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There is no “one-shade-fits-all” for makeup.
For years, beauty brands have struggled to create products that cater to dark skin.
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The foundations available were either gray, unrealistic, or, in many cases, nonexistent.
Keep scrolling for the best makeup for dark skin.
Give it a few seconds to dry down then see which one matches your skin the best.
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Sorrells says, “Never match based on the face because it’s often lighter than the body.
You want to pull from the undertones of those areas so everything is seamless.
They also have soft satin and matte finishes to choose from.”
Add the product towards the inner corner of your eye and down your nose.
Blend outwards to the end of your eye with a small bristle brush.
The line’s Luxury Pressed Powder warms up the complexion and can serve as setting powder.
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Brush on the powder using a tapered brush and light touch.
Oh, and thedrugstore price tagdoesnt hurt, either.
Black Ups products claim toenhancedark skin tones instead of just matching them.
The brand’s standout products include its contouring stick, which comes in five medium-to-deep shades.
“Black women with deeper skin tones shouldn’t feel left out when it comes tobronzer.
When applied to darker complexions, it looks like a glowy highlighter.
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Instead of shying away from bronzers, add them to your makeup routine.
“Set it down with powder and go over with the eyeshadow,” she explains.
The powder eyeshadow has something to adhere to and become more vibrant.”
“I use pressed powders that are normally for setting or touching up your makeup as crease colors.”
It was so positively received that the brand then rolled out a makeup line.
“Black Opal foundation sticks are amazing not only in the consistency, but the shade range!
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Their shades are rich and beautiful.
I have never had an issue matching anyone with them.
They are super buttery and skin-like, and affordable,” Sorrells states.
“This will make the lipstick long-wearing and fade-proof.”
Build up your look with soft, sweeping motions above your cheekbones.
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