If your here, then your main interest is finding out, great tips on applying make up for your dark completion ..
Well, even if your not of dark skin completion, some of this tips may also work great on you too.
in order to emphasize what is best in a skin tone, it is worth knowing
some basic makeup tips.
one should; start by Cleansing, moisturizing and scrubing your skin, then apply
primer followed by the concealer, foundation, and the powder to
create a smooth base. Avoid cosmetics that are honey-based as it could make dark
skin look yellow, extremely unwell and unpleasant.
1,
Foundation and concealer.
For dark skin, the foundation to be used must
be water-based. Dark skin always looks oily,
and therefore using a cream foundation will worsen the skin even more.
Foundation includes; concealer, foundation,
and powder.
Those who own a dark complexion should choose foundation as
well as the basic elements as concealer and powder according to the basic
features of their skin tone. Dark skin comes in different shades and colors, so feel free to mix dark shades with lighter ones to make a perfect blend.
To avoid the mask effect keep away of opting for shades that are lighter than
the natural tone. Undoubtedly makeup is more visible on a darker skin than on
the fair one.
Blending is the key to success, choose powders that are rather translucent to
add a soft finish to your look. Keep away from the shiny look, it might spoil
your whole makeup.
2. Eye make up.
While applying eye makeup, go for dark colors
like browns, prunes, copper and burgundy. Dark
metallic colors can also be used.
It is better not to use
eyeliner
for dark complexion as it may spoil the look of ones eyes if
not applied properly.
Only natural and clear color
mascara is good for dark complexion
skin.
If you feel the need to shine choose metallic
shades. These will look fabulous especially if applied for a special night or
an evening event.
During the day feel free to use brown or gray eyeliners, these will brighten up
your eye makeup making it more sensitive and spectacular. Top your look with
black or copper'ish mascara for a classy touch.
3. Blush:
Choose deep orange and coral
shades for blush and avoid brown and peach
shades. For a very dark skin tone, one can choose bronze related shades.While for a night look , shimmers with gold tones, blends well with dark complexions.
4.
Lip color :
Dark complexion looks
amazing with burgundies, brownish and berry shades. However the color palette
can be further widened with mochas, coffee, chocolates,gold, soft pink and
beige colors.
Never apply shades like; orange on dark toned
lips,
Do not also make the mistake of coordinating your eye color with lipstick..
Before you buy any lip colour, make sure you test it on the back of your hand, to see if it will mesh with your overall complexion.