While there certainly are hundreds of products that work well for each shade of our range of brown skin, there are some that are flattering on all of us. If you’re looking for some new products to add to your stash that you know will look good without thinking, read on…
1. Purple liner/shadow. Royal purple, mauve, lilac, etc., it works on every skin tone plus it makes brown, hazel, and green eyes pop. Purples to try: Milani LIQUID EYE Liquid-Like Eye Liner Automatic Propel Pencil in Purple, Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in #92, MAC Eyeshadow in Nocturnelle.
2. Berry lipstick. Because it falls somewhere in the middle of cool and warm undertones, berry is a hue that’s universally flattering. Plus it has a place in your makeup bag no matter the season. Berries to try: Milani Color Perfect Lipstick in Berry Rich, MAC Lipglass in Desire, Fashion Fair Lipstick in Plum Passion.
3. Coral blush. We already confirmed that blush is a must for everyone when we went through our beauty resolutions, so start it off right with a coral blush. The vibrant shade helps to brighten the skin and gives a more alert and radiant look. Coral blushes to try: Illamasqua Powder Blusher in Excite, NYX Cosmetics Blush in Cinnamon, NARS Blush in Amour.
4. Champagne highlighter/eyeshadow. A neutral with a little kick, champagne hues flatter all shades of brown and work in both the office and on the weekend. Products to try: NYX Eyeshadow in Aloha, MAC Eyeshadow in All That Glitters, Urban Decay Baked Bronzer in Gilded.
What are some of your favorite makeup shades?
January 20, 2012 9:39 am
I agree 100% with each color. I just discovered coral blush(Cargo’s Key Largo) and there is no turning back. lol!
January 20, 2012 10:01 am
gurl!!! that first picture is Gorgeous! Is it from a vogue shoot?
I really need to get Vogue into my life, they have teh-most-beautiful shoots
i love ruby lips and cheeks! oh and Danielle,thanks for your reply on the smell-goods! Keep doin what you do, you are tha bomb!
January 20, 2012 10:33 am
I love my NARS Orgasm blush. My best friend is Filipino and thought it wouldn’t look right on both of us, and it did!
January 20, 2012 11:15 am
Yess! Coral blush love! And my fave beauty product at the moment, VS baked mineral bronzing powder, a must have!!!
January 20, 2012 11:43 am
i thought lipstick wasnt for me. i could never find the right shade. i will try the berry. thanks
January 20, 2012 11:57 am
yessss for the berry lipstick and coral blush! absolutely divine on any and everyone
January 20, 2012 3:32 pm
Great post I agree with the list
January 20, 2012 6:10 pm
Tried the Illmasqua Blush in Excite @ Sephora, and got so many compliments before I even left the store. You have just confirmed that I have to buy it. When will the Sephora Friends & Family event begin?
January 20, 2012 6:38 pm
why do i feel like this sorta post has been done here before?
January 21, 2012 4:25 am
@ rayyy, if you don’t like it, you can gtfooh. how bout that.
January 21, 2012 8:47 pm
@hey thanks! It is from Vogue: http://fashionbombdaily.com/2010/08/17/snapshot-we-are-the-world-styled-by-edward-enninful-and-shot-by-steven-meisel-for-us-vogue-september-2010/
@Brenda yessss–you NEED it…lol
@sheKiltit lol—thanks!
January 21, 2012 9:43 pm
Great list….love berry lipstick.