CND Vinylux Long Wear Nail Polish (No Lamp Required), 15 ml, Purple, Married to the Mauve

Great quality. Definitely recommend. As described.

I've worn acrylics for decades, but after the pandemic imposed a nearly two-year break from having a full set, my manicurist and I were perplexed that the nail powder and tips were not adhering to my nails for longer than a few days. In an attempt to give me the same look as the acrylics, we decided to try using gel nail polish with the acrylics to see if the full set would adhere longer.The good news is that it worked. My acrylics lasted longer and didn't start lifting just days after service.But the bad news? After a few days, my cuticles started bleeding and the skin on my fingertips started to crack and peel. It was so painful that I couldn't type without pain -- which at the time was detrimental because I was on deadline to finish a book manuscript and literally lost weeks while figuring out what was wrong.I saw a dermatologist and learned that I was severely allergic to two chemicals used in gel nail polish. So we removed the polish and the acrylics and I went natural while my fingers and nails healed.The next problem was to find a brand of polish that was safe to use. I'd tried a few brands of 7-free and 10-free polish, and while I liked them, they took forever to dry and didn't last very long.Enter CND and its amazing Vinylux line of polishes, with no base coat needed. Two coats of color and one top coat and you're good to go! And the best yet? It dries super fast! I still have a bit of chipping after a few days - mostly my own fault because I forget to wear gloves while doing dishes sometimes - but otherwise I am quite happy with this brand. I've got three colors that I love, and several more on my wish list. Highly recommended!

My nail salon tech highly recommends this brand for a non-acrylic/gel option, stating it lasts longer than most other brands she's used. I share that because she has tested this on many more nails than I can report of just my own. I am rough on my hands (gardening, rock climbing, etc) and my nails are bendy (not strong), so take my experience with a grain of salt. For me, the polish looked fantastic the first day and was fairly resistant to damage. Day two I noticed small wear on the ends. Day three had cracking and chipping. Not fantastic for me, but I do feel it is worth a try for others with stronger nails and/or who are kinder to their hands!

Goes on very smooth, great choice, highly recomnend.

She likes how long it lasts.

Needs a few coats and nails need to be perfect before use or it’s looks awful. Colour is ok, nothing special.