Best Nude Nail Polishes

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?

#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.

Read reviews here.

#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.

Read reviews here.

#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.

Read reviews here.

#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.

Read reviews here.

#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!

Read reviews here.

#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.

Read reviews here.

#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.

Read reviews here.

#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.

Read reviews here.

Image credit: @mezenova

This article has been updated since its original publication date.

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

202 Member Comments

Peach perfect 1 Dec 2019 10:41 PM

Love nude shades

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Lisa359 1 Dec 2019 12:16 AM

I love all the names for them! I do like nude polish but normally I'm even nuder and wear a clear polish.

xClaudia 30 Nov 2019 2:38 PM

Love! My favourite is a Rimmel one though I can't remember the exact colour.

Mellyjane 29 Nov 2019 3:27 PM

Great colours - I'd add Rimmel 60 Second Nail polish in Caramel Cupcake to that list. A lovely neutral, nude pinky brown.

ray_jay 28 Nov 2019 11:36 PM

Beautiful colours. Lovely, soft and femin.

MoonlightSak16 28 Nov 2019 2:21 PM

Have not paid attention to these colours lately. I love bright colours but these nude colours can be good for work .

ThisIsMe 27 Nov 2019 2:00 PM

LOVE these colours! They're so pretty!

jupiter 27 Nov 2019 10:26 AM

These colours look so pretty, l like nice groomed nails that are not too flashy. These shades should work for a french manicure too.

misfortune8 27 Nov 2019 6:18 AM

Black is neutral! My body is a no-beige zone!

MerryGoRound 26 Nov 2019 10:54 PM

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.

Nys Silver 26 Nov 2019 6:44 PM

Ballet slippers is such a classic colour but I find Essie nail polish is to be really streaky.

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Sootyhere 26 Nov 2019 2:26 PM

So many to choose from. All good.

LadyLola 26 Nov 2019 2:25 PM

I adore Mavala nail polishes they have the most perfect shades!

Hayley644 26 Nov 2019 6:56 AM

Love a nice neutral colour, timeless and goes with anything.

Shop A Everyday 26 Nov 2019 1:05 AM

oh yes please, i so need to do a manicure, but i am so busy spring cleaning, my hands have taken a real beatinbg

S-P 25 Nov 2019 9:51 PM

I like nude but prefer clear nail polish.

Wn0873 25 Nov 2019 9:42 PM

If I'm going to go to the trouble of doing my nails, I want to see it! No nudes for me, bold colours only!

onlyoni 25 Nov 2019 7:52 PM

Nudes are my favourites.

Ellelily 25 Nov 2019 7:03 PM

I do really like nude nails

Tee631 25 Nov 2019 6:14 PM

Oh and Opi mod about you

Essie lady like and Chanel is very nice too

Gilded 25 Nov 2019 5:30 PM

Love a good nude.

Snailor 25 Nov 2019 5:20 PM

OPI makes excellent quality nudes

Miss19 25 Nov 2019 4:48 PM

Love nude nail colours!

Janefre 25 Nov 2019 4:02 PM

Yummy Mummy by Butter London is another great nude/taupe shade.

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