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items Beginner-friendly makeup recs for my dark skin girlies! š«¶š¾ Beauty doesnāt have to be complicated or expensive! Hereās my favorite items as someone who just learned how to do a full face.
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Complexion
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The Basics
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Funsies
Complexion
These are your general face products.
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This buildable foundation is perfect to establish that base! My shade is 370. A little goes a long way š
Maybelline Super Stay Up to 30HR Wear Lumi-Matte Liquid Foundation - 370 - 1 fl oz: Buildable, Vegan, Noncomedogenic
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In the complexion closest to my skin tone, I get 57S. For the bright undereye look, I get 53N. Full coverage and perfect for dry skin!!
shape tapeā¢ creamy concealer
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Buildable powder bronzer to help achieve that sun-kissed look! Donāt be scared of it like I am of liquid bronzer š
Bronzed Duo Bronzer
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Again: powder. Buildable. A little goes a long way & if you have blush blindness like I tend to get sometimes, apply away!!
Blushed Duo Blush
The Basics
Must have these to even start and end your glam! (My opinion only!!)
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Your handy dandy holy grail! I have dry skin so this provides the perfect grip after my skin care routine to help my makeup stay on all day and I donāt feel irritated while wearing or after taking my makeup off.
Power Grip Primer
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I know Iām dark skin and I know I said I have dry skin, but this is what my makeup artist as well as the Ulta rep recommended I use!! The regular translucent, not ultra blur, not translucent honey lol
Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier
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I use this in layers. After I set my liquids with setting powder, and then again after my full face is done! Melts everything and sets it all in place š
2.8 oz Continuous Setting Mist - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
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Sensitive skin?? Take that makeup off with a couple of these wipes and then follow up with your nighttime skincare routine! š
Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Makeup Remover Face Wipes with Oat Extract - Fragrance Free - 25 ct: Hypoallergenic, Alcohol-Free, Paraben-Free
Funsies
Everything else! š lips and eyes
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Perfect if you want a nude or smoky eye š¤
L.A. Girl Eyeshadow Palette - The Nudist - 4.8oz: Matte, Shimmer, Pressed Powder
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Nude not really your thing and you need a LITTLE color? Here you go!
LA Girl Fanatic Eyeshadow Palette - Get Feverish
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The beginnings of a good lip combo!!! My favorite shade is 12 Wild Side
NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie Lip Liner Stain - 12 Wild Side - 0.03 fl oz: Vegan, Medium Tones, Single Container
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This isnāt a lipgloss but it glides on your lips and adds that perfect touch right after you line your lips. Color Iāve tried: Brown Sugar š
Kiss Theory Hydrating Glossy Shine Lip Balm - Anastasia Beverly Hills
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Clear gloss to top it all off! Perfection! Or, you could go on top with another shiny color like Scrollin.
NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip Lip Gloss - My Main - 0.16 fl oz: Shine Enhancer, Clear, Sheer Finish
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My favorite mascara hands down!!
Lash It Loud Mascara
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I havenāt learned how to do my eyebrows for real yet, so this works- especially after a fresh eyebrow wax!
Eyebrow Glue Instant Brow Styler | NYX Professional Makeup