This Type of Nail Polish Ensures a Sophisticated Vibe With Literally No Effort

For most of my life, I've been a red nail polish devotee. There was a time when I only ever painted my nails red, and you'd never see me with any other color on my fingertips. I still love making a statement with bold nail polish colors, but I've learned to embrace softer, more subtle nail polish shades in the past few years.

While I'd argue that when it comes to nail polish, red is a neutral, there's something to be said for truly neutral nail colors. These nail colors, particularly in sheer washes, go with absolutely everything. Sheer nail polish is perfect for any occasion, it goes with everything in your closet, and it's kind of like a filter for your nails—they'll look low-key but still polished. 

Keep reading for the best-selling and editor-favorite sheer nail polishes, separated into categories for every color. 

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(Image credit: @imarninails)

Sheer Pinks

Sheer Nudes

Sheer Whites

This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Associate Beauty Editor

Katie Berohn is the associate beauty editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Previously, she worked as the beauty assistant for Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, and Prevention magazines, all part of the Hearst Lifestyle Group. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a major in journalism and minor in technology, arts, and media, and earned her master's degree at NYU's graduate program for magazine journalism. In addition, Katie has held editorial internships at Denver Life magazine, Yoga Journal, and Cosmopolitan; a digital editorial internship at New York magazine's The Cut; a social good fellowship at Mashable; and a freelance role at HelloGiggles. When she's not obsessing over Wholesale Replica Bag skincare launch or continuing her journey to smell every perfume on the planet, Katie can be found taking a hot yoga class, trying everything on the menu at New York's newest restaurant, or hanging out at a trendy wine bar with her friends.