A cult-favorite midnight aubergine crème for nails with unmistakable after-dark elegance.
✦ The Iconic Dark Manicure
OPI NLW42 Lincoln Park After Dark is the original OPI Nail Lacquer version of the beloved shade, presented in a 15 mL / 0.5 fl oz bottle. Its near-black purple crème color gives nails a deep, polished look that feels refined, moody, and timeless.
This classic lacquer formula is fast-drying and made for routine polish application without a curing lamp. OPI lists the Nail Lacquer format as offering up to 7 days of wear when applied as directed with base coat, two thin color coats, and top coat.
✦ Why It Belongs in Your Polish Wardrobe
✦ Near-Black Purple Crème A deep midnight aubergine shade that reads sophisticated, dramatic, and beautifully versatile.
✦ Original Nail Lacquer Format This listing is for OPI’s classic lacquer formula, not Infinite Shine, GelColor, Powder Perfection, or press-ons.
✦ No Lamp Required Applies like a traditional nail polish and dries without LED or UV curing.
✦ Up to 7 Days of Wear OPI lists this Nail Lacquer format with up to seven days of wear when applied as directed.
✦ 15 mL Bottle The verified Nail Lacquer size is 15 mL / 0.5 fl oz, ideal for personal manicures or salon polish shelves.
✦ Permanent Classic Shade OPI identifies Lincoln Park After Dark as part of its Classics collection, with availability varying by retailer.
✦ Key Ingredients
Nitrocellulose A verified ingredient in this Nail Lacquer formula, commonly used in traditional polish film formation.
Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate & Propyl Acetate Solvent ingredients listed by OPI for this lacquer formula.
Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin Included in the published ingredient list for OPI Nail Lacquer Lincoln Park After Dark.
Colorants & Pigments Verified colorants include CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 77510, CI 15850, and CI 15880.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Prep natural nails by trimming, filing, buffing, and gently pushing back cuticles.
- 02 Apply OPI Natural Nail Base Coat and allow it to dry before color.
- 03 Shake the bottle to mix pigments, then apply two thin coats using one stroke down the center and one on each side; cap the free edge.
- 04 Finish with OPI Top Coat, cap the free edge, and use OPI DripDry Lacquer Drying Drops if faster drying is desired.
