If you're a woman of color, you've probably experienced the struggle of finding makeup that matches your skin tone. From foundations to eye shadows and lipsticks, there are plenty of options out there that will make you look like the best version of yourself. Here are some of the best makeup products for dark skin.

Size: 1.9 oz/ 56 mL·ITEM: 2455483
Color: Norwich - for light skin with yellow undertones
$67.00
Was surprise to find a the right color in my skin tone, since most dark skin women have problem finding the makeup for them! ...Best tinted moisturizer I’ve ever worn My skins is dry and I didn’t get any patchy or flaky spots wearing this :) My skin tone looks even and overall my skin looks amazing Love it !!
Skin type:
✔ Normal
✔ Dry
✔ Combination
What it is:
A lightweight tinted moisturizer that evens skin tone and provides a translucent veil of protection.
What it does:
Infused with lush, naturally derived ingredients, this lightweight tinted moisturizer immediately helps thirsty skin feel hydrated. It has been proven to help reduce the appearance of discoloration and dark spots caused by hyperpigmentation for a clearer and brighter complexion in just four weeks. Oil-free and luxurious, it obscures the appearance of lines, wrinkles, pores, and other imperfections.

Size: 1.1 oz / 32 mL·ITEM: 2515856
Color: Rich - tan to rich complexion with warm golden undertone
$65.00
I like that it has collagen, peptides, niacin and hylauronic acid to improve my skins appearance. I would get a lighter shade however because this was a little too dark for my skin tone....I find it nice and light, not too thick or cakey, and evens out my skin tone without feeling heavy.
What it is: A color-correcting, medium-coverage skin tint formulated with brightening glow serum and SPF 40 that delivers an immediate, visibly healthy glow.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
SPF: SPF Over 30
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Visibly brightens, smooths texture, and reduces the look of dark spots and large pores.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Quickly plumps the look of skin and hydrates.

Size: .01 oz·ITEM: 2182368
Color: Dark Drapes - dark brown
$38.00
I just got this in the mail from Influenster and omg it is a need, it’s so pigmented and matches my eyebrows perfectly and my skin tone!!! If you haven’t tried this 10/10 would recommend for anyone who can’t find the perfect eyebrow pencil!!...This 2 in one product is fantastic. The shade dark drapes was great for a natural brow on dark skin.
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

Size: 0.31 oz/ 9 g·ITEM: 2093490
Color: Whisper of Gilt - Light soft white with shimmery sheen
$59.00
Looks good on light warm skin tone....I will say that $40 for a single highlight is a lot but it's an absolutely beautiful shade, especially with my skin tone and a little does go a long way
What it is:
A liquid-powder highlighter that gives a luminous, well-defined finish.
What does:
Extra Dimension Skinfinish adds the perfect glow to skin. The liquid-powder highlighter with prismatic reflections is designed to sculpt and highlight your face, leaving a luminous, well-defined finish. The creamy powder formula lasts up to ten hours.
What else you need to know:
This product is non-acnegenic, dermatologist tested, ophthalmologist tested, and suitable for all skin types.

Size: 1 oz/ 30mL·ITEM: 2477438
Color: Deep 3 - deep skin tones with olive neutral undertones
$49.00
But formula wears dry on my skin and did not even skin tone like I was hoping. ...Acne-Prone Skin Types: Be Warned...I loved the look and feel of this on my skin. It was a perfect match for my skin tone and it applied beautifully with a beautyblender sponge.
What it is: A skin tint that hydrates with light-medium buildable coverage and a naturally radiant finish.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid- Helps to visibly plump skin and improve the look of fine lines and seal in moisture.
- Niacinamide and Willow Bark Extract: Visibly smooth, brighten, reduce the look of irritation, and minimizes the appearance of pores and blemishes to keep skin looking smooth and clear.
- Beta Glucan: Soothes and restores skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, tr

Size: 0.28 oz / 8g·ITEM: 2434074
Color: Soleil riche - rich Chocolate
$105.00
Very natural looking and the lighter shade is perfect for my light to medium olive skin tone. I apply this with the Westman Atelier powder brush and it just gives me the most natural sun kissed look...Sadly I’m still on the hunt for the perfect bronzer for dark skin. I will certainly use this but I don’t think I’d buy it again.
What it is: A clean, velvety-matte bronzer that leaves skin looking healthy, natural, and authentically bronzed.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
-Phytosqualane (plant-derived): Smooth, streak-free application, restores suppleness
-Volcanic rock and special effects pigments: Absorbs excess oil, mattifies without clogging, boosts lasting power
-Pomegranate extract: Antioxidant-rich to neutralize free radicals, supports healthy-looking skin

Size: 0.17 oz / 5 g·ITEM: 2570398
Color: Dune - for tan complexions
$105.00
I have dark skin and this power works wonders for me!...The pressed powder (translucent) not only sets my Westman Atelier foundation for a long lasting finish, it blurs pores, evens skin tone, and conceals shine without dulling my glow.
What it is: A weightless clean setting powder packed with protective, skin-refining actives for an instant diffused look and healthier-looking skin over time.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Quinoa Seed Extract: Minimizes the look of pores and retexturizes the look of skin.
- Vitamin C: Neutralizes free radicals, visibly evens tone, and supports natural collagen.
- Probiotic: Enhances skin’s natural defense mechanisms.

Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2424679
Color: Shine Control - for oily, normal, combination skin
$57.00
I didn’t have the opportunity to wear it since my skin is brown and then primer is too white for my skin tone. ...I found it worked very well for my oily skin and lasted all day. I have lupus and get red splotchy facial skin occasionally, and this is the first product I have found that can tone down that redness.
What it is: A mattifying makeup primer that absorbs oil to control shine, delivers a blurred, velvety finish, and extends makeup wear.
Finish: Natural
Skin Type: Normal, Oily, and Combination
Concerns: Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng: Known to protect, promote radiant-looking skin, and maintain a smooth complexion.
What Else You Need to Know: Achieve a blurred, matte complexion for up to 20 hours with the Step 1 Primer Shine Control. This comfortable formula is made with mineral clay powder, absorbs oil, and controls shine while extending the wear of makeup.

Size: 0.34 oz/ 10 mL·ITEM: 2228807
Color: Nude 08 - tan/deep tan nude- glossy finish
$38.00
It has a menty tingle which is soothing to me, the consistency is kinda thick which gives it staying power and I like that they are skin tone specific. The color is nice too. Great to keep in your bag....This color compliments my skin tone so well! I like that they had several options as well.
What it is: A nude tinted lip gloss infused with volumizing peptides. Silky lip-conditioning ingredients provide shine, hydration and volume
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamins E: A multitasking balm with super hydrating lip protection
- Shea, Avocado and Murumuru Seed butters: Balm base to naturally hydrate and condition lips.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 & Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Complex: Collagen and hyaluronic acid stimulating peptides
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

Size: 0.17 oz / 5 ml·ITEM: 2511475
Color: Shell - light medium with pink undertones
$35.50
Went on smooth and wasn’t sticky on my skin. I picked a good color to match my skin tone, honey. ...I discovered this concealer recently from Lawless brand. It was a perfect skin tone match so I am very satisfied. It is blending very nicely with my foundation and also covers my eye bags without making my makeup looking “heavy”.
What it is: A long-wearing, lightweight concealer that delivers medium to full coverage with a self-setting, soft-focus finish that feels comfortable on the skin.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Antioxidant Complex: Helps to protect the skin's surface from environment aggressors.
- Caffeine: Known to energize and de-puff the appearance of the skin.
- Nasturtium Flower Extract: Limits the appearance of free-radical damage to the skin caused by blue light.









