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

      Before I came across the luxury nail lacquer brand Mooncat, my manicures were teetering on the edge of "boring." I appreciate a classic French manicure from time to time, but I've always had a passion for extravagant nail designs and vibrant colors—they just bring me joy. While it's exciting to master the art of cool-girl nails (I aim to reach Dua Lipa's level), I can also admit that getting nail art frequently can be tough on the budget. Sticking to a single color is more financially friendly, so I needed to be inventive without breaking the bank. Thankfully, brands like Mooncat have got that covered. They offer a great selection of interesting, stunning, and unique nontoxic nail lacquers that are unlike anything I've used before. The colors are so enticing that I've started bringing them along to my monthly salon appointments. My journey with the brand began with a friend who constantly wore Mooncat polishes and convinced me that they were right up my alley, prompting me to finally give the brand a try. I was unprepared for how many shades I would want to add to my collection. Mooncat offers everything from magnetic and holographic to thermal lacquers—it's all there. If you're looking to elevate your manicure game, your search ends here. I took on the daunting task of pinpointing the brand's all-time best shades below. To be honest, this list is just a glimpse; I have many more favorites, but for the sake of brevity, here are the top 17.

      Mooncat’s Best-Selling Shades:

      **House of Hades**

      This deep cobalt-blue shade instantly drew my attention. While it seems just blue, it actually has subtle plum undertones. It’s easy to see why this is one of the brand’s best-sellers, featuring ultrafine glitter flakes that practically glow in the right light.

      **Freshly Bitten**

      A richly pigmented berry shade, this polish has a more understated shimmer, making it perfect for adding a touch of flair to your holiday nail look.

      **Forbidden Fruit**

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

      **Mercury's Tears**

      This is not only a best-seller but also a personal favorite of mine from the brand. It’s not your typical blue; it features color-shifting pink and green shimmer, giving it a mesmerizing iridescent effect.

      **Sakura's Serenade**

      While Mooncat’s magnetic and shimmer-based lacquers are undeniably enchanting, the brand’s thermal polishes are a dream come true. These temperature-reactive lacquers change based on your body chemistry and surrounding conditions. I haven’t had the chance to try this Barbie-pink shade with shimmer yet, but it’s on my wish list.

      **404: Soul Not Found**

      This winter-ready magnetic polish is stunning in the light, shifting between teal, blue, and purple for a multidimensional effect. The beauty of magnetic shades is the numerous ways to create designs, guided by where you place your magnet over your nail. Mooncat provides instructional videos to help you achieve your desired look.

      **Access Denied**

      For those who love dark, mysterious polishes, Access Denied is a perfect choice. Its classic black base is accented with serpent-green shimmer that is both eye-catching and unique, fittingly part of the brand’s Glitch in the Matrix collection.

      **Millennia**

      Another best-seller, Millennia is a magnetic, multi-chrome polish similar to 404: Soul Not Found but featuring hues of violet, blue, and green with holographic glitter in a gold-green shade. When used with the magnetic wand, it creates a stunning galaxy effect on your nails.

      **My Favorite Mooncat Shades**

      **The Doppelganger**

      Currently wearing Doppleganger, I must say, I'm obsessed. This is my first experience with a thermal polish, and it’s so entertaining. The lacquer changes based on your activity, shifting to a deep purple when cold and a light mauve when warm. It guarantees that my nails always look interesting.

      **Mutiny**

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

      **Twilight Sonata**

      This is another thermal lacquer from the brand that I haven't gotten my hands on yet, but I find it utterly captivating. It's a shimmery midnight-blue polish that shifts to a beautiful amethyst shade, part of the brand’s Fallen Set.

      **Love's Labyrinth**

      This vibrant shade is a light sage green packed with shimmer