The best nude nail polishes for neutral lovers
A truly good nude nail polish can be hard to come by, but once you've found 'the one' it'll be with you for years. And because there are more pink to beige shades on the shelves than you could ever hope to work your way through, we've helped narrow it down to nine magnificent neutrals. Now, who’s due for a mani?
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#1 essie Nail Color in 'Ballet Slippers'
Why we love it: A pale, sheer pink. Two coats deliver a subtle pink hue that lets your nails’ natural colouring peek through. It's been the Queen's go-to shade for years, and if it's good enough for Liz...
($14.95, Priceline)
#2 Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in 'Naked Ambition' 
Why we love it: A nude polish with peachy undertones. This shade looks insanely good on those with olive skin tones.
#3 OPI in 'Mod About You'
Why we love it: An opaque light pink. Perfect for a mani that even Barbie would be jealous of.
#4 Revlon Classic Nail Enamel in 'Elegant'
Why we love it: This hue gives your nails a sheer wash of taupe. With slight grey undertones, this shade is fantastic for those with darker skin. It also looks great layered with a high-shine topcoat.
#5 Mavala Switzerland Nail Polish in '90 Arosa'
Why we love it: A peachy cream in just two coats. If you're after a chic, goes-with-every-outfit shade, look no further.
#6 Ulta 3 Nail Polish in 'Crème Brulee'
Why we love it: Apply two coats for a creamy beige shade. Your nails will look good enough to eat!
#7 Rimmel London Super Gel Nail Polish by Kate in 'New Romantic'
Links: A bright, but not overbearing, bubblegum pink. The long-wearing formula lasts almost as long as gel polish! Now that’s impressive.
#8 OPI in Samoan Sand
Why we love it: A beige polish that provides a natural-nail-but-better colour. Apply three coats for the best results.
#9 SinfulColors Nail Enamel Cream in 'Easy Going'
Why we love it: An opaque pastel pink that especially suits fair skin tones. It makes for a great bridal nail shade too.
Image credit: @mezenova
This article has been updated since its original publication date.
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Sally Hansen is so good, personally I feel Revlon ones chip easily unfortunately.
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Love the look of Samoan Sand, I think with summer approaching a nice nude polish is on the list to try
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Love a nice nude colour but a clear nail polish on my toes is simple.
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I adore the Sally Hansen , Naked AMbition nail colour! Its just perfect!
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The Samoan Sand looks good. I hear the Chanel polishes aren't known for their lasting power.
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I love all the names for them! I do like nude polish but normally I'm even nuder and wear a clear polish.
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Love! My favourite is a Rimmel one though I can't remember the exact colour.
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Great colours - I'd add Rimmel 60 Second Nail polish in Caramel Cupcake to that list. A lovely neutral, nude pinky brown.
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Beautiful colours. Lovely, soft and femin.
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Have not paid attention to these colours lately. I love bright colours but these nude colours can be good for work .
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LOVE these colours! They're so pretty!
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These colours look so pretty, l like nice groomed nails that are not too flashy. These shades should work for a french manicure too.
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Black is neutral! My body is a no-beige zone!
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SAY HELL YEAH TO THE 'NO BEIGE ZONE' !!! woot woot!
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Might have to try the mavala arosa and/or opi Samoan sand. I like the look of those colours. The others all still look a bit unnatural to me.
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Ballet slippers is such a classic colour but I find Essie nail polish is to be really streaky.
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I have to admit I have been left a bit disappointed with most of the Essie polishes that I have bought. They do seem to be quite streaky and not overly friendly to work with. I find that with a lot of the OPI colours as well. Whereas I have had amazing results with supercheap brands like Essence. Especially 'The Gel' range they have. They are really smooth, super pigmented and the brushes are the best I have used. Sometimes pricier is not better.
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So many to choose from. All good.
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I adore Mavala nail polishes they have the most perfect shades!
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Love a nice neutral colour, timeless and goes with anything.
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oh yes please, i so need to do a manicure, but i am so busy spring cleaning, my hands have taken a real beatinbg
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I like nude but prefer clear nail polish.
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