You’ve probably tried different makeup products and have yet to get good results from any. Spending money on products that don’t give you the look you want is frustrating. What could you be doing wrong?
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This guide will end your disappointments and set you on a beginners journey of layering makeup that works for your black skin!
Africans have a wide variation in skin tones, meaning there’s no product for everyone, and you must find the product that’s suited for your complexion. Additionally, though some assume that dark skin isn’t affected by UV rays, research shows otherwise. So, it’s crucial to take care of your skin.
Steps to Achieve a Natural Makeup Look for Black Skin
One of the ways to make makeup look more attractive is to prep your skin before application. A well-prepped skin means makeup will settle perfectly, giving your dark skin the natural look you yearn for. Use a hydrating toner, serum, and moisturizer cream, followed by sunscreen, which is ideal for your skin type.
Applying makeup in a hurry could lead to disappointing results. So, calm down, and take your time for excellent outcomes! You want to bring out the best in your face by applying makeup correctly.
Grab your makeup kit, and let’s get started!
1. Start with Brows
Our brows come in different shapes, sizes, and thicknesses. For best results, work on dry eyebrows. As you shape them, stick to their natural patterns. Then, outline, brush them up, and fill them in. The goal is to make them stand out while looking as natural as possible.
Professional makeup artist Rosina Sharon recommends using dark eye pencils for highly dark skin and lighter ones for black skin with more golden tones. Use a flat or matte eyeshadow when applying the crease of your eye or under your eyebrows.
Use concealer to highlight your eyebrows. While at it, choose one that’s ideal for your skin tone. It’s perfect to start in the middle and then blend it around and between the brow area. Wrap it with eyeliner and mascara to thicken your eye lashes. Blow them with a brow gel.
2. Add a Primer
As we age, we develop laugh or smile lines, wrinkles, etc. A primer smoothens the skin, filling in wrinkles and creases, and reduces the porosity of the surface of your makeup. Use a primer before foundation and shortly after your skincare regimen. It’s the first layer of makeup you’d apply once your moisturizer has penetrated the skin.
Although it’s not a must you apply a primer before a full coverage foundation, it has advantages. What determines your product use is skin issues, type, and the skin finish goal.
3. Use the Right Shade of Foundation
A lightweight foundation or colored moisturizer that perfectly matches your skin tone will give your dark skin a natural look. Combine two for a faultless finish if you can’t locate your particular hue. Professional artist Shanell Sorrells advises choosing a foundation that matches the skin color on your chest, neck, or shoulder area.
Blend the product with a buffing brush. And not just any brush. But one that rubs the formula in thoroughly. Here’s the thing. Buff, then buff further to make your face appear as though there’s nothing on. Remember to apply it to your neck area so that it blends with your face.
Remember to do contour using a good foundation. Using highlighter and bronzer will do you amazing.
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4. Conceal Spots
Once you’ve applied your foundation, a concealer can disguise any dark circles or redness visible on your face. You may use the concealer that you used to highlight your brows.
Dab the concealer where necessary, then use a blender to spread it out. Areas to apply could be under your eyes and forehead or where spots and blemishes are. Use as little as possible, as too much may not blend with the foundation.
If you love blushes, you can use those with extremely red undertones for dark skin.
5. Apply Setting Powder
If you’re starting your makeup journey, you could use the finishing powder. Setting powder tends to be lighter than dark skin tones and needs a bit more experience for better results.
Apply a small layer of powder to the regions that appear oily, usually on the nose, and keep the powder away from your cheeks. But you can use the setting powder on your cheeks if you have oily skin. Use a blender to make it integrate with the foundation. The trick is to use the powder on the areas you highlighted.
You could also brush in bronzer on your cheekbones.
6. Gloss Your Lips
A light splash of hue over the lips completes all barely-there makeup looks. A colored lip balm hydrates your lips while providing a soft, buildable color that lasts all day. You can consider using hydrating lipstick and applying lip gloss on top of it. A tinted lip balm will also do.
Use a lip liner that complements your natural lip color to make a statement. It’ll outline the edges of your lips. You could use the same eye pencil to fill your lips for lasting color. You may use a complementary neutral tint for a softer effect.
7. Finish with a Setting Spray
Apply setting spray after you’re done with makeup. Pick your finishing spray. Then, holding the bottle approximately six inches away from your face, gently spray it onto your skin. You don’t want to drench your skin—only to moisten it.
Face mists, mineral oil sprays, and oil-free moisturizers are all excellent alternatives to typical setting sprays for your makeup.
If you have dry skin, go for the dewy spray, and if your skin is oily, choose the matte option. A blend of glycerin and rose water can be a good setting spray for a dewy finish. These will leave you with a glow.
And where do most people buy their makeup? You could buy from these beauty brands or from your local cosmetics stores.
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Final Thoughts
Achieving a natural and flawless look on black skin requires careful layering of products. The makeup cost shouldn’t discourage you from starting or perfecting your makeup routine. There are cheap and affordable products that will fit your budget.
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I’ve given you proven tips, from prepping the skin with moisturizer to finishing with a setting spray—tips I use. Try out various products to find what works best for your black skin. Ultimately, you want to show your natural beautiful black skin!
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