9 of the best nude nail polishes

A good nude nail polish is hard to come by. There are more shades on the shelves than you could ever hope to work your way through. Luckily, we’ve done the hard yards and sorted through the abundance of nude hues so you don’t have to. Who’s due for a mani?

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#1 essie 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. Divine.

#2 Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in 210 Naked Ambition

Why we love it: A nude polish with peachy undertones. This shade best suits 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 MAC Nail Lacquer in Skin

Why we love it: A peach-toned beige that suits every skin tone. You really can’t go wrong with this one.

#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 Nail Colour with Lycra by Kate in New Romantic

Links: A bright 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 Chi Chi Salon Formula Nail Polish in Can’t Buy My Love

Why we love it: A shimmering nude hue that’s ideal for everyday wear.

Do you wear nude nail polish? What is your go-to shade?

169 Member Comments

jillian206 14 Feb 2018 8:27 PM

I like the Revlon colour the best of all!

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CLWoods 14 Feb 2018 8:05 PM

Is it just me or does that M.A.C. nail polish look EXACTLY like foundation?

josella432 14 Feb 2018 6:42 PM

I like nude nail polish shades that have a grey tinge to them like that Revlon one does.

skincare junkie 14 Feb 2018 1:11 PM

Love peachy and pinky nude nails!!

ThisIsMe 14 Feb 2018 9:18 AM

I love them all!

Ellyloves 14 Feb 2018 3:54 AM

They are all pretty colours!

Snailor 13 Feb 2018 9:39 PM

I would avoid MAC's polishes - they're streaky! :(

lynx 13 Feb 2018 5:13 PM

I have Opi's Mod about you which I love and also have Essie's Ballet Slippers which is so sheer and watery and seems to need alot of coats so I don't like that one much. But would recommend the Opi one as it goes on great and I have been known to put just one coat on when I'm in a hurry and it still looks good with good coverage.

Is there a price difference between them as well?

Ethelinde 13 Feb 2018 3:06 PM

I have a weakness for nude nail polish. I keep buying them.

Cheapohippo 13 Feb 2018 1:39 PM

I never used to like nude nail polish ... until I heard that royals have to wear nude polish!! Starting to like them now. Looks natural and great for everyday wear.