makeup for dark hair

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for makeup for dark hair.

If you have dark hair, you know that it's not always easy to find the right makeup. You want something that will enhance your features and make you look like a natural beauty, but you also want something that will look good in photos and videos. Fortunately, there are plenty of options. Here are some of the best makeup for dark hair.

HourglassArch Brow Micro Sculpting Pencil

Size: 0.001 oz/ 0.04 g·ITEM: 2251569

Color: Dark Brunette - deep brown with warm undertones

610 Reviews

$29.00

This is the best brow pencil I've tried - it goes on smoothly and in the perfect thinness to mimic natural brow hairs (some pencils are too thick). The color is also spot on for my brunette hair - many other brow products I've tried either have barely shown up or have been too dark. ...It’s hard to be heavy handed and the application is soft and subtle which I think is important to create really hair like strokes. Dark brunette was a great match for me even though I have black hair

What it is: An ultra-precise, ultra-slim brow pencil perfect for creating the thinnest hair-like strokes for naturally-defined brows.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, phthalates, and triclosan, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: With the thinnest 1.4-millimeter tip, this uniquely-shaped brow pencil gives you all the control with all the payoff.

HourglassMini Arch Brow Micro Sculpting Pencil

Size: 0.0008 oz/ 0.2 g·ITEM: 2303352

Color: Dark Brunette - deep brown with warm undertones

22 Reviews

$17.00

I love this eyebrow pencil as it makes the eyebrows defined and the pencil doesn't make it dark....natural black best not be discontinued...I absolutely LOVE this pencil but please tell me they did not discontinue natural black...that's my shade I been using it for a couple years now shame on them if they discontinued it

What it is: A travel-size version of the ultra-precise, ultra-slim brow pencil perfect for creating the thinnest hair-like strokes.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil with a 1.4-milimeter tip is uniquely shaped to deliver microblade precision without the blade. It also has a waterproof, smudge-proof formula.

MAKEUP BY MARIOMaster Blade® Brow Pencil

ITEM: 2468783

Color: Honey Brunette

61 Reviews

$25.00

It’s fool proof, quick and most importantly at least for me, goes on and stays on even with oily skin types.. just wish black was more pigmented but then again, they say you should always go a bit lighter than your hair color. ...I cannot say enough good things about this pencil. I have dark brown hair and bought the classic brunette and deep brunette.

What it is: A retractable brow pencil that features an innovative blade tip for precise, hair-like detail and dimension and a spoolie for effortless blending.

Ingredient Callouts:
Free of parabens, mineral oil, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: The blade’s slanted edge offers broad strokes for outlining, defining, and shading, while the automatic slide-up pencil delivers the perfect amount of product. The emollient-infused formula offers precision glide, and eight shades offer an even, natural matte finish that complements any hair color.

Urban DecayBrow Blade 2-in-1 Eyebrow Pen + Waterproof Pencil

Size: .01 oz·ITEM: 2182343

Color: Brunette Betty - warm brown

2.1K Reviews

$28.00

Lady at Sephora recommended the Brunette Betty for me (I'm half Japanese/Caucasian, medium brown hair, fair complexion). ...Both tips allow for soft precise application and this color is nice for my balayge brunette hair.

What it is: A dual-ended ink stain and waterproof eyebrow pencil that fills and defines brows with microblade precision for up to 24 hours.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates. This product is also cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: The waterproof brow pencil shapes, shades, and fills in sparse brows while the brow pen's brush tip + ink stain mimics thin, hair-like strokes to add depth and dimension for a mir

HourglassArch Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel

Size: 0.10 oz/ 3mL·ITEM: 2029817

Color: Soft Brunette - light to medium cool brown

913 Reviews

$29.00

Tried this gel for the first time today and fell in love with it! It makes my brow hairs look so much more fuller and the dark brunette matched my hair perfectly. ...It does what it says - builds natural looking volume for fuller brows. The soft brunette color matched well with my highlighted medium-light brunette hair.

What it is: A microfiber-infused formula that builds color and volume.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and triclosan. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Paired with a unique dual-sided brush for varying intensities, this smudge-proof, flake-proof formula provides the freedom to go from perfectly sculpted to perfectly untamed.

Anastasia Beverly HillsFlexible Hold Tinted Eyebrow Gel

Size: 0.32 oz / 9 g·ITEM: 829721

Color: Brunette - medium taupe/brown

2.7K Reviews

$22.00

I own this in Espresso and Brunette. I'd recommend Brunette to most women with dark blonde, red, or brunette hair. ...I chose a darker colour for brunette hair. Very natural looking colour. I am very pleased with this product

What it is:
A tinted brow gel.

What it is formulated to do:
For those with thin, sparse brows, this unique, botanical formula gives the appearance of fuller, thicker brows. The combination of cream and gel effortlessly defines and fills in the look of brows while controlling and shaping without flaking or fading.

What else you need to know:
The non-greasy formula can easily be removed at night with a facial cleanser or makeup remover. Housed in a sleek, portable tube that allows for precise, no-mess application, Anastasia's Tinted Brow Gel is perfect for instant brow touch-ups anyplace, anytime. It's the must-have tool for any beauty-savvy woman.

HourglassArch Brow Sculpting Pencil

ITEM: 1454289

Color: Dark Brunette - dark brown

1K Reviews

$37.00

The end result is awesome because it makes your brows look clean, polished, and not harsh! I bought the soft brunette color at first and I have true brunette hair, I think I might be better off with the dark brown....I would suggest trying this colour if you are a dark brunette hair colour.

What it is: A mechanical brow pencil with a distinctive triangular-shaped tip that combines the benefits of powder, pencil, and wax to effortlessly fill brows.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and triclosan. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This buildable formula combines powder, pencil, and wax to create the look of naturally fuller brows. The double-ended component also comes with a brush to blend and groom brows into place.

Bobbi BrownCrushed Lip Color Moisturizing Lipstick

Size: 0.17 oz/ 5 mL·ITEM: 2417475

Color: Rich Cocoa - a warm rich brown

465 Reviews

$33.00

Lilac is a gorgeous pop of color & complements light/medium skin tones/ brunette coloring. Medium wear & typically reapply every hour...It's not too dark, has somewhat of a sheer stain look to it, but not too sheer.

What it is:  A satin-matte lipstick with the feel of a lip balm. Lip color glides on comfortably, leaves lips moisturized and kissably soft.

What it does: Lipstick glides on like a lip balm, imparts a blotted-down, matte finish. Swipe once for a pigment-rich, lip stain effect, or more for full-coverage lip color. A hydrating formula to moisturize lips. Lasts and resists feathering for 8 hours. Rich in moisturizing Vitamins E, Vitamin C, and beeswax. 

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

NUDESTIXIntense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencil

Size: 0.1 oz / 2.8 g·ITEM: 2647717

Color: Sunkissed Pink - Warm nude pink

311 Reviews

$27.00

I came home and tried out the colors and while all were well pigmented and lovely shades, the color Raven was the most glorious shade of red I've found in years. I am brunette with fair skin. I'm in my mid 50's, which means I have to be a little more careful with colors nowadays, one shade off and I look sallow. ...I have brown eyes, brown hair/medium skin and my daughter has almost black hair with blue eyes/fair skin it works for both of us.

What it is:
A soft, non-drying matte lipstick, lip liner, and cheek blush all in one pencil.

What does:
This longwearing matte formula is soft and non-feathering and lasts for up to six hours. Its intense pigment load and color provides lips with maximum smooth coverage, and gives a soft, matte blush to cheeks.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

Beauty tip:
For best results, before using the Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencil, apply Nudestix's Blur Pencil (sold separately) as a lip primer.

What else you need to know:
"We love this Intense Matte Lip Color because our lips feel so comfy soft and not dry.

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