"Whilst stuck indoors, one of the activities that kept me busy was giving myself at-home manicures. Not only did it take up a good amount of time with all the filing and shaping and buffing, but it was also quite meditative, and made me feel a little bit more pulled together with beauty salons and nail bars closed. But even though I found the patience to paint my nails during lockdown, I still couldn't be bothered to wait for the polish to dry, which is where the Essie Expressie Quick Dry Nail Colour (£8), shown here in the shade Second Hand First Love. You paint on two coats (made easier thanks to the unique angled brush) and in just a couple minutes, the polish is completely dry — no annoying smudges or imprints left on your glossy polish. I was so impressed, I'm definitely going to keep this handy for last-minute nail emergencies." — SP