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

      Before I found the luxurious nail lacquer brand Mooncat, my manicures were beginning to lean towards "boring." I appreciate a classic French manicure occasionally, but I've always adored extravagant nail designs and vibrant colors just as much—they bring me joy. While I enjoy experimenting with trendy nail art (I aim to achieve Dua Lipa's level), I’ll readily admit that maintaining intricate nail designs frequently can be tough on the budget. Sticking to a single color is more economical, so I needed to find ways to unleash my creativity without breaking the bank. Fortunately, brands like Mooncat cater to that need. They offer a variety of interesting, beautiful, and unique nontoxic nail lacquers that I've never encountered before. The color options are so appealing that I’ve started taking them to my monthly salon appointments. My journey with the brand began through a friend who frequently wore Mooncat polishes and insisted they would be perfect for me. Eventually, I decided to give them a try, not expecting to be overwhelmed by the number of shades I wanted to add to my collection. From magnetic and holographic to thermal lacquers, Mooncat truly has something for everyone. If you're looking to enhance your manicure, your search ends here. I took on the challenging task of selecting the brand's best shades listed below. In truth, this list represents just a small sample of my favorites, but to keep it concise, here are the top 17.

      **Mooncat's Best-Selling Shades**

      **House of Hades**

      This rich and deep cobalt blue captivated me instantly. While it looks merely blue, it has subtle plum undertones. It's easy to see why it's among the brand's top sellers, featuring ultrafine glitter flakes that almost glow in the right light.

      **Freshly Bitten**

      This highly pigmented berry hue offers a more subtle shimmer and is ideal for adding a touch of flair to your holiday manicure.

      **Forbidden Fruit**

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

      **Mercury's Tears**

      Both a best seller and a personal favorite, this is not your typical blue. It features color-shifting pink and green shimmer, creating a mesmerizing iridescent effect.

      **Sakura's Serenade**

      While Mooncat’s magnetic and shimmer polishes are undeniably enchanting, their thermal lacquers are simply delightful. These temperature-reactive polishes shift based on your body temperature, the climate, and the environmental conditions. I haven’t had the chance to try this shifting Barbie-pink with shimmer yet, but it’s high on my list.

      **404: Soul Not Found**

      This winter-ready magnetic shade dazzles in the light, transitioning between teal, blue, and purple for a multidimensional appearance. One of the best aspects of magnetic shades is the variety of designs you can create by maneuvering the magnet over the nail. Mooncat provides a helpful video to guide you in achieving your ideal design.

      **Access Denied**

      For those who favor dark and mysterious polishes, Access Denied is perfect. While the base is a classic black, it contains stunning serpent-green shimmer, making it unique and eye-catching. Suitable for the brand's Glitch in the Matrix collection.

      **Millennia**

      Another popular option from the brand, Millennia is a magnetic, multi-chrome polish akin to 404: Soul Not Found, but showcases violet, blue, and green shades with holographic glitter in a gold-green hue. When applied with the magnetic wand, it delivers a beautiful galaxy-like effect.

      **My Favorite Mooncat Shades**

      **The Doppelganger**

      Currently, I am wearing Doppleganger, a thermal lacquer, and I can't express how much I adore it. This is my first experience with thermal polish, and it’s incredibly fun. The color shifts depending on your actions, turning to a deep purple when cold and a light mauve when warm, ensuring my nails are never boring.

      **Mutiny**

      I recently spotted this shade on a fellow beauty editor, and I was so taken by it that I had to inquire about it. She introduced me to Mooncat, so I credit her with my newfound appreciation for the brand. Mutiny is the shimmering magnetic green polish with a teal base that she wore. She described it as "very X Files," and I fully agree.

      **Twilight Sonata**

      This is another thermal polish from the brand that I haven’t acquired yet, but I’m absolutely fascinated by it. It is a shimmery midnight-blue lacquer that shifts to a lovely amethyst shade. This is part of the brand's Fallen Set.

      **Love's Labyrinth**

      This bright shade is a light sage green with a generous amount of shimmer. It has a nostalgic '90s vibe, featuring a lush, holographic, mermaid-green tint.

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