Which rubber base shade suits you? The ultimate color guide

Our Rubber Base Gel is now available in 15 different shades – from delicate milky white to warm cream. This variety is a great advantage but can also be overwhelming at first. This guide categorizes the shades by character and purpose, helping you make the right choice faster.

Which shades are suitable for delicate, minimalist looks?

• Milky Cloud – very light, cloudy white-pink, ideal for an ultra-natural milky look
• Milkshake – similarly light, with a hint more pink
• Milky French – specifically designed for French bases, slightly milky-transparent
• Perfect French – classic, clear French rosé shade as a neutral base for white tips

Which shades are the classic all-rounders?

• Amelie – warm, universal rosé-nude shade, our most requested classic
• Timeless – more neutral, subdued than Amelie, suits almost every skin tone
• Cashmere – soft, muted beige-nude for a particularly elegant appearance
• Legacy – warm cream shade, slightly more pigmented than Cashmere

Which shades are particularly playful and feminine?

The Fairytale Collection: Ariel, Esmeralda, Cinderella, Aurora, Rapunzel – five delicate-feminine rosé and nude nuances, each with its own undertone, named after their respective characters. Particularly popular with customers who are looking for a more personal color experience beyond the standard shades.

Which shade is suitable for special occasions?

Rubber Gold Sparkle – the only glitter variant in the series, ideal as a statement nail or for holidays and celebrations.

How do I narrow down the selection specifically?

1. Consider skin tone: Warmer skin types often harmonize better with Amelie, Legacy, or Cashmere. Cooler skin types often look fresher with Timeless or the milky-light shades.
2. Include the occasion: The all-rounder shades (Amelie, Timeless) are suitable for everyday studio use. For competitions or special occasions, it's worth taking a look at the Fairytale Collection or Rubber Gold Sparkle.
3. Purpose: Perfect French and Milky French are optimized for French bases. All shades are equally suitable for natural nail strengthening without French.

Anela's Pro Tip

"When customers are unsure, I always recommend testing two to three shades directly next to each other on a tip – color names and photos can never replace direct comparison on the natural nail under studio light. Amelie and Timeless are my safe entry recommendations if someone simply wants 'a beautiful nude' without committing." – Anela Mucic, World Champion Nail Design 2023 & INJA Juror

Frequently Asked Questions

Which shade is the best to start with if I'm unsure?
Amelie or Timeless are the most versatile all-rounder shades and suit most skin tones and occasions.

Are the shades also available in a set?
Four of the nude shades (Legacy, Timeless, Amelie, Cashmere) are available together in the Old Money Collection.

Are all shades also suitable for French bases?
Basically yes, but Perfect French and Milky French were specially developed for this purpose and harmonize particularly well with white French tips.

The application technique for all shades is identical – details can be found in Applying Rubber Base Gel Correctly. An overview of all Rubber Base topics is provided in our complete Rubber Base Guide.