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13 Of The Best Nude Nail Polishes For All Skin Tones
Sophisticated nail shades to suit all skin tones.
Nearly naked nails are the perfect understated addition to any manicure. But, as with all things beauty, nude nail varnish isn't one size fits all. It's 2020 people, which means we've rounded up the nude nail varnishes that suit a whole host of skin tones, not just the ones that match Kate Middleton's pumps.
Nail artist Miss Pop gives her top tip on picking the right nude for your skin tone. 'When picking a nude nail, don't just consider the skin tone on the back of your hand, also make sure it compliments your palm and fingertips. Hold the bottle in your hand and fold your fingers onto the bottle. That is the best way to test if a shade is flattering'.
Take your pick of the best nude nail polishes to suit all skin tones...
Opt for an understated camel-hued manicure with Dior's nail polish in Dansante. Up the luxe ante with a pre-layer of the fashion house's indulgent Base Coat Abricot. Designer nails have never been so effortless.
A bargain at just £3.99, H&M's cool brown nude shade applies easy, and feels even easier on our budget.
There's a reason why essie's Ballet Slippers has been a firm favourite for over almost 34 years! It is a universally flattering hue that is both clean and classic and a single slick is enough to dress nails in a chic blanket of colour. If Meghan Markle's a fan, then count us in.
Peacći Nail Polish in Cacao - £10
Peacći's does-what-it-says-on-the-tin varnish is the ultimate cashmere jumper nude shade that looks chic on all skin tones.
Mavala's miniature bottles might be small in stature but their pigment-loaded formulas pack a serious punch. One coat of this long-wear nail polish is more than enough for the perfect nude manicure.
This isn't any ordinary nude nail varnish, this is a Gucci nude nail varnish. The ultimate addition to both your fingertips and your dressing table, Gucci's plant-based nail polish looks chic on every skin tone.
Nude manicures don't just mean shades of milky pink. Nailberry's Taupe La shade is ideal for those with darker skin tones looking for a minimalist manicure. Plus, the vegan and cruelty-free formula nourishes your nails while they look polished and pretty.
Give your nails a healthy rosy hue with Diego Della Palma's ballet-inspired Tulle nail polish. The wider brush makes a DIY manicure extra easy.
Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish Gel Lab Nudes in Fashion
Deborah Lippman's ultra chic nude nail polish is appropriately called 'Fashion'. A modern take on a classic pink shade, this muted latte hue brings a touch of upstate New York to your fingertips.
essie Expressie Quick Dry Formula Chip Resistant Nail Polish in 10 Second Hand First Love
If your preference is a classic pink hued nude then Essie's super quick drying formula in the adorably named 'Second Hand First Love' shade is the one for you. Sitting just shy of a rose pink rather than a nude, it's the perfect romantic bridal manicure shade.
For a more modern take on a traditional nude manicure, Manucurist's vegan-friendly formula in Dove Beige brings a soft stone twist on a classic.
Inspired by nudist beaches, Nail Inc.'s range of nude nail polishes covers a whole range of flesh tones. And the skin theme doesn't end there, as the AHA-infused formula brings skincare benefits to your nail beds.
OPI Nail Envy Treatment Strength + Color in Samoan Sand - £20.50
This pink-tinted shade provides nails with the ideal sheer finish and leaves you with healthier, stronger nails. What more could you want?
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