Sheer Mauve Gloss | 8-Free, Vegan & Cruelty-Free | Made in Australia
Product Overview
Meet Kin, your new everyday essential in soft mauve gloss form. Gentle, comforting, and effortlessly stylish, Kin is the kind of shade that feels like a warm hug from someone you love. A sheer, silken wash of muted mauve, it delivers just the right hint of colour—soft, flattering, and oh-so-wearable.
This is the polish you reach for when you want to look polished without trying too hard. Whether you're heading into a busy workday, lounging with a book on a quiet afternoon, or adding the finishing touch to a low-key weekend look, Kin always feels right. It’s calm, elegant, and quietly confident—a true "your nails but better" shade.
Inspired by cherished friendships and your favourite worn-in t-shirt, Kin is equal parts comfort and chic. Think of it as your beauty routine’s version of self-care—a soft mauve glow that instantly lifts your look and mood without demanding attention.
Shade Details
✔ Colour: Sheer mauve with cool, muted tones
✔ Finish: Glossy, translucent finish with a natural, dewy glow
✔ Coverage: Sheer in one coat, softly buildable in two
✔ Mood: Gentle, dependable, and subtly elegant
Kin is ideal for minimalist beauty lovers and neutral nail polish enthusiasts who want an easygoing polish that still feels sophisticated. It’s understated but never boring. This versatile sheer works beautifully on its own or layered over other neutrals to add a soft lilac veil.
Why You’ll Love It
- ✨ Universally Flattering Hue: Kin’s soft mauve undertone flatters every skin tone and looks effortlessly elegant on both short and long nails.
- 🌱 8-Free Formula: Free from formaldehyde, DBP, toluene, camphor, xylene, parabens, ethyl tosylamide, and animal by-products.
- 🐰 Vegan & Cruelty-Free: Made with compassion—no animal testing, ever.
- 💅 Smooth, Streak-Free Application: The silky sheer formula glides on beautifully for a polished look in seconds.
- 💪 Chip-Resistant Wear: Kin lasts beautifully with a smooth, fade-resistant finish.
- 🇮🇹 Premium Italian Glass Bottle (15ml): Sleek, sustainable packaging designed for durability and beauty.
- 🇦🇺 Proudly Made in Australia: Locally produced with a focus on clean, conscious beauty.
How to Use
1️⃣ Start with clean, dry nails. Apply a Gloss & Co Base Coat to prep and protect.
2️⃣ Apply 1 coat of Kin for a sheer glow, or 2 coats for a more noticeable veil of mauve.
3️⃣ Seal with a Gloss & Co Top Coat to lock in shine and extend wear time.
💡 Style Tip: Kin makes a perfect base for negative space nail art or minimalist linework. Try combining it with white or metallic accents for a subtle twist.
Styling Inspiration
Kin is a go-with-everything neutral you’ll wear again and again. It’s the perfect partner for:
🤍 Soft knitwear, grey marle t-shirts, oversized white shirts
💄 Light pink or rose-nude lip colours
💍 Delicate silver or platinum jewellery
👡 Sandals in the summer, or cashmere gloves in winter
Pair Kin with clean brows and a slick bun for an effortlessly put-together look—or wear it on toes with strappy slides and a sundress for understated summer glam.
Perfect For:
✔ Sheer polish lovers
✔ Bridesmaids or bridal prep
✔ Office-friendly manicures
✔ Everyday neutral nails
✔ Anyone looking for a reliable go-to shade with quiet confidence
Kin is comfort and calm in a bottle—sheer, soft, and endlessly wearable. If you're someone who loves a minimalist nail look or simply wants something classic you’ll never tire of, this shade is your forever friend.
Gloss & Co’s Clean Beauty Promise
At Gloss & Co, we believe beauty should never come at a cost to your health—or the planet. That’s why Kin, like all our polishes, is made using clean, conscious formulations that are vegan, cruelty-free, and 8-free. We leave out the nasty stuff and focus on delivering rich colour, lasting performance, and beautiful results you can feel good about.
We’re proudly Australian-made and committed to sustainable, ethical production—because how your polish is made matters as much as how it looks.
Sustainability and Conscious Living
Gloss and Co is committed to sustainability, using environmentally friendly practices in production and packaging. Our large Italian glass bottles are recyclable, and we’re proud to offer products that align with eco-conscious values.
Discover more bold and beautiful nail colours in our Gloss and Co Collection.
Explore more about our commitment to ethical beauty at Facial Impressions