How to Brighten Dark Skin

Brightening dark skin for a youthful, fresh look is just a few brushstrokes away. Try these tips on how to make your darker complexion look vibrant.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• berry lip gloss
• matte berry cheek powder
• gold or warm shimmery eye shadow
• dark eyeliner

1. After applying your foundation of choice, make your dark skin appear brighter with a quick swipe of cream shimmery eye shadow. Gold is an excellent choice, but do keep your colors neutral to keep this particular look in proportion.

2. Line the eyelids, both upper and lower, being careful to keep your lines smooth and thin. Too much liner can make eyes appear too heavily dressed for this look. The point is to make all facial features come together to highlight the skin.

3. Apply a bold sweep of berry cheek color, being sure to steer clear of shimmery formulas. A matte powder will brighten dark skin without interfering with the shimmery eye shadow.

4. Apply a vibrant berry lip gloss or stain. A light formula in a dark hue that goes on as a gloss will make the surrounding skin glow. Mattes can be too harsh for this look, so choose your formulas accordingly.

5. Finish the look with a quick touch from a facial highlighting pen down the nose and underneath the eyes. Just a touch will do the trick. Skin will appear fresh and bright without too much makeup in no time!