Skin care for African American skin can begin by choosing the right makeup. Unlike those with lighter complexion, it is a tad bit harder to look for the right shades for people with color. Good thing is that of the recent years, most makeup companies have made tones and shades specifically for ebony skinned women, also suiting the different tones of ebony. Some cosmetic companies also specialize in makeup for those with darker skin tones. It might be best to check those products that even allow you to mix and blend your own personal shade of choice. So let us begin discussing African American skin care by using the right makeup.
Moisturizer with sun block
\"Makeup For Oily Skin\"
Although darker skin already has the best protection against the sun, best to have this still as precautionary measure. If you have oily skin, choose moisturizers that are not oil based.
Foundation
If you already have flawless skin, better skip this beauty product and opt for tinted moisturizers instead. If you will use foundation, to avoid the "pancake finish", use two different tones as base. Use a lighter color for the nose and forehead and a slightly darker one for the rest of the face and neck. Also do not forget to asses what type of skin you have. If you are oily, look for oil free, liquid based moisturizers. If you have dry skin, choose one that has moisturizers added, usually found in cream foundations.
Blush and eye shadow
Pinpoint which colors work for you. Do you have cool undertones or does your skin work more for warmer colors? If your have a rich, dark chocolate color, try eye colors that are under the purple family like mauves, wine and plums. If you have a lighter, caramel tone, try gold or honey eye colors. For blush, you can get away by just using a bronzer over your temples and cheeks. You can also coral or rose blushers for the apples of your cheeks if you want.
Lipstick
For luscious peckers, try caramel and peach, for lighter chocolate and use terracotta or coffee for medium brown. For those who are more deep ebony, have fun with wine colors or blood red. Add pizazz to your lips by glossing it up or using lip plumping products that "irritate" your lips, thus making them look oh-so-juicy. But if you want to minimize the lips, then wear lighter shades.
African American skin care may not only be about choosing the right makeup but choosing the right cosmetics that will flatter your face is part of caring for your skin. You may have glowing and healthy skin but using the wrong cosmetics will just end up making you look washed up, drained or worse, like a deadbeat clown with faded makeup. Lastly, when all else fails, most malls offer makeup assistants that can assist you in deciding which colors to use. It is a no-no to allow them to apply the samples they have opened on you but if they do have some samples you can take home and try using yourself, you can just request for these. Make sure to also ask them how to apply such products. After all, professionals know best.
African American Skin Care - Starting With the Right Makeup
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