job look like I had gotten my nails done in a salon." Another reader says, "It does just what it is supposed to — goes on smoothly, dries quickly and hardens my nails — and all for a price that doesn't break the bank."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Wet n Wild Shine Base Coat here.

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Best Drugstore Nail Polish No. 4: OPI Nail Lacquer, $10
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: According to reviewers, "nail polish doesn't get any better." One reviewer says she loves "the different colors, the holographic looks, the matte finishes, the wide range of opulent, rich colors and the staying power of this polish." Others agree, adding, "OPI nail polishes are awesome. They last and don't chip."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for OPI Nail Lacquer here.

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Best Drugstore Nail Polish No. 3: Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Longwear Nail Enamel, $7.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: One reviewer says she was "superimpressed with this nail polish [that's] not streaky at all." She adds it is "the closest nail polish that has come close to a gel-like nail finish without the LED light." Another reviewer describes this best drugstore nail polish as "long lasting and easy to remove." Overall, reviewers "absolutely love this product."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review for Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Longwear Nail Enamel here.

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BY ALLIE FLINN | MAY 24, 2017 | SHARES
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