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Brown & Black Girl Friendly Makeup Products
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items As someone who just started learning and experimenting with makeup within the past year, I have been excited to try out all the things! It can be hard to weave through all the brands to find which ones actually have shades that complement deeper skin...
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Skin Tints
Foundations
Blush
Primer
Lips
Bronzers
Skin Tints
For the days when you don't want to wear a full face of makeup
Update: sadly this brand has closed down :( Even though this skin tint doesn't have a lot of shades, I find that the shades can be flexible. I have the shade Deep 1 and find that it works well for my skin tone. This skin tint feels light, offers light to medium coverage and gives a nice, natur...
Skin-Enhancing Tint - AMI COLÉ
Danessa Myricks products are soo good y'all. Next to the Lip Bar, this is one of my best shade matches when it comes to skin tints. It blends so easily and looks like my skin, but better. I wear the shade 11. It's constantly out of stock for a reason...
Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation ... - Sephora
This was the first skin tint that I fell in love with it. It's affordable and it actual gave me coverage than I thought it would. It has a beautiful finish and also has a small amount of spf for added sun protection. For shade reference, I wear ‘Hone...
The Lip Bar Just a Tint 3-in-1 Tinted Skin Conditioner with SPF ...
This was one of the skin tints I first bought/used when I started wearing makeup (the other being The Lip Bar). It can be a bit messy, but I loved how easy it was to blend and that it felt beginner friendly. It also has SPF 40 which is nice for addin...
ILIA - Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 | Ulta …
Foundations
Good makeup starts with a good base
This blurry balm powder is the truth! It's especially great for us oily girls, but can also be worn by those with dry skin. It gives a barely there look perfect for no makeup makeup looks.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
This foundation is so good. It's a light to medium coverage and feels amazing on my skin. It's infused with skincare, has a natural finish & didn't seem to irritate my acne prone skin.
Triple Fix Clean Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid - LYS Beauty
I love that this brand make makeup for those of us with acne prone skin (as well as eczema, rosacea, etc). I enjoy the radiant finish it gives me and that it was made with my skin concern in mind.
Range Beauty True Intentions Skin-Soothing Hydrating Foundation
This foundation is well worth the hype and has a great shade range. It's on the higher end, but gives such a good natural coverage. It feels lightweight and is easy to blend.
Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation with Fermented Arnica
If you like to look glowy or dewy, this is the skin tint foundation hybrid for you. As I mentioned, the finish is very very dewy. I was heavy headed with my powder when I used this, but once it's setted with powder, it's a pretty solid option. It has...
Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid - Saie - Sephora
I've been sleeping on the drugstore makeup. I actually really liked this foundation when I impulsed bought it. It has a pretty, natural finish and was super easy to blend.
Infallible 32 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation
Blush
Probably my favorite step of my makeup routine
When I say these blushes pack a punch! You really only need a little bit to get a good color pay off. I have it in 2 different shades and love them both. They come in a cute little size that's perfect for traveling.
Blushes - Beauty Bakerie
This blush/stain by Javon Ford Beauty is absolutely gorgeous. It's one of those products where you really don't need a whole lot to get a beautiful color on your skin. I got the orange shade and love how it looks on my skin. It's pigmented with a dew...
Javon Ford Beauty
One of the best cream blushes on the market AND it helps with oil control-take my money. I tried this blush for the first time in the shade ‘golden hour’ and fell in love. For a more natural look, I apply it with my fingers. If I want a little more u...
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed | Sep - Sephora
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The fact that they came out with a blush stick is so cool (the original blush in the triangle compact is good too). Their blush glides on so smoothly and leaves such a nice glow. You don't need a lot and it blends in with ease.
LYS Beauty Higher Standard Cream Glow Blush Sticks - Sephora
This was a TikTok shop impulse buy of mine, but I am happy with my purchase lol. The texture of this blush is creamy and the pigment is so good. I used far too much the first time, but now I know that this blush will last me awhile. Bonus, you can al...
[NEW COLOR] Lip & Cheek Blurry Pudding Pot (35 Colors) - fwee US
I love the texture of this blush. It's super creamy and smooth; making it easy to apply to your skin. I have it in the shade ‘finest hour’ and it is such a pretty red blush. If you use your fingers, you'll get a nice, dewy natural look. If you use a ...
BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Cream Blush - Tower 28 Beauty
If Juvia's Place knows how to do one thing, it's make a blush. Both their liquid and powder blushes give so pigment and look great on all skin tones. It's also affordable and the sizes are large so it'll last you awhile.
Juvia's Place - Vol 1 Blushed Duo | Ulta Beauty
Whoever came up with this blush and highlighter combo needs a raise. The pigment, the shine, the shades are all amazing. I love using the coral shade. You only need a drop and you're good to go.
Juvia's Place - Pink Lady Glow Blushed Liquid Blushlighter
These liquid blushes are alll the pigment you could ever need and want. I love that every shade can work on someone regardless of their complexion. It also pairs nicely with their powder blush.
Barbie Rose Blushed Liquid Blush - Juvia's Place - Ulta Beauty
Primer
These primers are great to ensure a hydrated base before you're makeup application.
I don't know what Danessa put in this, but it works so good. Speaking as someone with oily, acne prone skin, this primer controlled my oil ALL DAY. And yet, my skin didn't feel or look dry. So good!
Yummy Skin Mattifying Water Powder Serum with ... - Sephora
This is a primer that feels so good on my skin. It gives me the hydration I need to ensure that my makeup application process goes by smoothly. It does claim to be bronzing, but the color seems to be very sheer.
True Intentions Hydrating and Soothing Primer with Vitamin E
I wasn't sure if I believed the hype for this primer, but it's actually pretty good. The act of rolling the primer on my skin is actually pretty fun and it feels cooling. I powder done my face always due to my oily skin so I didn't find that this pri...
REFY Glow and Sculpt Face Serum Primer with Niacinamide
Lips
All things lip from gloss to lipstick to lip liner
Le ChouChou is such a good lip product. I love that the applicator tip is metal because it feels cooling as I apply it to my lips. I have it in the brown shade and it's gorgeous. The color is also buildable so the more you add, the more pigment and v...
Shop Le Chouchou Lip Softening Balm - EADEM
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I feel like this lip oil is a fan favorite and I can definitely see why! I enjoy the size & feel of the applicator on this product. All you need is a little bit and you lips should be feeling moisturized and giving off a beautiful shine. I love a...
Lip Oil Treatment - AMI COLÉ
I stumbled across this brand in store one day and was hooked! This glosses are so pretty and natural looking. I have it in brown (of course) as well as a berry and mauve shade. I enjoy that the pigment is buildable with these glosses.
Lip Gloss - Mented Cosmetics
When I tell y'all this is my favorite brown lip liner. I absolutely love the shade of brown (called ‘Night’) they make (it's not super dark and it's not too light). It goes great for a natural/nude look.
Lip Pencil - Mented Cosmetics
If you love a good shiny lip then this lip oil is the one for you. I have it in 3 different shades and each one looks amazing. I love it feels on my lips (non greasy and not too stick) and it gives me such a good shine.
Speak Love Clean Lip Gloss with Vitamin E - LYS Beauty | Sephora
Topicals is a hyped up brand and I'm here to say that the hype is real. The glossy shine look I get from this balm is very much real and it does actually cling to my lips so it's not going away easily when eating or drinking. I will say that if you u...
Topicals Slick Salve Glossy Lip Balm for Soothing + Hydration - Sephora
I love the idea of this brand. They noticed that there really isn't an universal shade of red because of the varying amount of shades in our lips. So, they made different shades of red lipstick to match lip tones! The colors are beautiful and this li...
Red Velvet Cake Batter Liquid Lipstick | Ulta Beauty
I like this new lip balm by cocokind. It leaves a nice, sheer pink tint to my lips. The moisture it gives my lips is also longlasting which is nice!
cocokind Ceramide Lip Blur Balm Hydrating & Smoothing Lip Treatment
Bronzers
For a nice, warm glow
This bronzing stick is good. It's creamy and glides onto the skin so well. The pigment is great so you don't need a whole lot and it'll last you awhile. I also love how affordable it is.
No Limits Cream Bronzer Stick - LYS Beauty
Just like their blushes, I love the name and packaging of this product. Not only that, it has all the pigment you need. Just dab your brush slightly and you'll have plenty of product. This is a powder that blends into the skin beautifully and complem...
Bronzers - Beauty Bakerie
The hype is real for this bronzer. Firstly, having a cream & powder in one is so convenient. Also, the way this is so pigmented, a little product goes a long way and blends like a dream.
Bronzers
Powders
My makeup routine isn't complete without a powder.
I know the deeper tone girls rave about their banana shade, but I actually use sugar cookie. It gives me a good amount of brightness while not making me look ghostly. Trying to get the powder out came be a pain sometimes though. It also has a sweet s...
Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - HUDA BEAUTY
If you're looking for a talc free powder, then this is a great option. The blur that this powder gives is so good and it applies very smoothly. I use the shade ‘golden light’
Smooth Out Setting Powder Talc-Free - Range Beauty - Sephora
I actually purchased this powder in a last minute run and it worked great. This powder is a great final step to set your whole face into place. Super easy to apply and it gives a nice finish.
The Lip Bar Set The Tone Finishing Powder - 0.25oz - Target
Who doesn't like an affordable powder? This is another good option for those who like to have a bright under eye (get sheer). This powder is super easy to dispense and leaves a smooth finish.
Sheer High Definition Powder - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Juvia's place makes such good setting powders. They're easy to apply and not grainy. This is perfect for those who are looking for a powder to complement their skin tone.
Gobi I Am Magic Loose Setting Powder - Juvia's Place
If you like a super bright under eye, try their pink shade! It actually works well on deeper skin tones. It blurs the skin well and leaves a flawless finish.
Juvia's Place - Brown Sugar I am Magic Silky Finishing Powder
This powder is smoothly and is very easy to apply. I love the blurred finish it gives my skin. I use that as an all over powder because the undertone is a little too warm for me. It comes in a large size so you won't need a restock for awhile. I woul...
Skin Silk Loose Setting Powder - Mented Cosmetics
Concealers
If I want slight coverage on my under eyes, 3 dots of this concealer on each eye is all I need. I just tap it in with my fingers it is blends out easily. You can also be heavier handed if you like a bit more coverage. I also enjoy that this concealer...
Danessa Myricks Beauty Concealer | Sephora
An affordable concealer with great coverage, yes please. This concealer is another one of my favorites. It has a flat applicator blush that makes the concealer easy to apply. Despite its thicker consistency, it is easy to blend the concealer out and ...
The Lip Bar Quick Conceal Caffeine Concealer - 0.35oz - Target
I haven't tried this as a foundation yet, but I love it as a concealer! It's super smooth and applies easily. I have it in shade with a peachy undertone and I think it complemented my shade well.
Vision Cream Cover Adjustable Foundation & Concealer - Sephora