Getting that flawless look can be disconcerting at times, especially if you can’t find or don’t wear the right makeup to achieve the look. Even celebrities end up with makeup fails once or twice in their lives. It’s especially difficult for women of color, especially those with an African-American skin tone, to find their perfect shade. That being said, it’s no surprise that they stick to the brand that matches their color. If you or someone you know has a darker skin tone, don’t worry. There are many brands now offering skin color matching makeup.
Base of your Makeup Kit
If this is the first time you would buy your makeup kit, opt to visit a beauty store to find out the shade that would best match your skin color. Many beauty shops employ professionals and will try out a few shades and find the right one for you. If you’re interested in doing this yourself, the first thing you need would be a foundation. Foundations cover skin imperfections, so your skin will look even. Opt for foundations that have a yellow base, as this will go well with darker skin tones. A light foundation will make your face look pale and whitish, so stay away from those colors unless you’re attending a costume party and want to look like a dead individual.
You can also combine two shades if you can’t find the perfect shade that matches your skin. Also go for a natural mineral foundation so it won’t clog your pores and you can blend it in well, as pastel foundation takes longer to set. To highlight the cheekbone area, a brown or copper bronzer would work best.
African American women have one of the best pairs of eyes and the best way to complement this is to wear shimmery eye shadows. Some also opt for metallic ones to give that feeling of drama and, with some black masks; it makes the eyes stand out dramatically.
It is best to avoid red or strong colors when it comes to lipstick and instead choose lipsticks that are earth tones. A lip liner of the same shade can also be used to blend it well with the rest of the lips and add a bit of glam too.
These are just some of the things one might want to add to their beauty kit. You can experiment to find which works best for you. Best of all; choose makeup that is made from natural minerals as these makeups contain the necessary minerals that would benefit your skin without clogging your pores.