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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Makeup Tips for Dark Skin

Makeup Tips for Dark Skin
Similarly to skin type, different skin tones require a different guide for finding the perfect makeup. Indeed dark skin is from all kinds of perspectives more resistant than its fair counterpart. As professionals claim, this skin tone can withstand the many harmful effects of the sun and UV rays. Due to the high pigment content it is able to fight the weather conditions. Makeup is a different issue, to emphasize what's best in a skin tone it is worth knowing some basic makeup tips for dark skin.

Foundation

The base of the makeup is vital to achieve a perfect, flawless outcome. Those who own a dark complexion should choose foundation as well as the basic elements as concealer and powder according to the basic features of their skin tone.

To avoid the mask effect keep away of opting for shades that are lighter than the natural tone. Undoubtedly makeup is more visible on a darker skin than on the fair one.
Liquid foundations are the perfect option for this skin tone.

Make it oil-free and rather water-based, this will guarantee that your whole makeup will be the closest in shade to your natural skin color.
Blending is the key to success, choose powders that are rather translucent to add a soft finish to your look. Keep away from the shiny look, it might spoil your whole makeup.

Eye Makeup

The next step is to accentuate the eyes, indeed there are special shades that can add a glamorous flair to your skin tone. Apply a tiny transparent powder on the eyelids for the long-lasting effect. Then experiment with shades as prunes, burgundies, copper and dark browns.
Dark colors seem to complement this complexion more, rather than the light and powdery tints. If you feel the need to shine choose metallic shades. These will look fabulous especially if applied for a special night or an evening event.

During the day feel free to use brown or gray eyeliners, these will brighten up your eye makeup making it more sensitive and spectacular. Top your look with black or copperish mascara for a classy touch.


Lips
Depending on the particular event and the time of the day opt rather for a matte one and avoid the frosted ones. Dark complexion looks amazing with burgundies, brownish and berry shades. However the color palette can be further widened with mochas, coffee, chocolates,gold, soft pink and beige colors.The only no-no would be the orange tones, these seem to match fair skin tones rather than dark ones.

Blush

As the final touch to the perfect makeup blush has an essential role in crowning the overall look. That's why it is necessary to take great care when choosing the right shade. Brown and peach shades were not designed for dark complexion.

On he contrary deep orange, coral shades as well as rose are the no.1 favorites of makeup artists when it comes of emphasizing the beauties of dark skin.For an evening meeting or activity you can add a tint of gold to your makeup. The goldish colors work fabulously with your skin tone.

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