The invention presents a fast-drying nail enamel composition with good stability, easy application, high shine and long wear. The disclosed combination of an acrylic resin having a Tg greater than a threshold temperature； a second resin having a Tg less than the threshold temperature； at least one plasticizer selected from the group consisting of a benzoic acid derivative, a citric acid derivative, and an isobutyrate derivative； a non-polar silicone copolymer； and at least one solvent having an evaporation rate greater than butyl acetate provides a nail polish that can be dried within 40-60 seconds on fingernails without sacrificing other critical properties such as shine and wear resistance.
