Top 10 White Nail Polishes

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
This quick-drying formula is infused with china clay to protect and prevent the nails from chipping all while delivering a durable, bright white finish.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
The formula also contains a blend of polymers to maintain color and shine and increase flexibility, so you can enjoy a long-lasting white manicure without fear of chipping.

WHO IT'S FOR
When you want a little shimmer added to to your manicure, reach for Zoya Nail Polish in Genesis. This warm white is infused with a crystal sparkle that gives it dimension, making it a perfect option for special occasions.

ABOUT THE BRAND
Zoya was the first brand to be free of the top 10 toxins typically found in nail polish. Inspired by her pregnancy, Zoya’s founder developed a new formula that was safer and still long-wearing.

WHAT IT DOES
Developed by celebrity nail artist Deborah Lippmann, this polish provides the look of a gel manicure at home. The formula provides full coverage, and the color is a cool white that dries to a high shine.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
This nail polish is fortified with active ingredients like green tea and essential fatty acids that help strengthen the nails. The formula also has natural silk fibers that give nails a super smooth finish.

WHAT IT DOES
Sally Hansen's Miracle Gel delivers a salon-like gel manicure at home—no UV lamp necessary—making the two-step system a safer alternative for gel lovers. 

HELPFUL TIP
Apply the Miracle Gel top coat over the gel polish for a high-shine finish.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
HD is a full-coverage white that has just a hint of softness for a feminine flare. The wide brush makes getting a perfect application easy, so you can feel confident that you'll get a great at-home mani with Olive & June.

HELPFUL TIP
Olive & June has lots of info about how to DIY your manis and pedis, like this video about how to get a salon-quality look at home.

WHO IT’S FOR
With its quick-dry formula, this nail polish is the optimal choice for the busy beauty lover. It's designed to be opaque with just one coat and one stroke of the specially contoured brush. To top it all off, it dries in 60 seconds.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW
This nail polish has a built-in base coat and topcoat, so you get shiny, long-lasting wear from a single swipe.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
If you're looking for a bright optic white, this is it. This OPI color is the whitest of the white and has a thick, opaque finish that feels ultra-modern. 

USER REVIEW
"I have used this polish for so long. This is the ONLY white nail polish I have ever used and will ever use. Most nail salons use it as well. But when I go into shops, I will have it with me just in case."

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
If you’re looking to try out the milky white nail polish trend, Marshmallow will be your go-to. The shade is a sheer white with a subtle pink cast that flatters a variety of skin tones.

ABOUT THE BRAND
Founded by Essie Weingarten in 1981, Essie has expanded to include over 300 different colors of salon-quality polish. The brand is now a worldwide celeb favorite and is famously the only nail polish Queen Elizabeth wears.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT
This soft and sweet hue is slightly off-white. It’s perfect for wearing on its own as a neutral or layered over bolder shades to create your own custom color.  

STYLE WITH
Take a look at the iconic shade in action.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST
This polish is a neutral snowy white that hits all the right notes. It looks great on a variety of skin tones and nail lengths, and it works well for the tips of a French manicure, too.

USER REVIEW
"White polishes are notoriously tricky to get right, but Blanc is a perfect balance: opaque at two coats and easy to apply. It's even opaque when using it as polka dots (with a dotting tool). It’s a true white—not icy, not warm—solid cream polish with no shimmer. It wears evenly and doesn’t chip. It’s a great base color for sheer polishes and an essential color in my polish collection."