Best Foundations for Dark Skin
Many black women struggle to find foundation that is the right shade. Getting the right foundation means that it should match both your undertone and skin tone. If you are unclear about what your undertone is please read this article we published Do You Know Your Skin Undertone? – www.reineafricaine.com.
Global brands have failed to cater to darker tones, however here are 5 Nigerian brands getting it right:
1. House of Tara Full coverage foundation (₦9,200.00)
This foundation by Tara is matte. It provides a full coverage, and is perfect for events and special occasions. Full coverage foundation is heavy and the effect is a full rather than soft glam. What we love about this foundation is that it is so tailored to tropical regions. Whether you are based in Africa or the Caribbean, this foundation is unlikely to melt on your face.
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2. Fraym Beauty Matte velvet skin foundation (₦12,800.00)
The fraym beauty foundation is perfect for individuals who love to look good buildable foundation. It is medium-to-full coverage, and therefore is versatile. You can decide to apply only one layer when going for lunch with a friend, and more layers of foundation for a more glam look. What we love about the foundation is that it is heat, humidity and water-resistant.
3. Nuban Beauty In my skin foundation (₦6,500.00)
The in my skin foundation has a unique packaging. It comes in an unbreakable bottle with a dropper head. The dropper head enables you to dispense the right amount of foundation needed. It covers imperfections and evens out the tone. What we love about this foundation is that it comes in 16 shades. No woman of colour is left out.
4. BM Pro Lagos Matte foundation (₦6,000.00)
Another foundation for lovers of a full face beat. The BM Pro foundation is a full-coverage matte foundation. What we love about this foundation is the affordability.
5. Zaron Healthy glow foundation (₦6,950.00)
This healthy glow perfection is perfect for the girls with oily skin. This
foundation is absolutely all you need. It gives you that effortless glow. What we
love about this foundation is that it is portable, you can throw it into your beauty
travel kit with no issues.
Finding the right foundation shade is difficult enough; finding the right shade for people with dark skin tones is even more difficult. As we all know, finding the perfect foundation shade is the key to an amazing face beat. Thanks to these black beauty brands, you’re sure to have that desired glam.
At Reine Africaine, we believe black skin with all its unique features should be given more inclusivity in the global cosmetics world. In other words, we should have access to a variety of brands taking dark skin tones into consideration, while formulating their products .
