According to Good Housekeeping magazine, matte polishes last longer than shiny finishes because they won't get dull. "To maintain the matte, avoid hand lotions, nail oils, and base and top coats," the magazine tells its readers.

Featured products are OPI Matte Nail Lacquer in La Paz-itively Hot and Zoya Matte Velvert Lacquer in Posh.

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