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: 1421353
Color: Finland - lightest with a neutral balance of pink and yellow undertones
$67.00
Hopefully it works for people with an even warmer skin tone than mine because this stuff is awesome!...blends nicely; minimal coverage (which is what i wanted); evens my skin tone w/ out looking fake. i would buy again!
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 would recommend this to anyone who wants the refreshed glow look and can even out your skin tone without the caked look....Works great as a sunscreen but wasn't dark enough for my skin tone. The two times I applied it it made me itch where I applied it at and around the applied spots...
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
WHERE ARE THE COOL TONE ShAdEs !!!...I would have given this a 100 star rating IF i could’ve found one that match with my pretty much dark-brown black eyebrows hairs the best color of found is the benefit shade 6 .... if they could make that shade in this formula I would be in heaven for reference I bought dark drapes the pencil end isn’t bad but the pen has a red tone to it I was so disappointed reading other reviews I see I’m not the only one .. ...The shade goes perfect with my skin tone and hair color my eyebrows look so natural.
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
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...Looks good on light warm skin tone.
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: 0.17 oz / 5 ml·ITEM: 2511459
Color: Ballet - light to medium with cool peachy undertones
$35.50
I absolutely love this concealer it is super hydrating on my skin and cover all my under eye dark marks and imperfections. ...This concealer is so good on my skin. First of all, the color is very close to the color of my skin.
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.
Size: 0.2 oz/ 6 mL·ITEM: 2453256
Color: ablaze - golden bronze glow
$45.00
I’m light warm skin tone and alight is perfect for the summer time. ...Sits well on my skin with only a powder highlight dusted on top.
What it is: A sheer liquid brightener that delivers a soft, lit-from-within, youthful glow and brightens your features without glitter or shimmer.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Porcelain Flower: Brightens and moisturizes.
- Mango Butter: Moisturizes and conditions.
- Diamond Powder: Blurs the look of imperfections.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: tarte's™ shape tape™ glow wand is like an instant eye lift in a tube. The vegan, dermatologist-tested sheer liquid brightener delivers a soft, lit-fr
Size: 0.28 oz / 8g·ITEM: 2434074
Color: Soleil riche - rich Chocolate
$105.00
The lightest color is perfect for light skin tones. The packaging is very pretty and quite heavy. ...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
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: 0.85 oz/ 25mL·ITEM: 2575009
Color: 15N - tan skin with neutral olive undertones
$50.00
absolutely love. this is a beautiful foundation. extremely skin like, hydrating, and extremely long wearing. it only takes a drop to do my entire face. ...I did notice that the coverage was quite good, especially for uneven skin tones. A little bit also goes a long way with this product.
What it is: A skincare-hybrid foundation with medium, buildable coverage that effortlessly creates a natural-looking, skin-like glow.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Jojoba Oil: Intensely moisturizes and softens skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and plumps the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Olive-Derived Squalane: Known to balance oil production and diminish visible signs of aging.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2531150
Color: Sienna - deep with neutral-red undertones
$53.00
Not for combo skin and dries down darker...So I would say maybe go for a shade or two lighter for it to match your skin tone when it dries down. Also, I have combo skin and it still looked good by the end of the day except for my t-zone area which looked really greasy. ...The shade matches my skin tone perfectly and looks natural.
What it is: A long-wearing, lightweight fluid foundation that delivers modern full coverage with a self-setting, natural-matte finish. Vegan and silicone-free.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Nasturtium Flower Extract: Limits free-radical damage caused by blue light.
- Goji Berry: Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and widely used to reduce visible signs of aging.
- Bisabolo and Ginger Extracts: Soothing anti-irritants suitable for dry, sensitive skin.
Size: 1 oz/ 30mL·ITEM: 2477370
Color: Tan 2 - tan skin tones neutral undertones
$49.00
I liked this foundation quality even though the color didn’t match my skin tone. I also thought the bottle was pretty! ...I love having makeup that doubles as skincare! This is light, buildable coverage and contains some of my favorite ingredients for taking care of my skin.
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
