Best polish on Reddit
141 reviews from r/RedditLaqueristas, r/Nailpolish, r/OliveMUA and 17 more subreddits
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#1
Essie
4.6
(19)
"Burgundy is a fave for olives"
"I don't have this but it's on my list."
"A near perfect dupe for Chanel Rouge Noir"
"If you want more of creme like jelly."
"Topper: Essie Cosmic Chrome"
"Essie, Sally Hansen, and Zoya probably have the best range of easy to find choices."
"Good range of colours and I've never needed more than 2 coats for full coverage."
"I’ve gotten them from Amazon so far."
"Essie has a Devil’s Advocate that is super dark!"
"Essie Wicked."
#2
OPI
4.7
(18)
"OPI Lincoln Park After Dark is a classic."
"OPI Lincoln park after dark (the best seller color by OPI)."
"Opi nail envy really works."
"Light Elegance (best glitters especially), Kokoist, DND, Gelish, Aprés, Kiara Sky, Madam Glam, OPI."
"I really like “Big Apple Red” by OPI."
"OPI Got the Blues for Red ♥️"
"For a darker red"
"For a deep red."
"Go classic! OPI Funny Bunny, OPI Have Your Panettone and Eat It Too..."
"Colour 1: OPI Gelato On My Mind"
#3
Zoya
4.4
(9)
"Zoya Ultra Glossy Seal is my favorite."
"Zoya! They have a fantastic black Friday sale."
"Zoya Tasha will forever be my go to brown."
"Zoya is my go-to for basic colors."
"I’m personally comfortable with Zoya."
"Try Zoya.com. They have a ton of green metallic's."
"Zoya or Pacifica are good."
"Zoya Tasha, OPI My Private Jet"
"For me, Holo Taco, Mooncat, and Zoya last well (usually a full week)."
#4
ILNP
4.9
(8)
"If you like effects I recommend Mooncat and ILNP."
"ILNP Truffle is a gorgeous “blackened truffle”."
"Base: ILNP Lockup"
"Colour 2: ILNP High Dive"
"I would check out ILNP’s Black Friday sale they usually do 25% off!"
"ILNP Truffle?"
"They make a lot of nice moody polishes."
"Ilnp sidekick is close if you look at the review photos"
#5
Mooncat
4.3
(7)
"If you like effects I recommend Mooncat and ILNP."
"Some of my favs indoors are Moonicorn & Midsummers Dream by Mooncat."
"Mooncat has a couple that are black jelly bases with a colorful shimmer."
"Access Denied, Bottled Rage, and Raven are ones I can think of."
"Look up the brand, Mooncat."
"Stick to something like Midsummer Nights Dream - Mooncat (pink with blue shimmer)"
"For me, Holo Taco, Mooncat, and Zoya last well (usually a full week)."
#6
Holo Taco
4.8
(6)
"I’d highly recommend Holo Taco’s Rainbow Snow, Menchie the Cat, Zyler the Cat or Midnight Spark."
"I always use holo taco royal tea blue when I do a look like this and it’s amazing!"
"Maybe Holo Taco Purple Slushie? Or Holo Taco Violet Nightmares?"
"Maybe Holo Taco Purple Slushie? Or Holo Taco Violet Nightmares?"
"Holo Tacos new collection might be for you friend."
"For me, Holo Taco, Mooncat, and Zoya last well (usually a full week)."
#7
Orly
4.5
(6)
"If I had to pick one from these it would be Orly Rose Coloured Glasses."
"Orly has good, high quality polish in large bottles for only $10 or $11 USD."
"I’ve gotten them from Amazon so far."
"Is a good one as well but not as easily available in the UK."
"In North America, Orly is a good beginner-friendly option with some great collections."
"ORLY rose coloured glasses is popular."
#8
DND
5.0
(4)
"Maybe milky pink from dnd gel? I’d take a look at their sheer collection."
"DND. You can get gel and lacquer duos from nailcompany.com for like $6."
"I love dnd! I have lots of colors because I do my own toes 🤗."
"I love dnd! I have lots of colors."
#9
Saphir
4.5
(4)
"Saphir mirror shine."
"Saphir has a range of very nice polishes, mainly the pate de luxe and the even shinier mirror gloss."
"I used Saphir oiled leather cream."
"I typically use: Venetian Shoe Cream Neutral or Saphir Pate De Luxe Neutral."
#10
Bick
5.0
(3)
"Like the other commenter bick4"
"Bick 4 is what I would recommend."
"Bick 4"
#11
Sally Hansen
5.0
(3)
"If you have this problem I recommend Sally Hanson quick dri."
"Blue shade by Sally Hansen Insta Dry in the shade Midnight Drive."
"Top Coat: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Shiny Top Coat."
#12
Fancy Gloss
4.3
(3)
"I’d use Fancy Gloss’s Copper Goddess to achieve the look you’re wanting."
"I’d say Emily de Molly, Cadillaquer, Mooncat, and Fancy Gloss have some good ones."
"Fancy Gloss has a huge variety of clear thermals!"
#13
Barry M
3.7
(3)
"Barry M was my first foray into nail polish properly and I've had a ton of different types over the years."
"BM is actually brilliant for the price and most of my cremes are BM."
"I do recommend their matte top coat though!"
#14
Glisten & Glow
4.5
(2)
"Second quick dry top coat! Glisten&glow top coat is amazing."
"Glisten & Glow's top coat and I believe Essie has a gel effect one that I've seen recommended."
#15
Piggy Paint
4.5
(2)
"Piggy paint was awesome for us at this age!"
"Piggy paint as everyone mentioned because they have soooo many shades online."
#16
Kiwi
3.0
(3)
"Kiwi has always been the best IMO."
"Kiwi dark tan."
"Kiwi if you want purple boots like every other mong."
#17
O.P.I
5.0
(1)
"Opi Lincoln Park After Dark."
#18
Acquarella
5.0
(1)
"My absolute favorite is Acquarella (almost no smell at all)."
#19
Whats Up Nails
5.0
(1)
"I like the stamping polishes from Whats Up Nails! They’re 25% off right now too."
#20
Optimum
5.0
(1)
"I use Optimum Car Wax it’s great"
#21
Griot's Garage
5.0
(1)
"Griots 3 in 1 is pretty highly regarded for DIY ceramic coatings."
#22
Maniology
5.0
(1)
"Maniology — Royal Blue 375 is a great choice."
#23
Lincoln
5.0
(1)
"Lincoln black was my go-to over kiwi."
#24
Eveline
5.0
(1)
"Eveline diamond shine from Amazon. I swear by it."
#25
Revlon
5.0
(1)
"Revlon Plum Seduction became THE summer color for me."
#26
My Mood
5.0
(1)
"My Mood “Juicy” is a good one."
#27
Light Elegance
5.0
(1)
"Light Elegance (best glitters especially), Kokoist, DND, Gelish, Aprés, Kiara Sky, Madam Glam, OPI."
#28
Gelish
5.0
(1)
"Light Elegance (best glitters especially), Kokoist, DND, Gelish, Aprés, Kiara Sky, Madam Glam, OPI."
#29
Kiara Sky
5.0
(1)
"Light Elegance (best glitters especially), Kokoist, DND, Gelish, Aprés, Kiara Sky, Madam Glam, OPI."
#30
Monarch Lacquer
5.0
(1)
"Monarch Lacquer has gorgeous pale shimmers currently on sale!"
#31
Sassy Sauce Polish
5.0
(1)
"For a plump look, you might like Sassy Sauce Polish’s Plump & Juicy Top Coat."
#32
CarPro
5.0
(1)
"Best balance of gloss, hydrophobicity, and slickness I’ve had in a quick detailer."
#33
Nails.INC
5.0
(1)
"One I use that I have found to be much better is Nails.INC Get Hard."
#34
unknown
5.0
(1)
"You're better off getting a quick dry topcoat. 2 coats of polish and topcoat and your mani should be dry in about 10 minutes."
#35
Mavala
5.0
(1)
"Look up Mavala Scientifique K+. It really works!"
#36
Autosol
5.0
(1)
"I use Autosol or Flitz whatever I have around - really makes a big difference."
#37
Blue Magic
5.0
(1)
"Blue magic. You can rub on with your finger until it turns black and buff off."
#38
Polished for Days
5.0
(1)
"Polished for Days 'Sleepy Hollow' has changed my impression of what is possible to wear as a neutral."
#39
DIY Detail
5.0
(1)
"I really like the DIY Detail polish and the gold pad is probably the best for that."
#40
Essence
5.0
(1)
"Currently wearing “brick or treat” by essence, it’s s gorgeous brick red-brown."
#41
Catrice
4.0
(1)
"Catrice did a Noir LE consisting of 6 almost black colours."
#42
Rock Shed
4.0
(1)
"I got a nice shine on both amethyst and rose quartz with the Rock Shed's aluminum oxide polish (I think it's 8000 grit)."
#43
Lyn B Designs
4.0
(1)
"Lyn B Designs has Quite Frankly, You’re My Hero."
#44
Lights Lacquer
4.0
(1)
"I love the blue from Lights Lacquer, Sunday in Santorini!"
#45
Vibrant Scents
4.0
(1)
"I like Vibrant Scents' Double Bond 2-in-1 Ridge Filling Sticky Base Coat."
#46
Luxio
4.0
(1)
"Luxio Tiffany is a great option."
#47
The Gelbottle
4.0
(1)
"The Gelbottle Weekender or Amelia is a good choice."
#48
Gyeon
4.0
(1)
"Really brings the gloss out and makes your color pop but not as hydrophobic."
#49
Olive & June
4.0
(1)
"Olive and June has a near-black polish called It's Actually Dark Green!"
#50
P&S
4.0
(1)
"Best balance of gloss, hydrophobicity, and slickness."
#51
IGEL
4.0
(1)
"IGEL 100, 101, or 103 may be what you’re looking for."
#52
Master Shine
4.0
(1)
"Master shine comes in can."
#53
Nevr-Dull
4.0
(1)
"Nevr-Dull."
#54
Ethereal
4.0
(1)
"Ethereal has a purple holo called “Fire Soul” that you can always get for $13 or so off Mercari or destash posts that looks similar."
#55
Colores de Carol
4.0
(1)
"Or maybe Colores de Carol’s Supreme?"
#56
Dam Nail Polish
4.0
(1)
"Dam Nail Polish’s Amethyst is close, out of stock on the website but maybe being sold in a destash."
#57
A England
4.0
(1)
"Have a look at A England. Probably an unusual choice but everything is 50% off at the moment."
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