We can't deny the importance of nude polish in every woman's kikay life: It makes the nails look prettier, cleaner, and healthier. We know there are tons of naked shades available in the market, so to help you decipher which bottle to get, we tried some of them for today's Cosmo.ph Beauty Wars. See the swatches below, and tell us your pick in the comments!
OPI Infinite Shine 2 in Maintaining My Sand-ity
Price: P775
Where To Buy: Rustan’s The Beauty Source
What It Is: A khaki beige polish with a gel-like finish.
Why We Love It: The yellow undertones of this lacquer will seamlessly work with golden Pinay complexions. The glossy coat lasts for up to a week—not bad for an air-dry polish!
Zoya Professional Lacquer in Cathy
Price: P450
Where To Buy: Beauty and Butter Lounge branches
What It Is: A warm, pinkish nude opaque polish.
Why We Love It: This shade brightens your hand, making it look cleaner and younger. Another plus point: It’s vegan. The only thing that might stop you from getting this is you have to head to nail salons for access to the brand. We wish they would retail it online or at department stores.
Deborah Lippmann Luxurious Nail Color in Naked
Price: P795
Where To Buy: Rustan’s The Beauty Source
What It Is: A sheer, beige nail lacquer.
Why We Love It: Because of its barely-there coverage, it can work as a basic nude polish for everyone. Another good thing about this is that it has biotin, which helps strengthen your digits. It's basically like BB cream for the nails!
Gelish Dip Powder in Tan My Hide
Price: P450 for a manicure
Where To Have It Done: Beauty and Butter Nail Lounge branches
What It Is: A micro-shimmer blush-nude dip powder gel polish.
Why We Love It: It has nailed (pun intended) the perfect pa-girl shade. Plus, unlike regular gel polish, this doesn’t need a UV lamp to be cured. The nail technician simply paints a gel activator on your nail before dipping your whole finger in the tub. This process is repeated three times. It’s guaranteed chip-free for up to four weeks—that’s a month! It’s totally perfect for special occasions or if your hands are shaky and you're in a rush.
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