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# **matte nail polish**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (0.9%), but a small market ($44K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 11Growth 35Conversion 46Competition 83Returns 95Price range 24Avg price 22Brand share 88Review moat 29Quality gap 83

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.9%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Brand share**

**Great****47%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Competition**

**Great****32%**

top-5 click share — an open shelf

**Quality gap**

**Great****4.2★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Conversion**

**Okay****3.6%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Growth**

**Okay****+8.2%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Review moat**

**Okay****3,620.47**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Price range**

**Bad****$2.32–$19.02**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Avg price**

**Bad****$7.81**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Market size**

**Bad****$44K**

$44K/yr · 155K searches

## **Competition**

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (32% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

**Brands**

**23 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**77**

**Top-5 brand share**

**47%**

**Open market**

**46%**

- COSMOO13% - OPI12% - GAOY8% - beetles Gel Polish7% - Major Dijit7% - modelones7%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%4%$2K8%$4K12%$5K16%$7K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 43 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![OPI Matte Top Coat | Nail Polish Matte Top Coat | Prevents Chipping Protects Nails Matte Finish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cVwvye8eL.jpg)**OPI Matte Top Coat | Nail Polish Matte Top Coat | Prevents Chipping Protects Nails Matte Finish**OPI**$11.40**4.6★10,139 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001435D4) [2![GAOY Matte Gel Top Coat 16ml Powder-Resist Matte Finish for Detail Chrome Powder Painting Long Lasting UV Gel Nail Art DIY](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kCI6BzqxL.jpg)**GAOY Matte Gel Top Coat 16ml Powder-Resist Matte Finish for Detail Chrome Powder Painting Long Lasting UV Gel Nail Art DIY**GAOY**$6.88**4.8★1,592 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQL17Y2D) [3![vieafenti Matte Nude Nail Polish 15ml Fast Drying Lacquer Velvet Mist Effect Matte Varnish No UV Lamp Air Dry Long Lasting Nail Polish for Women Manicurist Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41entbapBML.jpg)**vieafenti Matte Nude Nail Polish 15ml Fast Drying Lacquer Velvet Mist Effect Matte Varnish No UV Lamp Air Dry Long Lasting Nail Polish for Women Manicurist Use**vieafenti**$7.53**4.0★322 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHZL5937) [4![COSMOO 12ml Wine Red Matte Nail Polish Deep Wine Red Quick Dry Nail Lacquer for Nail Art Varnish 0.41 fl oz Hot Pink](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SpnSNV1nL.jpg)**COSMOO 12ml Wine Red Matte Nail Polish Deep Wine Red Quick Dry Nail Lacquer for Nail Art Varnish 0.41 fl oz Hot Pink**COSMOO**$7.92**3.9★206 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRTLM49D) [5![wet n wild Wild Shine Nail Polish Matte Top Coat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31vfsiKa-4L.jpg)**wet n wild Wild Shine Nail Polish Matte Top Coat**wet n wild**$3.52**4.3★24,054 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EO2G5LW)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Manucurist Active Blur Blurring Treatment Nail Polish Powder Pink Matte Nails Care with Niacinamide No Lamp Vegan & Made in France Nail Strengthener and Growth for Weak Nails Plant-Based](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZZo-WGLEL.jpg)**Manucurist Active Blur Blurring Treatment Nail Polish Powder Pink Matte Nails Care with Niacinamide No Lamp Vegan & Made in France Nail Strengthener and Growth for Weak Nails Plant-Based**Manucurist**$19.02**4,754 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDCV2P5M) [![GELLEN Matte Clear Nail Polish Top Coat No Lamp Needed Toxin HEMA Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YpuYOg2pL.jpg)**GELLEN Matte Clear Nail Polish Top Coat No Lamp Needed Toxin HEMA Free**GELLEN**$7.50**1,282 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPCLGJ3N) [![OpenLive 16.5ml Matte Top Coat Quick Dry No Chip Long Lasting Clear Nail Polish Top Coats Classic Matte Effect Protects Color & Nails Top Coat Non-gel Salon Nail Art Gift for Women](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318HG0tkG0L.jpg)**OpenLive 16.5ml Matte Top Coat Quick Dry No Chip Long Lasting Clear Nail Polish Top Coats Classic Matte Effect Protects Color & Nails Top Coat Non-gel Salon Nail Art Gift for Women**OpenLive**$5.99**47 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G5XYWM8F) [![AILALUO Matte Nail Polish 15ml Blue Quick Dry Nail Lacquer for Nail Art Varnish Mist Effect Matte Finish Velvet Nail Polish 0.5 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51uRJPbFbmL.jpg)**AILALUO Matte Nail Polish 15ml Blue Quick Dry Nail Lacquer for Nail Art Varnish Mist Effect Matte Finish Velvet Nail Polish 0.5 fl oz**AILALUO**$7.19**19 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTTSJPXJ) [![OpenLive 18ml Dusty Rose Matte Nail Polish Large Volume Quick Drying Nail Polish Fast Drying and Long Lasting Color Nail Art DIY Home Manicure Gift for Women](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yUffKncgL.jpg)**OpenLive 18ml Dusty Rose Matte Nail Polish Large Volume Quick Drying Nail Polish Fast Drying and Long Lasting Color Nail Art DIY Home Manicure Gift for Women**OpenLive**$6.98**39 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FW4DDPBJ)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![modelones Chrome Proof Matte Gel Top Coat 15 ML No Wipe Chrome Resistant Isolation Clear Gel Polish Velvet Finish for Detail Chrome Powder Painting Nail Art Long Lasting Thickening Solution Builder](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417FtyRNcbL.jpg)**modelones Chrome Proof Matte Gel Top Coat 15 ML No Wipe Chrome Resistant Isolation Clear Gel Polish Velvet Finish for Detail Chrome Powder Painting Nail Art Long Lasting Thickening Solution Builder**modelones**$6.84**4.5★**▲ 385%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPQFYS83) [![OpenLive 18ml Dusty Rose Matte Nail Polish Large Volume Quick Drying Nail Polish Fast Drying and Long Lasting Color Nail Art DIY Home Manicure Gift for Women](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yUffKncgL.jpg)**OpenLive 18ml Dusty Rose Matte Nail Polish Large Volume Quick Drying Nail Polish Fast Drying and Long Lasting Color Nail Art DIY Home Manicure Gift for Women**OpenLive**$6.98**3.5★**▲ 383%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FW4DDPBJ) [![IMGDD Dark Chocolate Brown Matte Nail Polish Quick Dry Coffee Brown Nail Lacquer Fast Drying Long Lasting Mist Effect Matte Finish Velvet Air Dry Nail Polish for Nail Art (025 6ml)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416j7eJOLTL.jpg)**IMGDD Dark Chocolate Brown Matte Nail Polish Quick Dry Coffee Brown Nail Lacquer Fast Drying Long Lasting Mist Effect Matte Finish Velvet Air Dry Nail Polish for Nail Art (025 6ml)**IMGDD**$6.65**3.3★**▲ 330%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLD1CYC6) [![Manucurist Active Blur Blurring Treatment Nail Polish Powder Pink Matte Nails Care with Niacinamide No Lamp Vegan & Made in France Nail Strengthener and Growth for Weak Nails Plant-Based](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ZZo-WGLEL.jpg)**Manucurist Active Blur Blurring Treatment Nail Polish Powder Pink Matte Nails Care with Niacinamide No Lamp Vegan & Made in France Nail Strengthener and Growth for Weak Nails Plant-Based**Manucurist**$19.02**4.1★**▲ 317%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDCV2P5M) [![Major Dijit Matte Nail Polish Quick Dry Nail Lacquer for Nail Art Varnish Mist Effect Matte Finish Velvet Nail Polish 0.35 fl oz (Sky Blue-18 10 ML)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+LHLWlrmL.jpg)**Major Dijit Matte Nail Polish Quick Dry Nail Lacquer for Nail Art Varnish Mist Effect Matte Finish Velvet Nail Polish 0.35 fl oz (Sky Blue-18 10 ML)**Major Dijit**$6.13**4.0★**▲ 294%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXTZRVB9)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +8.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

13K8KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Sep, Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.9×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Color**25%

*“color is pretty”*

**Stitch/Finish/Polish**10%

*“Great matte finish”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Quality product for a fair price”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Good value for money”*

**Ease Of Application**4%

*“Easy to Apply”*

**Moist/Dry**4%

*“Quick drying”*

**Durability**3%

*“Very durable”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“As advertised”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“Matt works great”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Easy to use”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**11%

*“They are small”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Poor Quality”*

**Color**6%

*“It not as expected color”*

**Durability**6%

*“Does not last”*

**Leak-Proof**5%

*“Leaked everywhere”*

**Smell**4%

*“Smells terrible”*

**Moist/Dry**4%

*“I ended up with dry”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“Disappointing for the price”*

**Thickness**3%

*“thick”*

**Paint Quality**3%

*“Loses its matte finish over time”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Color**19%

**Size-Overall**15%

**Leak-Proof**11%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

**Functionality-Overall**8%

**Quality-Overall**5%

**Paint Quality**5%

**Moist/Dry**3%

**Smell**3%

**Durability**2%