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Makeup Tips for Dark Skin
Women who have darker complexions have special makeup concerns. This
is because skin that has more pigment in it tends to have more
unevenness to its color distribution, and darker skin tones also
need to use a unique color palette to create makeup applications
that will stand out and compliment their beautiful rich skin tones.
If you are a woman of color who is looking for makeup tips then you
may want to take a look at the following suggestions.
How to Select a Foundation for Dark Skin
When you go shopping for a foundation you need to select two
different shades. The first shade should be slightly lighter then
your natural base color. The second shade will be slightly darker
then your natural base color. You will use the lighter shade as your
base color and the darker shade for blending, shaping, and
contouring your face.
How to Select an Eye Shadow
Shopping for an eye shadow that will work with darker skin is not as
easy as shopping for an eye shadow for lighter skin tones. When you
look for a color you will want to avoid light pastel colors, as
these will probably not show up against your skin. If you are
looking for a shadow to create a shimmery or glowing look for the
evening or for a special event then you will want to select a
translucent or sheer powder that has sparkle crystals infused
throughout the product. For regular eye shadow colors you will want
to look for rich colors that compliment your skin tone. Deep
purples, rich burgundies, luxurious coppers, and chocolate browns
are going to look fantastic on darker skin tones.
How to Select a Lip Color
When you go shopping for lip color you will need to follow the same
steps as women with lighter skin tones follow. First of all evaluate
your skin tone. Then look for a color that will compliment your skin
tone and avoid colors that clash with your natural coloring. You
will need to experiment with colors to find one that will look good
on you. When testing lip color paint the tips of your fingers
instead of the backs of your hands. This will provide you with a
more accurate example of how the color will look on your lips. To
complete your makeup collection you will want to select a neutral
tone for when you want to create a makeup application that focuses
on your eyes, and a bolder tone that you can use when you want to
focus the attention on your lips.
How to Groom Your Eyebrows
Women with darker skin have several major beauty advantages. First
of all they will seem to age slower because of the extra pigment in
their skin, and secondly their darker hair will naturally produce
thicker, more attractive eye lashes and eye brows. However, with
thicker eye brows you will need to groom them more frequently then
women with thinner brows will. To groom your eye brows properly you
will want to have an eye brow brush, a small pair of scissors, a
pair of tweezers, and a eye brow shape template.
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