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wetbandit42 · Marc Jacobs

How long does n/p last?

wicked · Coach

I think nailpolish is good for a year or so.

Elle · Hermes

IMO nailpolish is good until the texture, smell, or durability of the polish changes.

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

If you keep it in the refridgerator it lasts longer.

-gd

wetbandit42 · Marc Jacobs

Thanks! I'm not going to buy any more nail polish for a while since I don't use it fast enough to warrant buying a $20 bottle.

stylethread · Kenneth Cole

Most of my polishes have lasted for more than a year. Don't throw them out if they seem to be fine after the year mark. Only throw them out if the top is sticky and you can't open it, the color has changed, they sit in the sun, the top has a nasty film that looks like oil, or the consistency has gone from smooth to glue-like. Those are my rules. HTH

Ally S · Kate Spade

I'd say longer then a year, but if it gets a little gunky you can always purchase a nail polish thinner in a store like Sally Beauty. It's inexpensive and a few drops does stretch the life of the polish without effecting the color or texture.

Just follow the directions on the bottle.

wetbandit42 · Marc Jacobs

Thanks! I'll looks out for signs that I should throw it out. and try the nali polish thinner to extend the life of it.