African American women want their sin care products for black skin to ehanace their natural tones, not cover them up. This is why it's important to chose cosmetics that work with the skin's natural coloring rather than against it. CareFair.com offers some tips for choosing the foundation color that looks best on you.
First, the beauty news source says you have to look beyond the surface and at undertones instead.
"For instance, rich ebony complexions often have cool undertones (look for colors in the blue family). Brown and caramel complexions may have warmer undertones (look for golden colors)," stated Care Fair.
After you've chosen the color that works with you skin tone, MakeUp4BlackWomen.com offers some suggestions for applying it properly.
The site recommends applying it evenly over your whole face using a wet sponge or your fingers. Using two different shades is ok, but it's important that they are blended evenly. Finally, be sure to use very little as you go along. You can always add more foundation if you need it, but removing it means you have to start all over again.