We're Obsessed with OPI's New Sheer Tint Top Coats

Self Magazine

by Alexandra Samuel

Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo

I love a good, bold mani just as much as the next girl, but chips and cracks show really fast. Spending my days typing away doesn't make for a nail-friendly environment, either. So, my secret weapon answer stretching my mani a little longer has always been to paint on Dior Nail Glow, a pinky flush for tips that makes it look like you have a pro-pampered nails, without broadcasting any imperfections. I mean, I've waxed poetic on it before -- here and here.


But OPI is taking a cue from Dior's success -- and then some -- with the introduction of their newest formula, Tinted Sheer Top Coats, to help you hide imperfections and create a whole new look, or rather, lots of looks.

See more: Look Better Naked

These top coats, unlike the Dior formula, help transform the appearance of your polish, whether the sheer tints are worn alone, applied over other colors (white being the most obvious in my mind), or layered for an ombre effect. The more you paint on your nails, the darker the tint gets.

Personally, though, I think the solo sheer look is incredibly sexy -- it's like another way of looking better naked, if you will.

Shop 'em now with our friends over at Birchbox for $9/each -- and free shipping, too.

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