As women of color,it can be really hard to find foundation that matches our dark skin tone perfectly ,many brands don't provide a wide range of colors.It wasn't until recently brands like Estée Lauder, Dior, Lancôme, Clinique, Revlon, Tom Ford, Becca, Nars, MAC, Maybelline, Bobbi Brown, BlackUp,Black Opal started to make foundations specifically formulated for dark skin tones. Below are our top picks of top foundations for dark skinned women ( and men- If you're about that life *wink* )
Tip:If you're darker, the best way for you to pick your foundation is to test a bit on your jawline and make sure it melts seamlessly into your neckBlack Opal Foundation Stick
This hypoallergenic foundation stick features Broad-Spectrum SPF15 and delivers maximum coverage for perfect, even skin tone. Plus, Stick foundations are very easy to blend, especially when you're trying to contour.
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Black Up Full Coverage Foundation
Black up caters to darker skin tones, so you can expect a wide range of shades beyond beige. .This oil-free product will help to hide blemishes or dark spots
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Iman cream to powder Foundation
This foundation provides full coverage while gliding on creamy and transforming into a soft, powdery finish. It never feels heavy and always radiates a natural, even look.
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Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation
The name says it all. This line of liquid foundations has beautiful deep shades and diverse undertones for women of all skin tones. It claims to make a woman's dreams come true with staying power for up to 16 hours. After applying, you'll achieve a full-coverage glow that still looks natural, as it is formulated with Even Tone Technology made to diminish discoloration for an even complexion.
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Black Up Matifying Fluid Foundation
If you have combination to oily skin you need to get your hands on this mattifying foundation that adds a beautiful fluid finish to your complexion. the foundation's mattifying effect will keep your skin looking fresh all day.
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Revlon Colorstay Foundation
Revlon is a highly respected brand and they've hit the nail on the head with this product.The revlon colourstay is not only long-lasting, it's ideal for those with oily skin.
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Lancôme Tient Idol Ultra 24H
This foundation offers a wide range of medium to deep shades it's a really good matte product and it doesn't smudge easily. If its your first time using this product, we advise you to a lancome counter to do a shade test
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Make Up For Ever Ultra Hd Foundation
This foundation is the holy grail for high-definition skin. It comes in a variety of over 40 shades for women with darker skin tones to choose from so, there's a shade for nearly everyone. After correctly applying this foundation to your skin, you'll always be camera ready. Its ingredients were developed specifically to look flawless even under the most focused lens you won't even need to retouch
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MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
e love this foundation for its buildable coverage. It applies smoothly and evenly and blends really well. The result is a flawless finish that minimizes the appearance of pores and imperfections. The colour range is diverse, catering to a variety of dark skin tones.
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Fashion Fair Oil-Free Perfect Finish Foundation
Fashion Fair is a household name when it comes to cosmetics for those with dark skin tone. This cream-to-powder foundation comes with 17 different shades of brown and glides on without that caked-on look that often happens when using powder foundations.
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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Want foundation that feels like butter on your skin? This award-winning liquid is perfect for women with dark skin tones because it comes in a diverse shade range of brown shades, and when applied it creates a seamless, silky finish on the skin. A little goes a long way with this lightweight formula that's made with Micro-Fil technology for a luminous glow.
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