I used to have a lot of trouble finding nail polish colors that looked good with my skin tone until I heard the saying, “pale for pale, dark for dark.” Basically, the lighter your skin tone, the better lighter colors will look on your skin. If you have darker skin, darker colors will look best on you.
Here are the trendiest winter nail polish colors out right now. Find the perfect complement for your skin tone:
Have fun picking out and trying different shades perfect for you!
What's your skin tone, and what's your favorite nail polish shade for the winter?
What's the Right Winter Nail Polish for My Skin Tone?
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Pale/Light Skin
Light greys and medium dark purples look great on lighter skin tones. Try these colors from the Nars Fall 2013 collection. They’re so creamy and glossy and the quality is amazing. All you need is two coats and your polish will look professional:
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NARS Opaque Nail Polish in Fury
NARS Opaque Nail Polish, Fury $19: This radiant color is known as a “royal purple” and it is absolutely gorgeous! It’s a deep purple, yet does not darken too much after a few coats, keeping true to its divine color.
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NARS Opaque Nail Polish in Galathee
NARS Opaque Nail Polish, Galathee $19: This is a light grey color with a bit of a bluish tint; very versatile and classy.
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Medium/Olive Skin
For Medium/Olive toned skin, softer bone colors and lavenders compliment the skin well.
Try these colors from Essie & O.P.I:image via Getty
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Essie Winter 2013 Collection in Warm & Toasty Turtleneck
Essie Winte 2013 Collection, Warm & Toasty Turtleneck $8: This is definitely a warm and toasty lilac color, with its hint of baby pink its sure to warm you up this winter! Just be sure to use a top coat, as Ive noticed Essie nail polish tends to look dull quickly.
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O.P.I. Pirates of the Caribbean Collection in Skull & Glassbone
O.P.I. Pirates of the Caribbean Collection, Skull & Glassbone $8 I love this color because it’s so neutral it can go with anything you’re wearing. It has a creamy texture and glides on with ease and a glossy finish. I would describe it as a taupe color with shadows of beige. The make of O.P.I. products are always up to par and fairly priced, making them one of my favorite nail polish brands.
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Dark Skin
Darker colors such as maroon, warm browns, and charcoal colors look great on darker skin tones. Add these colors to your collection:
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Chanel Le Vernis in 601 Mysterious
Chanel Le Vernis, 601 Mysterious $27: This is an elegant dark grey color with hints of olive green and taupe. Mysterious will keep you looking sophisticated and fashionable as we roll into 2014.
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OPI San Francisco Collection Nail Lacquer in Muir Muir on the Wall
OPI San Francisco Collection Nail Lacquer, Muir Muir on the Wall $10 : This deep ruby colored nail polish will give you a gorgeous old hollywood look that you can dress up or dress down for more edgy look.
