Guest Post by: Trae Bodge of Retail Me Not
For decades, there has been very little choice in makeup for women of color. All the major brands basically ignored those of us with “tan” skin, and just a handful catered to dark-skinned women (and not very well, I might add). When I was just starting my career in beauty back in the early ’90s, Bobbi Brown launched her foundation sticks in loads of shades, and I was ecstatic!
That was a great start, but it took many years for other brands to get in the game and start providing a range of shades. Below are several of my favorite brands and products for dark-skinned women. To broaden the playing field a bit, I also sought out the opinions of two of my favorite makeup artists, Kevin James Bennett and Tina Turnbow.
No longer a tiny indie brand, beauty powerhouse Bobbi Brown still holds true to its humble beginnings by offering foundations, powders and concealers in a wide range of shades for women of all skin tones. Her Foundation Sticks($42 each at Sephora) remain a great portable option for on-the-go coverage, and they’re available in 20 different shades. (Get a free gift with your purchase with Sephora coupons.)
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