Marie Claire UK Marie Claire UK
  • Fashion Fashion
      • Fashion
        • View all Fashion
        • Fashion Trends
        • Shopping
        • Watches and Jewellery
        • Fashion News
  • Beauty Beauty
      • Beauty
        • View all Beauty
        • Fragrance
        • Hair
        • Make Up
        • Skincare
        • Nails
        • Marie Claire Beauty Awards
  • Health Health
      • Health
        • View all Health
        • Fitness
        • Nutrition
        • Female Health
        • Wellbeing
  • Life Life
      • Life
        • View all Life
        • Opinions
        • Travel
        • Sustainability
        • Weddings
        • Money & Work
        • Competitions
  • Culture Culture
      • Culture
        • View all Culture
        • TV and Film
        • Celebrity News
        • Books
        • Royal News
  • Vouchers Vouchers
      • Clothing
        • View all Vouchers
        • Mint Velvet
        • Karen Millen
        • H&M
        • nobody's child
        • ASOS
        • ARKET
        • MANGO
      • Designer Clothing
        • View all Vouchers
        • Reiss
        • THE OUTNET
        • SSENSE
        • Mytheresa
        • Liberty London
        • Selfridges
        • Farfetch
      • Accessories
        • View all Vouchers
        • AllSaints
        • Aspinal of London
        • Charles & Keith
        • River Island
        • FitFlop
        • Kate Spade
        • Vagabond
      • Jewellery
        • View all Vouchers
        • Pandora
        • Abbott Lyon
        • Goldsmiths
        • Beaverbrooks
        • Astrid & Miyu
        • Swarovski
        • Angara Jewellery
      • Beauty
        • View all Vouchers
        • Sephora
        • Cult Beauty
        • Space NK
        • Dyson
        • Clarins
        • Look Fantastic
        • Clinique
      • Activewear
        • View all Vouchers
        • Lululemon
        • Gymshark
        • Sweaty Betty
        • Nike
        • adidas
        • New Balance
        • Helly Hansen
  • NEWSLETTER Signup to our newsletter
  • logoCreated with Sketch.
    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!


    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    You are now subscribed

    Your newsletter sign-up was successful


    An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
    Trending
    • Women in Sport 2026
    • Marie Claire Masters
    • Autumn Winter 2026
    • Nail Trends 2026
    • Best Investment Bags
    • Best Perfumes
    1. Beauty

    Nude nail polish buys to suit any skin tone out there

    Nude Nail Polish is the way to go this season. Check out our edit of the 10 best buys to see you through summer in style...

    By Marie Claire
    Published 30 June 2018 In Features

    When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

    Best Nude Nail Polish
    Nude Nail Polish
    • Facebook
    • X
    • Pinterest
    Share this article
    Join the conversation
    Follow us
    Add us as a preferred source on Google
    Subscribe to our newsletter

    Nude nail polish comes in many shades, and these are the best of the bunch

    Nail art not for you? Not to worry – nude nail polish will never go out of fashion.

    So if you want to add a glossy touch to yours, try some of these shades on for size. From dusty pink, to deep beige, Tom Ford to Rimmel London, there's something out there for everyone, whether you prefer classic sheen or gel nail polish.

    It's no secret that nude nail polish has long been a firm favourite among the fash pack. Once regarded as somewhat dull (thanks to the 80s), the nude nail is now about as chic as it gets. And we 've edited the 10 best buys to ensure you're perfectly prepared.

    And like any colour of nail polish, these tones suit all nail shapes. From short, square and super-glossy to long, sharp and matte, the best nude nail polish can add lustre to any nail bed.

    You may like
    • Autumn Nail Trends 2026 From Fawn Print to Milky Matcha—These Are Autumn 2026’s Defining Nail Trends
    • Best nail strengtheners The Autumn Nail Reset: Strengtheners That Repair Brittle, Weather-Worn Nails
    • How to keep long nails clean My Long, Natural Nails Never Look Clean—Here’s How 3 Nail Experts Recommend Keeping Them Salon-Fresh

    Colour-wise, there are more shades on offer than you might think, from warm to slightly grey or pink and barely there.

    So why do we all need to embrace this trend? Because nudes will match up easily with pretty much anything in your current wardrobe.

    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!

    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    And the same rule applies to your make-up. Nothing quite offsets a red lip like a chic nude manicure. Plus, any small chips will be far less noticeable than, say, a statement red.

    Serious nail fans will no doubt be aware of Nail Inc 's NailKale range, where superfoods enrich your new lacquer, making that manicure not only look super-sassy. A real treat for your nails, too. Montpellier Walk is our top pick from the collection.

    So whatever your skin tone, budget or personal preference nudes-wise, you 're guaranteed to find a nude nail polish to suit in our edit of the best.

    Click through our handpicked faves to shop the lot .

    nude nail polish Essie Wild Nudes

    Essie Wild Nudes in Topless and Bare, £7.99, Boots
    VIEW NOW

    nude nail polish YSL

    Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture In Beige Gallery 39, £20, Fabled
    VIEW NOW

    Fancy a nude nail polish with great coverage, that's also totally timeless? This YSL one is the one to go for.

    nude nail polish

    Rimmel Super Gel Nail Polish in Soul Session, £5.99, Boots
    VIEW NOW

    Your purse and your nails will thank you for this one, combine with Rimmel's Gel Top Coat for winning nude nails.

    nude nail polish Tom Ford

    Tom Ford Toasted Sugar Nude Nail Polish, £29, John Lewis
    VIEW NOW

    It doesn't get much fancier than this ultra-luxe sugar nude nail polish from Tom Ford, a great taupey-nude for just about anyone.

    Best Nude Nail Polish

    Nails Inc NailKale Polish Montpelier Walk, £14, Fabled
    VIEW NOW

    Love wearing nail polish but don't love the damaging effects on your precious nails? This Nails Inc NailKale is well worth a look, helping to strengthen your nails while you wear it.

    Marie Claire
    Social Links Navigation

    The leading destination for fashion, beauty, shopping and finger-on-the-pulse views on the latest issues. Marie Claire's travel content helps you delight in discovering new destinations around the globe, offering a unique – and sometimes unchartered – travel experience. From new hotel openings to the destinations tipped to take over our travel calendars, this iconic name has it covered.

    Read more
    Autumn Nail Trends 2026
    Nails From Fawn Print to Milky Matcha—These Are Autumn 2026’s Defining Nail Trends
    Best nail strengtheners
    Beauty The Autumn Nail Reset: Strengtheners That Repair Brittle, Weather-Worn Nails
     
     
    How to keep long nails clean
    Beauty My Long, Natural Nails Never Look Clean—Here’s How 3 Nail Experts Recommend Keeping Them Salon-Fresh
    Gel nail polish ban Bella Emar wears white Polo Club Top, white high waisted Sézane Skirt, white bag, Rolex Datejust watch on August 03, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.
    Beauty Is Gel Polish Inherently Problematic? Inside Gel Polish’s Never-Ending Safety Scandals
     
     
    Latest in Beauty
    New Beauty Launches Romilly Wilde / Cécred / Bobbi Brown
    Beauty The Beauty Digest: Cécred Comes to the UK, Romilly Wilde Returns & £22 Skincare Gets Serious
    Purple blush
    Beauty Purple Blush Sounds Intimidating—But It’s the Most Flattering Shade I’ve Tried in Years
     
     
    Beauty Moodboard SS27
    Beauty ’90s Kate Moss, Stevie Nicks and “Digital” Skin—The Beauty References to Inspire You for the Season Ahead
    The Beauty Digest: New Products to Know
    Beauty The Beauty Digest: A Foundation With Infinite Shades, Diptyque Does Bodycare, and the Exhibition Every Beauty Lover Should See
     
     
    Latest in Features
    The Second-Hand Survival Guide: How to Shop Smarter
    Fashion I’m a Sustainable Fashion Expert: My Top Tips for Avoiding Fakes When Shopping Pre-Loved Designer
    Pilates instructor and MC UK Master Ashlea McKee demonstrating the Pilates mind-body connection
    Fitness I've Taught Pilates for Over a Decade: If You’re Not Seeing Results, You May Be Skipping This Simple Step
     
     
    The best things to do this September
    Culture The Agenda: The New-Season Cultural Reset
    Female athletes crossing the finish line at a track and field event
    Fitness Why We Should Care About Sexualisation in Women's Sport—and How It’s Bigger Than Sydney Sweeney
     
     
    logoCreated with Sketch.
    • Site Archive
    • Contact Future's experts
    • Contact us
    • Terms and conditions
    • Advertise with us
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookies policy
    • About us
    Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google

    Marie Claire UK is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

    © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885.