OPI Dutch Tulips: Shade, Finish, Formula Codes & Wear

OPI Dutch Tulips is a glossy crème polish in a warm pink-red shade. It’s available in regular Nail Lacquer, Infinite Shine and professional GelColor, each with its own product code and application method. Choose Nail Lacquer for an air-dry manicure, Infinite Shine for a gel-like finish without a lamp, or GelColor for a salon-applied, lamp-cured manicure.

OPI Dutch Tulips Product Details

• Shade: Vibrant pink-red with pink undertones.
• Finish: Glossy crème.
• Nail Lacquer identifiers: NL L60; retailer SKU NLL60.
• Infinite Shine identifier: ISL L60.
• GelColor identifier: GC L60.
• Nail Lacquer size: 0.5 oz (15 mL).
• Stated wear: Up to 7 days for Nail Lacquer and up to 11 days for Infinite Shine.
• GelColor wear: Up to 14 days.
• Curing: Nail Lacquer and Infinite Shine air-dry; GelColor requires an LED/UV lamp.

Dutch Tulips has a smooth, even crème finish, without the reflective effect of shimmer or metallic particles. Different nail polish finishes create distinct looks and can affect the coverage and shine you can expect.

How Dutch Tulips Looks on Nails

Dutch Tulips is a pink-red: its pink undertone softens the red, while the saturated base keeps it from looking pastel or pale. The crème finish is smooth and opaque-looking, with no shimmer or glitter. Two thin coats build an even, full-color finish.

The shade can look pinker or redder depending on the lighting, your skin tone and how thickly you apply it. Compare it in daylight and indoor light for a better sense of the color. OPI Cajun Shrimp is another warm red, with more coral or orange in its tone; Dutch Tulips has a more noticeable balance of pink and red.

Nail Lacquer’s color ingredients include Red 6 Lake, Red 7 Lake and Titanium Dioxide. Ingredients can vary between formula lines, so check the package if you need the full list for the formula you plan to use.

Dutch Tulips may look brighter or more muted depending on the lighting and your natural nail color. Compare it with other OPI nail polish colors to get a better sense of its red tone and whether it suits a warm- or cool-leaning palette.

Which Dutch Tulips Formula Fits You?

Dutch Tulips comes in three OPI formulas, each with its own application method and wear claim. Consider how you do your manicures and whether you have access to a salon or curing lamp before choosing.

• OPI Nail Lacquer: This regular air-dry polish has a Pro-Wide brush and a stated wear time of up to 7 days when used with OPI’s 3-step system. It suits at-home manicures and frequent color changes.
• OPI Infinite Shine: This no-lamp formula has a gel-like finish and a stated wear time of up to 11 days. Use it with Infinite Shine base coat and top coat for the system’s intended wear.
• OPI GelColor: This professional gel formula is applied salon-style and cured under a lamp. It’s the choice for a cured gel manicure.

OPI Cajun Shrimp is a separate warm-red shade to compare with Dutch Tulips if you’re deciding between the two colors.

How to Apply Dutch Tulips

For regular Nail Lacquer, begin with clean, dry nails and apply thin coats. Light layers dry more evenly and are less likely to dent or smudge. OPI’s Pro-Wide brush is intended to spread the color across the nail.

1. Shape your nails, remove old polish and clean the nail surface.
2. Apply a thin base coat and let it dry.
3. Apply two thin coats of Dutch Tulips, letting each coat dry before adding the next.
4. Brush polish across the nail tip to cap the free edge.
5. Apply top coat, including a light sweep over the free edge.

After finishing the manicure, you can apply one drop of DripDry Lacquer Drying Drops per nail. The drops don’t replace waiting for the coats to set.

Wipe excess polish from the brush and apply thin coats, letting each dry before adding the next. This helps prevent streaks and makes it easier to apply nail polish neatly around the cuticle.

Wear, Removal, and Availability

OPI states that Nail Lacquer wears for up to 7 days when used with its 3-step system; Infinite Shine has a gel-like wear claim of up to 11 days. These are maximums, not guarantees. Nail preparation, application and daily wear all affect how long a manicure stays neat. GelColor is a professionally applied, lamp-cured gel and has a separate wear claim of up to 14 days.

Remove regular Nail Lacquer and Infinite Shine with nail polish remover. GelColor requires gel removal; follow salon instructions, and don’t peel or pull it off, as this can damage the natural nail. You can check the OPI Official Website for the brand’s product catalog. Ulta Beauty carries OPI shades online and in stores, and Beyond Polish lists OPI Dutch Tulips online. Availability can vary by formula and retailer.

FAQs

What is the most popular OPI nail color now?

There isn’t one shade that’s the most popular across all stores and seasons. Rankings change by retailer, region and new releases. Dutch Tulips is a recognizable pink-red, but that doesn’t make it a universal current bestseller.

Is OPI Dutch Tulips discontinued?

Dutch Tulips isn’t necessarily discontinued in every formula just because one version is out of stock. Availability varies by formula and seller.

Is Dutch Tulips available as dip powder?

There is no established Dutch Tulips dip-powder product. OPI Dutch Tulips is available as Nail Lacquer, Infinite Shine and GelColor; none of these is dip powder.

Conclusion

Dutch Tulips is a glossy crème pink-red available as air-dry Nail Lacquer, no-lamp Infinite Shine and professional GelColor. Choose the formula that matches your manicure routine and use its product code when shopping.