How To
By
eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
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Blush
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Blush Brush
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Dark Or Black Eye Shadows
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Eye Shadow Brushes
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Face Powder
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Foundation
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Lip Gloss
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Lip Liners
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Lipstick
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Makeup Brushes
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Mascara
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Waterproof Mascaras
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Foundation
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Lipstick
Step1
Look beyond your skin's color and examine its undertones. Rich ebony complexions usually have cool, almost blue undertones, while brown and caramel complexions have warm golden undertones.
Step2
Choose from shades that appear to be in your color range and may complement your complexion's undertones. Remember that foundation will look different on your skin than it does in a bottle or on a thumbnail palette.
Step3
Consider lines that specialize in black beauty products for the widest color selection. Always try foundation on your jawline or the inside of your wrist to get the best idea of a color match.
Step4
Set your makeup with a loose translucent powder. If you're blessed with a flawless even complexion, skip the foundation and opt for a tinted moisturizer or tinted powder over bare skin.
Step5
Contour your cheekbones with a sweep of blush. Plums, currants and mauves will flatter a medium to dark complexion. Caramel, honey and apricot will complement a medium to light complexion.
Comments
msmayor said
on 10/26/2008 I think I can do this!!Thanks
MelodyKay said
on 8/21/2008 I love makeup! But have always had a very difficult time matching my skin color. As with many people it changes throughout the seasons and with geographical moves. My overall favorite makeup now is UniversalColors. The "me" shade simply disappears into my coloring and can provide a coverage from sheer to heavy without looking caked or "made up." I have a light brown/tannish complexion with freckles. I have used MAC, Prescriptive, Flori Roberts, Lancome, Fashion Fair, Queen from covergirl....you name it....either I looked "funny" or as the case with Flori Roberts and Fashion Fair, the makeup simply rubbed off on everything.....oh I almost forgot....tried mineral makeups also....tooo messy! I went to the color me web link but I could never buy makeup on line without being able to try it.
mshurt said
on 6/4/2008 For very dark skin there is very little color we need on a day to day basis. I wear Flori Roberts Touche' Satin Mohogany foundation. It adds moisture and an even golden glow. You do not have to use but a little blotted on any blemishes then blend. Another idea is to wear it as a blush contoured on the cheeks. IT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Provides a polished look without much effort. www.colormedirect.com/shuwanahurt
mshurt said
on 6/4/2008 For very dark skin there is very little color we need on a day to day basis. I wear Flori Roberts Touche' Satin Mohogany foundation. It adds moisture and an even golden glow. You do not have to use but a little blotted on any blemishes then blend. Another idea is to wear it as a blush contoured on the cheeks. IT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Provides a polished look without much effort. www.colormedirect.com/shuwanahurt
said
on 8/8/2006 Applying a tiny bit of powder (loose or pressed) before and after applying your concealer helps it to set better, especially if you have oily skin. I do this under my eyes, where I have dark circles, and any where else where I may have a blemish. After doing this, apply foundation as you normally would. Don't forget to always use your moisturizer before applying any makeup to the face.