The Best Makeup for Women of Color

Department and drug stores sell makeup for women of color.

Makeup for women of African descent, Asian descent and other ethnicities has become increasingly available, according to "Asian Faces." Makeup that flatters all skin tones is sold in stores or through customization companies.

Availability

Makeup for women of color is available at many kinds of stores. Many department stores sell brands, such as Iman, that make large ranges of shades. Some drugstore brands offer special lines formulated for women of color's skin tones, like CoverGirl's Queen collection.

Customization

Women of color can buy customized makeup to guarantee the right match for their skin tones. The customization processes varies according to the manufacturer, but generally requires customers to submit a picture of the desired color. This makeup costs about the same as department store makeup.

Considerations

Women of color should buy sample sizes of products to try out the makeup before committing to full-size items. They should also see their makeup in indoor and outdoor light so they know what the makeup looks like in different conditions.

References

• "Asian Faces: The Essential Beauty and Makeup Guide for Asian Women"; Taylor Chang-Babaian and Yoko Ono; 2007
• Fair Lady: Win with Iman Cosmetics
• Stylelist: CoverGirl Debuts Queen Collection Concealer for Women of Color
• "Cosmopolitan": Custom-Made Makeup
• "Beauty: The New Basics"; Rona Berg; 2000

Resources

• Modern Traditional: How to Apply Makeup for Women with Dark Skin