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beginner friendly makeup routine for black girls
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items as a black girl who spent way too long feeling lost in the makeup aisle, not knowing what shades would actually show up on my skin or what was worth the money. this is the exact routine i wish someone had put together for me when i was starting out. ...
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base
start here. a good primer + concealer combo is the foundation of any look and will make everything last longer. i picked products that work well on deeper skin tones, no ashy finishes, no patchiness.
amazing shade range that actually shows up on deeper skin tones. blends seamlessly under the eyes or anywhere you need to spot conceal. easy to use and buildable. sometimes i just wear this by itself and skip foundation entirely.
We're Even Hydrating Longwear Concealer
this primer is the reason my foundation looks the way it does. smooths out texture so everything sits on your skin instead of sinking in. a little pricey but when you see how much longer your makeup lasts, you'll get it.
Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer
the most beginner-friendly drugstore foundation, and the shade range actually goes dark enough. it doesn't oxidize the way a lot of foundations do, so the shade you put on is the shade that stays. look for shades 330-380 for deeper skin. apply with a...
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation
mix a few drops of this into your moisturizer or wear it alone on low-effort days. the deep/rich shade has a warm golden undertone that reads like glowy skin, not like shimmer. it blurs and softens at the same time. probably the most-asked-about prod...
e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter
setting powder matters more than people think. most translucent powders look ashy on dark skin but the 05 deep shade in this one is specifically formulated to blend in and not sit on top. a light dusting under your eyes and on your t-zone keeps your ...
NYX Can't Stop Won't Stop Setting Powder - 05 Deep
blush makes such a difference and most beginners skip it. the mauve glow shade works across a range of deeper skin tones without looking muddy. it's buildable so you can go sheer or more pigmented depending on the look. putty formula blends with your...
e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Blush Mauve Glow – Walmart Product Page
eyes
liner, mascara, and a palette that covers every look you'd actually want to do. these three are the whole eye section. beginner-friendly, work on all eye shapes, and each one shows up properly on deeper skin tones.
the most beginner-friendly liner i've tried. the felt tip gives you so much control and the brown shade is so flattering on deeper skin tones. easy to build from subtle to defined.
Epic Ink Waterproof Liquid Liner | NYX Professional Makeup
holds a curl so well it'll have you skipping the lash curler some days. and since it's tubing, it slides right off with warm water — no raccoon eyes, no struggle.
Dailism Smudge Stop Mascara 9g/0.32 oz
if you only get one palette to start, make it this one. the warm neutral shades actually show up on deeper lids without packing on a ton of product, and the mattes blend out easily. 16 shades that cover every everyday look you'd want to do, from a so...
NYX Ultimate Shadow Palette - Warm Neutrals
lips
this is where the fun is. all three of these are super wearable on deeper skin tones, no chalky finishes, no fading to nothing within an hour. tints for a soft everyday look, balm when you want something a little more.
i am obsessed with this lip tint, especially this collection. the colors look so good on deeper skin tones and the packaging is so cute. great for an everyday pop of color.
peripera - Ink Mood Glowy Tint Princess Hours Collaboration - 3 Colors
just had to include the soda cafe collection for this lip as well. lightweight, long lasting, and never sticky!
peripera - Ink Mood Glowy Tint Soda Café Collection - 3 Colors
this balm is great for a more elevated look. good pigment, feels nice, and easy to apply!
rom&nd Glasting Melting Balm (17 Colors) | OLIVE YOUNG Global