If there’s one thing OPI knows, it’s how to nail a trend — literally. Whenever we stumble across a viral nail polish video on TikTok, nine times out of 10 it’s an OPI shade swatch. We still remember when our feeds were taken over by one viral Hailey Bieber manicure after another, from vanilla chrome nails (that’s OPI in the shade Funny Bunny, in case you’re wondering) to the more Y2K-inspired digital lavender.
OPI has always been ahead of the curve, even before the days of social media. OPI cofounder Suzi Weiss-Fischmann is the mastermind behind various tongue-in-cheek names that made many of its offerings instant classics, like I’m Not Really a Waitress and Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around. And let’s not forget fan favourites like Big Apple Red or Lincoln Park After Dark, which have been trademarked due to their universal popularity.
With OPI currently offering 20% off sitewide with the code BOO, we’ve tapped Lia Smith, OPI’s brand education manager, to help us pick out a list of bestselling shades the internet just can’t get enough of. Browse ahead for colours that will inspire your next autumnal polish refresh.
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Funny Bunny
It’s not surprising that Funny Bunny has a spot on this list, given its heavy celebrity endorsement. This white shade formed the backbone of Hailey Bieber’s vanilla chrome manicure, and Sofia Richie Grainge famously wore it to her wedding rehearsal dinner. It’s a lovely sheer cream that turns milky white when you pile on a second coat.
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OPI Infinite Shine Funny Bunny, $, available at OPI
Got The Blues For Red
“Rich wine tones are having a moment,” says Smith. “We’ve been seeing a lot of shades that evoke mellow red wine and sumptuous burgundy reds.” Case in point: this TikTok on Got The Blues For Red, a cool-toned dark red, which has received over 330k likes. It’s the kind of jewel tone we want peeking out from our jumper sleeves as soon as there’s a hint of chill in the air.
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OPI Got The Blues For Red, $, available at OPI
Bubble Bath
Ask any beauty editor to list their favourite nail colours and Bubble Bath will likely make the cut. The subtle pink is a top-selling shade and imparts a clean, classic finish. Hot tip: The Bubble Bath nail lacquer boasts more of a blush undertone, while the Infinite Shine gel-effect version skews more neutral.
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OPI Infinite Shine Bubble Bath, $, available at OPI
Material Gworl
Call it the “Espresso” effect but we’re all about brown nail colours lately. This rich caramel reminds us of golden leaves, hot chocolate and chai lattes aka all the cold-weather comforts that get tons of social media love during Gilmore Girls season (i.e. autumn).
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OPI Material Gworl, $, available at OPI
Malaga Wine
TikTok beauty enthusiasts describe this glossy red as the perfect red nail polish for transitioning to autumn. It’s the kind of long-lasting colour that looks good on absolutely anyone and with everything.
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OPI Infinite Shine Malaga Wine, $, available at OPI
Kyoto Pearl
The universal appeal of white nail polish is undeniable. This pearlescent white is lauded as the perfect bridal nail colour on TikTok, racking up millions of views in the process. To us, the colour evokes a freshly made bed that we never want to leave on lazy mornings.
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OPI Kyoto Pearl, $, available at OPI
Awe Night Long
The most viral shades at this time of year offer “a smooth richness with depth”, according to Smith. “Deep, enveloping blues and greys that mirror the marbled hues of the night sky perfectly capture the mood,” she adds. This luscious sparkly blue reminds us of the galaxy of stars we love to see on crisp autumnal evenings.
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OPI Infinite Shine Awe Night Long, $, available at OPI
My Private Jet
Smith predicts that darker, stormier shades will continue to gain traction to mirror the more brooding weather. This rich mocha hue mixes things up with a shimmery dusting of gold, red and green glitter.
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OPI Infinite Shine My Private Jet, $, available at OPI
Passion
Don’t sleep on Passion. Beauty creators have been calling this lovely sheer pink the perfect mix between Funny Bunny and Bubble Bath, with a “your nails, but better” finish and no streaks.
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OPI Infinite Shine Passion, $, available at OPI
Black Cherry Chutney
This black-red is the party-ready version of Malaga Wine. It features a subtle dose of glitter that will pair perfectly with any lush velvet outfit this festive season.
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OPI Black Cherry Chutney, $, available at OPI
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