Celebrate Your Complexion: 7 Essential Makeup Tips for Deeper Skin Tones

Photo Credit: Tempura via iStockPhoto.com

By: Jamila Gomez

When it comes to makeup, deeper skin tones offer a stunning canvas that deserves products and techniques specifically tailored to enhance their beauty. Here are some essential tips to help you create a flawless look that highlights your unique features and celebrates your complexion.

1. Prioritize Skincare

Great makeup starts with great skin. Hydration and moisturization are key, as they prevent foundation and concealer from appearing ashy or patchy. Incorporate a moisturizer suited for your skin type, and always use sunscreen. While melanin-rich skin has some natural protection from UV rays, it’s still vulnerable to sun damage and hyperpigmentation.

2. Choose the Right Foundation

Finding the perfect foundation can be challenging, but it’s crucial. Look for brands that offer a wide range of shades and undertones—yellow, red, or neutral—to match your skin precisely. Avoid foundations that lean too light, as they can result in a gray or ashy appearance. Test the shade on your jawline or chest for the closest match, and remember that blending is key for a seamless finish.

3. Highlight and Contour with Care

Highlighting and contouring can accentuate your features beautifully when done right. For highlighters, opt for gold, bronze, or copper tones instead of silver, which may look stark. Contour with warm, deep brown shades to add dimension and structure to your face. Blend thoroughly to ensure a natural look.

4. Play with Bold Colors

Deeper skin tones can pull off vibrant colors effortlessly. Experiment with bold eyeshadows like cobalt blue, emerald green, or rich purples, which pop against darker complexions. For lips, shades like deep reds, berry tones, and even oranges look stunning. Don’t shy away from bright blushes—coral, orange, and berry shades can add a fresh, radiant glow.

5. Avoid Flashback with the Right Powders

Translucent powders can sometimes cause a white cast, especially under flash photography. Opt for finely milled setting powders with a tint that complements your skin tone. These powders help set makeup while keeping it natural-looking.

6. Focus on Brows

Bold, well-groomed brows frame the face beautifully. Use a brow pencil or pomade in a shade that matches or is slightly lighter than your natural brow color. Blend with a spoolie brush for a soft, polished look.

7. Finish with a Setting Spray

To keep your makeup fresh and vibrant all day, use a setting spray. Look for formulas designed for long wear, especially if you have oily skin.

With the right techniques and products, deeper skin tones can shine in all their richness. Experiment, embrace your natural beauty, and wear your makeup with confidence!

---

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA

Natural Hair Products: Meraki Organics, A Black Owned Natural Hair Care Brand

Amber Makupson, Owner of Meraki Organics

By: Emily-Ann

This year has been a roller coaster with mixed emotions and self evaluation on your life choices. Some took this opportunity to learn a new skill(s) while some did some tlc. Others have chosen to reconnect with personal goals and set themselves up for the coming year.

I did some digging and found a black-owned hair product company that is serving up some self-love, which she uses as the main catalyst to launch her successful brand. Amber Makupson, is the CEO and founder of Meraki Organics. Founded in 2018, this mom is featured in magazines publications like Oprah, Elle, and Sheenmagazine.

After suffering from an awful skin sensitivity while pregnant, she took her background in licensed ethical botanical treatment, and developed a vegan-friendly product line. The line is to address her hair and skin needs, she saw a wonderful opportunity to share her products with consumers. Many of us are now looking into what we put in and on our bodies as well as our mouths.

Natural Hair Products: Meraki Organics, A Black Owned Natural Hair Care Brand

Meraki organics is an impressive brand that offers something for every hair type. Each product is infused with crystals like Amethyst and Rose quartz, known for their healing and spiritual aspect. These crystals are well known to bring a new spin on self-care regimen. Who wouldn’t want to shower their hair and skin in crystals? I was initially attracted to this brand, because of the mention of Amethyst crystals. My birthstone! I also have rose quartz in my collection. What can I say, I was naturally drawn to this product line. Just in time for the holidays, it’s a great idea for a gift idea. 

Her Instagram account is filled with product information and informative benefits of the healing properties regarding crystals. The benefits in your home can bring and restore balance in your body. If you would like to purchase her products or check her out, we have provided the links and Instagram account details at the end of this post.

Finding a happy balance in life makes getting through the difficult times little easier. I know with the pandemic it can be very difficult to be home, or be around family all day long. They sometimes can drive you crazy, but when you have a moment to step away, self-care can be put into practice. It’s like you are setting the recharge button. I know there are times when I need this reset button the most, especially now.

What better way to practice self-care than in the place where you wash away your worries for the day/year. Put on some meditation music and indulge in a relaxing state of mind. You do your best thinking when you are still and silent.

Share this post with family and friends and don’t forget to comment. Let us know what you are currently doing to show yourself some special attention. 

Click here to view the website for purchase and information of Meraki Organics.

Her Instagram account here. 

Happy holidays everyone!

---

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA