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Tips and Techniques for Dark Skin Makeup
Whatever the complexion of the skin, the makeup used must complement the tone of the skin and the wearer, always keeping the occasion in mind. An old perception is that most Dark skin has red undertones and therefore the foundation used needs to be red as well, but this fashion view is fast changing with the advent of new colors and makeup techniques, specifically for dark skin. It is quite possible for Dark-skinned women to have yellow or golden undertones in their skin and their foundation should have those same golden undertones for the perfect match.
Cosmetic guidelines and makeup tips for dark skin
Tips for dark skin makeup- A common problem for women with Dark skin is the Hyper pigmentation or dark spots/uneven tone covering required. However, with a bit of scouting around, one can find newer formulas, which are powder based and complement dark skin tones and give it more coverage when buffed onto the skin. These are easy to use as well.
- Neutral shades are skin-tone friendly and many a time, a vivacious look can be achieved for Dark skinned persons by substituting the blusher with a bronze, swept over the cheekbones to sculpt the face and give it definition; taking care all the time, to blend the bronzer into the complexion.
- A dark eyeliner can be deep, rich colors like navy blue or forest green and soft, earthy shades of mauve, gold, pewter and brown are aesthetic alternatives to the age-old black liner for dark eyes.
- Lip colors that are brushed in not only give a natural look, but are a change from the regular liners used to outline the mouth and a hint of a neutral shade of blush, topped on the lipstick color, filled with a shine gloss in bronzy brown or shimmering mauve shade, does wonders for dark skin.
- Corrective makeup for dark skin needs to have the foundation base effectively used to downplay a high forehead or an overly prominent nose and the technique of contouring is used for classic jaw line desired by women. Careful blending of darker shade of makeup into the foundation, with easy strokes of the brush/fingertips from the chin line up to the earlobes and into the hollows of the cheeks, gives great results.
- The advantage of having a darker skin and complexion than most is that one can accentuate eye makeup with richer and deeper shadows and liners as opposed to those with a lighter toned complexion.
- For dark skinned persons that want effective makeup that photographs well, a good option is to go in for natural looking makeup that has a silky-smooth contour and neutral cheek color, rather than a brighter blush. This gives a fresh, translucent glow and the color can be built up for greater visual effect after a few Polaroid snaps are taken.
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