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The snazziest nail varnish we've come across in a long time, Oribe's does-what-it-says-on-the-tin varnish is the ultimate cashmere jumper nude shade that looks chic on all skin tones.

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Tom Ford's mauve-toned nude is ideal for anyone that wants a safe for work mani without having to bare all.

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Available in a myriad of shades to suit all skin tones, Butter London's barely-there tint not only provides nails with an intense hit of hydration, but lends sheer wash of colour that is almost chiffon-like in its effect.

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Erring on the baby pink side, this cool tone lends nails an ultra-neat, pared back vibe. The broad brush means you only have to go over each nail once - a quick coat is ample.

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This delicious chocolate shade provides light to dark olive skin with a healthy radiance and the gilt-topped bottle looks seriously pretty on any dressing table.

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Veering on the mushroom-toned side of nude, Smith & Cult's off-beat nail varnish looks as editorial on your nails as it does on your dressing table.

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There's a reason why ESSIE's Ballet Slippers has been a firm favourite for over almost 34 years! It is a universally flattering hue that is both clean and classic and a single slick is enough to dress nails in a chic blanket of colour. If Meghan Markle's a fan, then count us in.

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Resilient and pristine, Deborah Lippmann's chip-resistant nude nail polish evokes images of drinking cappuccinos on a roof terrace in Italy. It gives such a healthy glow to those with darker skin.

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One of the most sophisticated semi-opaque shades out there, Jessica's First Love has the knack of making hands look elegant and clean - and that's because the fleshy pink undertones complement almost all nails.

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Thanks to the lilac undertones, this gentle, chemical-free nude polish breathes life into pale skin and looks absolutely dreamy on short nails. The clever formula allows air and moisture to pass through, so your nail bed doesn't suffocate underneath the layers.

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A tone that sits between warm peach and pale beige, ORLY's breathable colour is so pretty on longer nails. A mega-mix of Argan Oil, B5 and vitamin C means your manicure stays around for much longer.

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Marc Jacobs' stunning rose taupe polish washes nails with a gel-like formula that's high-shine finish means you can skip a topcoat altogether.

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The closest thing to a professional manicure at home, each of Nails Inc's Gel Effect Nail polishes are fantastic (hello, amazing pigment and staying power) - but it is Colville Mews, a cool, almost grey-toned nude - that we go back to time and time again.

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A few swipes of Soigne's creamy beige has the ability to make hands look groomed in an instant. It has a nod to the ultra-sophisticated Frenchwoman about it.