Because not all nudes are pale pinks and ashy beiges I decided to compile my own list of nail polishes that I think flatter darker skin tones. Here are the best and most affordable taupe and light to mid brown shades available in the U.K with linked swatches where possible. Check out my other lists: Dark Brown Nail Polishes and Pink and Mauve Nail Polishes.
BlackUp NVAO01 (£12.50) is a beige.
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| Source: Zoya |
Zoya Flynn (£9.95) is described as a lush camel brown nude cream.
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| Source: OPI |
OPI Over the Taupe (£13.50) is described as an outrageously appealing shade of "lush"-room, not sure what that means I'd just call it a true taupe.
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| Source: Zoya |
Zoya Spencer (£9.95) is described as rich camel cream.
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| Source: Nails Inc |
Nails Inc Chai Kiss (£11) is described as a light brown shade, which may pull rosier on dark skin.
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| Source: Orly |
Orly Coffee Break (£5.22) is described as a nude creme, which leans more rosey on darker skin.
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| Source: Zoya |
Zoya Chanelle (£9.95) is describedas a toasted almond creme.
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| Source: Jessica |
Jessica Buck Naked (£8.95) is a taupe that looks like a dupe for Chanel's Particuliere.
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| Source: China Glaze |
China Glaze Bare Attack (£4.95) is described as a smokey chestnut, which looks like a rosety mid-tone brown dark skin.
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| Source: Black Up |
Black Up NVAO09 (£12.50) looks like a yellow-toned brown.
Zoya Nyssa (£9.95) is described as a milk chocolate brown.
Hope you found this helpful. Did I miss anything? Feel free to add your favourite nudes in the comments below.











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