Today, women with ethnic skin tones have many options when it comes to cosmetics, so it may be time to re-visit the rules for choosing products for African American skin.
Makeup expert Byron Barnes, of Iman Cosmetics, told Ladies' Home Journal that while it was once thought that darker skin has red undertones and therefore women should choose foundation with the same hues, many women with deep complexions actually have yellow or golden undertones. Foundation should only be used if an individual has uneven skin or dark spots to conceal, and powder varieties may work best, Barnes said.
Old school beliefs that those with dark skin need brightly colored blush are also outdated, according to the expert. Instead of oranges and fuchsias, African American women may want to opt for more natural-looking blush or bronzer.
For a fresh look, Barnes also recommended trying forest green or navy blue eyeliner accompanied by glossy lips.
Younger African American women may want to take advice from TeenVogue experts. In an article, their sources said shimmery, golden earth tones usually flatter ethnic skin. Instead of matte, opaque lipstick, the magazine suggested trying sheer lip tones in coral, caramel and berry hues.
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