The SheerLuxe Team’s Favourite Nail Shades
Sapna Rao
Fashion & Beauty Editor & Broadcaster
'Got The Blues For Red,' £14.90 | OPI
“I’ve been wearing OPI’s ‘Got The Blues For Red’ for years and although I sometimes stray, I always find myself going back. It’s vampy without looking goth, classic without being boring. The cool blue undertone is what sets it apart – I think that’s why it’s so flattering.”
Jenn George
Beauty Director
'After Dark,' £19.14 | The Gel Bottle
“I tend to bounce back and forth between pale pinks and dark reds – with the occasional more ‘adventurous’ choice – and my current shade of choice is the Gel Bottle’s ‘After Dark’ which is a rich browny-red. It’s sophisticated, but not stuffy.“
Florence Eyres
Senior Shopping Editor
“I’ve tried and tested a lot of pale pinks from various brands and my favourite is ‘Anthea’ by Biosculpture. I love how you can layer it for different levels of sheerness and it’s neutral enough to work all year round.”
Orin Carlin
Beauty Writer
“These days, I’m almost always wearing BIAB but on the rare occasion that I do wear traditional polish, nine times out of ten I’m reaching for Chanel’s iconic ‘Rouge Noir’. I always gravitate towards jewel tones for richness and depth, and this hits the spot every time. Not only does it complement all jewellery metals, it adds a vampy edge to even the simplest of outfits.”
Mia Luckie
Director of Marketing & Innovation
“Honestly, I wear OPI's ‘Funny Bunny’ on repeat (so much so my nail tech is bored of me…). It's the perfect, soft, milky shade that goes with every outfit.”
Sarah Templeman
Head of Broadcasting
'Ballet Slippers,' £8.99 | Essie
“My current go-to is Essie’s ‘Ballet Slippers’. I’m having a break from gels and this is the perfect ‘clean girl’ colour – chic and understated but with a high-gloss finish.”
Alex Steinherr
SheerLuxe Beauty Contributor
'Negligee,' £7.78 (was £8.95) | CND
'Beau,' £19.46 (was £20.49) | CND
“My nail formula is actually a bespoke blend I’ve created with Dryby London and worn for years. I layer CND Vinylux in ‘Negligee’ with ‘Beau’ to create a sheer, slightly glowy, pale pink. It gives me that clean, healthy-looking finish but still feels polished and glossy.”
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