Makeup tips for dark skin!

Apr 14, 2013

Mariah C.

I'm starting out with makeup. I am dark skinned and I was wondering what kind of makeup (color, etc) would go best with my skin tone. What should I look for. Would liquid eyeliner show best than pencil or gel eyeliner for me? Thank you! :)

Apr 14, 2013

Erin M.

As far as liner goes that's a personal preference. I use gel and liquid. When it comes to brands you want pigmentation, and lots of it. I use coastal scents as a cheap palette. I put on pretty much any color I like, dark or light. It's not so much eyeshadow colors and looks we need to worry about, but lipsticks. Cool tone colors tend to work really well for us when it comes to lipstick. The picture is an example of me using a CS palette with just their blues. I use either NYX milk pencil as a base or MACs soft Orche paint pot.

Apr 14, 2013

Destiny P.

Don't use to pink of a lipstick or blush it'll sometimes make your skin look ashy and the lipstick will look kinda kray kray in contrast to your skin.

Apr 14, 2013

Becca L.

Honestly, you could use any color on your eyes! In spring, use a coral or more orange toned lipstick, in fall try those gorgeous wine or dark plum colors! They'd be excellent on your gorgeous skin tone. Liquid liner is great for lining the upper lid, gel is better for tight lining and water line. Use gold colors to add a beautiful highlight to your cheekbones.

Apr 14, 2013

Erin M.

Yeah, with lipsticks we're better off with dark pinks/fushias, bright pinks can work with the right liner or shade. Like I have MACs Candy Yum Yum which is a bright electric pink but I can only wear it with their Silly or Magenta lipliner. By itself it makes me look crazy.

Apr 14, 2013

Mariah C.

Thanks for the information. I'll try those out. :)

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