Top 15 Red Nail Polishes Of 2021

A bright, shiny, luscious red nail polish is all you need in your vanity. This red nail polish in the shade Big Apple Red by O.P.I will give you the confidence to flaunt your hands and make a bold style statement. This signature O.P.I formula has more of a berry red color.

This nail polish stays on for up to 7 days without wearing off. Apply two coats of this formula and match it with any of your favorite outfits.

Pros

Thick formula
Offers good coverage
Does not wear off

Cons

None

2. Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish – Red-iance

There is nothing like a true blood-red nail polish that inspires you with a little extra confidence. If you are looking for an iconic, bold red color for your nails, the shade Red-iance by Sally Hansen is here with its innovative formula. This fancy red color adds radiance to your look, and its formula is infused with argan oil that provides an instant moisturizing effect to your nails and makes them healthy.

Pros

Moisturizes the nails
Provides nourishment
Easy to apply

Cons

Might get streaky

3. Revlon Nail Enamel – 680 Revlon Red

This crisp red nail polish by Revlon Nail Enamel has a Chip-Defiant Formula that provides gorgeously smooth color. This formula, along with the anti-fade technology, helps the nail polish stay on for a long time. It is formulated without formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, toluene, formaldehyde resin, and camphor. The shade leans more toward coral and is perfect for people who do not prefer tangy red tones.

Pros

Chip-resistant
Anti-fade technology
Long-lasting
Formulated without added preservatives
Flawless application

Cons

None

4. essie Nail Color Polish – Lacquered Up

This shade of red is perfect for people with a warm or olive skin tone. This shiny staple red nail polish is free from DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde. It is durable and gives you your desired, flawless coverage.

Paint your nails with two coats of this polish and apply a top coat to give you a perfectly shiny and chip-free nail look.

Pros

Free of added preservatives
Flawless coverage
Chip-resistant

Cons

Takes time to even out

5. Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish – It’s Raining Men

This Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in the shade It’s Raining Men is a beautiful neutral shade of red. Its dual-patented formula with 10 active ingredients adds glamour to your nails and keeps them healthy. This is more of a watermelon red color that is not too heavy and has a pretty, summery touch to it.

The formula is opaque and creamy, and it applies effortlessly without chipping off. The brush is soft and full, which makes application even easier. This rich, velvety shade works on all skin tones.

Pros

Nourishes your nails
Opaque coverage
Soft, wide brush for easy application
Suitable for all skin tones

Cons

Not very long-lasting

6. Smith & Cult Nail Polish – Kundalini Hustle

Smith & Cult’s Kundalini Hustle Nail Polish is a beautiful and glamorous red color that looks flattering with any skin tone. You can achieve a true red color with just one swipe. Use it with the brand’s top coat for a chip-free, glossy finish. Its formula is vegan and free from any kind of added preservatives.

Pros

Suitable for all skin tones
Opaque and thick formula
Vegan
Free from preservatives
Chip-resistant

Cons

Might feel a little cakey

7. ZOYA Nail Polish – Carmen

There’s no way you can go wrong with this strawberry red nail color by ZOYA. It is a bright, clean, and true medium shade of red that has a glossy and creamy finish. Its luxurious formula gives you the perfect balance of color saturation and hydration. This nail polish is significantly long-lasting and has a 10-free formula.

Pros

10-free formula
Creamy consistency
Long-lasting
Vegan
Glossy finish

Cons

None

8. JINsoon Quintessential Collection Nail Lacquer – Coquette

This classic red nail polish shade by JINsoom is inspired by the 1929 film Coquette. This modern red color has a warm, feminine touch. Its formula is infused with a UV filter, and it does not fade or wear away. The 5-free formula also does not contain any harsh chemicals. It creates a long-lasting manicure. This double-patented formula also offers a smooth finish and is vegan-friendly.

Pros

5-free formula
Infused with a UV filter
No harsh chemicals
Long-lasting
Vegan

Cons

Not suitable for all skin tones

9. China Glaze Nail Polish – 105 Salsa

This beautiful Christmas red shade of nail polish offers opaque coverage with a single swipe. The polish lasts for quite some time without staining or chipping. Its formula dries quickly to give you gorgeous nails on the go.

This nail polish promotes healthy nail growth and is free from added chemicals. Its soft, non-thickening consistency gives you the exact bold red color that you desire.

Pros

Opaque coverage
Long-lasting
Free from added chemicals
Non-thickening formula

Cons

None

10. Christian Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer – 999 Rouge

Flaunt this intense and vibrant red by Christian Dior with sheer elegance. This gel-effect nail polish has an advanced formula that is highly pigmented and provides the perfect finish with just a single swipe. The shade Rouge looks striking on all skin tones and gives your nails a glass-like shine.

Pros

Gel-effect finish
Highly pigmented
Suitable for all skin tones
Long-lasting

Cons

None

11. Christian Louboutin Nail Polish – Rouge Louboutin

Rouge Louboutin is a timeless and radiant shade of red. This nail color goes well with every skin tone. You can also pair this signature red shade with your Red Bottoms. Its formula is highly pigmented, chip-resistant, and free from toluene, DBP, and formaldehyde. Get that brilliant, shiny finish that you have always wanted with this classic nail polish. Its applicator gives you a perfectly smooth finish.

Pros

Suitable for all skin tones
Highly pigmented
Chip-resistant
Free from harmful chemicals
Smooth application
Does not streak or bubble

Cons

None

12. Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer – 50028 Fire Cracker

This classy red shade by Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer gives your nails a bright and exotic look. You can sport this color with any outfit. The formula turns opaque with two coats and helps you achieve full coverage that does not wear off easily.

Pros

Does not wear off
Full coverage
Long-lasting

Cons

None

13. Oribe The Lacquer High Shine Nail Polish – The Red

Oribe The Lacquer High Shine Nail Polish is an ultra-long wear nail polish. This red nail polish gives you the ultimate coverage. Its color does not fade away. It stays on for quite a while and satisfactorily flatters all skin tones.

Just apply two thin coats of this polish to get that brilliantly glamorous nail look. Its formula is thick, and you will instantly fall in love with it once you have it on your nails. Its Shade-Lock Technology delivers full coverage and high impact color and locks it in for ultra-long wear. This polish has an 8-free formula, which makes it safe to use.

Pros

Long-lasting
Highly pigmented
Suitable for all skin tones
8-free formula
Chip-resistant

Cons

None

14. Tom Ford Nail Lacquer – #14 Scarlet Chinois

Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in the shade Scarlet Chinois is a vibrant red nail color that gives your nails a sparkling shine. Its formula offers you high coverage and lasts long. Dress your nails with this robust and blendable color infused with a creamy and safe formula. It goes with all skin tones and matches every outfit.

Pros

High coverage
Long-lasting
No harmful ingredients
Suitable for all skin tones

Cons

None

15. Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color – 510 Gitane

This fiery red nail polish by Chanel has a rich and creamy formula that sits comfortably on your nails. Its newly upgraded 5-free formula features bioceramics and ceramides that are responsible for strengthening your nails. The shade Gitane is more of a tomato red color that works best for people with medium skin tones. The new and improvised brush helps you with an even application.

Pros

Creamy formula
5-free formula
Strengthens your nails
Even application

Cons

None