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Each shade has been carefully created with a dermatologist to ensure a natural match, and again these tights are being compared with foundation, with Falke describing derniers ranging from “barely there foundation” or a more “complex natural cover”.

So why the switch to more inclusive nail shades? Perhaps it’s the sudden spotlight on the nude nail - after seasons of outlandish nail art, nude was one of the biggest beauty trends to emerge backstage at the Spring/Summer shows. But it's also a mark of the wider move by many beauty brands to make their products accessible to those of all skin colours - an issue highlighted by our beauty assistant Anita Bhagwandas in her piece The Changing Face of Beauty.

Whatever the reason, it means that a lot more women are going to be able to benefit from the ‘elongating’ effect and sophisticated finish of the new foundation for nails - and not a moment too soon.

At last, a nude for every skin tone