makeup - Blog - The Oracle Mag2024-03-28T16:24:58Zhttps://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/makeupMakeup Tutorial with Lexi Allen And Shana Wilsonhttps://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/3153366-BlogPost-2551662020-07-04T09:06:14.000Z2020-07-04T09:06:14.000ZPrince Malachi The Firsthttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/Malachi<div><div id="feedlyPersona"><div id="feedlyChrome" class="feedlyChrome--leftnav-open"><div id="feedlyChrome__leftnav-pin-wrapper" class="fx"><div class="Leftnav__pin LeftnavPin"></div>
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<div>Lexi Allen and Shana Wilson live make up advice/tutorial. For more follow: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shanawilsonwilliams/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/shanawilsonwilliams/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexitelevision/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/lexitelevision/?hl=en</a> #LexiAllen #ShanaWilson #MakeUpTutorial</div>
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<div class="fb-comments"></div></div>Rihanna Drops Brow Pencil & Styler In 14 Shades + New Hydrating Pro Filt’r Foundationhttps://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/rihanna-drops-brow-pencil-styler-in-14-shades-new-hydrating-pro-f2019-09-11T16:03:48.000Z2019-09-11T16:03:48.000ZPrince Malachi The Firsthttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/Malachi<div><div class="post-meta"><h2 class="post-meta__lead"><a href="https://www.fentybeauty.com/dw/image/v2/AAXW_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-itemmaster_FNT/default/dwd53f1208/hi-res/pro-filtr-hydrating-foundation-essentials-brush.jpg?sw=290" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.fentybeauty.com/dw/image/v2/AAXW_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-itemmaster_FNT/default/dwd53f1208/hi-res/pro-filtr-hydrating-foundation-essentials-brush.jpg?sw=290&profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" alt="pro-filtr-hydrating-foundation-essentials-brush.jpg?sw=290&profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></h2>
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<p>You didn’t think<span> </span><strong><a href="https://hellobeautiful.com/playlist/what-is-rihanna-net-worth/">Rihanna</a></strong><span> </span>was going to let us go into the fall without any new Fenty Beauty products did you? While in Vegas at the Sephora Store Leadership Conference, last weekend, the Bad Gal announced the latest addition to her makeup line — the Ultra Fine Brow Pencil & Styler featuring 14 shades dropping August 23.</p>
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<div class="embed-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-error"><p lang="en" dir="ltr" xml:lang="en">Brow pencils in 14 shades! Drops on August 23!<span> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/fentybeauty?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">@fentybeauty</a><span> </span><a href="https://t.co/qkNgAVUVQ0" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/qkNgAVUVQ0</a></p>
<p>— christelle. (@fentibetter)<span> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/fentibetter/status/1159417073568800769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank">August 8, 2019</a></p>
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<p>According to<span> </span><strong><a href="https://www.allure.com/story/fenty-beauty-brow-pencil-color-range" target="_blank">Allure.com</a></strong>, the line will feature popular taupes and browns and several red-based shades ranging from burgundy to burnt orange.</p>
<p>And that’s not all that’s coming up from Fenty Beauty. Ri Ri also announced the launch of Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation, a moisturizing foundation for dry skin, spanning 50 shades of glory, which drops TODAY, August 15!</p>
<p>Take a look:</p>
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<p>According to FentyBeauty.com, Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation is,</p>
<p><em>A first-of-its-kind hydrating longwear foundation that delivers it all, with comfortable medium to full coverage, serious staying power, and natural finish perfect for normal to dry skin—all in a groundbreaking range of 50 shades.</em></p>
<p>Key ingredients in the foundation include, grape seed oil and sodium hyaluronate. Like its predecessor, the Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation is lightweight, packs a sweat and humidity resistant formula and is long-wearing. The budget-friendly product will cost you about<span> </span><strong><a href="https://www.fentybeauty.com/pro-filtr/hydrating-longwear-foundation/FB30020.html?cgid=makeup-face-foundation&dwvar_FB30020_color=FB0340" target="_blank">$35 (FentyBeauty.com).</a></strong></p>
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<div class="fb-comments"></div></div>Dope Ideas for Combining Colours, Eye Shadows + Lipstick.https://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/dope-ideas-for-combining-colours-eye-shadows-lipstick2018-09-05T08:00:00.000Z2018-09-05T08:00:00.000ZPrince Malachi The Firsthttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/Malachi<div><div class="nav-container driver-target"><div class="nav-main"><div class="nav-right"></div>
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<div class="fb-comments"></div></div>5 Eyeshadow Ideas For Black Women You’ll Love to Tryhttps://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/5-eyeshadow-ideas-for-black-women-you-ll-love-to-try2018-06-06T09:30:00.000Z2018-06-06T09:30:00.000ZPrince Malachi The Firsthttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/Malachi<div><h1 class="entry-title"><img src="https://makeuptutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/beautiful-dark-model-golden-jewelry-over-Eyeshadow-Ideas-for-Black-Women-feature-ss.jpg" width="750" height="420" class="attachment-post-image size-post-image wp-post-image" alt="" /></h1>
<p class="entry-meta">By<span> </span><span class="entry-author"><a href="https://makeuptutorials.com/author/karen-lang/" class="entry-author-link"><span class="entry-author-name">Karen Lang</span></a></span><span> </span></p>
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<div class="entry-content"><p>Looking for eyeshadow ideas for black women and for other ladies with dark skin tone? We see a lot of eyeshadow ideas for green, blue, brown and even hazel eyes but most of them are for women with fair skin. This post focuses on the best eyeshadow colors and other eye makeup tips for women with darker skin tones. Check out our list of eyeshadow ideas for black women to get all the looks you need!</p>
<p><strong>1. Blue Smokey Eyeshadow</strong></p>
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<p>This blue smokey eye is simply gorgeous. It’s finished with a <a href="http://amzn.to/2mVHyIF" target="_blank">pale, nude lipstick</a><span> </span>to contrast the skin and compliment the blue eyeshadow. This is a simple yet very powerful makeup look you can even try even if you have<span> </span><a href="https://makeuptutorials.com/colorful-eye-makeup-brown-eyes/" target="_blank">brown eyes</a>.</p>
<h3>2. Pink Eyeshadow</h3>
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<div class="entry-content">Pink eyeshadow is another awesome makeup idea you should definitely try as they will complement nicely with your skin color. Apply the same eyeshadow color to the waterline to make your eyes more vibrant and alive. To amp up the effect, add a dab of glitter to make your pink eye makeup noticeable. Check out some of our favorite glitter makeup tutorials and looks <a href="https://makeuptutorials.com/glitter-eye-makeup-tutorials/" target="_blank">here</a>.<h3>3. Plum & Caramel Eyeshadow</h3>
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<p>Mixing these eyeshadow shades to create this look is a colorful alternative to smokey eyes. This plum and caramel eye makeup colors are fab, we urge you to try this look at a party! Try matte ombre lips to top the look off.</p>
<h3>4. Gold Eyeshadow</h3>
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<p>Gold brings about a very glamorous feel. It highlights the natural beauty of every black women’s eyes. Make sure to blend the shimmers well so it doesn’t appear clumpy on your lids and the outer corner of your eyes.</p>
<h3>5. Black Eyeshadow</h3>
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<p>You might get a little skeptical using black eyeshadow but fear not. Check out how well Jennifer Hudson uses black to create an unstoppable smokey eye look. For definition, use a darker shade of black eyeliner to rim your eyes and to make them pop out from the eyeshadow color. Finish the look with two to three coats of black mascara.</p>
<p><strong>Tip:</strong><span> </span>When using eyeshadow, earth tones, pinks, and neutral lip colors work. These lip colors look good with just about whatever color you choose for your eyeshadow. If you want to focus on your lips, go with subtle colors on your eyes and vice versa.</p>
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<div class="fb-comments"></div></div>Makeup Hacks That Will Improve Your Beauty Routinehttps://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/makeup-hacks-that-will-improve-your-beauty-routine2018-03-22T01:00:00.000Z2018-03-22T01:00:00.000ZPrince Malachi The Firsthttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/Malachi<div><div id="fb-root" class="fb_reset"><a href="https://www.makeup.com/-/media/images/makeup/2017/august/17-makeup-for-dark-skin-tones/ps17makeupcompostgraphicsmakeup.jpg?h=800&w=800&hash=0940F2581214B136AD963953BAF161739F9F6551" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.makeup.com/-/media/images/makeup/2017/august/17-makeup-for-dark-skin-tones/ps17makeupcompostgraphicsmakeup.jpg?h=800&w=800&hash=0940F2581214B136AD963953BAF161739F9F6551" class="align-center" alt="ps17makeupcompostgraphicsmakeup.jpg?h=800&w=800&hash=0940F2581214B136AD963953BAF161739F9F6551" /></a></div>
<p>If you wear makeup, chances are you’ve experienced the heartache of breaking your favorite lipstick or dropping your only powder compact on the floor and watching it break into a million pieces! Well, guess what? There’s a hack for that!</p>
<p>These five makeup tricks are guaranteed to improve your beauty routine and save you a few coins along the way.</p>
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<p>1.<span> </span><strong>Cleaning Up Makeup Brushes</strong></p>
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<p>Find instructions <a href="http://www.asliceofstyle.com/2015/01/the-best-way-to-clean-makeup-brushes.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<p>2.<span> </span><strong>Repairing Broken Lipstick</strong></p>
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<p>Find instructions<span> </span><a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/makeup/a10054/lipstick-hacks/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<p>3.<span> </span><strong>Fixing a Broken Powder Compact</strong></p>
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<p>Find instructions<span> </span><a href="http://homemakerchic.com/2013/01/03/how-to-fix-broken-makeup-pinterest-win/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.afrobella.com/2017/02/08/best-lipsticks-brown-skin-personal-picks-january-2017-edition/milani-moisturizing-lipstick-sangria/"><br /></a>Fun fact – sometimes on blustery days when the Chicago wind is howling and I still, for some reason absolutely have to venture out of my home, I don’t wear anything on my face but moisturizer, mattifying primer, sunglasses and lipstick. Gotta have the lipstick. It pulls the look together and makes me look like I put in effort for the day! The bolder the better, and for harsh winter wind conditions I need something that glides on, stays on, and makes an impact. For us WOC, it’s all about that color payoff. Sheer doesn’t work around here! I’m constantly seeking vibrant, bold, long lasting, non-drying lip power. So without further ado, I’m sharing some of my favorite new colors, brands and formulations to put on your radar – I’ve got more of these in my purse right now than I care to admit!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.afrobella.com/2017/02/08/best-lipsticks-brown-skin-personal-picks-january-2017-edition/mac-liptensity/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15342" src="http://www.afrobella.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MAC-Liptensity.jpg" alt="MAC Liptensity" width="620" height="400" /></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2kUsL3g">MAC Liptensity</a> – </strong>enhanced pigment, gel formula and shaped like a gloss for on-the-go application. What’s not to love?</p>
<p><strong>Color pick – <a href="http://bit.ly/2kUsL3g">Burnt Violet</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.afrobella.com/2017/02/08/best-lipsticks-brown-skin-personal-picks-january-2017-edition/092016-lancome-embed/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15343" src="http://www.afrobella.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/092016-lancome-embed.jpg" alt="092016-lancome-embed" width="684" height="644" /></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2lpHDUr">Lancome L’Absolu Rouge</a></strong> – The first time I tried to open this stylish, sleek tube, I had no idea what I was doing. Pro tip – press down on the top for a satisfying click and bold pop of color, plus hydration for days.</p>
<p><strong>Color pick</strong> –<strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/2lpHDUr">Caprice</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.afrobella.com/2017/02/08/best-lipsticks-brown-skin-personal-picks-january-2017-edition/nars-audacious-lipstick/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15347" src="http://www.afrobella.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/NARS-Audacious-Lipstick.jpg" alt="NARS Audacious Lipstick" width="1050" height="700" /></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2kUydmR">NARS Audacious Lipstick</a> – </strong>if you love<a href="http://www.theluxuryspot.com/luxury-lipsticks-obviously-need-try-now/"> luxury lipsticks,</a> you gotta try NARS. Audacious collection includes such elegant, sexy lipsticks, the kind you feel proud to pull out of your purse. 40 shades of single-stroke, high pigment megacolor, each with a woman’s name.</p>
<p><strong>Color pick</strong> –<strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/2kUydmR">Liv</a>.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.afrobella.com/2017/02/08/best-lipsticks-brown-skin-personal-picks-january-2017-edition/clinique-pop-lip-color-primer/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15346" src="http://www.afrobella.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Clinique-Pop-Lip-Color-Primer.jpg" alt="Clinique Pop Lip Color + Primer" width="980" height="709" /></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2lpJfNU">Clinique Pop Lip Color + Primer</a> – </strong>I’m telling you, don’t sleep on Clinique! They’ve got great lip colors in a wide range of shades. Their Pop products stay in my purse. These lippies feel light and glide on beautifully.</p>
<p><strong>Color pick</strong> – <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2lpJfNU">Cola Pop</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.afrobella.com/2017/02/08/best-lipsticks-brown-skin-personal-picks-january-2017-edition/urban-decay-revolution-lipgloss/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15345" src="http://www.afrobella.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Urban-Decay-Revolution-Lipgloss.jpg" alt="Urban Decay Revolution Lipgloss" width="570" height="570" /></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2kJsQVu">Urban Decay Revolution Lip Gloss</a> – </strong>The brand behind some of my favorite <a href="http://www.rouge18.com/2017/02/07/best-lipsticks-liquid/" target="_blank">90’s lipsticks</a> is delivering the goods in a gloss. Creamy, plush high pigment, high gloss color for the bold and the brave. These are intense and I’m in love.</p>
<p><strong>Color pick</strong> – Apocalypse. But Vice never gets old!</p>
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<p><strong><u>Drugstore picks</u></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.afrobella.com/2017/02/08/best-lipsticks-brown-skin-personal-picks-january-2017-edition/elf-moisturizing-lipstick/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15349" src="http://www.afrobella.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ELF-Moisturizing-Lipstick.jpg" alt="ELF Moisturizing Lipstick" width="3000" height="1687" /></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/moisturizing-lipstick?dept=lip-lipstick">ELF Moisturizing Lipstick</a> – </strong>There’s affordable makeup, and then there’s ELF – how do they manage to deliver on quality at such low prices? I love their lip products. They make great <a href="http://theartofbery.com/beauty/these-are-the-best-lipsticks-im-loving-right-now/">matte lipsticks.</a> And the moisturizing lipstick comes in a range of great, vibrant shades at like $3 a pop. And there’s the <a href="http://www.allure.com/story/elf-moisturizing-lipstick-hidden-feature">detachable extra lip color on the bottom</a>!</p>
<p><strong>Color pick – <a href="http://bit.ly/2lq9tzL">Razzle Dazzle</a></strong></p>
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<p>We’ve got “alternative facts” in media and politics, and they don’t stop there – I’ve seen quite a few beauty “tips” or “hacks” that I’d definitely categorize as potentially harmful, couched as advice from a beauty or wellness pro. I’ll admit, I’ve had my concerns when I watch these well-edited, ill-advised video clips of beautiful young women using household goods or food items to enhance their appearance – inadvertently opening themselves up to skin damage or bacterial infection, and recommending these practices to their ardent followers. This column is my way of combating misinformation by consulting those who have put in years in the field and know from doing.</p>
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<p>Ask a Beauty Expert will do just that, answering your questions and teaching us new tips, tricks and ideas for enhancing your beauty on your terms! My first beauty expert is <a href="http://askaliesh.com/">Aliesh Pierce</a>, Long Beach based professional makeup artist and skincare pro, in the field for over 37 years. She’s here to share 11 Things African American Women Should Know About Makeup. Take it away, Aliesh!</p>
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<p><em>My career as a professional makeup artist has given me access to every sector of the beauty industry. I started my career working with models in print doing makeup on set for editorial, advertising and catalog shoots. This led me into the world of celebrity where I was the lead makeup artist on album packaging, music videos and TV performances for clients like India.Arie, R. Kelly, Amel Larrieux, Yolanda Adams and Johnny Gill.</em></p>
<p><em>When the music industry shifted, I found myself longing to try something new. This led me into skincare where I was quickly accepted as a beauty expert. I have had the opportunity to speak at trade shows, produce training videos and I even authored a textbook called <a href="http://amzn.to/2jcUgkd">Treating Diverse Pigmentation</a>. This level of expertise caught the eye of a few brands and I now work primarily in product development and education, inspiring other industry professionals to spread my multi-ethnic approach to beauty.</em></p>
<p><em>I recently launched a site called <a href="http://askaliesh.com/">Ask Aliesh</a> where I share my beliefs about beauty and empower women to take control of their beauty regimen. After working in the industry over 37 years, there are a few things I have learned about formulation that manufacturers don’t always tell you. But I’ll share my insights here on Afrobella.com!</em></p>
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<p><strong>1 — Liquid foundation formulas always start with a white lotion.</strong></p>
<p>This is why most liquid foundations tend to mute your skin tone. More recently manufacturers have started creating foundations with a dimethicone or cyclomethicone base because it’s fairly colorless. My only issue with dimethicone is that, as a silicone derivative, it creates an occlusive layer over the skin that can clog the “pores” over time. It is imperative that you adopt an aggressive skincare ritual when you’re using silicone-based products. <a href="http://amzn.to/2kpSYWU">Lancome</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2kRhfp9">Smashbox</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2lmdfdF">Armani </a>and <a href="http://bit.ly/2lmhsxY">MAC </a>offer some of my favorite dimethicone based formulas.</p>
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<p><strong>2 — Iron Oxides are unstable.</strong></p>
<p>You may have heard makeup artists use the term “dry down color”. Well, the pigments that give foundation its color are called Iron Oxides. When they are exposed to oxygen or a change in pH they oxidize further, causing them to change color.</p>
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<p><strong>3 — Powdered mineral foundation rarely matches deep brown skin tones.</strong></p>
<p>One reason for this is the fact mentioned above – unstable pigments. However there is the added complication that mineral powders are usually formulated with other minerals like talc, a white powder used for oil absorption, or the ingredient Bismuth Oxichloride that ensures even application but leaves a pearlescent glow.</p>
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<p><strong>4 — It is estimated that there are over 35 different colors of dark skin.</strong></p>
<p>This means that, even in the most inclusive line of foundations, you’re not likely to find an exact match. You’ll probably need to blend at least two shades together, adjusting the balance for winter and summer.</p>
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<p><strong>5 — Setting powders will always look chalky on deep skin tones.</strong></p>
<p>Setting powders are basically red, yellow and blue pigments blended with talc. So they will never be a perfect-match. My tip is to dust off excess powder with a foundation brush until the powder is blended into the skin.<em><br /> <a href="http://www.afrobella.com/2017/02/08/beauty-expert-african-american-makeup/temptu-invisible-difference-finishing-powder-3_1/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15333" src="http://www.afrobella.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Temptu-invisible-difference-finishing-powder-3_1.jpg" alt="Temptu-invisible-difference-finishing-powder-3_1" width="800" height="800" /></a></em></p>
<p><strong>6 — HD Powders usually create “flash back.”</strong></p>
<p>HD powders are silica based with a touch of mica, the “light reflecting pigments” so many brands mention in their advertising. They create a slight glow that makes skin look alive after you beat it into submission with powder. The problem is that most brands use the silver/white version of mica rather than the warm/golden tones.</p>
<p><a href="http://amzn.to/2kFX3Vt">TEMPTU Invisible Difference Finishing Powder </a>is silica based and has mica that is so finely milled that it doesn’t seem to pose a problem.</p>
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<p><strong>7 — Yellow-based foundations look great on ALL skin tones.</strong></p>
<p>What the brain perceives as color is merely light waves bouncing off a surface at different rates. Yellow reflects light better than red or blue. So, even if your skin is closer to the red or blue spectrum, highlight the center of the face with a yellow-based foundation or concealer for a radiant, bright look.</p>
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<p><strong>8 — Nude lipsticks are rarely nude.</strong></p>
<p>Flesh toned lipsticks must have a bluish undertone to compliment brown skin. Unfortunately manufacturers attempt to please the masses so the colors are often to white or pale yellow to compliment deep skin tones. Line lips with a warm pencil and feather inward to anchor chalky nude colors.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">Black skintones come in a large variety of colors. Current research has found up to thirty-nine recognized variations of color for darker skins with only ten found in white skins. This large variety is a major component in finding the best types of makeup for ebony beauty. Darker skins simply can’t follow the same standard colors created for white skins.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">Even with the large amount of dark skin shades, black skin can be broken into three main</p>
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<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">The darkest of ebony skins tends to have a strong grey or reddish undertone. This skin color</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">formula is best with makeup colors that are primary hues of red, mauve and magenta.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">Most dark skins fall into the middle category with a medium color tone. The makeup shades</p>
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<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">Colored skins that fall into the light category are mostly yellow and olive shades. The best</p>
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<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">When selecting a foundation for an ebony beauty, it is important to match the skin color exactly.</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">Avoid trying to change the color of your skin through your makeup.</p>
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<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">Whether your skin is dark or light, the only way to truly find the best match is by testing a variety</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">of colors. Foundation should match your neck color to avoid the fake line along your jaw. Visit a</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">local makeup counter and place stripes of foundation colors from your cheek down to your jaw.</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">Then take these tiger stripes for a walk outside. Some black skins cause makeup to oxidize, so</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">let the foundation set for at least twenty minutes then check the colors in natural light. Don’t be</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">in a hurry to buy; taking the time to select the best foundation color is the more important ebony</p>
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<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">Another unique factor with dark skins is the seasonal impact; some darker skinned women don’t</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">realize the impact the sun has on their skin color. As sunlight does change the shade and</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">undertones of many dark skins, some will need two different foundation colors, one for the</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">summer and another for the winter (and don't forget to protect against harmful UV rays as well).</p>
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<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">No matter what the color of your skin, there are three main skin types: oily, normal and dry.</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">When selecting a foundation, keep your skin type in mind. Oilier skins will need a more matte</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">finish, while dry skins look best with a dewy shimmer foundation. Normal skins can use</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">something in between. Sheer makeup is best for a clear complexion as it allows the most</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">natural appearance.</p>
<span><a name="Cover_Sticks" style="font-size:9pt;text-decoration:underline;color:rgb(0,0,204);background-image:none;font-family:Arial;" id="Cover_Sticks"></a></span><h3 style="color:rgb(153,0,204);border-bottom-style:none;font-weight:normal;font-size:16px;background-image:none;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:.5em;"><span>Cover Sticks</span></h3>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">Almost everyone would like to hide their "imperfections". For this reason, an important makeup</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">for ebony beauty is the cover stick. Basically a thicker makeup stick designed to cover up</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">imperfections, women with darker skin tones can use them to hide anything from a <font color="#0000CC" style="color:rgb(0,0,204);font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-size:12px;"><span class="kLink" style="border-top-width:0px;border-top-style:none;border-left-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:1px;padding-left:0px;color:rgb(0,0,204);background-image:none;background-color:transparent;width:auto;float:none;display:inline;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-size:12px;">blemish</span></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">to a variation in skin tone color.</p>
<h2 style="color:rgb(153,0,204);font-size:18px;background-image:none;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:.5em;padding-bottom:.17em;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgb(170,170,170);"><span>Powders</span></h2>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">Many women of color avoid powder, but there are some advantages. If your skin is oily, powder</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">can help control the shine. Powder also sets makeup to keep it from sliding off your face</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">throughout the day.</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">If your skin is oily or you want your makeup to last longer, consider using powder. For the</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">best in ebony beauty, dark translucent powders are your choice. As powders typically offer a</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">smaller selection of colors, dark skins have a harder time finding a good match. By utilizing</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">a translucent powder, the actual color is less important, and finding a compatible shade is easier.</p>
<span><a name="Blush" style="font-size:9pt;text-decoration:underline;color:rgb(0,0,204);background-image:none;font-family:Arial;" id="Blush"></a></span><h2 style="color:rgb(153,0,204);font-size:18px;background-image:none;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:.5em;padding-bottom:.17em;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgb(170,170,170);"><span>Blush</span></h2>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">A small tint of blush can bring instant life to dark skin. Look for deep and rich colors that also</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">share the same hues as your lipstick. Apply a small hint of color during the day, adding more</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">for the evening. Frosty colors can add glamour on dark skin for a special event. If you prefer,</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">consider using bronzers. Who doesn't love the dewy look? If you find it works on your skintone,</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">then try it! You may like what you see.</p>
<span><a name="Eyes" style="font-size:9pt;text-decoration:underline;color:rgb(0,0,204);background-image:none;font-family:Arial;" id="Eyes"></a></span><h2 style="color:rgb(153,0,204);font-size:18px;background-image:none;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:.5em;padding-bottom:.17em;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgb(170,170,170);"><span>Eyes</span></h2>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">Most eye makeup tips are effective for all types of skin color.</p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:.1em;">Ebony Eyes</li>
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<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">Another enticing look for ebony eyes is our article on Smoky Eye Makeup.</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">Eyebrows are also an important part of the ebony <font color="#0000CC" style="color:rgb(0,0,204);font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-size:12px;"><span class="kLink" style="border-top-width:0px;border-top-style:none;border-left-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:1px;padding-left:0px;color:rgb(0,0,204);background-image:none;background-color:transparent;width:auto;float:none;display:inline;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-size:12px;">beauty</span> <span class="kLink" style="border-top-width:0px;border-top-style:none;border-left-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:1px;padding-left:0px;color:rgb(0,0,204);background-image:none;background-color:transparent;width:auto;float:none;display:inline;font-family:Arial;font-weight:normal;font-size:12px;">routine</span></font>. In darker skins, much like other</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">skintones, eyebrows can be either - bushy and dark along, or sparse and lost on the face. For</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">those extra strong eyebrows, Eyebrow Shaping can be an important beauty enhancement.</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">In turn, sparse eyebrows on an ebony beauty can be almost completely invisible. By simply filling</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">in your eyebrows, you can provide a wonderful lift to your whole eye area.</p>
<span><a name="Lips" style="font-size:9pt;text-decoration:underline;color:rgb(0,0,204);background-image:none;font-family:Arial;" id="Lips"></a></span><h2 style="color:rgb(153,0,204);font-size:18px;background-image:none;font-weight:normal;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:.5em;padding-bottom:.17em;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgb(170,170,170);"><span>Lips</span></h2>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">The absolute best feature on an ebony beauty is her lips. Naturally full lips and white teeth are</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">inherent characteristics of women of color. The best shades of lipstick for dark skins are beige,</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">yellow, yellowish brown and blue undertones. Depending on your preference, full lips can be</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">managed using foundation to cover the surface of the lip. This will even out the skin color,</p>
<p style="margin-top:.4em;margin-right:0em;margin-bottom:.5em;margin-left:0em;line-height:1.5em;">allowing you to draw a lip line with liner and filling in with color.</p>
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