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There are many beauty tips and tricks out there for fair-skinned ladies… but what about for those with darker skin tones? This summer we are crazy about healthy, glowing complexions, complemented with in-trend nudes and berry hues. Here is how we think dark skin can look its most luminous…
You will need…
Foundation: try NARS Sheer Glow Foundation, £29.50
Shimmer spray: we like Tarte‘s Celebutante Moisturizing Dry Oil Spray, approx £21.00
A shimmery nude eyeshadow: we absolutely love Laura Mercier Metallic crème Eye Colour in Burnished Copper, £16.50 (1)
A grey or silver eyeliner, such as Korres Colour Soft Eyeliner in Silver, £6.40 (2)
A nude lipgloss or semi-matte lipstick: Bobbi Brown Rich Color Gloss in Pink Buff, £14.50 (3)
Step 1: face. You should aim for a flawless complexion, brightened with a foundation which gives off a natural glow rather than a shiny finish. Do not go for a lighter shade of foundation, as this will make you appear washed out. You can also highlight your cheekbones and the bridge of your nose with a shimmer spray for a healthy look.
Step 2: eyes. If you have dark skin, the most flattering colours you could go for are those with a golden undertone. Metallics are a hot option for the summer, so make your eyelids pop with a metallic gold, bronze or copper.
Choosing a lightly shimmery nude colour is also a good way to go, as this will maximize the effect of a natural glow. Pair it with a silver or grey eyeliner, applied around the eyelids and the inner corners of your eyes: this extra touch of colour will enlarge and brighten your eyes beautifully.
Finish off with a black mascara for full-on intensity.
JolieBox’s founder Thérèse loved this look so much, she had to try it for herself!
Step 3: blush. Flushed skin makes a face more radiant. Go for a matte peachy colour which best suits your skin tone: the darker your skin, the darker the blush should be. Apply it lightly to the apples of your cheeks.
Step 4: lips. A naturally bright face is complemented wonderfully with a glossy nude lip. For an evening out, enhance your features with a deep berry lipstick, which is gorgeous when paired with a gold eye. To add a glossy sheen to your lipstick, complement it with a touch of translucent lipgloss.
How do you dark-skinned ladies brighten your complexions?