To remember:
- Identify your undertone (warm, cool, neutral) to select the ideal shade.
- Red, pink, nude, pastel, dark, or metallic: adapt your polish choice according to your complexion and desires.
- Green Flash™, bio-sourced LED semi-permanent polish, nail-friendly, long tenue and mirror shine, over 90 colors available.
- Avoid neon, bright greens, too light pastels, cool whites, and tone-on-tone nudes.
Understanding colorimetry
What is it for and how does it work?
Used for a long time in styling, makeup, and more recently nail beauty, colorimetry is a method that allows you to identify the shades that naturally complement each complexion. It is based on a simple principle: all colors have variations, warmer or cooler, lighter or deeper. By learning to recognize those that resonate best with your complexion, colorimetry helps you create flattering and balanced visual combinations.
Where it gets interesting in this case is that you can apply these principles to your nails. Because yes, nail polish is no exception: depending on the polish color you choose, you can enhance your skin or, on the contrary, make it look duller. A good reason to explore colorimetry down to your fingertips!
What is your skin undertone?
Before diving headfirst into your next colorful manicure, start by identifying your skin's undertone. Not to be confused with its shade (fair, medium, dark complexion), the undertone is the invisible hue beneath the epidermis, which can be:
- Warm : with golden, peach, or yellow shades.
- Cool: leaning towards pink, blue, or red.
- Neutral: a subtle mix of both.
How to do the test? Observe the veins on your wrists in natural light:
- Do they seem blue or purple? You likely have a cool undertone and your preferred colors will then be cool colors, to the left of the color wheel below.
- Do they appear green? You probably have a warm undertone and should favor warm colors, to the right of the color wheel.
- Unsure between the two? You’re in luck: your tone is neutral and you can play on all fronts!
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The "perfect match" for fair skin
Red and pink polishes
Reds and pinks are classic polish colors that never disappoint. On fair skin, they create charming contrasts and instantly highlight the natural glow. But beware, not all reds are equal! To avoid mistakes, you first need to check if the shade is warm or cool. And if you choose a semi-permanent polish, these shades last longer while keeping their shine, perfect for enhancing your hands without frequent touch-ups.
The allies of fair skin with cool undertones? The classic reds with, as a guest star, Red Cherry, a cherry red color that lasts through the seasons without aging. Refined, vibrant, timeless, in short, an essential fashion accessory.
Here is another one that also highlights fair skin: Pomegranate. It will give you beautiful almost velvet Pomegranate red nails with an enchanting depth. True jewels at your fingertips!
Vintage or dusty pinks are also perfect polish shades for fair skin with cool or neutral undertones.
This is the case with Hortencia, a natural light pink polish with subtle transparency, very light. It’s the right shade that suits all weather and moods.
You can also choose Old Rose, a playful dusty old rose with retro charm. Soft as a meringue, as tender as a childhood memory.
Pastel & nude polishes
Pastel and nude tones perfectly match minimalist manicures while offering a palette of ideal summer shades.
The bright pastel polishes awaken your nails like a ray of sunshine on a cotton veil… a gentle burst of energy, in short. This is the case with Bubble, a trendy light blue polish with grayish shades, free and natural.
This one is more like a summer dessert… Lemonade, a lemon-yellow polish sprinkled with micro-glitter with an ultra-refreshing effect, even at 30 degrees! With a nice tan, it’s divine.
The nude polishes with a rosy tint or beige polishes are also among the polish colors for fair skin, perfect for a discreet manicure and beautiful hands.
For fans of long tenue manicures, find Beige and the entire nude selection in beige semi-permanent polish to cure under an LED lamp.
A soft and infinitely delicate shade? That’s Pale Rose, a translucent pastel pink polish halfway between pink and beige… A light veil that glides over the nail like a caress.
As for Beige, a diaphanous beige nude that focuses on simplicity, it embodies an essential, calm look. With it, it’s neither too much nor too little!
💡Tip: avoid nude polishes that are exactly the same color as your skin. Always choose a polish one shade lighter or darker to avoid the "washed-out hand" effect.
Dark polishes
Dark-colored polishes create a very graphic contrast effect with fair skin. They are (notably) the big stars of the autumn/winter seasons.
Among the warm shades, you’ll turn to Dark Pansy, a deep burgundy between black cherry and dark red. A shade that graces your nails like a twilight kiss, revealing a chic and sensual intensity.
You might also fall for Clove, a dark brown, spicy and enveloping shade blending brown, plum, and a hint of mystery. Elegant by day, captivating by night.
Among the cool shades, make Sparks the chosen one of your heart – and your hands. A deep black and starry polish that catches the light like an evening gown under the spotlights… the perfect shade to shine without overdoing it.
Timeless and subtly enigmatic, Midnight is that midnight blue between deep sky and endless sea that makes us want only one thing: to dive into the unknown!
To wear Clove with long tenue, find the full selection in brown semi-permanent polish to cure under LED lamp.
Winter inspiration: a cream puffer jacket, an oversized knit scarf, a beautiful manicure in dark shades. We found nothing better to fight the cold.
Metallic polishes
To pimp your nails, play with metallic and chrome effects: they add a festive and refined dimension to your manicure.
Glittery silver and avant-garde look: here is Disco, a shiny polish that catches the light with every movement, like a miniature disco ball! A touch of glamour that turns every manicure into an invitation to dance all night long.
Also stunning on fair skin with warm undertones, Gold: a sunny and sparkling gold whose micro-glitters illuminate your nails with every gesture. Perfect to wear day or night, whenever you feel like shining without asking for permission!
To summarize:
- Reds and pinks: Red Cherry, Pomegranate, Hortencia, Old Rose for radiant hands and long-lasting polish.
- Pastels & nudes: Bubble, Lemonade, Pale Rose or Beige, ideal for a soft and natural look.
- Dark & metallic: Dark Pansy, Clove, Sparks, Midnight, Disco, or Gold for a contrasting or festive effect.
Colors to avoid
Not all colors suit fair skin. Some can accentuate redness, create a dull effect, or clash with the complexion.
Here are the shades to handle with care:
🟠Fluorescent and saturated polishes: neon orange, neon pink, canary yellow… Reserve these bold colors mainly for nail art.
🌲 Too bold or cool green polishes: prefer soft pastel greens (mint, sage) over fir or grass greens.
🩷 Very light pastel polishes: especially on fair skin, these light colors can create a "washed-out" effect.
🫥 Tone-on-tone nude polishes: they can visually erase your nails.
⚪ Cool or icy white polishes: avoid if you already have a cool undertone, as they can accentuate the paleness of fair skin.
The Color Finder: a personalized color diagnosis
Still unsure? Try our Color Finder tool! It analyzes your complexion, eye color, and hair color to determine your seasonality (spring, summer, autumn, winter). In just a few clicks, you’ll get a personalized selection of ideal polish shades that perfectly match your skin tone.
If you have fair skin, it’s by considering your skin undertone and exploring the world of colorimetry that you will find how to reveal your complexion’s radiance with a polish color, enhance your hands, and assert your identity. Raspberry red, powder pink, midnight blue, or glittery gold, there is a wide palette of possibilities to adapt according to your desires, mood, and the time of year. The key? Have fun, test, mix. Ultimately, the perfect color is the one that gives you a smile 😊
To summarize:
- Know your undertone and seasonality with the Color Finder to choose the color that enhances you.
- Opt for shades suited to your skin tone and desires: red, pink, nude, pastel, dark, or metallic.
- Choose Green Flash™ polishes: vegan and bio-sourced formula, tenue up to 21 days, peel-off removal without acetone.
- Complete with daily care: Green Oil, Complete Serum, or Active Glow™ to nourish nails and cuticles.
- The essentials: have fun, mix colors, and choose the one that makes you smile!
