/r/brownbeauty
This is a subreddit for makeup addicts of a darker coloring. As hard as it is to find quality products for darker skinned ladies and gents, let's help each other!
Post tips, finds, hauls, questions, B & A's, and just general makeup talk.
All are welcome!
LET'S TALK MAKEUP.
This subreddit is for ALL. REPEAT, THIS SUBREDDIT IS FOR EVERYONE! Do you like to see how different colors look on darker skin? Come on in! Are you a makeup artist that has experience with darker tones? Bring that expertise to the table! This place is not exclusive, it Is merely a space where brown-skinned folk can see and post tips, tricks, and reviews. A concentrated effort to help our friends on the melanin rich side of the spectrum!
Please feel free to post and comment, whatever your skin colour; but keep in mind that if your advice, tutorials, or pictures would not benefit those of the darker persuasion, and if you are a repeat offender, your posts will be removed. No trolling. Submitters who repeatedly post spam, post unrelated links or text posts, or intentionally post vague or ambiguous content will be banned.
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No slurs, derogatory comments, or slights on anyone's appearance will be tolerated. In short, just don't be a dickwad.
Post pictures of your makeup, swatches, and hauls! This is also a space for ethnic hair and skin care, so those submissions are welcome as well.
To get you started, here is a list of foundation lines that come in a variety of colours and overtones..
www.findation.com has 86 SHADES OF FOUNDATION!
2017 HG Master List of Product Recs
2013 HG Master List of Product Recs
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i have a friend who's coming back from the usa and i want to get the tir tir foundation. i tried to use findation but i dont think its very accurate so was hoping someone from this subreddit could help me out. i wear the nars soft matte concealer in the shade walnut MD 2.6, the maybelline fit me concealer in 40 caramel and the l'oréal paris true match in 8/8.5. i'm warm toned and have hyperpigmentation. any help would be greatly appreciated!
Daily makeup wearer here with an embarrassing confession: I don’t wear sunscreen. 😬 And it’s for a dumb reason - that you have to reapply. My dermatologist said that the SPF in my beauty products aren’t enough to get the job done. Daily sunscreen wearers - how are you doing this? What kind of sunscreen do you wear and how often do you reapply? Also are you a makeup wearer?
I’ve tried oiling overnight and lots of leave in conditioner but I’m in my 40s now and hormone changes mean my hair looks and feels like fuzzy straw. Any ideas?
I have tan-to-deep skin with warm undertones. I’m looking for a cool-toned cream contour to apply under my powder bronzer. I absolutely love Fenty Match Stix in the shade “Suedish” but the formula is too dry. I’m looking for an alternative. Any recommendations?
I’ve considered Sephora Collection Cream Contour Sticks in 03 (medium to tan) but I don’t know if it’s cool enough. I hate when “contours” have a reddish (warm) tone…
Hello all
I'm trying to figure out what shade I am in danessa myricks skin tint and sephoras shade match isn't working 😐 I was matched to mac nw47. Does anyone have any suggestions? Tyyy
Can someone suggest a similar shade dupe for the deep pink lipstick shown in this video?
I’m a South Asian female with a relatively light to medium, very olive complexion. I thread my upper lip regularly, but always have not just dark pigmentation on my upper lip, but pigmentation that has a very greenish hue to it giving it the appearance of a five o’clock shadow. I use peach-colored color correctors to minimize the appearance of it which works a little bit, but it often still shows, even when I pair it with a concealer.
Orange color correctors don’t work for daily use as they require me to pack on a lot more product to cover up the orange. Is there any other way to minimize this through skincare? Or any product recommendations?
Which is best to use for the colder,drier months? Which is best to use for a photoshoot? Also, I have oily skin, that gets a little dry in the fall/winter. I’m going for a minimal/no makeup makeup look.
I have oily, acne-prone skin and live in a hot and humid state, so I think a powder foundation would be a better option for me...liquid foundation is out of the question
I just want a powder foundation/concealer with medium coverage that I can wear everyday to look put together lol
I was matched into mac nw47 a while ago, so that's what I've been using to try to shop online for powders but it's been a struggle...
Any suggestions?
Also, as far as blush/highlighter/bronzer powder would be a better option for oily skin right, especially if I'll be using powder foundation?
Tysm 😊
Hey guys, I have medium brown skin and I have also oily skin, so a lot of tinted sunscreen like La Roche Posay feel really greasy on me.
Any recommendations? Thank you!
I'm trying out the Braun 3 Wondering if anyone else has
Hi everyone! So I live in a super humid city and my foundation starts melting after half and hour and i absolutely hate it, this coloressence foundation is almost a perfect match for my shade but not at all sweatproof, wheras the faces canada (warm sand) has amazing texture and is pretty long lasting but it turns grey after a while, i feel because its not as warm for me?
Pls give me sweatproof foundation recommendations in this shade for a really warm undertone, coz now i am embarrassed sweating off my foundation all the time😭
Recently I’ve started using waterproof mascara and have noticed my lashes falling out, the density has decreased now, I’m really concerned what should I do to grow them back, please help!
Hey everyone,I seriously need some help or advice. Lately, my body starts itching like crazy while I’m in the shower, and today it was unbearable. I’ve recently switched to sulfate-free soaps thinking it would help, but the itching seems to have gotten worse. It’s so bad that I can’t even stand in the water for a minute without wanting to scratch myself all over.
Has anyone else experienced this? Could it be something in the water or my soap? I don’t know what’s going on, but it’s driving me nuts. Any suggestions or insight would be super appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Hey folks! I'm trying to order some makeup online from elf and some other retailers but I'm not really sure what color to get. I was matched at sephora but I'm not altogether sure it's the right shade for me. I also got super tanned this summer so I'm even more confused now 😂😂
Any help would be great!
My skin tone is the same as Chef Maneet Chauhan. Can anyone help me which shade she might be wearing? The shade she mentioned leans to pink/purple (shade Maybelline super stay in Party goer). But I’m looking for red shade just exactly in the picture. Thank you!
Hi. I've been getting into skincare and i've mostly used Korean Skincare that focused on brightening and hyperpigmentation and so far i've seen no difference. I watn to try to make a skincare regimen to target my hyperpigmentation using The Ordinary products but i know this brand has a lot of products for hyperpigmentation so i need some help. I have sensitive dry skin. I don't struggle with acne. My hyperpigmentation is from an over-production of melanin. My skin tone is around tan and i have big dark spots on my forehead, sideburn area, around my mouth, neck, and parts of my body. Can anyone help me start with a routine?
Hi everyone, I’m dealing with pigmentation on my body and I’m looking for ways to even out my skin tone, but I also want full-body whitening. I’d prefer not to use any topical or temporary solutions. Instead, I’m looking for something I can take internally, like supplements, dietary changes, or anything else that could lead to permanent results.
Has anyone gone through a similar process or found anything that worked long-term? I’d appreciate any recommendations or personal experiences you can share!
Thanks in advance!