Londontown's polish contains its signature "Florium complex," consisting of anti-yellowing agents, nourishing oils, and botanical extracts. The cruelty-free, vegan, and gluten-free formula is "16+-free," but the website only lists 10 ingredients the polish doesn't contain. The other 6+ ingredients remain unclear. It's also important to note that gluten only causes issues if you're gluten-intolerant and ingest it, per Allure. The polish is also a "breathable" formula, but that may not be beneficial. According to Allure, breathable polishes can absorb moisture, which can accumulate in between nails and polish, and cause an infection. The marketing claims seemed misleading.
We tested Cabana Boy ($16), a creme cerulean color, which rated high in finish. The brush was too wide, and it was stiffer compared to the others we tested. This plus the thick formula made application tougher. The bottle design with a rectangular handle was cumbersome, and the dense bristles left imprints on every stroke, initially causing streaks. The polish also tended to pool on the nail, but eventually self-leveled. Dry-time took considerably longer than the other polishes, even after applying a quick-dry top coat.
After finally setting, it had a long-lasting gel-like shine, unlike the other polishes, and felt smooth. Besides tip-wear, the shine and otherwise decent longevity make this formula worth the learning curve. This polish contains 0.05 fl. oz. less product than the other polishes, despite being pricier. Since nail polish lasts a while, this isn't a major issue.
With any of these nail polishes, you can really nail your at-home manicure (pun intended!).
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