How to find the best work-friendly nude nail polishes for every skin tone!

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Not of the nude nail polish persuasion? Think of the hue in the context of say, a pump or stiletto. In much the same way that flesh-coloured shoes can lengthen your limbs, nude nail polish lends the illusion of longer, more delicate digits.

Bear in mind, though, that a nude is never just a nude: Subtle gradations in shade and saturation complement different complexions. To make things easier for you when navigating the nail-care aisles, simply thumb through this handy e-guide and zero in on the precise polish colour that’s best suited for your particular skin-tone. All hands on deck? Good, let’s go!  

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FAIR SKIN TONES

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Pinkish polish plays off the blue undertones of pale skin, so if you’re a porcelain princess, give sheer shades the thumbs up – just one coat and the pink of your nail appears pinker and the whites, whiter.

If a translucent tint is well, too naked for your taste, cover up by opting for an opaque off-white eggshell that boasts the entirely welcome benefit of masking blemishes on your nail bed.

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FAIR: Chanel Le Vernis in 167 Ballerina, $39 from Chanel Beauty stores and counters

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FAIR: Dior Vernis in 155 Tra-La-La, $38 from Dior counters and Sephora Singapore

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FAIR: Yves Saint Laurent Beaute La Laque Couture in Rose Abstrait 24, $39 from Yves Saint Laurent Beaute stores and counters

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MEDIUM SKIN TONES

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You’ll find a happy medium, so to speak, in shades that skew towards the chocolatey end of the spectrum; tawny taupes help to counteract the greenish cast of warmer skin.

Another handy tip that’s in the same green vein: Steer clear of camou nudes with a greenish cast because these tend to have the unfortunate effect of making medium skin tones look sallow and sickly – you’re literally dirtying one’s hands, such as it were.

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MEDIUM: Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Toasted Sugar, $48

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MEDIUM: Chanel Le Vernis in 504 Organdi, $39 from Chanel Beauty stores and counters

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MEDIUM: Yves Saint Laurent Beaute La Laque Couture in Beige Leger 22, $39 from Yves Saint Laurent Beaute stores and counters

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TAN SKIN TONES

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Creamy corals that are just this side of rosy make for an incredibly pleasing pop against darker skin. Or go really deep with a honey toffee if you insist on a nude-nude.

Slap on the wrist if you’re reaching for greyish beige, though, which can come off as chalky on chocolate complexions. (Actually, so-called “greiges” are just ghastly all round, but that’s a rant for another day.)

Right, then. Fingers crossed that this list will help you in polishing up your nude nail game. Scroll through for more nude nail polish picks, and have fun getting naked!

TAN: Sephora Collection Color Hit Nail Polish in L158 Sweet Summer Tan, $7 from Sephora Singapore

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TAN: Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in 547 Peach of Cake, $13.90

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TAN: Burberry Beauty Nail Polish in Honey No. 108, $30 from Burberry Beauty counters

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