Suki Waterhouse's VMAs nails were thanks to this budget-friendly polish
When it comes to looking at celeb beauty routines, we've gotten pretty used to knowing that they err on the side of, shall we say, incredibly expensive. But don't worry, because there's hope.
Don't get us wrong, we know that Suki Waterhouse is a seasoned profesh when it comes to walking the red carpet, which comes with having some of the best makeup products perfectly applied. But she's been known to drop some pretty exxy beauty tips in the past, which is why we were totally surprised when we found out her latest covetable look is totally budget-approved.
Suki Waterhouse VMAs Nails
If there's anything we love to see in this world, it's an affordable (any easy to replicate) celeb mani. So, when we spied the perfectly glossy pink tone on Waterhouse's talons we were keen to find out more. Especially considering the 'clean' nail trend is still going strong with lip oil-like nails being the key to a fresh mani.
Thankfully, celeb nail artist Tom Bachik was more than willing to spill the tea. And it turns out, her entire polished look costs under $40; if you do the girl math per use that's basically free.
So, lets see the *exact* shades he used to create the glossy, perfectly pink look...
Essie Nail Polish
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Like we said, this glossy combo is the perfect neutral-meets-pink nail colour. And it really only came down to the one sheer pink colour and a gorgeously glossy, protective top coat. Waterhouse's natural-looking nail shape complimented the mani perfectly, giving us major nail inspo. The perfect pink in question? None other than Essie Nail Polish in 'Sugar Daddy', with the look locked in with the Essie Stay Longer Top Coat.
Key Features:
Ceramide-infused complex
Sheer coverage
Works to improve nail quality over time
Glossy finish
Streak-free application
Available at:
Sugar Daddy
From $15.99 at Adore Beauty
From $15.99 at Priceline
From $7.99 (usually $15.99) at Chemist Warehouse
Stay Longer Top Coat
From $16.79 (usually $20.99) at Myer
From $20.99 at Adore Beauty
From $10.49 (usually $20.99) at Chemist Warehouse
We're looking at our nails realising we need to add these polishes to cart immediately to replicate this look. Do you think it'll help make R-Patz look at us?
Main Image Credit: Getty
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Emma Allcock began her career in the world of fashion and beauty in 2015, interning for various PR fashion houses. Naturally her love for style soon extended to beauty, and Emma landed firmly in the beauty and wellness world thanks to an internship-turned-role at local Australian fragrance brand Maison Blanche. One thing that remained consistent whether unpacking accessories or creating social content? Her commitment to an always-perfect manicure. Luckily, she’s since turned her talents to helping her readers achieve the same, writing about all things beauty and wellness. Emma is now a Content Producer for BEAUTYcrew, with her words and recommendations also appearing across beautyheaven. Emma loves the process of diving deep into the world of testing (and writing) about everything from haircare to fragrance. When she’s not slathering her skin in something new, she’s going for an early morning stroll to catch a stunning sunrise (coffee in hand, of course), because life’s all about that wellness balance after all.
