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• Do not use eye makeup remover to remove face makeup, particularly if you have
oily skin. This may cause breakouts.

Overall Things You'll Need

• Exfoliating Products
• Ponytail Holders
• Cotton Swabs
• Moisturizers
• Towels
• Mirrors
• Toners
• Eye Makeup Removers
• Makeup Remover
• Exfoliating Cleanser

How to Select Face Makeup That

Complements African-American Coloring

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Since skin tones vary greatly among women of African descent, finding the right face
makeup can be tricky. The wrong makeup can lead to an ashen or flat complexion, but
with a little insight and a lot of experimentation, you can minimize the guesswork and put
your best face forward.

Instructions

• STEP 1: Look beyond your skin's color and examine its undertones. Rich ebony
complexions usually have cool, almost blue undertones, while brown and caramel
complexions have warm golden undertones.
• STEP 2: Choose from shades that appear to be in your color range and may
complement your complexion's undertones. Remember that foundation will look
different on your skin than it does in a bottle or on a thumbnail palette.
• STEP 3: Consider lines that specialize in black beauty products for the widest
color selection. Always try foundation on your jawline or the inside of your wrist
to get the best idea of a color match.
• STEP 4: Set your makeup with a loose translucent powder. If you're blessed with
a flawless even complexion, skip the foundation and opt for a tinted moisturizer
or tinted powder over bare skin.
• STEP 5: Contour your cheekbones with a sweep of blush. Plums, currants and
mauves will flatter a medium to dark complexion. Caramel, honey and apricot
will complement a medium to light complexion.