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10 of the all-time best nude nail polishes

From warm taupes to barely there beiges, we simply can’t get enough of buff nail polish.
By Kate Gertner
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Best nude polishes

Ballet Slippers

As classic as it is chic, this timeless shade is a fave of the Royal Court too! Even Her Majesty the Queen loves it

Nail polish in Ballet Slippers, $9, Essie

10 of the all-time best nude nail polishes

Almost Almond

Base coat, strengthener, colour and top coat all in one? Sign us up.

Complete Salon Manicure in Almost Almond, $9, Sally Hansen.

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Naked

We love this luxe, long-lasting and formaldehyde-free formula. Bonus: The colour is fantastic too!

Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Naked, $20, Murale.

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10 of the all-time best nude nail polishes

Tulle

Say hello to a super high-gloss finish and lustrous colour payoff. The best part? A single coat is all you need.

JINsoon Nail Lacquer in Tulle, $22, Sephora.

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Ballerina

Try on this pretty polish trifecta for size: Strengthen, moisturize and colour every time you polish. We are hooked!

Le Vernis Nail Colour in Ballerina, $28, Chanel.

10 of the all-time best nude nail polishes

Hen party

Go bare, literally. Not only is this polish posh but it is formaldehyde-, toluene-, and paraben-free too.

Nail Laquer in Hen Party, $18, Butter London.

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Ithaque

Get brilliant shine day after day (after day) with this easy-to-apply polish. 

Nars Nail Polish in Ithaque, $21, Sephora.

10 of the all-time best nude nail polishes

Bubble Bath

There is a reason this laquer is on everyone's most-loved list. It's the perfect sheer nude with a soft pink finish. Need we say more. 

Nail Laquer in Bubble Bath, $12, Opi.

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So Vain

We are big fans of this (fabulous) fast-drying formula and it is the perfect polish pick if you are looking for an opaque finish.

Pure Color Nail Laquer in So Vain, $21, Estee Lauder.

10 of the all-time best nude nail polishes

Elegant

Cheap, chic and chip-free, this polish goes on smooth and continues to shine with wear. 

Nail Enamel in Elegant, $7, Revlon.

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