In the world of UV gel nail polishes, there is a wide variety of colors, formulas, finishes and prices.But what’s the difference between cheap UV nail polish at the drugstore and a $50 bottle of designer brand at a luxury department store, plus a mainstream salon and an independent nail gel polish brand?

According to experts, it turns out that the main differences that affect the price are marketing and packaging.

The reality is that nail polish technology is pretty mature and hasn’t changed much over the years,” cosmetic chemist and co-host of The Beauty Brains podcast Perry Romanowski told The Huffington Post.”The biggest difference between an expensive product and a cheap product is mainly the packaging. The bottle of the expensive product looks better, and the brush might work better, but in terms of color and technique, there’s not much difference.”
Economies of scale also come into play here.Larger nail polish companies can buy in bulk and produce their polish faster than independent nail polish brands that do everything by hand.Inexpensive nail polish is not necessarily inferior to more expensive ones, nor is a smaller brand of nail polish necessarily inferior.

In fact, if you’re in the market for a nail polish with a special finish, the smaller, independent brands are usually the way to go.

“These individual formulas are made in small batches so they can do more experimental things like use more expensive pigments, iridescent flakes and glitter,” says YouTube, which has 238,000 subscribers and more than 2,000 nail polishes Blogger Kelli Marissa’s growing collection, told The Huffington Post. In a crowded market, premium packaging (such as an outer box or unique nail polish bottle) and custom formulations are an investment some brands make to stand out.

Annie , founder and creative director of  Colors, told the Huffington Post: “A brand without a lot of capital might partner with a private label company that can provide you with a standard color catalog and stock packaging to choose from for more Get to market fast.” “Brands that want to stand out may want to partner with contract manufacturers who can provide laboratory and formulation services, but it all comes at a cost.”
Brands often invest in unique packaging, such as fancy boxes or custom hats, which also add to the cost of the product, Pham added.Big brands with a lot of capital and resources can buy nail polish and packaging in bulk to keep costs down, so they sell their products at lower prices than independent nail polish brands. “More expensive brushes are made of more resilient fibers and hold their shape better over time,” Romanowski said.“This makes the application easier and gives the user more control. Less expensive brushes may work just fine for the first few applications, but over time they start to wear out and lose their straight shape .Nylon fibers with appropriate plasticizers worked best.”Creams (opaque polishes in solid colors) and clear nail polishes are widely available, but polishes with special finishes such as holographic, multi-color and thermal (color changes with temperature), as well as blended ingredients such as irregular and iridescent flakes More It’s expensive to do.”Cream and tulle are fairly standard — you see them everywhere — and are usually cheaper to produce,” Fan said.”Colors with unique finishes are more expensive to produce due to material costs and the labor involved in formulating with these ingredients.”

Working with unique pigments requires additional steps, including sourcing, finding reliable suppliers and thorough formulation testing, she added.No matter how much you decide to spend on a bottle of nail polish, investing in a good primer and a good top coat (not a two-in-one combination) is key, “because that’s where it really matters,” says Marisa.”I always recommend reading or watching reviews to see what other people have experienced with [the brand],” she adds.When it comes to distinguishing between what is “quality” and what is not, there is not necessarily a specific formula that works for everyone.Instead, you should find primers and topcoats that work with your body chemistry, which can be a trial-and-error process.

“There are all the different types of primers, from regular to ridged to peel-off,” says Pham, adding that the same goes for topcoats, which come in options like quick-drying and gel-like.”They all serve different purposes, and each definitely has pros and cons. For example, a ‘gel-like’ topcoat won’t dry as quickly as a quick-drying topcoat due to its higher viscosity.”"Custom formulations are a way for brands to stand out, but in terms of longevity, there really is no substitute for primers and topcoats,” she added.”These two products are the key to creating long-lasting nail art.”So what is the difference between the two?Primer is used to protect your nails from staining and it helps the polish adhere better to the nails.”A good primer will help your manicure last longer, so even if you’re using an inexpensive nail polish, a more expensive primer will help the polish hold your nails better,”says Marisa.”The primer only goes so far, but it’s still important, especially if you’re just starting out and don’t want to invest in super-expensive nail polish.”

The topcoat gel polish has a completely different function.It seals your nails with a shiny gloss (or matte finish) and protects the polish underneath from chipping or smudging.”Most high-quality topcoats are quick-drying topcoats,” says Marisa.”You’ll need to use a top coat to help the layers below fully set. Here’s how you avoid getting marks on your nails after sleeping. If you’re using an inexpensive top coat, your manicure can take a long time to finish. Completely dry – if any.”While Marissa doesn’t recommend buying cheap drugstore primers or topcoats, premium brands like OPI, Essie, and Seche Vite are available everywhere.
“You don’t have to go to a boutique to buy professional primers and topcoats, but it’s good to invest in a good one,” she says.When shopping for nail polishes, you’ll often see “non-toxic” safety claims, such as 10-free and 5-free, which means the polish is free of certain ingredients, such as camphor and formaldehyde.But Romanowski said it was often a marketing gimmick.”Standard nail polishes are still safe, even including the ‘free’ chemicals that people sell now,” Romanowski said, adding that not only are ingredients like toluene and formaldehyde resins present in nail polishes in safe amounts , and they actually help nail polish perform better.

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