This week we've been testing nail polish removers, to find you the best on the market.
Is it worth spending a bit extra, or are budget options just as good?
Read our reviews to find out.
Cutex Strengthening Nail Polish Remover, £1.49
Tested by: Helen Russell, editor
Verdict: Okay, so nail varnish remover isn't exactly the most exciting of beauty buys, but it is an essential and one that we get wrong at our peril. I've tried endless removers that either take an age to shift stubborn polish or strip my nails so harshly that they're left weak and brittle. Cutex hits the perfect middle ground - cleaning my nails effectively but leaving them in a decent condition. For a good value bathroom cabinet basic, I give Cutex. 4/5
Stockist: Available nationwide
Superdrug Nail Polish Remover Acetone Free, 
£1.29
Tested by: Dalia Smetana, journalist
Verdict: Superdrug's Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover did a fair job of getting rid of my polish, but I wasn't overly impressed. I deliberately had a lighter varnish on my nails as darker shades are much harder to get off. The fact that it is acetone free has something to do with its effectiveness as removers with acetone are known to take off the polish more easily, but are also more likely to dry out your nails. However for the bargain price of 63p (it's currently on sale online) I can't really grumble too much and even if I do end up having to use a little more at that price it really doesn't matter. 3/5
Stockist: www.superdrug.com
Boots Expert Clean Off Nail Polish Remover, £1.25
Tested by: Suzannah Ramsdale, journalist
Verdict: I love nothing more than a good lashing of bright nail varnish, so for me a quick, cheap and effective remover is top of my must-have list. This Boots product gets rid of all traces of polish with one quick wipe, without leaving even the faintest hint of stain or colour. Unfortunately, my nails felt dry and a little brittle afterwards but for great nail varnish removal at such a low price, I'm willing to take it. For the true cuticle and nail fanatics out there, I'd go for something pricier. I'll give this 3/5.
Stockist: www.boots.com
OPI Expert Touch Nail Lacquer Remover, £4.65 
Tested by: Victoria Joy, journalist
Verdict: There's no way I'll ever be in line for an award for the virtue of patience so spending hours perfecting a manicure isn't my style - hence why I need a good nail polish remover to tidy up all the streaks and smudges said manicure inevitably produces. I can't fault this OPI remover for taking one coat of colour clean off the nail but it didn't leave my fingertips feeling particularly moisturised. Because a good dose of hand cream was needed afterwards, I give this 3/5.
Stockist: www.lenawhite.co.uk
Ciaté White Chocolate Nail Polish Remover, £14
Tested by: Jenny Cox, deputy editor
Verdict: Does a nail varnish remover need to be a luxury item? Well, it can't hurt. The big selling point behind this is the white chocolate fragrance, which manifests itself only after the remover has dried. Once I got over that novelty (minutes of fun), I was left with an effective remover which shifts both polish and stains quickly. My nails felt softer than usual too, thanks to the vitamins in the formula. Lastly, all of this comes packaged in a beautiful perfume-esque bottle, complete with bow. A real treat. 4/5.
Stockist: www.ciate.co.uk
