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The Best Neutral Nail Polish Shades

You want a pale polish, but there are dozens to choose from. Here’s how to find the shade that best flatters your skin tone

The Best Neutral Nail Polish Shades
Susie Cushner
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Best Pale Nail Polish for Dark Skin

Shown from top to bottom:

For Warm Dark Skin
1. Revlon Nail Enamel in Sheer Mauve, $5.
To Buy: At drugstores.

2. Creative Nail Design Enamel in French Pink, $6.
To Buy: www.cnd.com for locations.

3. Orly Nail Lacquer in Lift the Veil, $7.
To Buy: www.orlybeauty.com.

4. Chanel Nail Colour in Jasmin, $19.
To Buy: www.chanel.com.

5. Carolyn New York Nail Polish in Sutton Place, $9.
To Buy: www.carolynnewyork.com.

For Cool Dark Skin
1. Dashing Diva Polish in Angel’s Wings, $8.
To Buy: www.dashingdiva.com.

2. e.l.f. Nail Polish in Bubble Gum Pink, $1.
To Buy: www.eyeslipsface.com.

3. L’Oréal Nail Polish in Satin Sheets, $5.
To Buy: At drugstores.

4. Opi Nail Lacquer in Hopelessly in Love, $9.
To Buy: www.opi.com for locations.

5. Chanel Nail Colour in Rose Satin, $19.
To Buy: www.chanel.com.

Tip: Apply a bit of topcoat across and under the tip of each nail. This seals the color and prevents chipping.


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