The top 10 red nail polishes revealed
17 Aug 2015 12:25 PM |
Posted by
Beth E
When it comes to classic beauty looks, a flawless red mani is right up there.
Whether you opt for a dramatic blood red, a nice ruby or a playful poppy-coloured polish, it’s always sexy and #onpoint.
Of course, there are a million and one amazing red nail hues out there, but Rank & Style has just released a definitive top 10 – and it’s pretty compelling.
I can hear you saying, “Why would I trust this list over any other?”
Well, the site uses a unique algorithm to generate top ten lists for beauty and fashion buys – so it’s pretty legit.
Without further ado, here are the best scarlet lacquers currently on the market.
Click through the gallery to find out if your fave shade is in there…
1. OPI Core Collection in ‘Big Apple Red’
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2. Butter London Nail Lacquer in ‘Ladybird’
$25, stylepatisserie.com
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3. essie Nail Polish in ‘Really Red’
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4. Dior Vernis in ‘Rouge’
$39, in-store at David Jones
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5. Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in ‘Smoke Red’
$48, in-store at David Jones
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6. Christian Louboutin Nail Colour in ‘Rouge Louboutin’
$71.76, nordstrom.com
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7. Revlon Classic Nail Enamel in ‘Revlon Red’
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8. NARS Nail Polish in ‘Jungle Red’
$20, narscosmetics.com
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9. Chanel Le Vernis in ‘Dragon’
$39, in-store and online at davidjones.com.au
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10. Essie Nail Polish in ‘Fishnet Stockings’
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Did your red polish of choice make the cut? What others do you think deserve to be on there?
Have you tried any of the products mentioned above?
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120 Member Comments
7 Nov 2018 6:38 PM
Chanel dragon is my favourite red nail polish colour. It's just exactly the right tone for me. It's a splurge but nice to treat yourself sometimes.
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11 Feb 2018 5:38 PM
Must look at Dior again, Essie is so shny
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11 Feb 2018 8:39 AM
I don't think a bright red suits me, I never wear red lipstick but I don't mind a berry red nailpolish on my toenails which I'm wearing at the moment.
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8 Feb 2018 6:13 PM
I like red nail polish on others, but not on my short nails. Bold and opaque colours usually make my nails look shorter.
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7 Feb 2018 12:02 PM
I love Revlon Classic nail polish - it always looks good.
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6 Feb 2018 7:21 PM
I love these colours, but my nails are a bit too short at the moment, these colours look better on longer nails.
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6 Feb 2018 6:25 PM
I'm more of a nude, natural or pink kind of gal
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6 Feb 2018 3:52 PM
I like red nail polish but I favour dark red colours close to burgundy.
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21 Jan 2018 8:25 PM
The blue reds like the Dior and Essie are really fabulous
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1 Jan 2018 4:31 PM
Oh such wonderful brands, love OPI, Essie, Dior.
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12 Dec 2017 9:22 PM
I actually don't like red for manis and pedis
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11 Oct 2017 2:26 PM
I feel the same way about RED nail polish as red lipstick - I'll happily pass!
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27 Aug 2017 2:02 PM
I'm not a fan of red nail polish.
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16 May 2017 12:13 AM
aren't they all the same shade?
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3 Apr 2017 12:41 AM
The Essie one looks fabulous
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21 Mar 2017 10:26 PM
Big apple red is classic!
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3 Mar 2017 9:46 PM
I love the look of red nails but just not on me. I have nicely shaped strong natural nails but I don't have the courage to paint them red. It's probably because my now 'not so smooth' hands would stand out.
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2 Mar 2017 2:50 PM
That spiky one is good to get and use only as a weapon...in self defense naturally =P
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26 Feb 2017 12:47 PM
Lovely, I have a purple shade on now from Sally Hansen
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23 Feb 2017 4:23 PM
I like the look of the OPI and Chanel but my bank account does not agree
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21 Feb 2017 11:28 PM
Well I like 2, 5 & 8 those ones are good for me although I wouldn't buy them I've my own at home & they are just as good but not pricey like these or the other brands are. Come on these prices are shocking just for a bottle of nail polish- Not worth it. Ladies I'm sure you could go to any store & buy polish for 5 bucks look around especially for the discounted item's & pick up some great bargains .
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21 Feb 2017 1:21 PM
Some really lovely shades of red... But I can't see the value of some of these as they either wear off or are removed...
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21 Feb 2017 11:49 AM
I love nail polish and I certainly love red nail polish. I have the revlon one and it's great as it lasts a few days without chipping. I also love the rimmel one as it has a wide brush which allows you to apply it quicker.
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20 Feb 2017 10:01 PM
Like with lipsticks, there's definitely a red for everyone!
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20 Feb 2017 2:28 PM
These are all such amazing shades of red!!
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20 Feb 2017 12:28 PM
I like the look of OPI's Big Red Apple and Butters Ladybird - both vibrant reds that would look great on.
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20 Feb 2017 10:34 AM
The Chanel one looks like a nice one. Howz that Louboutin bottle?!! Ha lovely - so dramatic! Something special!
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19 Feb 2017 10:24 PM
I have the above Revlon red nail polish and it is divine. I have not tried the rest.
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19 Feb 2017 2:31 PM
I love Red nail polishes but the down side is when it chips, it looks so easily obvious.
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19 Feb 2017 2:30 PM
I really like OPI big apple red and wear it frequently. I'd love to try the Christian Louboutin nail polish because the packaging is gorgeous but I can't justify spending that much on nail polish, unless someone else is giving me a manicure.
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19 Feb 2017 1:44 PM
I can't imagine my nail polish collection without OPI Big Apple Red, for me it is an ultimate red nail polish. I also like Essie Really Red.
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19 Feb 2017 1:35 PM
71$ for nail polish. Is the packaging made of gold?
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19 Feb 2017 9:16 AM
I have never done red nails before!! I am not very careful so anything other tham a sheer colour is not going to look very nice after 2 days :/
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18 Feb 2017 10:34 PM
Red nail polish looks good on me but I'll usually only wear it when my nails are nice and long. That way it goes with the whole "Sexy !!!" look. LOL !!! I have quite a number of red Revlon nail polish shades but none made it here. My Revlon shades are "Cherry Crush, Frankly Scarlet & Ignite" which are frosted shades. My one cream shade is "All Fired Up". I also have a Nicole by OPI "He's A Keeper" red which I bought at Target for $2.50 discounted. For a good cheap, sexy, red polish, I'd go with Ulta3's "Sizzling Red".
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18 Feb 2017 9:40 PM
who spends $71 on a single bottle of nail polish??
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18 Feb 2017 10:18 PM
Someone who has more money than sense. LOL !!!
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21 Feb 2017 11:14 PM
Haha, I would only spend $5 on nail polish no more then that.
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18 Feb 2017 6:13 PM
I don't do red nails because my nails are so terrible but my pick is Ladybird by Butter London :)
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18 Feb 2017 4:58 PM
Wow. They're SO very red! There's a storm happening outside right now, and these colours are really popping right off the screen. My favourite has to be the Nars. It's a deeper red, and I prefer those.
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18 Feb 2017 3:46 PM
I love my Butter Ladybird! So pleased it's on the list. I only use brands like this.. no formaldehyde for me! $70 for a nail polish?! Come on! No thank you!
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18 Feb 2017 2:28 PM
I love the look of the Nars one
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18 Feb 2017 11:10 AM
nail polishes just chip so quickly! go with gel!
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18 Feb 2017 9:22 AM
reds don't work well on my nails due to skin colour but these colours look amazing and glorious
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18 Feb 2017 8:06 AM
Theres nothing sexier or ever so grown up than red nail polish. I have a collection.
I would love to try the Christian Louboutin - talk about a show stopping bottle.
I would love to try the Christian Louboutin - talk about a show stopping bottle.
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18 Feb 2017 12:08 AM
I love the look of red nails but dont think I could carry them well. Au naturel is my go to nail look
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17 Feb 2017 11:23 PM
I'd like to try one but I don't think that red suits me.
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17 Feb 2017 10:30 PM
LOVE Butter reds. Such pretty shades. They have a lovely red, glittery one as well.
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17 Feb 2017 9:31 PM
Good Heavens - $76 + for a nail polish???? Not for me.
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17 Feb 2017 9:07 PM
I do like red nails. They look especially good on well cared for nails.
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