It’s not often you hear “Kardashian” and “drugstore” uttered in the same breath. In recent memory, the only occurrence we can think of is when Kendall Jenner wore a full face of drugstore beauty products to the Met Gala, but technically speaking, she’s a Jenner, not a Kardashian. Regardless, the point is that we don’t hear a lot about the famous family’s budget-friendly beauty faves (if they have any). That’s why it was so refreshing to learn that Kim Kardashian counted on the iconic drugstore nail polish brand, Essie, for her latest manicure. Last night, she attended the Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles with long, square-tipped nails that were painted a stunning milky nude color. Keep scrolling to see the exact $13 shade that her nail artist, Brittney Boyce, used to create it.
Here it is, the exact sheer, nude-pink shade that Boyce used to create Kardashian’s red-carpet manicure. She applied two coats before going over it with a long-wearing top coat. “We wanted to go with a perfect milky/sheer neutral shade that would complement the length and shape of Kim’s nails,” Boyce said.
This was the top coat Boyce used to seal Kardashian’s nails. It’s a gel-effect top coat, which means it provides long-wear, chip-resistant shine without the need for any special equipment like a UV lamp to cure it.
The final step was to apply cuticle oil for moisture. This one uses apricot kernel and jojoba oil to make nails and cuticles feel soft and hydrated in a single swipe.
This soft brown color is perfect for fall and winter.
This formula dries in about a minute, making it perfect for anyone who tends to smudge their still-wet nails.
This scarlet shade is iconic.
Another iconic shade from the brand, this light pink color is foolproof (and similar to Kardashian’s vibe).
