Nail Polish Remover Price in Pakistan (2026 Guide)

The honest answer: a bottle of nail polish remover in Pakistan generally costs anywhere from PKR 100 for a small local acetone bottle to PKR 400-900 for a branded, gentler non-acetone formula — but if you're searching for the exact nail polish remover price in Pakistan on our site, we have to be upfront that BigBasket.pk does not currently stock a dedicated nail polish remover.

What we do stock, and back with Cash on Delivery nationwide, is a genuine range of nail polishes (budget to bridal) and face makeup removers from Pixi, Eveline and Neutrogena. This guide covers realistic remover pricing, how to avoid diluted or fake bottles in local markets, and where our own catalogue can actually help.

What Nail Polish Remover Actually Costs in Pakistan

In most Pakistani pharmacies and cosmetic shops, a small 100ml bottle of plain acetone-based remover runs roughly PKR 100 to 250, while a branded, gentler formula (often labelled "non-acetone" or sold as remover pads) from an imported or premium local brand typically lands between PKR 400 and 900, depending on bottle size and where it's sold. Salon-size bottles bought in bulk can work out cheaper per millilitre, but that pricing is for professional use, not a single at-home bottle. Karachi's Saddar and Tariq Road markets, and Lahore's Anarkali and Liberty markets, show the widest spread — and also the widest range of unlabelled, refilled bottles sold at suspiciously low prices.

Price alone won't tell you if a bottle is genuine acetone or ethyl acetate versus a diluted substitute, which is why authenticity checks matter more than the number on the label. If you're comparing remover prices online, treat anything priced far below PKR 150 for a "branded" bottle as a red flag rather than a bargain.

Acetone vs Non-Acetone: What the Price Difference Buys You

Acetone-based remover is the strongest and cheapest option — it strips regular and gel-topped polish in under a minute but also strips natural oils from the nail plate, which is more noticeable in Lahore and Islamabad's dry winters when nails are already prone to splitting. Non-acetone removers, usually built around ethyl acetate with added glycerin or vitamin E, cost more per bottle because they work more slowly and use more product, but they're the gentler everyday choice for brittle nails, acrylics, or gel extensions that acetone can lift and damage.

If you wear a breathable formula such as our Halal Breathable Nail Polish, a mild non-acetone remover is usually enough, since these formulas are designed to be more porous and easier to lift than standard lacquer. Save stronger acetone removers for stubborn, multi-layered gel or glitter polish that needs real solvent power. A small bottle replaced every few months also outlasts a large one that sits open and weakens before it's finished.

Local-Market Fakes: What to Check Before You Buy Remover

Counterfeit and diluted nail polish remover circulates in open cosmetic markets across Pakistan, partly because the solvent is cheap to refill into old branded bottles. Before buying loose or unlabelled remover, check three things:

• Smell — genuine acetone has a sharp, clean chemical smell; anything sweet, watery, or nearly odourless has likely been cut with water.
• Seal — a factory-sealed cap and intact shrink band; refilled bottles often have a loose or mismatched cap.
• Price — a "premium brand" bottle priced like a local generic is the biggest tell that something is off.

This is the same authenticity risk you'll find with nail polish itself, which is why we only list nail lacquers we can personally vouch for, like ST London Colorist Nail Paint and the Asma Doll Bridal Polish range, sold with Cash on Delivery so you can inspect the product before paying. Until we can offer the same guarantee on a nail polish remover, we'd rather point you to a trusted pharmacy counter than list something we haven't verified ourselves.

Why BigBasket.pk Doesn't Stock Nail Polish Remover Right Now

To be direct: BigBasket.pk does not currently carry a dedicated nail polish remover, acetone or otherwise. We'd rather say that plainly than list a product we can't back with the same authenticity checks we run across our makeup category. What we do carry and can confirm as genuine is a growing range of nail polishes and face makeup removers, covered below.

If nail polish remover is the single item on your list today, a pharmacy or a reputable beauty counter in your city is your fastest option. We'll update this page the moment a verified nail polish remover joins our catalogue — until then, this guide exists to give you honest price context and a safe way to shop the parts of your routine we do stock.

Nail Polishes We Do Stock — And What They Pair With

Whatever you use to take polish off, you'll eventually put new colour back on, and this is where we can help directly. Our range spans budget to bridal:

• ST London Colorist Nail Paint – ST303 Glass Slipper — PKR 425 (down from 480), a wallet-friendly everyday shade.
• Halal Breathable Nail Polish — PKR 950 (down from 1300), a water/oxygen-permeable formula popular for its breathable claim.
• Asma Doll Gold Polish Set — PKR 3700, a premium bridal-grade set for special occasions and gifting.

All three ship with Cash on Delivery across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and the rest of Pakistan, so you only pay once the bottle is in your hands.

Face Makeup Remover Isn't Nail Polish Remover — Here's the Difference

One mix-up worth clearing up: "makeup remover" and "nail polish remover" are not interchangeable, even though both surface in the same searches. Makeup remover is formulated with oils, micellar water, or cleansing agents to dissolve foundation, mascara, and eyeliner off skin and lashes — it will not touch dried nail lacquer. Nail polish remover is a solvent (acetone or ethyl acetate) built to break down the polymer film in nail lacquer, and it will irritate skin and eyes if used near your face.

We stock genuine options for the first job: the Eveline White Prestige 4D Makeup Remover at PKR 1630 for everyday face makeup, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Makeup Remover Wipes (25 wipes) at PKR 1250 for quick, on-the-go cleanup, and the Pixi Hydrating Milky Makeup Remover at PKR 6912 for a gentler, hydrating option suited to dry or sensitive skin. None of these remove nail polish, so keep a separate acetone or non-acetone remover in your kit for that job.

Common Mistakes

• Assuming any "remover" bottle works for both face makeup and nail polish — they use completely different solvents.
• Buying unlabelled, refilled remover bottles from open markets just because they're cheaper.
• Using pure acetone remover repeatedly on acrylics or gel extensions, which weakens and lifts them.
• Leaving the bottle cap loose, which lets remover evaporate and go weak before it's finished.
• Paying premium-brand prices for a bottle with no seal, batch code, or sharp chemical smell.

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Halal

Halal Breathable Nail Polish

PKR 950

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ST London

ST London - Colorist Nail Paint - ST303 - Glass Slipper

PKR 425

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Asma Doll

Asma Doll Gold Polish Set

PKR 3,700

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Eveline

Eveline White Prestige 4D Makeup Remover 245ml

PKR 1,630

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Neutrogena

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes (Hydro Boost Cleansing Face, 25 wipes)

PKR 1,250

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Pixi

Pixi Hydrating Milky Makeup Remover 150Ml

PKR 6,912

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The Short Version

TL;DR: BigBasket.pk doesn't stock nail polish remover — expect to pay roughly PKR 100-250 for local acetone or PKR 400-900 for a branded non-acetone formula at a pharmacy, and watch for diluted refills in open markets. We do carry authentic nail polish, from the budget ST London Colorist Nail Paint to the Halal Breathable Nail Polish, with Cash on Delivery nationwide.