Shopping Best Beauty Buys The Best Nail Polish and Nail-Care Products of 2023 Whether you're doing an at-home mani or hitting up the salon, these are the brands you want at hand. By Kayla Greaves Kayla Greaves Instagram Twitter Website Kayla Greaves is the Executive Beauty Editor for InStyle, overseeing all beauty coverage on the site. She has previously held positions at HuffPost and Bustle. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on May 2, 2022 @ 08:55AM Pin Share Tweet Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Let's be honest here: There are few things in life that feel as good as a fresh mani or pedi. But when we all took to our homes a couple years ago, we started paying a lot more attention to our at-home nail care — and finally, the industry has taken note. Press-ons went viral, gel became truly a DIY experience, and the regular paints and polishes continued to release new colors and formulas to step up their game (and yours!). Year after year, InStyle gathers with industry pros to test and nail down (no pun intended) the top products on the market, and of course, this year's Best Beauty Buys is no different. Whether you're shopping for your own at-home mani or back on your weekly-salon routine, we're here to prep you with the products that will give you the gorgeous, lasting manicure you crave. From the best top coats and polishes for every season, to the nourishing remover that will take it all off without damaging your nails, here's the best in nail care. Polish and Nail Extensions Essie Nail Polish in Mademoiselle Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Target Buy on Ulta Winning Category: Neutral Nail Polish This universal shade of pink looks pretty on all skin tones. Price at time of publish: $10 Pleasing The Perfect Polish Set Courtesy Buy on Pleasing.com Winning Category: New Brand Harry Style's line of polish is perfect for nearly every occasion. But if you can't pick just one shade, go for The Perfect Set. Price at time of publish: $65 Gucci Vernis à Ongles Courtesy Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Sephora Buy on Bergdorfgoodman.com Winning Cateogy: Packaging & Design Ever met a polish that was as pretty as its packaging? If the answer is no, let us introduce you to this gem from Gucci. Price at time of publish: $33 OPI Nail Lacquer in Espresso Your Inner Self Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Opi.com Winning Category: Polish for Fall While we're not quite into fall just yet, preparation is the key to success. So go ahead and grab this chocolate brown shade. Price at time of publish: $12 OPI Nail Lacquer in Big Apple Red Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Ulta Winning Category: Red Nail Polish You can never go wrong with a classic red. And OPI's Big Apple Red is truly as good as it gets. Price at time of publish: $12 SECHE Vive Instant Gel Effect Top Coat Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Target Buy on Walmart Winning Category: Top Coat Expect a longwear, ultra-shiny finish whenever you use this expert-approved top coat. Price at time of publish: $10 Essie Nail Polish in Lilacism Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Ulta Winning Category: Polish for Spring Is there really any other color that makes you think of spring the way lilac does? This classic and universal shade works for everyone. Price at time of publish: $9 OPI Infinite Shine 2 Nail Lacquer in Strawberry Margarita Courtesy Buy on Target Buy on Walmart Buy on Ulta Winning Category: Polish for Summer With summer almost in full swing, give your fingers and/or toes a pop of color. Price at time of publish: $13 CHANEL Le Vernis in Rouge Brun Courtesy Buy on Bloomingdales Buy on Shop-links.co Winning Category: Polish for Winter This oxblood color is exactly our vibe in the winter months. Price at time of publish: $30 Chillhouse Chill Tips Courtesy Buy on Target Buy on Chillhouse.com Buy on Revolve Winning Category: Press-On Nails Want a gorgeous mani, but don't have gorgeous mani time? Opt for Chillhouse's Chill Tips press-ons instead. Price at time of publish: $16 CND Gel Basic Kit Courtesy Buy on Beyondpolish.com Winning Category: At-Home Gel Nail Polish Kit Gel manicures are a solid option, seeing as they typically last 14 days chip-free. And now, you can enjoy all the perks of the once salon-only service right at home. Price at time of publish: $223 Orly Bonder Rubberized Base Coat Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Ulta Winning Category: Base Coat Start your mani or pedi off right with Orly's fan-favorite Rubberized Base Coat. Once applied, wait for it to dry matte — then you'll know you're ready to go. Price at time of publish: $11 Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer in Empire State Nightcap Courtesy Buy on Smithandcult.com Winning Category: Dark Nail Polish Looking for a vampy mani? Smith & Cult has you covered with Empire State Nightcap. Price at time of publish: $18 Aprés Nail Gel-X Nail Extension Kit Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Apresnail.com Winning Category: Most Innovative Apres Nails have become the go-to option for extensions over the past few years as they give a long-lasting natural finish. Trust us, no one will ever be able to tell you have on extensions. Price at time of publish: $100 Nail, Hand, and Cuticle Care Augustinus Bader The Hand Treatment Courtesy Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Dermstore Buy on Augustinusbader.com Winning Category: Hand Cream Once you've wrapped your mani, slather your hands in this luxurious hand cream, complete with the brand's trademark TFC8 complex. Price at time of publish: $53 Deborah Lippmann Cuticle Remover Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Nordstrom Buy on Sephora Winning Category: MVP Gently remove dead skin around the cuticles and edges of the nails with this exfoliating treatment. Price at time of publish: from $20 for 0.5 oz Olive & June Cuticle Serum Courtesy Buy on Target Buy on Oliveandjune.com Winning Category: Cuticle Oil Dry cuticles are no match for this cult-favorite oil. To use, simply apply directly to the base of your nails. No dripping and no mess. Price at time of publish: $16 Zoya Remove Plus Nail Polish Remover Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Ulta Winning Category: Nail Polish Remover This three-in-one remover helps to prep, get rid of polish, and clean nail beds, all while keeping the nails hydrated. Price at time of publish: $12