A composition suitable for application as a nail polish, the composition comprising: an alcohol solvent; ethylcellulose, in an amount that is about 1.0% by weight of the final composition; a film forming agent that includes maleic acid monobutyl ester-vinyl methyl ether copolymer, and maleic acid monoethyl ester-vinyl methyl ether copolymer, in an amount that is at least 40% by weight of the final composition; isostearyl alcohol, in an amount that is about 3.0% by weight of the final composition; a plasticizer in the form of a citric acid ester, in art amount that is about 1.0% by weight of the final composition; a colorant and a fragrance. This composition is suitable for application to a human nail.