Question: what is the difference between matte and glossy nail polish?
Answer: A cream polish is the easiest to explain, because it's the classic nail polish texture: glossy, but not glittery or shimmery. ... Matte nail polishes are also pretty easy to grasp — they're simply not glossy. They look "flat" and more like marker or pencil rubbed onto your nails than enamel the way other nail polishes do.