Makeup for Dark Skin Tones
Rich, deep skin deserves products with real pigment and shade ranges that don't stop at 'medium.' These tutorials and dupes are chosen for dark skin tones — brands with inclusive ranges, formulas that show up, and techniques that enhance deep complexions.
Tips
- Prioritize brands with deep shade ranges — Fenty, Pat McGrath, Danessa Myricks, NARS, and Haus Labs.
- Avoid SPF in flashback-prone areas if you're being photographed. Use a separate sunscreen.
- Warm-toned metallics (gold, bronze, copper) show up beautifully on dark skin.
- Rich berry, plum, and wine lip colors are stunning. Avoid lighter nudes that wash out.
- For contour, choose a shade only 1–2 shades deeper than your skin with a cool undertone for natural shadow.
Recommended looks
Beginner
Soft Glam Makeup Look
18 min
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Intermediate
Bronze Goddess Makeup Look
25 min
partydate night
Beginner
Natural Glam Makeup Look
15 min
everydaywork
Beginner
Cherry Cola Makeup Tutorial
15 min
datefall
Beginner
Golden Hour Makeup Tutorial
15 min
date nightparty
Recommended dupes
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
lip-gloss
From $5 88% match
Pat McGrath Lip Fetish Lip Balm
lip-balm
From $4 75% match
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
concealer
From $12 91% match
Danessa Myricks Colorfix Multi-Use
multi-use
From $7 80% match
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation
foundation
From $6 86% match