/r/brownbeauty

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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.

Click here for Self-Promo Rules for YouTubers who'd like to Post in the Sub.

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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Whirl and Velvet Teddy

Just wondering are whirl and velvet teddy worth it? And which one should I get first? i am NC 40-42

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2024/11/08
18:51 UTC

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Can someone help me figure out my shade?

I dont have access to testers for the TIRTIR cushion foundation and I wanted to buy one a bit blindly. I was wondering what shade would be appropriate for me considering i have a 290 shade on the Pro filt'r fenty foundation. if anyone else has the same shade and a tirtir cushion match id highly appreciate their help. thank you

2 Comments
2024/11/07
21:04 UTC

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Suggestions for a nude/bright eyeliner for my waterline

8 Comments
2024/11/06
23:33 UTC

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Is this acanthosis nigricans on fingers or just discoloration?

This has been the bane of my existence. For as long as l have known, I have always had people ask me "what happened to your hands? Hey I guess you have something near your fingers." And so many more ways I have been questioned about this. I remember I was about 15/16 and insisting my parents to take me to a doc so we can get this checked. And they always responded with "Maybe you have Vitamin deficiency. Let us prescribe you some multivitamins." And it was all done to no avail. I'm 30 now, been working out for past 3 months and also eating very clean and healthy. I have tried applying everything from Tretinoin to Hydroquinone. Q switch Laser too. Please help. I'm desperate to know cause I wanna be at peace. I keep looking up if I have Insulin resistance or if it's some other hormonal imbalance that I'm dealing with or is this just my skin?!?!?

34 Comments
2024/11/06
22:15 UTC

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Is this legit or scam Jiore Skincare

There is a company claiming to change your skin colour by using there products

Links of the company Insta:- https://www.instagram.com/jiore.official/

Website:- https://www.jioreskin.in/

7 Comments
2024/11/05
03:46 UTC

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one size foundation match

can anyone help me find my shade in the new one size foundation, there are no sephora stores near me 🥴

I'm about MAC NW50, Fenty 450, Sephora 59N/61P, and in between NARS New Caledonia and Namibia, if they had a shade in between that wasn't as olive as Iguacu 😭 and I have a neutral undertone. I think I'm around 55R / 65NR but its so hard to tell and there aren't that many people posting with my range.

3 Comments
2024/11/03
18:04 UTC

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what shade should i get?

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!

1 Comment
2024/10/25
14:20 UTC

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Has anyone had success and seen results with using kojic acid soap for hyperpigmentation/darkness on the neck?

5 Comments
2024/10/25
12:33 UTC

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Help me develop the habit of wearing sunscreen daily

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?

21 Comments
2024/10/24
02:56 UTC

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What to do with low porosity straw like hair?

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?

9 Comments
2024/10/20
21:33 UTC

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Cool-toned contours for brown girls?

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…

10 Comments
2024/10/15
20:40 UTC

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How to achieve French roll with little to no leave out???

1 Comment
2024/10/14
22:20 UTC

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Shade in danessa myricks skin tint?

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

5 Comments
2024/10/13
11:47 UTC

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Suggest similar shade match

Can someone suggest a similar shade dupe for the deep pink lipstick shown in this video?

https://youtu.be/TCXxBIrTlgA?feature=shared

1 Comment
2024/10/11
05:30 UTC

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upper lip pigmentation

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?

3 Comments
2024/10/09
21:22 UTC

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skin tint vs. full coverage foundation

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.

2 Comments
2024/10/07
03:31 UTC

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Mineral powder foundation for deep skin (oily)?

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 😊

6 Comments
2024/10/06
22:41 UTC

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Tinted sunscreen for oily, brown skin

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!

13 Comments
2024/10/05
16:51 UTC

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This is my Diwali makeup look!! (Posting it after Diwali on here but the look is on my YT channel!)

7 Comments
2024/09/24
18:14 UTC

6

Anyone tried at home ipl hair removal

I'm trying out the Braun 3 Wondering if anyone else has

12 Comments
2024/09/24
12:32 UTC

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Sweatproof foundation for warm undertone nc42-43

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😭

8 Comments
2024/09/24
09:45 UTC

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