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Ultra Orange, £16 by YSL. Out 22 May 2010 - put the date in your diary now.
The hot summer shades
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Natio
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Accessorize
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Maybelline
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Bourjois
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Nubar
Every summer there is one singularly hot shade that everyone wants. A few years back it was Revlon’s One Perfect Coral, last year it was Chanel’s Jade. But this season, choice prevails. While the nude, greige hues are a hit, there are still plenty of other polishes vying for the top spot. Cool aqua, a hot coral, a soft nude or a striking black… here’s our pick of the best.
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