/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

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/r/makeupaddiction

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/r/brownladies

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/r/randomactsofmakeup

/r/twoxchromosomes

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/r/makeupaddicts

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/r/brownbeauty

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Brown Lippies??

Hello!! Anyone know any good neutral mid tone brown lippies? I have super dry lips so maybe something hydrating?

The Nyx Lipliner in Maison is the perfect shade for me

love u all <3

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2024/12/02
00:45 UTC

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Help me find a red lipstick?

Hi lovely people! I'm keen on finding a good red lipstick to suit my NC42 skin tone. But I'm really confused since there are SO many shades available in red.

I think my undertones are neutral because both gold and silver jewellery suit me well.

On my face I only wear concealer (not foundation) so I like to match the shades exactly to my skin tone. I wear the Too Faced Born This Way Concealer in Golden and the shade is a perfect match for me. Even the LA Girl HD Pro Conceal in Pure Beige is a proper match.

I usually prefer nudes and muted pinks for daily wear lipsticks, but I definitely feel the need for a nice red too! The lipsticks I usually wear are Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk in Medium, MAC's Dubonet Buzz and MAC Taupe. I also tend to prefer bullet lipsticks because I find liquid lipsticks fairly drying.

How should I go about picking a red shade? If anyone is a similar skin tone to mine, then please share what reds you're buying! Thanks in advance

4 Comments
2024/12/01
17:41 UTC

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Anok Yai Appreciation Post (repost from PopCultureChat)

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2024/11/29
21:50 UTC

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Dark forehead, light cheeks

Anyone know what would be up with my skin? And how I could fix it? My forehead is darker

Then my cheeks are extremely light especially around my nose.

I have combination skin with an oily t-zone, and dryer cheeks

3 Comments
2024/11/29
06:42 UTC

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College Digital Ethnographic Project about Beauty

Hey everyone! I'm a college student studying global studies who is currently conducting a project relevant to this subreddit's discussion on beauty for people with dark skin. I’m conducting an ethnographic study to understand how communities like this one discuss and navigate access to products.

To explore this, I’m particularly curious about:

  • What motivates you to participate in discussions here?
  • How do you feel this topic is represented in online spaces?

Your input would be incredibly valuable. All responses will remain anonymous, and participation is entirely voluntary. Feel free to comment below or DM me if you’re more comfortable. Thank you so much for considering helping me with this! I’m happy to answer any questions about the study or share my findings once it’s complete.

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2024/11/27
22:22 UTC

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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

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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?!?!?

33 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/

8 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.

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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!

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2024/10/25
14:20 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?

22 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???

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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

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2024/10/11
05:30 UTC

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