Finding The Perfect Nude for the Dark Skinned Girl

January 21, 2013

As a woman of color I know how difficult it is to find an appropriate nude lip color. I’ve gone through many different brands, finishes, colors ect. Some are too light for my skin tone and make me look washed out. Some are too frosty. The list of issues is endless. My advice: Look for lipstick that is only a shade or two lighter than your natural skin tone. One’s with brown or red undertones look great. Finding a nude lipstick that is perfect for you is a great addition to your makeup collection. These can be used when you want to have the focus off of your lips. Perhaps with a smokey eye or bronzed skin. Another option is a “your lips but better” nude. This color will not be something that will hide the lips, but accentuate them. This can be a neutral toned lipstick with red undertone (as picture) or even a tinted lip balm. Anything that makes your lips pop.

For this tutorial I’ll be showing you how to make that lipstick that is too light work for YOU. Let’s get to it!

• First things first. Always exfoliate and moisturize the lips properly before applying anything! This will help remove any dead skin on your lips and provide you with a better application.
• Once your chapstick or balm has soaked into your lips for a few minutes wipe off the excess product with your finger. You don’t want things too slippery.
• Now it’s time to apply your lipstick. With darker skinned women it can be hard to find a lipstick that doesn’t wash you out or look to pale. I’ve found a way to fix that.
• After apply the “wrong” lipstick, take a warm toned gloss. Preferably one with peach, brown, red, or orangey undertones. This will help warm up the color a bit and be much more flattering for your skin tone.
• Voila!

- Alexandria Gabrielle