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Chanel Set Le Vernis
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Seeing just a glimpse of Chanel’s logo upon unwrapping this set will be enough for any polish lover, but what’s inside might win you the Gift Giver of the Year award. In addition to two shades of the brand’s Le Vernis lacquer and a top coat, your friend will also receive fun nail decals for a customizable look.
Most Viral Polish Set
Pleasing The Hot Holiday Set
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On the opposite end of the neutral-color spectrum lies this vibrant nail set from Harry Styles’s brand Pleasing. Your giftee can use each one alone or layer the polishes for a unique shade.
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Best Nude Set
Sweet July Skin x POC Beauty Nail Polish Trio
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Credit: Sweet JulyAyesha Curry's beauty brand Sweet July teamed up with the nail care experts at People of Color to create this limited-edition trio of the perfect nude polish shades.
Best Set for Seasonal Colors
Olive & June La Dolce Vita Ombre
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Take the guesswork out of picking a good seasonal color. Olive & June’s five-piece bundle nails all the right fall and winter vibes.
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Best Nail Polish Advent Calendar
OPI Holiday ’23 Nail Lacquer Mini 25-Piece Advent Calendar
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This Advent calendar is basically 25 mini gifts in one. Or one grand gift for the person on your list who likes having options. The set comes with baby bottles of OPI’s most beloved shades, plus a top coat and treatment.
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Best Set with Vibrant Colors
Golf le Fleur Nail Polish Collection 1
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Each of these three vibrant and non-toxic polishes look great alone, and even better altogether. Plus, they're all uniquely topped with a specially designed flower-shaped cap.
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Best Neutral Polish Set
Deborah Lippmann Bed of Roses Nail Polish Set
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Here’s proof that a classic pink polish doesn’t have to be boring. This six-piece set includes the prettiest range of rose shades from a pale petal hue to a dusty mauve.
Best Set for Gel Newbies
Sally Hansen Salon Gel Polish Starter Kit
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Credit: Ulta BeautyFor a more permanent mani fix, this DIY gel starter kit is the way to go. Included in the kit is one soft-pink gel polish, a base coat, gel top coat, nail prep pads, a nail file, an orange stick, a curing light, and a bottle of gel remover. It’s a thorough all-in-one for the person who prefers to paint at home.
Best Nail Polish Collaboration Set
Edith’s x Tenoverten Trio
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Surprise a friend with this trio of neutral polishes with an edge by Tenoverten, made in collaboration with Brooklyn-based eatery Edith’s. They can choose between the shimmery brown, cold-brew-inspired Iced Cafe Every Day shade, metallic green Kind of a Big Dill, and pearly white Luxe & Bagels.
Best Nontoxic Polish Set
Static Nails Bohemian Liquid Glass Nail Lacquer Palette
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For giftees that lean more into jewel and earth tones, the Static Nails five-polish set will be a winner. The combo of crimson, eggplant, navy, olive, and mustard tones serves immaculate fall vibes, at any time of the year.
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Best Long-Wear Polish Set
Emilie Heathe The Liquid Assets Nail Polish Set
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On the outside the packaging is luxe. On the inside, the three long-wear polishes are infused with sea buckthorn oil and bamboo extract to keep nails hydrated and moisturized while wearing.
Best Set for Holiday Parties
Zoya Santa Baby Lips & Tips Quad
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Zoya’s Lips & Tips Quad set was made with holiday parties in mind. The glittery red, green, and silver polishes give major festive vibes, and there’s a pretty red lipstick included to top off the look.
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Best French Manicure Set
Nails Inc. French Mani Hack Nail Polish Set
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Friends who live for a clean French manicure can easily DIY it with this super easy Mani Hack set. There’s a pink shade for the base, white polish, and a nail stamper to effortlessly place a crisp tip.
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