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11 Red Nail Polishes That Complement Every Skin Tone

11 Red Nail Polishes That Complement Every Skin Tone


There’s no debating that red nail polish makes for an eye-catching manicure. But with so many undertones and finishes on the market, how’s a girl to choose? If you're looking to find the perfect shade for your skin tone, try a neutral option. "Classic reds that lean neither too hot or too cool really do tend to be the most universal in my opinion,” PAINTBASE co-founder Catherine Fain says. Click through 11 polish picks that flatter fair, dark, and every other skin tone.

ORLY Breathable Treatment + Color Nail Polish in Love My Nails ($9)
Ella + Mila Nail Polsh in Unwrap Me ($11)
OPI Nail Lacquer in Big Apple Red ($11)
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Polish in Pucker Up ($3)
Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish in Rock the Runway ($12)
Lauren B. Beauty Nail Polish in Rodeo Drive ($18)

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