In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, there are many skins of various styles and colours. We’ve offered you inventories in red, white, blue, and many other colours. This time, the CS.MONEY blog decided to take a different approach and talk about simple skins with no prints.
Such skins have two significant advantages: they serve as an ideal base for cool crafts. You don’t have to worry about stickers covering any critical design elements. Secondly, these skins benefit greatly from transitioning to Counter-Strike 2. The new graphics engine allows these minimalist skins to shine in new ways.
By the way, you can check out how the appearance of popular skins has changed in CS2 and compare them with their appearance in CS:GO on our special page — you don’t need to launch each version multiple times; we’ve already done it for you!
USP-S Whiteout — the best white skin for USP
Rarely will you come across a skin that looks like a blank canvas. However, Whiteout allows you to apply various stickers with practically no limitations. Our favourites include holographic stickers like the Great Wave and G2 Esports from the Stockholm Major.
CS.MONEY recommends: USP-S Whiteout Field-Tested for around $35.
M4A1-S Blue Phosphor — the best blue skin for M4A1-S
What could be better than a top-tier skin for the popular CT weapon? Only a top-tier skin in the same colour scheme as most CT player models. This bright and vibrant blue colour is perfect for cool holographic stickers, and a float restriction of 0.08 guarantees you a great-looking weapon.
CS.MONEY recommends: M4A1-S Blue Phosphor Minimal Wear for around $1000.
MP9 Hot Rod — the best red skin for MP9
Hot Rod is the ultimate choice for red enthusiasts. These skins are simple, making them great canvases for your creative designs. Holographic red stickers are traditionally a good option, including Battle Scarred and stickers from teams with red logos (Astralis, Mouz, Gambit – the list goes on).
CS.MONEY recommends: MP9 Hot Rod Factory New for around $100.
SG553 Bulldozer — the best yellow skin for SG553
The SG553 is currently in the shadow of the AK-47, but there are plenty of bright skins for this weapon, too. The combination of yellow and black traditionally is usually attributed to such insects as bees, and Bulldozer, in the right hands, will sting enemies. Among our favourites for crafting are golden stickers and Team Vitality stickers.
CS.MONEY recommends: SG553 Bulldozer Factory New for around $185.
Desert Eagle Night — the best black skin for Desert Eagle
During economic rounds, the Desert Eagle can be the tool that defends the poor and punishes enemies. The Night skin allows you to add bright stickers for contrast. Considering the flick shots from the Desert Eagle are eye candy, it’s fitting to slap an MLG sticker on it as a tribute. Starting from Minimal Wear, this skin is quite affordable.
CS.MONEY recommends: Desert Eagle Night Minimal Wear for around $10.
MAC-10 Candy Apple — the best red skin for MAC-10
The only competition to the Hot Rod series in plain red skins might be the Candy Apple. A darker shade and less popular weapons make this series much more accessible. For crafting, we can suggest Killjoy and Seeing Red stickers as interesting options.
CS.MONEY recommends: MAC-10 Candy Apple Factory New for $0.5.
AUG Curved Jade — the best green skin for AUG
If we were to compile a list of skins that have provoked the most vocal and surprising reactions from CS2 players, Curved Jade would be at the top of the charts. The textures of this rifle in the new version of the game look stunning! Such luxurious skin can be adorned with golden tournament stickers, making for an ultimate combination.
CS.MONEY recommends: AUG Curved Jade Factory New for around $40
SCAR-20 Emerald — the best green skin for SCAR-20
With the new loadout system limiting the number of weapons in a match, the SCAR-20 may risk falling out of favour for many players. However, this rifle received one of the most visually impressive upgrades. Emerald can be considered a showcase that allows you to appreciate the coolness of the new Counter-Strike!
CS.MONEY recommends: SCAR-20 Emerald Minimal Wear for around $40
MAG-7 Silver — the best silver skin for MAG-7
We couldn’t overlook shotguns. Their importance on the server has decreased recently, but that doesn’t mean they’ve completely disappeared from the game. The Silver MAG-7 is an excellent canvas for interesting sticker combinations. You can place both golden stickers and some foil ones here. By the way, you can read about the best foil stickers in our separate article!
CS.MONEY recommends: MAG-7 Silver Factory New for around $16.
AK-47 Slate — the best black skin for AK-47
As Henry Ford once said, “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black.” The same can be applied to skins. Slate is one of the best options for the most popular weapon in the game, and it doesn’t cost a fortune. This skin goes well with any bright stickers, so don’t hesitate to get creative.
CS.MONEY recommends: AK-47 Slate Minimal Wear for around $5.
All of these skins are excellent bases for crafting. To avoid guessing how a particular skin looks, use our 3D Viewer, try out various options in a few clicks, and if everything suits you, you can buy the suitable one immediately. Never before updating your inventory has been this easy!
