Sunday 9 November 2014

Makeup tips for dark skin

Black is beautiful and a dark-skinned lady should be proud of her complexion and ensure she uses the right product to enhance her African skin. Makeup helps to highlight and bring out the beauty in you. It is fun and flattering when you know how to make it work for you.
The key is to enhance your best side and play down on the rest. Cosmetics shops stock a lot of makeup products but most brands do not have the proper colour for the dark skin.
Black skin requires stronger colours, and some makeup companies do not add enough pigment in their make u p for it to s h o w prope r l y on a dark skin. Black skin also has different tones, so one shade does not fit all.

The website ‘Make Up for Black Women’ says there are three basic tones -red, yellow and blue. If you have red undertone, you need make up with reds, mauves and magentas, while yellow, orange and black can complement the undertones. Women with blue undertone need blue shades, red, teal, orange and black colours, while those with yellow undertone need violet, brown, blue-green and amber shades.
To get that perfect makeup you have always loved, you need to be conscious of your particular skin tone and buy makeup products that go well with your colour. When selecting makeup colours for black skin, it’s important to get it right. When choosing foundation, test the shades in day light to get the right shade for your skin tone.
Say no to foundation that’s too light, too dark or ashy. Pick a foundation that is not far from the colour of your actual skin. A foundation that is too dark or too light will conceal the original skin colour. Use concealer where needed, such as under the eyes or to hide dark spots. The concealer will even out skin problems. Then apply a blush that matches your skin tone.
The blush can help define your face and cheekbones. Follow with a light dusting of loose powder for a natural look. Eyes are considered the gateway to the soul, that’s why you should be very careful when choosing eyeshadow hues. Metallic eyeshadow work perfectly with dark skin. You can also opt for colour combos for more eye catching look.
Both black and brown mascaras will be in perfect harmony with your skin tone. When it comes to proper lip colour for dark skin, you can experiment with almost all shades, from nude and earthy tones to bold pink and dark burgundy shades. You can also opt for sheer lip gloss that will give natural, yet kissable touch to your lips

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