Lincoln Park After Dark®

Two coats and it's completely opaque, which is rare for a dark purple this deep. The brush glides on smoothly without streaking, and the shade really does look like a midnight sky with that hint of violet. Dries down to a glossy, salon-worthy finish that's lasted me three days without chipping.

I've been hunting for a nail color that reads as black but has actual depth, and this one finally delivers. The purple undertone shows up just enough in indoor lighting to keep it interesting, and two coats give that opaque midnight finish without any streaks. It's my new go-to for evenings out.

It’s the kind of dark purple that looks almost black until the light hits it just right, like a proper midnight sky. Two thin coats gave me that rich, opaque finish and it lasted a full week without chipping on my natural nails.