Skims deserves enormous credit for making the freed-nipple, second-skin look mainstream — their Ultimate Nipple Push-Up Bra became a genuine cultural moment, and the brand's shade range and fabrics are excellent. But if you've gone to skims.com looking for simple nipple covers, you may have hit two snags: the flagship nipple product is a full bra at $68, and stock comes and goes — at the time of writing, several band sizes are waitlist-only and their accessories collection doesn't show standalone nipple covers at all. Full disclosure: we make Sticky Boobs, one of the alternatives below. Every Skims fact here was checked against their site in July 2026.
The Bottom Line
If what you actually want is the braless look under clingy fabric — coverage and smoothing without a bra — you don't need a $68 nipple bra. The Original Sticky Boobs ($25, adhesive) and the Non-Adhesive Nipple Covers ($25, glue-free) are ultra-thin silicone covers in 3 shades and 3 sizes that disappear under thin fabric, reusable across dozens of wears, in stock, and less than half the price. If you specifically want the visible faux-nipple silhouette plus push-up shaping, the Skims bra is the product built for exactly that — covers won't replicate it.
What Skims Actually Sells (and What It Costs)
At the time of writing, the Skims Ultimate Nipple Push-Up Bra is $68 on skims.com, in band sizes 30–44 and cups A–F across six colors — with bands 38–44 showing waitlist status. It's a real bra with push-up construction and a built-in nipple effect, not a cover. Skims launched standalone pasties back in 2019, but their current accessories collection doesn't list them, which is why so many shoppers searching "Skims nipple covers" end up at the $68 bra or a dead end.
The $25 Alternative for the Braless Look
The Original Sticky Boobs ($25) are ultra-thin adhesive silicone covers in three shades (Light, Tan, Dark) and three sizes (Cup A–B, B–C, C–D+). They cover and smooth the nipple under slinky, clingy, or thin fabric — the exact fabrics Skims built its name on — and because they only cover the nipple, they work under any neckline. With proper care (wash, air dry, film back on) they're reusable around 50 wears, which is about $0.50 a wear. They hold 4.42 stars across 105 verified reviews.
To be clear about what they don't do: covers provide zero lift. They're for coverage and smoothing only. If you need lift too, that's a different product — our Sticky Bra ($35) or Boob Tape ($18).
The Sensitive-Skin Alternative
The Non-Adhesive Nipple Covers ($25) are the same silicone covers with no adhesive at all — they stay put through the natural tack of medical-grade silicone plus light garment pressure. They're our highest-rated product (4.61 stars, 135 verified reviews) and the pick for sensitive skin, all-day comfort, and hot days. One honest requirement: they need at least a snug garment layer against them, so they're wrong for loose, floaty tops with no fabric contact.
Side by Side
| Sticky Boobs Original | Sticky Boobs Non-Adhesive | Skims Ultimate Nipple Push-Up Bra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $25 | $25 | $68 |
| Type | Adhesive covers | Glue-free covers | Full push-up bra |
| Reusability | ~50 wears | Reusable, no adhesive to wear out | Bra (machine care per label) |
| Shades / sizes | 3 shades, 3 sizes | 3 shades, 3 sizes | 6 colors, 30–44 A–F (38+ waitlisted) |
| Rating | 4.42 (105 reviews) | 4.61 (135 reviews) | Not independently verified here |
When Skims Is Still the Right Call
Being fair: if you want the deliberate nipple-visible silhouette with real push-up shaping, structure, and a bra's fit precision, the Skims bra is purpose-built for it and covers are not a substitute. Skims also offers a wider shade and size matrix on that bra (six colors, A–F cups) than any cover can match. Our covers win on price, simplicity, and working under every neckline — not on being a bra.
FAQ
Does Skims sell standalone nipple covers right now?
At the time of writing (July 2026), Skims' accessories collection on skims.com doesn't show standalone nipple covers; the brand's flagship nipple product is the Ultimate Nipple Push-Up Bra at $68. Skims launched pasties in 2019, but they aren't currently listed.
What's the cheapest way to get the Skims braless look?
Ultra-thin silicone nipple covers. The Original Sticky Boobs are $25, reusable around 50 wears (about $0.50 per wear), and smooth the nipple under the same clingy, second-skin fabrics Skims is known for.
Do nipple covers give you lift like the Skims nipple bra?
No. Covers provide coverage and smoothing only — zero lift. The Skims Ultimate Nipple Push-Up Bra has push-up construction; if you need lift without straps, an adhesive bra or boob tape is the comparable product.
Are non-adhesive nipple covers as secure as adhesive ones?
Under snug clothing, yes — they hold via silicone tack plus garment pressure, and they're gentler on sensitive skin. Under loose or floaty tops with no fabric contact, adhesive covers are the secure choice.
Get the look for $25: The Original Sticky Boobs, or go glue-free with the Non-Adhesive covers.
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