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Pinky-gold shimmery nail varnish...the Holy Grail?

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Idontjetwashthefucker · 16/06/2026 22:03

I'm looking for a pinky gold shimmery nail varnish (not gel), I've searched everywhere and bought quite a few but the shimmer is always silver toned rather than gold. I've bought gold glittery polish to mix with pink but again, there seems to be more silvery tones or multi coloured glitter in them than just gold.

I know the pic below is of a lipstick but this is the colour I want, does anyone have anything similar that they can personally recommend...price no object

Pinky-gold shimmery nail varnish...the Holy Grail?
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imaravenGRONKGRONK · 17/06/2026 02:25

I’m wearing a nails inc one right now that’s very like that. It’s from the unicorn duo.

casualcat · 17/06/2026 06:44

Essie birthday girl!

Idontjetwashthefucker · 17/06/2026 07:08

I have tried the Essie one, it's a very pale lilac when on and appears more silvery close up but thank you for the recommendation.

The Nails Inc one looks nearer to what I'm after, don't suppose you have a pic of you wearing it as a few of them have looked perfect in the bottles @imaravenGRONKGRONK

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1989STAR · 17/06/2026 07:13

I have shimmer peralescent powder on my nails with clear gel on top. You might want something like that as they have lots of colours and I think the shimmer you want. Most nail shops do it.

Pinky-gold shimmery nail varnish...the Holy Grail?
Idontjetwashthefucker · 17/06/2026 07:24

1989STAR · 17/06/2026 07:13

I have shimmer peralescent powder on my nails with clear gel on top. You might want something like that as they have lots of colours and I think the shimmer you want. Most nail shops do it.

Thanks but that doesn't look gold at all to me, the pearlescent ones I've tried all have a silvery/white hue.

Sorry I see you've said you can get different coloured powders, but in all honesty I'd prefer a one step, one bottle varnish/polish

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1989STAR · 17/06/2026 07:32

Idontjetwashthefucker · 17/06/2026 07:24

Thanks but that doesn't look gold at all to me, the pearlescent ones I've tried all have a silvery/white hue.

Sorry I see you've said you can get different coloured powders, but in all honesty I'd prefer a one step, one bottle varnish/polish

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Yes I meant the shimmery hue you can get goldy ones. The nail shop is your best bet in my view.

lordbaddingham · 17/06/2026 07:39

The nails inc one is probably exactly what you're looking for. I have it somewhere but can't find it!

lordbaddingham · 17/06/2026 07:41

It's called dream dust

Huckleberries · 17/06/2026 07:48

You're basically looking for that iridescent look but mostly with gold

Honestly, I'd go to Superdrug. You will find tons of stuff. That's better than us making recommendations.

I can tell you that there is lots of this stuff out there, I used to veer more towards the finish that you're after but a pink tone

I have spent a lot of my life looking for the perfect nail polish and it was only when I hit 50 that I stopped and just decided to stick with one or two colour

Or much as you'd like one coat, buy something that's basically what you want and then stick Essie topcoat on it - they have one that has gold in it

Oceangrey · 17/06/2026 07:55

Nailberry Stargazer looks exactly like that.

IStillHearTheWaves · 17/06/2026 07:56

Nails Inc is a good bet, or surprisingly, Next do a lot like this.

3luckystars · 17/06/2026 07:57

You need Lily and fox nail stickers. They are THE BEST THING EVER.

They are amazing and such good value but can take a few weeks to get to you.
I have quite a few here and if you don’t get them on their site, I will post them on your you.

ElegantDresses · 17/06/2026 08:01

Barry M used to do one but I think it was discontinued, hang on...

http://www.fairytalesnails.co.uk/2018/04/barry-m-new-molten-metal-holos.html

It's the Holographic Sunburst one, you might find it on Vinted or Ebay, I love it and am on my last bottle.

Barry M: New Molten Metal Holo's

Barry M: New Molten Metal Holo's

http://www.fairytalesnails.co.uk/2018/04/barry-m-new-molten-metal-holos.html

WonderingWanda · 17/06/2026 08:03

I have a rose gold from Sainsbury's or a very fine gold glitter I use as a top coat from Next. It won't let me upload photos but with have the word Boutique on the front.

3luckystars · 17/06/2026 08:05

Lily and Fox nail wraps:

Pinky-gold shimmery nail varnish...the Holy Grail?
Pinky-gold shimmery nail varnish...the Holy Grail?
Idontjetwashthefucker · 17/06/2026 08:17

Thanks all, I'll have a look at those recommended, hopefully one of them will be suitable...I've tried so money and I know I said money's no object but that's for the right one!

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Teaforthetotal · 17/06/2026 08:20

Have you tried Mani thanks by Essie ?

Idontjetwashthefucker · 17/06/2026 08:26

Teaforthetotal · 17/06/2026 08:20

Have you tried Mani thanks by Essie ?

Just had a look, bit too gold and not enough pink.

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SaraCrewe06 · 17/06/2026 08:30

Manicurist Active Glow.

Idontjetwashthefucker · 17/06/2026 08:30

WonderingWanda · 17/06/2026 08:03

I have a rose gold from Sainsbury's or a very fine gold glitter I use as a top coat from Next. It won't let me upload photos but with have the word Boutique on the front.

Bugger, out of stock everywhere but that's more like it, there's another similar one on that page, Essie buy me a cameo which looks close

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magicfarawaytreestime · 17/06/2026 08:35

OPI cozu melted in the sun?
if not - the website you want is rainbow connection, they have SO many colours

Turnitoffnonagain · 17/06/2026 08:36

Barry M is good for metallic and iridescent finishes. There is a range called Under the Sea, might be worth a look.

IsadoraQuagmire · 17/06/2026 08:37

Ive got one like.that from Primark. Looks cerise pink in the bottle (which was the colour I wanted) but on the nails it's cerise, then sparkly light pink and gold. It changes as you move your fingers.