This is the perfect sheer/nude polish for me. I work in a conservative medical office and they are strict about nail color, but are okay with clear. The day I bought this shade, I tried literally 10 sheer/nude polishes from Essie, but found that Sandy Beach best suited my NC25 skin tone. It is sheer, beige, and sliiiightly pink. I usually use 2-3 layers for optimal results. It gives off such a nice sparkle in the sun! I can get about 5 days of wear with this polish before it starts to crack and chip. As usual, I am not thrilled with the price of Essie products, but I can easily imagine using up this whole bottle and repurchasing.