This last experience is with the OPI Infinite Shine 2 polishes! They are marketed to last 11 days which seems an odd number, but they are specifically stated to be “gel-like”. My sister picked up this color and the starter set of the base and top coat at Sally Beauty supply and I've tried it a couple of times now.

Do you need a lamp for OPI? How do you apply OPI gel polish without UV light? A polish that performs like a gel, the beauty of OPI Infinite Shine is that it doesn't need curing or soaking off, so it can easily be applied and removed at home and in the nail salon without the need for a lamp or acetone.

Officially described as a "deep-sea indigo," this is a very deep pthalo or ultramarine blue bearing abundant pearly microfine particulate shimmers in red and dark blue.

OPI is a leader in nail polish brands. It's more expensive than other brands because of the quality of the polish. I like OPI polishes however, my go to brand of nail polishes is Zoya. You get what you pay for and I believe OPI is one of the best nail polishes that's comapred to China Glaze and Essie.