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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 Medium Skin

Shown from top to bottom:

For Warm Medium Skin
1. Opi Nail Lacquer in Coney Island Cotton Candy, $9.
To Buy: www.opi.com for locations.

2. L’Oréal Nail Polish in In the Buff, $5.
To Buy: At drugstores.

3. Sally Hansen Salon Nail Lacquer in Peachful Breeze, $6.
To Buy: At drugstores.

4. Essie Nail Polish in Hi Maintenance, $8.
To Buy: www.essie.com.

5. Barielle Shades in Sugar Sweet, $8.
To Buy: www.barielle.com.

For Cool Medium Skin
1. Essie Nail Polish in Mademoiselle, $8.
To Buy: www.essie.com.

2. Dashing Diva Polish in Val-o-Rina, $8.
To Buy: www.dashingdiva.com.

3. Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Prelude to a Kiss, $15.
To Buy: www.lippmanncollection.com.

4. Revlon Nail Enamel in Sheer Snowflake Pink, $5.
To Buy: At drugstores.

5. Sparitual Nail Lacquer in Free Spirit, $9.
To Buy: shop.fredsegalbeauty.com.

Tip: To prevent streaks, use the lightest pressure possible and paint each nail with just three strokes.


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