Barely-There Nail Polish Perfect for Your Next Mani Appointment

By Roxanne Adamiyatt
Updated Oct 05, 2016 @ 4:30 pm
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Let's face it, you can never go wrong with a basic or neutral nail lacquer. It is guaranteed to give you a polished, sophisticated, and timeless mani. Of course, then there's always the fact that wear and tear is far less visible on a nude or pale pink than on a burgundy or cobalt blue. 

Some days, you just don't have time to worry if your nails will look OK, and on those days, we think you should reach for the following neutral polishes to up your glam game.

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Smith & Cult Ghost Edit 

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$18
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This polish helps you perfect the appearance of your nails without masking them, AKA it will look like you have really healthy nails. What's not to love about that? 

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Nails Inc. Reflectors Polish Old Montague Street

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$18
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A sheer blush with some shimmer for a little something extra? I'm in. You will be, too. 

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Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Dirty Little Secret

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$20
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The whole gel lab pro range is amazing because it blooming lasts. It's greige, which adds a little something extra, yet doesn't require a ton of maintenance. Plus, you can never go wrong with a little shimmer. 

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JinSoon Muse 

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$18
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You will look and feel like a total lady wearing this polish.

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Priti NYC Coronation 

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$15
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For you ladies and gents who are vegan, this polish is that and also 5-free, which is pretty cool. But beyond that, it has even application and wear and has enviable high shine. 

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