The Best Nude Nail Polishes For A Flawless At-Home Manicure

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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. 

The perks of painting your talons in such a subtle, everyday shade not only means your nails will look good with every outfit, but messy edges, chips, and regrowth are more easily disguised. Plus, the right pinky-nude shade just has the uncanny ability to make nails look so much healthier and stronger.

But 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 eight magnificent neutrals.

So the next time you’re due for a mani, take your pick from our edit of the best nude nail polish shades out there. You won’t regret it.

The best nude nail polishes

#1 essie Nail Color in ‘Ballet Slippers’ 

essie ballet slippers

Why we love it: You can’t have a list of the best nude nail polishes without including the Queen’s favourite. This pale, sheer pink delivers a subtle coat of colour that leaves your nails looking natural and gleaming. Hey, if it’s good enough for Liz…

$15.99 at Priceline

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#2 Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in ‘Naked Ambition’

sally hansen naked ambition

Why we love it: This pick has peachy undertones for a warmer-leaning nude. It looks insanely good on those with olive skin tones.

$10 at Chemist Warehouse

Read more Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure reviews

#3 OPI in ‘Mimosas For Mr And Mrs’

opi mimosas for mr and mrs

Why we love it: As far as the best nude nail polishes for brides go, this is an excellent choice. It’s a soft and neutral pink that’ll look elegant alongside any style of bouquet.

$14.99 at Chemist Warehouse

#4 Sinful Colours in ‘Starfish’

sinful colours starfish

Why we love it: If you haven’t picked up one of these affordable polishes from Big W yet, you’re missing out. ‘Starfish’ is our top choice when it comes to the nudes on offer; a dusty mauve pink that’s perfect for everyday wear.

$4 at Big W

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#5 Mavala Switzerland Nail Polish in ’90 Arosa’

mavala switzerland nails arosa

Why we love it: If you’re after a chic, goes-with-every-outfit shade, look no further. This peachy cream is pretty but neutral. A real no-brainer.

$8.95 at mavala.com.au

Read more Mavala Switzerland Nail Polishes reviews

#6 essence shine last & go! gel nail polish in ‘Sweet As Candy’

essence sweet as candy polish

Why we love it: A classic baby pink that won’t break the bank. But don’t let the price fool you, the formula is rich and pigmented. Not to mention cruelty-free and vegan too!

$3.13 at Amazon

Read more essence shine last & go! gel nail polish reviews

#7 Rimmel London 60 Seconds Super Shine Nail Polish in ‘Kiss In The Nude’

rimmel london polish kiss in the nude

Why we love it: This quick-drying nude polish dries down to a delicious toffee-caramel shade. It’s very flattering on warmer skin tones with a glossy finish.

$7.49 at Chemist Warehouse

Read more Rimmel London 60 Seconds Super Shine Nail Polish reviews

#8 OPI in ‘Samoan Sand’

 

opi samoan sand

Why we love it: If you’re after something more beige than pink, ‘Samoan Sand’ hits the brief. Apply three coats for a natural-nail-but-better colour.

$14.99 at Chemist Warehouse

#9 Revlon ColorStay™ Gel Envy™ Longwear Nail Enamel in ‘Up in Charms’

Why we love it: This slightly sheer pinky-nude provides the perfect base for glazed donut nails. Buff over with a chrome powder for a reflective finish or seal it with a top coat for a long-lasting, beautiful colour.

$17.95 at Priceline

Read more Revlon ColorStay™ Gel Envy™ Longwear Nail Enamel reviews

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*This article has been updated since its original publication date.

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  1. Some beautiful Nude Nail Colours like them all unfortunately with all the housework that I do nail polish won’t stay on my nails, not even Sally Hansen’s Diamond Strength.