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    The top 10 red nail polishes revealed

    17 Aug 2015 12:25 PM | Posted by
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    When it comes to classic beauty looks, a flawless red mani is right up there.

    Whether you opt for a dramatic blood red, a nice ruby or a playful poppy-coloured polish, it’s always sexy and #onpoint. 

    Of course, there are a million and one amazing red nail hues out there, but Rank & Style has just released a definitive top 10 – and it’s pretty compelling.

    I can hear you saying, “Why would I trust this list over any other?” 

    Well, the site uses a unique algorithm to generate top ten lists for beauty and fashion buys – so it’s pretty legit. 

    Without further ado, here are the best scarlet lacquers currently on the market. 

    Click through the gallery to find out if your fave shade is in there…

    1. OPI Core Collection in ‘Big Apple Red’

    OPI Core Collection 

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    2. Butter London Nail Lacquer in ‘Ladybird’

    $25, stylepatisserie.com

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    3. essie Nail Polish in ‘Really Red’

    essie Nail Polish

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    4. Dior Vernis in ‘Rouge’

    $39, in-store at David Jones

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    5. Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in ‘Smoke Red’

    $48, in-store at David Jones

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    6. Christian Louboutin Nail Colour in ‘Rouge Louboutin’

    $71.76, nordstrom.com

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    7. Revlon Classic Nail Enamel in ‘Revlon Red’

    Revlon Classic Nail Enamel

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    8. NARS Nail Polish in ‘Jungle Red’

    $20, narscosmetics.com

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    9. Chanel Le Vernis in ‘Dragon’

    $39, in-store and online at davidjones.com.au

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    10. Essie Nail Polish in ‘Fishnet Stockings’

    essie Nail Polish

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    Did your red polish of choice make the cut? What others do you think deserve to be on there?

    Have you tried any of the products mentioned above?

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    Shop A Everyday 25 May 2020 11:39 PM
    Dior looks good
    scorpio5 25 May 2020 11:12 PM
    I love the shade the model is wearing. I wonder if it's ' Ladybird' ?
    Rainbownerds 11 Jan 2020 1:25 PM
    I have a lot of red shades
    Nys Silver 7 Nov 2018 6:38 PM
    Chanel dragon is my favourite red nail polish colour. It's just exactly the right tone for me. It's a splurge but nice to treat yourself sometimes.
    Shop A Everyday 11 Feb 2018 5:38 PM
    Must look at Dior again, Essie is so shny
    Hayley644 11 Feb 2018 8:39 AM
    I don't think a bright red suits me, I never wear red lipstick but I don't mind a berry red nailpolish on my toenails which I'm wearing at the moment.
    Petal 8 Feb 2018 6:13 PM
    I like red nail polish on others, but not on my short nails. Bold and opaque colours usually make my nails look shorter.
    Dazza the wombat 7 Feb 2018 12:02 PM
    I love Revlon Classic nail polish - it always looks good.
    Sally10 6 Feb 2018 7:21 PM
    I love these colours, but my nails are a bit too short at the moment, these colours look better on longer nails.
    Chrystalage 6 Feb 2018 6:25 PM
    I'm more of a nude, natural or pink kind of gal
    Ethelinde 6 Feb 2018 3:52 PM
    I like red nail polish but I favour dark red colours close to burgundy.
    Shop A Everyday 21 Jan 2018 8:25 PM
    The blue reds like the Dior and Essie are really fabulous
    Shop A Everyday 1 Jan 2018 4:31 PM
    Oh such wonderful brands, love OPI, Essie, Dior.
    Miss19 12 Dec 2017 9:22 PM
    I actually don't like red for manis and pedis
    lena25 10 Dec 2017 10:01 PM
    I love the OPI one!
    Trish_D 11 Oct 2017 2:26 PM
    I feel the same way about RED nail polish as red lipstick - I'll happily pass!
    AndreaJW 27 Aug 2017 2:02 PM
    I'm not a fan of red nail polish.
    cosmoslyn 16 May 2017 12:13 AM
    aren't they all the same shade?
    Shop A Everyday 3 Apr 2017 12:41 AM
    The Essie one looks fabulous
    fortune favours the beautiful 21 Mar 2017 10:26 PM
    Big apple red is classic!
    onlyoni 3 Mar 2017 9:46 PM
    I love the look of red nails but just not on me. I have nicely shaped strong natural nails but I don't have the courage to paint them red. It's probably because my now 'not so smooth' hands would stand out.
    Yohanna 2 Mar 2017 2:50 PM
    That spiky one is good to get and use only as a weapon...in self defense naturally =P
    Shop A Everyday 26 Feb 2017 12:47 PM
    Lovely, I have a purple shade on now from Sally Hansen
    Chrystalage 23 Feb 2017 4:23 PM
    I like the look of the OPI and Chanel but my bank account does not agree
    Goddess..... 21 Feb 2017 11:28 PM
    Well I like 2, 5 & 8 those ones are good for me although I wouldn't buy them I've my own at home & they are just as good but not pricey like these or the other brands are. Come on these prices are shocking just for a bottle of nail polish- Not worth it. Ladies I'm sure you could go to any store & buy polish for 5 bucks look around especially for the discounted item's & pick up some great bargains .
    sootyblack_14 21 Feb 2017 1:21 PM
    Some really lovely shades of red... But I can't see the value of some of these as they either wear off or are removed...
    Vi 21 Feb 2017 11:49 AM
    I love nail polish and I certainly love red nail polish. I have the revlon one and it's great as it lasts a few days without chipping. I also love the rimmel one as it has a wide brush which allows you to apply it quicker.
    Temporary Princess 20 Feb 2017 10:01 PM
    Like with lipsticks, there's definitely a red for everyone!
    ThisIsMe 20 Feb 2017 2:28 PM
    These are all such amazing shades of red!!
    Princess Perfume 20 Feb 2017 12:28 PM
    I like the look of OPI's Big Red Apple and Butters Ladybird - both vibrant reds that would look great on.
    clearcrystalwater 20 Feb 2017 10:34 AM
    The Chanel one looks like a nice one. Howz that Louboutin bottle?!! Ha lovely - so dramatic! Something special!
    Beautybabe140194 19 Feb 2017 10:24 PM
    I have the above Revlon red nail polish and it is divine. I have not tried the rest.
    Truth 19 Feb 2017 2:31 PM
    I love Red nail polishes but the down side is when it chips, it looks so easily obvious.
    Bobbin01 19 Feb 2017 2:30 PM
    I really like OPI big apple red and wear it frequently. I'd love to try the Christian Louboutin nail polish because the packaging is gorgeous but I can't justify spending that much on nail polish, unless someone else is giving me a manicure.
    Anita1502 19 Feb 2017 1:44 PM
    I can't imagine my nail polish collection without OPI Big Apple Red, for me it is an ultimate red nail polish. I also like Essie Really Red.
    Gilded 19 Feb 2017 1:35 PM
    71$ for nail polish. Is the packaging made of gold?
    skincare junkie 19 Feb 2017 9:16 AM
    I have never done red nails before!! I am not very careful so anything other tham a sheer colour is not going to look very nice after 2 days :/
    Arty Girl 18 Feb 2017 10:34 PM
    Red nail polish looks good on me but I'll usually only wear it when my nails are nice and long. That way it goes with the whole "Sexy !!!" look. LOL !!! I have quite a number of red Revlon nail polish shades but none made it here. My Revlon shades are "Cherry Crush, Frankly Scarlet & Ignite" which are frosted shades. My one cream shade is "All Fired Up". I also have a Nicole by OPI "He's A Keeper" red which I bought at Target for $2.50 discounted. For a good cheap, sexy, red polish, I'd go with Ulta3's "Sizzling Red".
    eisoJ 18 Feb 2017 9:40 PM
    who spends $71 on a single bottle of nail polish??
    Arty Girl 18 Feb 2017 10:18 PM
    Someone who has more money than sense. LOL !!!
    Goddess..... 21 Feb 2017 11:14 PM
    Haha, I would only spend $5 on nail polish no more then that.
    Sparkle 77 18 Feb 2017 6:13 PM
    I don't do red nails because my nails are so terrible but my pick is Ladybird by Butter London :)
    Seezora 18 Feb 2017 4:58 PM
    Wow. They're SO very red! There's a storm happening outside right now, and these colours are really popping right off the screen. My favourite has to be the Nars. It's a deeper red, and I prefer those.
    Belindarella 18 Feb 2017 3:46 PM
    I love my Butter Ladybird! So pleased it's on the list. I only use brands like this.. no formaldehyde for me! $70 for a nail polish?! Come on! No thank you!
    MelissaFay89 18 Feb 2017 2:28 PM
    I love the look of the Nars one
    AP1992 18 Feb 2017 11:10 AM
    nail polishes just chip so quickly! go with gel!
    ray_jay 18 Feb 2017 9:22 AM
    reds don't work well on my nails due to skin colour but these colours look amazing and glorious
    LadyLola 18 Feb 2017 8:06 AM
    Theres nothing sexier or ever so grown up than red nail polish. I have a collection.
    I would love to try the Christian Louboutin - talk about a show stopping bottle.
    freaky 18 Feb 2017 12:08 AM
    I love the look of red nails but dont think I could carry them well. Au naturel is my go to nail look
    Hayley644 17 Feb 2017 11:23 PM
    I'd like to try one but I don't think that red suits me.

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