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SeneGence Nail Polish review: my honest take

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*As stated by SeneGence.

SeneGence Nail Polish is where the brand’s long-wear idea moves from lips to nails. It’s one polish product with 12 colors and a 2-in-1 Base & Top Coat. SeneGence calls it non-toxic 17-Free, meaning it’s formulated without 17 commonly avoided ingredients, such as formaldehyde, toluene and phthalates. It’s described as chip-resistant and streak-free, with a glossy, high-shine finish.

Base coat, two thin coats, top coat. Boring advice, but it's what keeps a manicure looking fresh.

SeneGence’s method is two coats of color with the Base & Top Coat before and after, so budget for that bottle too. Shades include Café Cutie, Pinkie Promise, Love Notes, Red Hot Ruby, Velvet Rose, Wine Not and Candy Cane. A few, like Beaches n Cream, Blushing Bouquet and Glittering Lights, were showing unavailable in the latest catalog check, so the in-stock list is shorter than 12.

At $18 a bottle, or $16.20 with Subscribe & Save, it’s easy to try one shade. If you’re starting from zero, the Wine Not Holiday Nail Gift Set is $36 for Wine Not, the Base & Top Coat and a free glass nail file. For glitter over any color, add Sparkle & Sleigh.

Single polish vs Wine Not set vs Lilac & Pink duo: which one should you get?

	Nail Polish My pick	Wine Not Holiday Nail Gift Set	Lilac in Love & Pink Perfection Duo
What you get	One 0.34 fl oz bottle	Wine Not, Base & Top Coat, glass file	Two limited shades, organza bag
Base & Top Coat	Sold as its own shade	Included	Not included
Availability	12 colors, some sold out	Holiday set, US and AU	Limited-edition shades
Price	$18	$36	$36
Pick it if	You want to choose your shade	You're starting from scratch	You want both pastels or a gift

Where it fits in your manicure

1Base coat, two coats of color, top coatyou are here2Sparkle & Sleighoptional glitter3Reactivating Hand Creamonce nails are dry

Start with the 2-in-1 Base & Top Coat, add two thin coats of color, and seal with Base & Top Coat again. For a party look, add Sparkle & Sleigh before the final top coat. Once everything is dry, finish with Reactivating Hand Cream.

What’s in it, in plain words

• 17-Free formula: SeneGence says it’s made without 17 commonly avoided ingredients, including acetone, formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates and parabens.
• Chip-resistant and streak-free: SeneGence’s claims for the polish finish.
• 2-in-1 Base & Top Coat: one bottle that does both jobs, sold as a shade of this product.
• High-shine finish: a glossy look without needing a separate shine topper.

Sets that include Nail Polish

• Wine Not Holiday Nail Gift Set: Wine Not, Base & Top Coat and a glass nail file, $36
• Lilac in Love & Pink Perfection Duo: two limited-edition shades and an organza bag, $36

My tips

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SeneGence Nail Polish FAQs

Is SeneGence nail polish non-toxic?

SeneGence calls it non-toxic 17-Free, formulated without 17 commonly avoided ingredients, including acetone, formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates and parabens. It’s SeneGence’s wording, so read the label if you avoid specific ingredients.

How do you apply SeneGence nail polish?

SeneGence’s method is the 2-in-1 Base & Top Coat first, two coats of color, then Base & Top Coat again on top. Thin coats and proper drying time between them help.

How many SeneGence nail polish shades are there?

12 colors plus the 2-in-1 Base & Top Coat. Three (Beaches n Cream, Blushing Bouquet and Glittering Lights) were showing unavailable in the latest catalog check.

Can I subscribe to SeneGence nail polish?

Yes. It’s Subscribe & Save eligible at 10% off, which works out to $16.20 a bottle, delivered every 1, 2 or 3 months.