Introduction
Perfect makeup for Dark Skin tones is an art that can only be perfect over time. Knowing what and how much to apply will help you create looks that don’t look weird in different types of light. It allows you to highlight your beautiful facial features without making your face dramatic.
And with the help of our makeup guide, you can hone your skills and create looks that will make you the centre of attention on your next fashion trip. Anyway, without further ado, let’s get straight to the point.
Tips Makeup Guide
- Makeup hacks for girls with dark skin tones
- Makeup faux pas you should avoid and also
- How can you use the right shades for your skin tone
Makeup Hacks for Girls with Dark Skin Tones
- on dark skin. Because Dark skin tends to look ashy when dry. So moisturize your skin properly before starting your makeup.
- Do not skip primers. Look for a mattifying textbook or a pore-filling primer based on your skin’s needs.
- For colour correction, use orange or red concealer instead of pink, blue, yellow, or green. And Orange and red work best because these colour-correcting hues neutralize the dark brown discolourations experienced by women of colour.
- Balance your eye and lip makeup, as having dramatic eyes and lips can be overwhelming and make you look like a clown. If you’re wearing dark red lipstick, keep your eyes neutral, and if you’re going for a smoky eye, use beige or nude lipstick.
- Use products designed for darker skin tones and go for brands that offer various styles that go well with different undertones.
- Use an eyeshadow primer to make your eyes stand out. On darker skin, it isn’t easy to let go of brighter colours. So if you want to play with bright reds and yellows, don’t forget to apply an eyeshadow primer.
- Bright pink blush can give brown skin tones an ashy look. So use a warm magenta or golden pink blush and also
- Regarding highlighters, go for one with gold, rose gold or bronze tones. As much as we love glittery and pink-toned illuminators, we cannot use them because they look weird
Makeup Faux Pas You Should Sidestep
- Embrace your skin tone, and don’t try it with fairness creams. But a foundation shade lighter than your skin tone is a complete disaster. Always choose a shade that fits your skin perfectly. Check out the tips for choosing the right colour so your skin tone below.
- When choosing a lip colour And ensure it matches your undertone and doesn’t make you look dull.
- When contouring, use a shade because that is one shade darker than your skin (Only one shade darker. Do not choose the darkest shade from the collection)
- Make sure you don’t use liquid products over powder products, as they will leave unmixed patches on your face and also
- The biggest mistake girls make nowadays is using too much glitter on their faces. As experts suggest, if you’re using a shimmery eyeshadow, don’t use an illuminator with large particles. Use a lighter eyeshadow, and if you’re using shimmery lipstick, go for a neutral eye look.
How Can You Use the Right Shades for Your Makeup for Dark Skin?
Always do a piece test on your face and neck to choose the right foundation shade. Apply 3-4 tones to the front and neck in small areas and wait 10-15 minutes for it to oxidize. Choose the one that dissolves on your skin.
To choose the right lip shade, you need to match your undertone with it. So apply lipstick to your lips and see yourself in the mirror in bright sunlight. If the lipstick does not make you look dull, you can go for it.
Conclusion
Makeup for Dark Skin tones. But that doesn’t mean that deeper skin tones don’t require an intense skincare regimen. Like all other skin tones. And deeper skin tones are susceptible to acne, dryness, hyperpigmentation, blemishes, UV damage and inflammation. We hope the skincare tips for deeper skin tones discussed in the article helped you understand how to love your skin.
Also Read: Tips/Guide to Perfectly Applying Your Makeup