African American Beauty Tips
Dark-Complexion

This section is specifically designed for you!! Whether you have dry skin, oily skin or combination skin with an active T-Zone shine, you will find everything you need to know about choosing colors for you.

Some great news is that cosmetic companies have come a long way in adjusting to the growing needs of a more diverse market.

The key with foundation is to find colors that are your skin’s true undertones. There are many shades of dark brown on the market. Look and see if it is more red or yellow.

If you have more yellow or olive tones in your skin, using a red base foundation will not be the best match. Try using a little of both yellow and red tones if you don’t know where to begin.

Foundation colors - Swatches that match your skin tone.

To view color swatches that are right for you and some extra tips on foundation color click on the following link:

How do I apply foundation makeup?

What we have done is created videos that cater to your specific skin tone. To see this, just click onto the following link: Hope you enjoy!!

What foundation makeup is best for your skin type?

Do you have oily skin? Dry skin? A combination of both - T-zone? Check this link out to see what foundation is right for you!!

What about the tools I need to put on foundation?

Proper makeup tools like high quality brushes will bring out the best in you. It will also quicken the time in which you apply your makeup.

For your info on foundation makeup brushes, just click on the following link:

Before we get into everything you've heard about from smokey eyes to eyeshadow colors, one essential part of your eyes has to be talked about.

Eyebrows frame your face and make you look flawless when done correctly. Long gone are the days of over tweezing and the over exaggerated arch. There are so many great tools on the market to help you get that perfect brow that is right for your face. Not all brows are alike, depending on the structure of the face, comes the arch and shape.

Try Anastasia’s Brow Kit to start your new look. Or you can get your brows professionally taken care of at your local spa for your initial shape.

Brow and Eyeshadow colors - Swatches that match your eyes.

To view color swatches that are right for you and some extra tips on eye makeup, click on the following link:

How do I apply eye makeup?

This works best when you show how it is done rather than talking about it. To see this video, just click onto the following link: Hope you enjoy!!

What about the tools I need to put on eyeshadow?

Proper makeup tools like high quality brushes will bring out the best in you. It will also quicken the time in which you apply your makeup.

For your info on eye makeup brushes, just click on the following link:

Blush colors - Swatches that match your cheeks.

To view color swatches that are right for you and some extra beauty tips for your cheeks, click on the following link:

How do I apply blush makeup?

This video will show you how, just click onto the following link: Hope you enjoy!!

What about the tools I need to put on blush?

Need help having that flushed look! Use the proper makeup tools to make it easier.

For your info on blush makeup brushes, just click on the following link:

The possibilities are endless!! That is the fun part. From just wearing your favorite lip pencil blended with Rosebud Salve to all the colors and glosses in between.

When choosing colors, I find it best when shades have some gold in them. Like a pink gloss or lipstick that has a touch of gold will look gorgeous on dark skin tones!!!

Lipstick and Gloss colors - Swatches that will bring out the natural beauty of your lips, without drawing too much attention to them.

To view color swatches that are right for you and some extra tips for you lips, click on the following link:

Any makeup application beauty tips for my lips?

Without a doubt. Have fun practicing with this video. Just click onto the following link: Hope you enjoy!!

What about the tools I need for putting product on my lips?

Using the proper makeup tools is key in applying any cosmetic product on you.

For your info on lip makeup brushes, just click on the following link: