Sonia Kashuk • Ideal Nude Nailpolish • Polishes

hoverfly on 9/15/2012 8:25:00 PM more reviews by hoverfly

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This polish has been sitting in my collection for years and it's probably discontinued by now. Because of the new 'nude' nail trend, I picked it up and tried it out--it's my new favorite color. With one coat it looks super natural, two coats and it looks nude. I use a top coat so do not know about chipping or durability based on polish alone.

I don't recall the price paid. The packaging is okay. The metallic cap has tarnished and the brush is just ok--nothing to rave about. The polish itself is thin, but hasn't dried up in who knows how many years since I first bought it.

For my skin, this color is much better than OPI salmon sand (my only other nude to date). OPI is a bit lighter and more opaque.

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goldee on 7/20/2005 9:49:00 PM more reviews by goldee

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

After reading all the great reviews I had to try it. I was not disappointed. This polish is sheer, but it goes on evenly and with no streaks. The color is beautiful. One coat gives me a clear-but-better look. Now that I'm tanned I use two coats and the look is very elegant on my medium/olive skin.

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*TOP REVIEWER* amhirst on 7/11/2005 10:12:00 PM more reviews by amhirst

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

Chips almost immediately and looks bad by the end of the day. Love Sonia Kashuk nail colors in the bottle (and usually use d/s brands for nails anyway), but the quality of these is way too low.

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JinaChan on 6/27/2005 4:01:00 PM more reviews by JinaChan

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

This really is the ideal nude. I was afraid it would be too dark, but it goes on very sheer. Unlike other sheer polishes though, it also goes on evenly. It looks like you're not wearing any polish, but it covers little imperfections in the nail. It only looks good as a single coat, though; two coats look terrible.

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bunnisa on 6/14/2005 12:19:00 PM more reviews by bunnisa

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

In the store lighting, this looked identical to OPI's Dulce de Leche, but at half the cost (retail).

I am very, very impressed with this polish. It wears incredibly well -- as well as or better than my OPI polishes, even with the abuse my hands take. It's a lovely neutral that gives a very professional look.

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Audge on 3/21/2005 3:29:00 PM more reviews by Audge

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I am very impressed with this polish! One coat works for me (fair skin) and it goes on beautifully. Lasts long & has a nice shiny clean look to the finish. Will definitely repurchase!

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james4lori on 3/12/2005 11:18:00 AM more reviews by james4lori

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I have been looking for this forever and a day!!! I have light/medium olive skin and dark hair and sometimes nude polishes are too light. This is the perfect shade for that innocent healthy glow you want on a nail. Really nice!! It goes on easily and does not streak and is really shiny. LOVE IT

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rw64307 on 2/21/2005 1:32:00 PM more reviews by rw64307

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Hi guys, after reading the reviews on this color I had to get it. I'm always searching for a pretty nude. The problem is I'm fair skinned and everything looks orange or brown on me. Much to my dismay, this too looked too brown, but it went on beautifully. I'll try another color.

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bridget22 on 12/21/2004 2:53:00 AM more reviews by bridget22

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Black   Eyes: Hazel    

I really liked this nailpolish. I'm very fair, and one coat looks like my natural skintone, though two coats is too brown for my liking. I would repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* pinkishbrown on 11/7/2004 11:11:00 PM more reviews by pinkishbrown

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Dark, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Love this perfect nude color - i have tried almost every nude or sheer pink out there, and this really was what i was striving for. A creamy neutral nude that looks somewhat sheer. I have darker skin but it still shows up beautifully (very subtly) on my nails. It is great in consistency, not streaky as the others can all attest. I love the chic bottle too - her line of products looks very high-end even though they are priced at drugstore level.
this is a staple color - if you want a clean, elegant nail, this is for you! And it looks great on short nails, which is all i ever wear!

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mfsvp on 8/31/2004 4:58:00 PM more reviews by mfsvp

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This makes my nails look so classy and pretty. this is the best sheer nude color ever. Never steaks and has good staying power. This should be part of everyones nail polish collection.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Snow_Angel350 on 8/6/2004 2:52:00 AM more reviews by Snow_Angel350

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I love this nail polish!! i'm so happy i rememered to check it out today at target. I dont paint my nails often so this is perfect for that clean nail look, it's a lot better than just clear. It's not streaky at all and goes on very nice. Loveeeee it!!

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adams on 6/30/2004 8:35:00 AM more reviews by adams

Age: 44-55   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

OK this is great as a neutral. I would not wear it on toes though. Too plain. Good thing is that is has a lot of pigment and is never streaky.

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*TOP REVIEWER* fundercat55 on 6/29/2004 1:04:00 PM more reviews by fundercat55

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Hazel    

The name says it all with this polish- Ideal Nude. It goes on the color your nails would ideally be- a nice pinky-beige. It's barely perceivable on my fingernails and does a good job of covering up any yellowing on my toenails left from my normal red polish. It dries very quickly, goes on well (not streaky), and seems to hold up pretty well to abuse. This has become an immeadiate staple for me.

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katbecker on 6/21/2004 3:38:00 PM more reviews by katbecker

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

I bought based on the reviews here. The polishes I own in neutral beige are cremes, which scream fall to me, so I thought I'd give it a try. I've been alternating between this and my other new favorite (a seche coral pink) for the past month. Love it.

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*TOP REVIEWER* elaina on 6/8/2004 1:42:00 PM more reviews by elaina

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Aptly named. I find most sheer nudes go on streaky and wash out my pale skintone, but not this one. I have pigmented nailbeds--seriously, they verge on blue-purple. But one coat of this nailpolish warms them up to a pink-beige that looks natural and polished. Perfect for job interviews. It wears surprisingly well, too.

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2hotcouture on 5/25/2004 12:08:00 AM more reviews by 2hotcouture

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Wow!! I don't ever wear nail polish but I decided to try this one after reading all the great reviews! I am very impressed! The color is great, very natural and classy! I love it! I do recommend using a protective top coat as it helps the color to stay on longer.

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*TOP REVIEWER* NatalieJ on 5/20/2004 4:56:00 PM more reviews by NatalieJ

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I don't usually like nude nail polishes--but I love this one! It's not one of those streaky sheers or an opaque, but somewhere in between. It's a true skin-tone and looks very subtle and classy. I just wish it would last longer--time to search for the perfect matching topcoat!

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*TOP REVIEWER* ProductJunkey on 5/18/2004 12:33:00 AM more reviews by ProductJunkey

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I bought this polish based on the raves it received, here. I used two coats, and it made my nail look like the color of my skin. I think it may look good with a white tipped french manicure. The color itself, looked like an old lady type of color.

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monkeygrrl on 5/13/2004 1:52:00 PM more reviews by monkeygrrl

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

Purchased this after reading the great reviews. It was better than I expected! Fantastic color and staying power! Lasted over a week while I was on vacation in Mexico, through the sand, ocean, etc.. My new favorite polish!

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