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Thankfully, that era is over.

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“Instead, look for a color that celebrates your skin’s undertones.”

And that color may surprise you.

Check out 16 super pretty nude lacquers that complement your skin tone without calling for color compromises.

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ManicuristEllecalls it a “color that will warm the fairest shade of skin.”

Orly Breathable Treatment  Color in Kiss Me I’m Kind on a white background

“Generally speaking, olive skin tones tend to read warm,” she says.

The Soak-Off Gel Polish formula is ideal for anyone ambitious enough to attempt agel manicure at home.

“It can help brighten the natural skin tone.

OPI Infinite Shine LongWear Lacquer in Samoan Sand on a white background

Miss Pop says it’s absolutely gorgeous on medium skin tones likePadma Lakshmi’s.

It looks absolutely lovely on medium skin tones with warm undertones, its sparkles bringing out your golden glow.

No wonder it’s anAllureBest of Beauty award winner.

Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Color in Naked on a white background

Dark: Sally Hansen Good.

“It complements skin with the perfect velvety nude manicure.”

The super shiny, opaquely pigmented polish proves that neutral hues can be truly stunning.

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She says its ever so slight red undertone complements rich, darker skin tones.

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