Beauty
The melanin-friendly products and advice you need.
Finding the right foundation match for darker complexions can be difficult to say the least.
Fortunately, things are changing and broad foundation shade ranges are the norm.
Its a multilayered challenge.
First, theresfiguring out your undertone.
Not sure how to find thefoundationfor you?
Below, Myricks, Crimson, and Lo share shade-matching tips and foundations for those with darker complexions.
Read on for game-changing tricks and can’t-miss products.
More melanated skin often has multiple tones and sometimes even multiple undertones that appear throughout the face and body.
The chest can oftentimes be much lighter than the face for many women of color, Myricks explains.
They should all be aligned in tone.
Gold would suggest a warm undertone where silver has cool undertones, she explains.
If both look great against your skin, then you probably have a neutral undertone.
Youll use less product and likely achieve the coverage you want, he says.
Start light and build coverage as you go.
Starting in this area will also help you blend multiple shades on your face.
If your in need of formula recommendations, check out the makeup artists top picks below.
5 Expert-Approved Foundations To Try
Fenty Beautyis the MVP when it comes to melanin-friendly complexion products.
Thats why its one of Los favorites.
This Luminous Silk Foundation by Armani Beauty is another OG thats great for women of color.
Its another one of Los go-tos, and comes in deep shades.
Another one of Los favorites?
Bobbi Brown’s Soft Matte Complete Foundation is great because it is lightweight and buildable, she says.
This foundation has nine dynamic shades under its deep category with several undertones.
Want a radiant glow this winter?
This foundation will verify your melanin is popping, even if the sun isnt out.
AJ Crimson BeautyDual Skin Creme Foundationis my first choice for melanin-rich skin for beautiful second-skin radiance, Crimson says.
Myricks herself uses the product to blend multiple tones reflected in [the] skin.
This article was originally published onNovember 16, 2021
