For years I’ve been looking for an effortless nail style. The milk manicure trend is what I’ve been missing.

This minimalist nail trend has been embraced by leading fashion brands like LoveShackFancy and Ulla Johnson, as well as celebrities such as Kylie Jenner at Coachella. For summer 2023, the microtrend of “minimalism” and “clean girl” has become more mainstream. The milk manicure is a great way to embrace these trends and give your nails a natural and effortless look. Keep it simple with a sheer white color or add a bit more interest with a hint of pink (strawberry milk) or purple (moon milk). Also, consider dialing it up a notch, with a chrome powder finish. Check out some of my favorite non-toxic nail colors below.

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1. Washington

by Ten Over Ten

Sheer Nail Polish (8-free)

Sheer illumination, like tulle in a bottle. A transparent white for neutral perfection! You can shop the color from amazon.

8-free + cruelty-free + vegan
Free from: Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, Xylene, Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP), Ethyl Tosylamide.

2. Milky

by Londontown

Illuminating Nail Concealer (21-free)

I love the idea of concealer for your nails. Milky illuminating nail concealer provides a sheer veil of color, the finish is universally flattering on all skin tones. Optical brighteners neutralize discoloration and give nails a natural yet polished look. You can purchase it on amazon.

21-free + cruelty-free + vegan
Free from: Formaldehyde, Toluene, Phthalates (including DBP), Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, Xylene, Ethyl Tosylamide, TPHP, Bisphenol A, and more

3. Potpourri

by Olive & June

Sheer Quick Dry Nail Polish (15-free )

A sheer mauve neutral that’s ideal for all the things. This color is great with all skin tones. I got mine from olive&june.com.

15-free + cruelty-free + vegan
Free from: Formaldehyde, Toulene, DBP, Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, Ethyl Tosylamide, Xylene, Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP), Acetone, Animal-Derived Ingredients, Bisphenol-A, Nonylphenol Ethoxylate, Parabens, Sulfate.

4. Truth

By Dazzle Dry

Semi-Sheer Nail Lacquer (22-free)

Truth by Dazzle Dry is a semi-sheer salt pink lacquer that dries worry-free in 5 minutes, lasts 7+ days, and is environmentally friendly! You can purchase this shade here or get the entire system for best results.

22-free + cruelty-free + vegan
Free from: Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP), Butyl Benzyl Phthalate, Ethyl Tosylamide, Xylene, Nitrocellulose, Parabens, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Nitric Acid, Sulfuric Acid, Acrylates, Monomers, MEK, Isocyanates, Anhydrides, Thiocarbamates, Peroxy Compounds, Hydrazines

5. Lavender Water

by Gelcare

Semi-Sheer Gel Nail Polish (10-free)

A semi-sheer, soft purple with a glowy finish and a hint of milkiness. This gel polish is perfect for a hint of color this summer. I got mine from lemaoir.com

10-free + cruelty-free + vegan
Free from: Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Camphor, Xylene, Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP), Hema, Parabens, Ethyl Tosylamide.

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