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Brown Girl Approved Base Makeup for Flawless Skin
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items Bengali brown girl sharing Sephora/Ulta Store beauty finds that actually work. Flawless base, bright under-eyes, and products that love melanin-rich skin ✨.
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Primers (Milky Toners, Glow Products, etc)
Color Correctors
Foundations/Skin Tints
Concealers
Loose Powders
Pressed Powders
Primers (Milky Toners, Glow Products, etc)
I’ve repurchased these so many times because the hydration is amazing. It smooths my dry patches, makes my skin look plump and glowy, and helps my base apply flawlessly.
The Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer is one I like to use more strategically in my routine. I usually apply it on my problem areas like the sides of my nose and around my cheeks, where my makeup tends to move the most. It helps smooth everything out and...
Hourglass Veil Primer
The e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter is something I like to use when my dry skin needs extra hydration and glow. I love applying a little under my foundation because it gives that really pretty glow-from-within look without making the base look heavy. ...
ELF Halo Glow Complexion Booster - 3.5
The L’Oréal Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Bronzing Enhancer is something I love pulling out during the winter months when my skin starts looking a little dull. It adds the prettiest bronzy glow, almost like bringing a little bit of my melanin back when t...
L'Oréal Lumi Bronzing Enhancer - 903 Medium
The ILIA The Base Face Milk Essence is one of my favorite steps in my routine because I loveee a good milky toner, and this one does not disappoint. It’s definitely on the pricier side, but I don’t mind investing in a good base product, especially si...
ILIA
The Base Face Milk Essence
The e.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer is one of those products that’s super affordable and really easy to use when you’re first getting into makeup. It was one of the first primers I tried, and honestly I still go back to it because it’s a classic. I like...
ELF Poreless Putty Primer
The Rhode Glazing Milk Toner is one of those products where yes, I fell for the propaganda, but I honestly wasn’t disappointed. I love the milky texture and consistency, and my skin absorbs it so well. I like using it under makeup or on its own for t...
Rhode Glazing Milk Toner
The TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner is one of my favorites for my K-beauty lovers. It has that milky, hydrating texture that I love, and it makes my skin feel super soft, plump, and moisturized. I like using it before makeup because it helps my base go on smo...
TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner
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The BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner is honestly the Rhode Glazing Milk dupe everyone talks about — and in my opinion, it can even top Rhode some days. It has that same milky, hydrating texture that makes my skin feel plump, soft, and super moisturized, w...
Byoma Hydrating Milky Toner
The Saie Glowy Super Gel Luminizer is honestly one of the most versatile glow products I own. I’ve tried all the shades, and I love using Starglow before foundation for that soft glow-from-within base, Roseglow under my blush for a nice rosy touch, a...
Saie Glowy Super Gel Luminizer - Warm Glow
The Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer is a staple for me as a dry skin girly. It’s definitely sticky, but that’s what makes it so good! it really grips onto your makeup and keeps everything in place all day. I love how it keeps my skin feeling hydrated a...
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer
Color Correctors
A brown girl essential if you deal with hyperpigmentation. This helps neutralize dark spots before foundation so your base looks brighter, smoother, and more even
The Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Color Corrector is one of my must-haves when I’m dealing with hyperpigmentation. I use the shade Mango around my mouth because that’s where I have the most discoloration, and it cancels it out so well before foundation. Fo...
HUDA BEAUTY FAUX FILTER COLOR CORRECTOR - Mango
The Huda Beauty FauxFilter Color Corrector is a staple in my routine whenever I’m dealing with hyperpigmentation. I usually reach for Peach under my eyes and on acne marks to brighten everything up, and sometimes I mix in Mango when I want a little e...
HUDA BEAUTY FAUX FILTER COLOR CORRECTOR - Peach
The L.A. Girl Pro Conceal Color Correctors in Peach or Orange are a great option if you want a more affordable color corrector that still works really well for hyperpigmentation. The orange shade is perfect for deeper discoloration, while peach works...
L.A Girl Pro Conceal Corrector - Peach
The L.A. Girl Pro Conceal orange Corrector is one of my favorite affordable correctors for deeper hyperpigmentation. I especially like using the orange shade on darker scars and around my mouth and chin, since that’s where I tend to have the most dis...
L.A Girl Pro Conceal Corrector -Orange
The e.l.f. Camo Color Correctors are such a great option if you want something more affordable but still effective for hyperpigmentation. The orange shade works really well for deeper discoloration, while peach is great for under-eyes or lighter dark...
ELF Camo Color Corrector Concealer - Orange
The e.l.f. Camo Color Corrector – Peach is such a good affordable option for brown girls who want to brighten without looking ashy. I love using the peach shade under my eyes because it cancels out darkness while still keeping the skin looking warm a...
ELF Camo Color Corrector Concealer - Peach
Foundations/Skin Tints
My holy grail complexion products! It gives buildable to full coverage that helps blur hyperpigmentation and acne scars while still leaving my skin looking glowy
One of the best foundations for dry skin and hyperpigmentation. The NARS Light Reflecting Foundation gives medium, buildable coverage that evens out my skin tone and helps blur my dark spots while still looking radiant and natural. I keep repurchasin...
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation - Vanuatu
The Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer is one of my favorite products for those glowy, no-makeup makeup days. It’s super lightweight but still helps even out my skin tone, which I love when I don’t want a full coverage base. What really so...
Rare Beauty Tinted Moisturizer - 40N
The Kylie Skin Tint Blurring Elixir is one of my favorite picks when I want a lightweight summer base! It feels super breathable on the skin and gives that soft, blurred look while still letting your natural skin show through. I love reaching for thi...
Kylie Cosmetic Skin Tint Blurring Elixir - 4W
This foundation is one I reach for when I want real coverage. It does such a good job at covering my hyperpigmentation and acne scars while still looking smooth and natural on my skin. The formula blends easily and gives that soft matte, polished bas...
Two Face Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation - Warm Beige
The r.e.m. beauty Sweetener Foundation is one of those foundations that just makes your skin look really even and clean. The coverage is surprisingly good, so on some days I don’t even bother with a color corrector because it already softens my hyper...
R.E.M Beauty Sweetener Foundation - 4G
This foundation is one I save for when I want my makeup to look extra polished and event-ready. It gives really beautiful buildable coverage that smooths out my hyperpigmentation, but the formula still feels lightweight and blends like a dream. This ...
Haus Labs Triclone Foundation - 300
The Huda Beauty Easy Blur Foundation has been one I’ve been reaching for a lot lately — and honestly yes, I’m a Huda Beauty base product girl through and through because when it comes to complexion products, she really does it best. This foundation g...
Huda Beauty Easy Blur Foundation - 310 Amaretti
The Dior Forever Skin Foundation Stick is one of those base products that just hits every time! I love using this on days when I want my skin to look really polished but still natural. The formula is super creamy and easy to blend, and it does such a...
DIOR Forever Skin Foundation Stick - 4W
Concealers
Some of my favorite concealers for brightening and full coverage. It hides hyperpigmentation and dark circles while still looking smooth and hydrated on skin
The Haus Labs Concealer is one I reach for when my under-eyes need a little extra help! On the days I don’t get enough sleep because of exam season and work, the fermented arnica really helps de-puff and refresh my under-eyes. It has buildable covera...
Triclone™ Skin Tech Concealer - Shade 30
The Too Faced Born This Way Concealer is honestly a classic for a reason. It’s basically perfection in a bottle because the coverage is strong enough to cover hyperpigmentation and even out my skin tone without even needing color corrector. The formu...
Two Face Born This Way Super Concealer - Warm Beige
The Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer is a trending product for a reason. It gives really full coverage, so it’s amazing for covering hyperpigmentation, dark circles, and uneven tone while still making the under-eye look super smooth. It definitely...
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer - 6.6 Suede
The Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer honestly feels like a serum for the under-eyes. It’s super lightweight, hydrating, and sooo easy to blend out, which makes it amazing if you deal with dry under-eyes. I’ve actually had mine for almost a year no...
Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer - 4W
The HUDA BEAUTY Concealer is actually the first makeup product I ever bought when I started getting into makeup, and I’ve stuck with it ever since! I literally have like five bottles of this. It’s one of the best full-coverage but still hydrating con...
HUDA BEAUTY FauxFilter Matte Concealer - 4.5 Granola
The NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer (the pot one) is something I mostly use for spot concealing. It’s really good for covering blemishes, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation because the coverage is strong and it stays in place. I like tapping a litt...
Nars Pot Concealer - Ginger
The Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer in shade “7.5 LAD” is literally one of my go to concealers for a soft, natural beat. It’s skincare-infused and sooo creamy, so it melts into the skin instead of looking dry or cakey. The coverage is medium, but super buildable, which I love as someone who has a lot of ...
Tower 28 Beauty Serum Concealer - 7.5 LAD
The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Concealer is something I recently picked up after seeing it all over tiktok, and I’ve honestly been loving it. This concealer is definitely more full coverage, so it’s perfect for my full glam days when I want ...
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Concealer - 7.5 Medium
Loose Powders
My go to's I’ve repurchased so many times. It blurs my skin, sets everything perfectly, and keeps my makeup looking smooth all day
The Huda Beauty Easy Bake Blurring Loose Powder in Peach Pie is one of my favorite powders when I want my base to look extra smooth and flawless. It helps set my concealer and foundation while blurring pores and texture, giving that soft-focus, filte...
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder - Peach Pie
The One Size setting powder is one of my go to's when I want my base to look super smooth and filtered. It helps set my foundation and concealer while blurring pores and texture, so everything stays flawless all day. I love using the translucent shad...
One Size Setting Powder -Universal Translucent
I love using the pink one when I want that bright, baby-doll under-eye moment. The powder is really fine, so it melts into the skin and keeps my makeup looking soft, smooth, and long-lasting.
One Size Setting Powder - Ultra Pink
The Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder has honestly been in the beauty game for so long, and once you use it you understand why. It’s one of the powders I reach for in my day-to-day routine because it’s so reliable. The powder is so finel...
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Universal
I love using the kosas loose powder for baking, especially around my nose and cheek area. The powder is super lightweight and finely milled, so it blurs the skin and locks your makeup in without making it look heavy or cakey. As a brown girl, I also ...
Kosas Cloud Set Loose Setting Powder - Translucent Candy
Pressed Powders
Perfect for quick touch-ups! It helps set my base, blur texture, and keep my full coverage makeup smooth, especially when covering hyperpigmentation and acne scars
The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder is honestly one of those products that’s definitely worth the price. I’ve tried the Maybelline dupe, and while it’s okay, it can look a little cakey under the eyes. This one is so finely m...
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Setting Powder - 2 Medium
The Kosas Cloud Set Powder is one of my another one of favorite powders for a soft, filtered finish. As a girl with dry, dehydrated skin, I love that this powder sets my makeup without making my face look dry or flat. It brightens my under-eyes beaut...
Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting Powder - Comfy
Setting Sprays
My final step that locks everything in. It melts all the powders together and makes my base look flawless and long-lasting
I’ve been using the Morphe Continuous Setting Mist since I was 15 and now I’m 20 — and I always go back to it. It melts all your makeup together into one seamless layer and leaves the prettiest natural glow. As a dry-skin girl, I love how it hydrates...
Morphe Continuous Setting Mist (JUMBO)
The ONE/SIZE Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray is basically the older sister of the Morphe Setting Mist. If Morphe melts your makeup together, the One size spray takes it to the next level — it literally melts your powder layers into your skin and give...
One Size Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray
The Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray gives the most buttery-smooth finish to your makeup. It melts everything together so your base looks soft, seamless, and airbrushed — like a real-life filter. The formula is honestly beautiful and makes your sk...
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Setting Spray
The Milk Makeup Setting Spray is seomthing that I have been reaching for recently as a dry skin girly. The formula is so hydrating and smooth, and it gives the most beautiful glow while still locking your makeup in all day. It helps my makeup apply m...
MILK MAKEUP
Hydro Grip Dewy Setting Spray