Posted by Jasmin Omar
on November 20, 2023
Whether it's makeup, lipstick, or eyeshadow: you choose your decorative cosmetics to perfectly match your complexion. But you can also emphasize your personality and perfect your look with the right nail polish color. Find out here which shade of polish looks best on your skin tone.
Nail polish can sometimes harmonize better or worse with your skin tone. Ask us if you'd like help styling your nails to suit your individual features. At LIA, you'll find professional support as well as vegan halal nail polish in a wide range of different colors and shades.
Choose nail polish by type
It's worth finding out which nail polish colors best suit your skin tone. Then you can specifically look for your favorites and put together your personal color palette for a perfectly harmonious look.
Our recommendation depending on skin tone:
- Colors for a dark complexion
All warm colors suit you particularly well. Besides cherry red, you can opt for shades reminiscent of spices, leaning towards yellow and orange. If you prefer something more subtle, choose mauve or lilac tones instead of gray. This will prevent your skin from looking pale. If you have a very dark complexion, you can indulge in reds, pinks, and even neon shades . White or rose would be too stark a contrast. It's best to keep your nails subtly glossy with a French manicure .
- Colors for a medium to dark complexion
All reddish hues are yours, and don't be afraid to go bold. Shades reminiscent of dark berries or coral are perfect for you. So you can definitely rely on classic red for your fingernails. For a particularly extravagant look, try dark blue and emerald tones.
- Colors for a medium complexion
A fiery red , tending towards orange, provides the perfect contrast to your tanned or olive skin. You can also make full use of the cool gray palette . For a nude look, sand , apricot , or chocolate brown are top choices.
- Colors for a pale complexion
For you, flattering pastel shades like pink or peach tones are ideal. They don't create too strong a contrast with your skin tone. Anything bright or greenish can be unflattering on a fair and pale complexion. If bold colors are on your wish list, pistachio , sky blue , or lilac are perfect for you. With red nail polish, blue-toned shades will flatter your complexion like porcelain.