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Recommend me a decent nude nail polish

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championquartz · 17/10/2018 18:17

I’m on the lookout for a decent nude polish. Not too brown, not too grey, not too pink. The Goldilocks of nude nail polish, if you will.

I have Essie Mademoiselle, which is really not what I’m looking for. I’d like a more opaque one.

What are your favorites?

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BeauxHeaux · 17/10/2018 19:52

Watching with interest as I love Essie Mademoiselle but can't be arsed layering three coats for opacity.

iloveredwine · 17/10/2018 19:57

Berlin done that by opi is lovely

championquartz · 17/10/2018 21:24

That does look niceiloveredwine. Can I buy OPI in Boots? Or anywhere handy on the high street?
I say ‘do you take lei away’ on the OPI website. Looks nice too.

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 17/10/2018 21:25

No 7 has one called I think pink meringue or pink champagne - it's not really pink though.

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 17/10/2018 21:27

Really crap pic Blush

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championquartz · 17/10/2018 21:31

Thanks Johnny. I was hoping for something more opaque.

I agree Beaux, I’ve 3 coats of Essie on now but it’s still not opaque. Nowhere near it

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KeysHairbandNotepad · 17/10/2018 21:35

Models own nude beige is my favourite.

jennymac · 17/10/2018 21:43

I have just bought revlons nude nail varnish and really like it.

Angelcd · 17/10/2018 21:51

China glaze have nice ones, i shop on nailpolish direct so many to choose from del is cheap aswell and free if u spend over £15 x

ramonaquimby · 17/10/2018 21:53

maybelline french manicure
have been using it for years, is fab

smellyhouseelf · 17/10/2018 21:53

This any good?

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BrennieGirl · 18/10/2018 00:33

I love Revlon Grey Suede. I’m on my second bottle. Despite its name it is definitely nude.

Grace32 · 18/10/2018 05:35

My go-to nude is OPI's "Pale to the Chief". They have lots of great nude shades.

Fairysnow · 18/10/2018 05:39

OPI bubble bath

Guiltyasagherkinbee · 18/10/2018 07:51

Boots 17 Mocha tini.

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bluetrampolines · 18/10/2018 08:00

What happened to Boots pink oyster?

Angelcd · 18/10/2018 08:22

Essie spin the bottle
Essie lady like
Barry m star fish
China glaze throne in shade
China glaze. Throwing suede
Thats my nude ones ,id say spin the bottle is the nudiest tho x

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whiskeysourpuss · 18/10/2018 08:35

OPI bubble bath or put it in neutral are my go to nudes

Pic is bubble bath (but that's 3 coats done in the salon)

If I'm doing my own toes I use No7 gel finish in Soft Truffle

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SilverHairedCat · 18/10/2018 08:39

I splurged and bought Chanel Ballet Slippers. Lush.

championquartz · 18/10/2018 08:55

Oh some great ones! Thank you everyone! There's a decent Boots near me, and I shall take myself forthwith (well, lunchtime) armed with this thread, to try some of these. And report back, of course.

Lovely hands, those of you that posted your hands.

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iloveredwine · 18/10/2018 17:42

I bought it online so no idea where on the high street you can get it. sorry not much help but it is really nice

Boyskeepswinging · 18/10/2018 17:46

Rimmel Rain Rain Go Away if you're after good coverage.

SnuggleBug7 · 18/10/2018 17:50

Essie ballet slippers? Not sure how opaque though.

championquartz · 19/10/2018 11:06

Didn't get a chance to update yesterday. I did get to Boots, which is a big boots but the nail polish choice was appalling. None of the recommended Revlon, Rimmel or Models Own ones, No OPI, no China Glaze. All in all very disappointing. I didn't get to check out the boots ones as I was losing the will.

But I was keen to 'invest' and I ended up with Essie 'spin the bottle' I think (at work so can't check). I really like it so thanks @Angelcd for the recommendation.

I am going to keep looking for the other recommendations here tho. I fancy a few different nudes. It's a bit like looking for the perfect nude bra or the perfect foundation. A never-ending quest. Altho slightly cheaper. Maybe.

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