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# **opi lets be friends nail polish**

**Skip it**

A small market ($53K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 13Growth 58Conversion 58Competition 17Returns 96Price range 46Avg price 34Brand share 13Review moat 17Quality gap 63

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.8%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Good****+32.2%**

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

**Conversion**

**Good****5.0%**

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

**Price range**

**Okay****$5.90–$22.85**

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

**Avg price**

**Okay****$10.12**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Competition**

**Bad****79%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Review moat**

**Bad****18,194.82**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Market size**

**Bad****$53K**

$53K/yr · 106K searches

**Brand share**

**Bad****95%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 79% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**7 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**52**

**Top-5 brand share**

**95%**

**Open market**

**2%**

- OPI69% - Sally Hansen9% - SUPWEE7% - beetles Gel Polish6% - GAOY5% - COSMOO3% - Open — no brand owns it (1 brand, 2%)

## **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%15%$8K30%$16K45%$24K60%$32K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 11 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![OPI Nail Lacquer Lets Be Friends! | Opaque Soft Pink Crme Chip Resistant Nail Polish | Hello Kitty 2021 Collection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31bNnpEpG1L.jpg)**OPI Nail Lacquer Lets Be Friends! | Opaque Soft Pink Crme Chip Resistant Nail Polish | Hello Kitty 2021 Collection**OPI**$11.61**4.6★30,388 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W7M3RHL) [2![Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish | Quick Dry Long Lasting Streak-Free Shine | Semi-Opaque Glossy | 239 In a Blush | Pale Pink Nude Nail Color](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31QDoizfgpL.jpg)**Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish | Quick Dry Long Lasting Streak-Free Shine | Semi-Opaque Glossy | 239 In a Blush | Pale Pink Nude Nail Color**Sally Hansen**$5.90**4.4★14,776 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TMH87QP) [3![OPI GelColor Lets Be Friends! | Opaque Soft Cool Pink Crme LED Cure Gel Nail Polish | Salon-Quality Shine Long-Lasting Wear | Vegan & HEMA Free | 0.5 Fl Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31S4kBGByyL.jpg)**OPI GelColor Lets Be Friends! | Opaque Soft Cool Pink Crme LED Cure Gel Nail Polish | Salon-Quality Shine Long-Lasting Wear | Vegan & HEMA Free | 0.5 Fl Oz**OPI**$22.85**4.5★276 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCCZDM74) [4![SUPWEE Quick Dry Milky Pink Nail Polish Regular Natural Fingernail Lacquer Help Nail Strengthener and Growth Nail Repair](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313TgcH6PML.jpg)**SUPWEE Quick Dry Milky Pink Nail Polish Regular Natural Fingernail Lacquer Help Nail Strengthener and Growth Nail Repair**SUPWEE**$7.43**4.3★232 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F29C9YH7) [5![Beetles Milky Pink Gel Nail Polish 15ml Nude Pink Jelly Neutral Color Polish Set Translucent Sheer Gel Nail Concealer Soak Off UV LED Nail Lamp French Nail Art Gifts for Women](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415lUXt8YwL.jpg)**Beetles Milky Pink Gel Nail Polish 15ml Nude Pink Jelly Neutral Color Polish Set Translucent Sheer Gel Nail Concealer Soak Off UV LED Nail Lamp French Nail Art Gifts for Women**beetles Gel Polish**$6.86**4.5★13,080 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF4G4NHC)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![OPI GelColor Lets Be Friends! | Opaque Soft Cool Pink Crme LED Cure Gel Nail Polish | Salon-Quality Shine Long-Lasting Wear | Vegan & HEMA Free | 0.5 Fl Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31S4kBGByyL.jpg)**OPI GelColor Lets Be Friends! | Opaque Soft Cool Pink Crme LED Cure Gel Nail Polish | Salon-Quality Shine Long-Lasting Wear | Vegan & HEMA Free | 0.5 Fl Oz**OPI**$22.85**276 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCCZDM74) [![SUPWEE Quick Dry Milky Pink Nail Polish Regular Natural Fingernail Lacquer Help Nail Strengthener and Growth Nail Repair](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313TgcH6PML.jpg)**SUPWEE Quick Dry Milky Pink Nail Polish Regular Natural Fingernail Lacquer Help Nail Strengthener and Growth Nail Repair**SUPWEE**$7.43**232 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F29C9YH7) [![Bevimee Nail Polish Nude Pink Quick Dry Sheer Color Nail Lacquer Non Gel Long Lasting Regular Fast Dry Fingernail Polish DIY Salon Gift for Women 12ML](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Zd8GshdyL.jpg)**Bevimee Nail Polish Nude Pink Quick Dry Sheer Color Nail Lacquer Non Gel Long Lasting Regular Fast Dry Fingernail Polish DIY Salon Gift for Women 12ML**Bevimee**$7.61**551 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F18LD9JX) [![COSMOO Pale Pink Nail Polish Chip Resistant Manicure Non-Toxic Vegan Cruelty Free Air Dry 12ml Fast Drying in 60 Seconds (Sheer Light Pink)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413BIaem8+L.jpg)**COSMOO Pale Pink Nail Polish Chip Resistant Manicure Non-Toxic Vegan Cruelty Free Air Dry 12ml Fast Drying in 60 Seconds (Sheer Light Pink)**COSMOO**$7.78**687 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5CHLN31) [![Beetles Milky Pink Gel Nail Polish 15ml Nude Pink Jelly Neutral Color Polish Set Translucent Sheer Gel Nail Concealer Soak Off UV LED Nail Lamp French Nail Art Gifts for Women](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415lUXt8YwL.jpg)**Beetles Milky Pink Gel Nail Polish 15ml Nude Pink Jelly Neutral Color Polish Set Translucent Sheer Gel Nail Concealer Soak Off UV LED Nail Lamp French Nail Art Gifts for Women**beetles Gel Polish**$6.86**13,080 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF4G4NHC)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![OPI Nail Lacquer Sweet Heart | Sheer Soft Pink Crme Chip Resistant Nail Polish | Fast Drying Streak Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zUu+5H-6L.jpg)**OPI Nail Lacquer Sweet Heart | Sheer Soft Pink Crme Chip Resistant Nail Polish | Fast Drying Streak Free**OPI**$11.68**4.5★**▲ 130%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00421Z0ZI) [![SUPWEE Quick Dry Milky Pink Nail Polish Regular Natural Fingernail Lacquer Help Nail Strengthener and Growth Nail Repair](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313TgcH6PML.jpg)**SUPWEE Quick Dry Milky Pink Nail Polish Regular Natural Fingernail Lacquer Help Nail Strengthener and Growth Nail Repair**SUPWEE**$7.43**4.3★**▲ 78%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F29C9YH7) [![Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish | Quick Dry Long Lasting Streak-Free Shine | Semi-Opaque Glossy | 239 In a Blush | Pale Pink Nude Nail Color](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31QDoizfgpL.jpg)**Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish | Quick Dry Long Lasting Streak-Free Shine | Semi-Opaque Glossy | 239 In a Blush | Pale Pink Nude Nail Color**Sally Hansen**$5.90**4.4★**▲ 63%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TMH87QP) [![COSMOO Pale Pink Nail Polish Chip Resistant Manicure Non-Toxic Vegan Cruelty Free Air Dry 12ml Fast Drying in 60 Seconds (Sheer Light Pink)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413BIaem8+L.jpg)**COSMOO Pale Pink Nail Polish Chip Resistant Manicure Non-Toxic Vegan Cruelty Free Air Dry 12ml Fast Drying in 60 Seconds (Sheer Light Pink)**COSMOO**$7.78**4.0★**▲ 34%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5CHLN31) [![OPI Nail Lacquer Lets Be Friends! | Opaque Soft Pink Crme Chip Resistant Nail Polish | Hello Kitty 2021 Collection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31bNnpEpG1L.jpg)**OPI Nail Lacquer Lets Be Friends! | Opaque Soft Pink Crme Chip Resistant Nail Polish | Hello Kitty 2021 Collection**OPI**$11.61**4.6★**— 3%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W7M3RHL)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +32.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

10K6KSpike '24Black Friday '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Feb, Apr, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Color**56%

*“Pretty shade”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“this gel is amazing quality”*

**Durability**3%

*“I have used it for years”*

**Ease Of Application**3%

*“The application is easy”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Easy to use”*

**Stitch/Finish/Polish**3%

*“Natural, easy to apply, and incredible finish even if you are not experienced”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“As advertised”*

**Soft Feel**2%

*“Looks clean and girly”*

**Coverage**2%

*“Great coverage”*

**Moist/Dry**2%

*“it really does dry instantly even if I do two or more coats”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Color**20%

*“Color not as advertised”*

**Thickness**13%

*“not sheer enough”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Very cheap quality product”*

**Moist/Dry**7%

*“Still not dry”*

**Durability**6%

*“peeling after two days”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**4%

*“Sticky/tacky”*

**Smell**4%

*“This is not what nail gel supposed smell like... awful.”*

**Coverage**3%

*“It's a difficult color to get even coverage”*

**Texture/Consistency-Overall**2%

*“the consistency isnt great”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“It is false advertising that it claims to be non toxic”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Color**47%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**13%

**Functionality-Overall**7%

**Moist/Dry**4%

**Thickness**4%

**Smell**3%

**Adhesion/Stickiness**3%

**Quality-Overall**2%

**Durability**2%

**Value For Money**2%