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A Pastel Polish That Glows

Most pink polishes look almost sickeningly sweet — resembling Jordan almonds or conjuring associations with twinsets and pearls. But RGB Cosmetic’s polish in Moon is a pale pink that doesn’t look syrupy and saccharine or like you’re a member of the Junior League. With the right blend of white and pink, the color reads as an opalescent pink with a slight pearly undertone, which keeps the color from feeling flat. It’s a pale enough color to be a neutral but the undertone makes it look like your nail beds are ever so slightly glowing. Use it for summer weddings when you want a pink that isn’t too pretty.

RGB Cosmetics Polish, $18 at Net-a-Porter.

A Pastel Polish That Glows