Best Transparent Nail Polishes Updated May 2025

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Best Transparent Nail Polishes
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.8

1

9.8

modelones Gel Nail Polish Top Coat, 15ml No Wipe High Gloss Shiny Long Lasting Clear Top Gel for Acrylic Nails, Need U V/LED La...
Shine
Durability
Ease of application
Works well
Top coat
Matte finish

9.8

1
modelones Gel Nail Polish Top Coat, 15ml No Wipe High Gloss Shiny Long Lasting Clear Top Gel for Acrylic Nails, Need U V/LED La...
Shine
Durability
Ease of application
Works well
Top coat
Matte finish

9.7

2

9.7

Probelle Illuminating Nail Concealer, Sheer Long Lasting Brightening Nail Polish for yellowing discolored nails, perfect finish...
Color
Longevity
Concealer
Polish quality
Value for money
Ease of application

9.7

2
Probelle Illuminating Nail Concealer, Sheer Long Lasting Brightening Nail Polish for yellowing discolored nails, perfect finish...
Color
Longevity
Concealer
Polish quality
Value for money
Ease of application

9.5

3

9.5

GAOY Sheer Nude Gel Nail Polish, 16ml Jelly Natural Pink Translucent Color 1301 UV Light Cure Gel Polish for Nail Art DIY Manic...
Color
Quality
Ease of application
Polish quality
Longevity

9.5

3
GAOY Sheer Nude Gel Nail Polish, 16ml Jelly Natural Pink Translucent Color 1301 UV Light Cure Gel Polish for Nail Art DIY Manic...
Color
Quality
Ease of application
Polish quality
Longevity

9.4

4

9.4

Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails™, Clear Nail Strengthener, Includes Retinol and Nylon, Nourishing
Functionality
Durability
Strengthens nails
Value for money
Shine
Nail hardness

9.4

4
Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails™, Clear Nail Strengthener, Includes Retinol and Nylon, Nourishing
Functionality
Durability
Strengthens nails
Value for money
Shine
Nail hardness

9.3

5

9.3

Top Coat Nail Polish Clear: Quick Dry Nail Polish No Chip High Shine Long Lasting Glossy Fast Air Dry Non Toxic Top Coat for Na...
Shine
Dries quickly
Works well
Longevity
Nail gel
Polish quality

9.3

5
Top Coat Nail Polish Clear: Quick Dry Nail Polish No Chip High Shine Long Lasting Glossy Fast Air Dry Non Toxic Top Coat for Na...
Shine
Dries quickly
Works well
Longevity
Nail gel
Polish quality

9.1

6

9.1

OPI RapiDry Clearly Fast Clear Coat | 3-in-1 Quick Drying Top Coat, Base Coat, Glossy Nail Topper | Vegan, Smudge Proof, Fast D...
Color
Dries quickly
Polish quality
Durability
Ease of application
Coverage

9.1

6
OPI RapiDry Clearly Fast Clear Coat | 3-in-1 Quick Drying Top Coat, Base Coat, Glossy Nail Topper | Vegan, Smudge Proof, Fast D...
Color
Dries quickly
Polish quality
Durability
Ease of application
Coverage

9.0

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9.0

Revlon Super Lustrous Nail Polish, Chip-Resistant & Longwear Formula, High Shine Finish, 771 Clear, 0.5 fl oz
Color
Longevity
Works well
Value for money
Polish quality
Ease of application

9.0

7
Revlon Super Lustrous Nail Polish, Chip-Resistant & Longwear Formula, High Shine Finish, 771 Clear, 0.5 fl oz
Color
Longevity
Works well
Value for money
Polish quality
Ease of application

8.9

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8.9

GAOY Rose Garden Jelly Gel Nail Polish of 6 Transparent Nude Red Pink Brown Colors Sheer Gel Polish Kit for Salon Manicure and ...
Buildability
Ease of application
Effectiveness
Value for money
Gel polish

8.9

8
GAOY Rose Garden Jelly Gel Nail Polish of 6 Transparent Nude Red Pink Brown Colors Sheer Gel Polish Kit for Salon Manicure and ...
Buildability
Ease of application
Effectiveness
Value for money
Gel polish

8.7

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8.7

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri®, Clearly Quick, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Streak-Free Shine, Clear Nail Polish
Dries quickly
Shine
Functionality
Polish shine
Ease of application
Value for money

8.7

9
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri®, Clearly Quick, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Streak-Free Shine, Clear Nail Polish
Dries quickly
Shine
Functionality
Polish shine
Ease of application
Value for money

8.6

10

8.6

Essie expressie, Quick-Dry Nail Polish, 8-Free Vegan, Clear, Always Transparent, 0.33 fl oz
Color
Dries quickly
Quality
Longevity
Ease of application
Polish quality

8.6

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Essie expressie, Quick-Dry Nail Polish, 8-Free Vegan, Clear, Always Transparent, 0.33 fl oz
Color
Dries quickly
Quality
Longevity
Ease of application
Polish quality

Our Top Choice

9.8

1

9.8

modelones Gel Nail Polish Top Coat, 15ml No Wipe High Gloss Shiny Long Lasting Clear Top Gel for Acrylic Nails, Need U V/LED La...
Shine
Durability
Ease of application
Works well
Top coat
Matte finish

9.8

1
modelones Gel Nail Polish Top Coat, 15ml No Wipe High Gloss Shiny Long Lasting Clear Top Gel for Acrylic Nails, Need U V/LED La...
Shine
Durability
Ease of application
Works well
Top coat
Matte finish