Milky White Nail Polish
Milky white nail polish bottles, L to R: OPI Funny Bunny, essie marshmallow, essie tuck it in my tux, NCLA Fresh Linen on black marble background
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Milky white nails are creamy, sheer to semi sheer “jelly” white nail finishes, which give the impression that your nails are dipped in milk.
Milky white nail polishes tend to have a creamy finish, and they almost always show the nail tip through the polish, if you have one.
Because of the translucent appearance of milky white nail polishes, they can give white nails a softer, gentler look that more opaque white nail polishes cannot.
So if you like the idea of white nails, but you find them too light reflective, making them too bold and bright, milky white nail polishes may be for you.
Below you will find swatches of four light to medium coverage sheer white nail polishes, that are all creamy finishes and fit the definition for milky white nails.
Starting with one of the most famous milky white nail polishes, OPI’s Funny Bunny -
OPI Funny Bunny swatch
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A reader favorite, Funny Bunny provides even coverage in two to three coats. Shown in the photo above in two coats for lighter coverage, add another coat for fuller coverage.
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essie marshmallow swatch
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essie marshmallow a medium coverage sheer milky white nail polish and an essie best seller. marshmallow provides even coverage in two coats, and it’s often compared to Funny Bunny, though it is a little fuller coverage.
essie tuck it in my tux swatch
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essie tuck it in my tux is a medium coverage milky white nail polish that provides even coverage in three coats. Compared to OPI Funny Bunny, the formula is thinner, and needs more coats for even coverage.
NCLA Fresh Linen swatch
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NCLA Fresh Linen is a light coverage milky white nail polish that provides even coverage in two to three coats. Of the polishes shown here, NCLA Fresh Linen is the sheerest.
Shown here in three coats, it was originally featured in Summer 2022 Editor’s Picks, and has a thin formula which helps prevent bubbling.
Milky white nail polish bottles, L to R: OPI Funny Bunny, essie marshmallow, essie tuck it in my tux, NCLA Fresh Linen on grey marble background
So what do you think? Do you like milky white nails? Have you tried any of the polishes above?
Milky white nails can give the nails a classy, clean look. They can also make for a nice neutral appearance, allowing you to match your manicured nails to just about anything.
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