This Popular Nail Polish Brand Is So Impressive I Take It to the Salon with Me—My 17 Favorite Shades

      Before I found the luxury nail lacquer brand Mooncat, my manicures were heading towards "boring." I appreciate a good French manicure now and then, but I've always had a fondness for extravagant nail designs and vibrant colors—they bring me joy. While aiming for trendy nails (I'm striving for Dua Lipa's level), I admit that frequent nail art can be a bit pricey. Sticking to a single color is a more budget-friendly option, so I needed to get creative without breaking the bank. Fortunately, brands like Mooncat offer a great selection. They feature an impressive range of unique, beautiful, and non-toxic nail lacquers that I've never experienced before. The shades are so appealing that I began taking them along to my monthly salon appointments.

      My introduction to the brand was through a friend who frequently wore Mooncat polishes and suggested they would suit me perfectly. Eventually, I decided it was time to try them out. What I didn't expect was how overwhelmed I'd feel by all the shades I wanted to have. From magnetic to holographic and thermal lacquers, Mooncat truly offers a comprehensive selection. If you're looking to elevate your manicure game, this is the place to start. I took on the challenge of selecting the brand's 17 best shades below. Honestly, this is just a glimpse of my favorites, as I have many more, but for brevity, here are the highlights.

      **Mooncat's Best-Selling Shades**

      **House of Hades**

      This striking cobalt-blue hue caught my attention right away. Although it might look simply blue, it has plum undertones. It’s no surprise it's one of the brand’s best sellers. The polish contains ultrafine glitter flakes that shimmer beautifully in the right light.

      **Freshly Bitten**

      This deeply pigmented berry shade has a subtle shimmer that adds a bit of flair to festive nail looks.

      **Forbidden Fruit**

      A part of Mooncat's magnetic lacquer collection, Forbidden Fruit is a regal dark burgundy with a multi-chrome finish that transitions from green to yellow.

      **Mercury's Tears**

      This is a personal favorite and a best seller. It’s not just another blue; it features color-shifting pink and green shimmer that creates a beautiful iridescent effect.

      **Sakura's Serenade**

      While Mooncat's magnetic and shimmer-based lacquers are undeniably enchanting, their thermal polishes are exceptional. Thermal lacquers react to temperature, changing based on your body’s chemistry and the surrounding environment. I haven’t tried this shifting Barbie-pink shade with shimmer yet, but it's definitely on my wish list.

      **404: Soul Not Found**

      This magnetic winter-ready shade is stunning in the light. It shifts between teal, blue, and purple for a multidimensional appearance. Magnetic shades can be designed in various ways based on the placement of the magnet, and Mooncat has a helpful video demonstrating how to achieve the look.

      **Access Denied**

      For fans of dark and mysterious polishes, Access Denied delivers. The classic black base is enhanced with serpent-green shimmer that's truly eye-catching and distinct. It belongs to the brand’s Glitch in the Matrix collection.

      **Millennia**

      Another top seller, Millennia is a magnetic, multi-chrome polish that resembles 404: Soul Not Found but features violet, blue, and green shades with holographic glitter in a gold-green finish. When used with the magnetic wand, it gives a stunning galaxy effect.

      **My Favorite Mooncat Shades**

      **The Doppelganger**

      Currently, I’m wearing Doppleganger, and I can’t express how much I adore it. This is my first experience with thermal polish, and it’s a blast. The lacquer shifts from deep purple in the cold to light mauve in warmth, creating a unique appearance that keeps my nails looking fresh.

      **Mutiny**

      I recently spotted this shade on a fellow beauty editor and was immediately intrigued. She introduced me to Mooncat, so I owe my appreciation for the brand to her. Mutiny is the shimmering magnetic green lacquer with a teal base that she wore, which she described as "very X-Files," and I completely agree.

      **Twilight Sonata**

      This is another thermal lacquer I haven't used yet, but I'm quite taken by it. It's a shimmering midnight-blue that transitions to a beautiful amethyst shade. It's part of the brand's Fallen Set.

      **Love's Labyrinth**

      This vibrant color is a light sage green with ample shimmer. It has a nostalgic '90s vibe with its rich, holographic, mermaid-green tint.

      **Poseidon's Prize**

      Poseidon's Prize is one of the deepest ocean blue shades filled with reflective glitter. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m eager to. What I admire most about Mooncat's magnetic lacquers is their versatility; different effects can be achieved depending on how the magnet is applied.

      **Siren's Deceit**

      I am drawn