Dewy Everyday Makeup for Deeper Skin Tones

I guess there's a first for everything, and it just so happens that Tekara was my first "woman of color." I am looking forward to getting as much experience with varying skin tones as I can. I was a bit nervous like I am with every new client I work with, but I am oh so thankful to her for being such a good sport (as my guinea pig) and for letting me use her face for practice! 

From here on out, I plan to have an "I can" attitude regardless of the person's face shape, hair/eye/skin color, or otherwise. 

Girlfriend has such a rich, warm skin tone, so it was really fun to work with. I think overall, deeper skin-tones look just so radiant and beautiful when highlighted. The darker skin and the highlighting shade just contrast a lot more and really illuminate the skin. I was able to make her skin look so dewy and fresh.

Also, since this was my first time working with a deeper complexion, I didn't want to overdo the eye makeup. I wanted to do something I might have done on lighter skin tones. It really helped me to see that I can make just about any look work well on any skin shade. 

In fact, I think the bronze shade I used really just glowed and stood out against her skin, as well as around her eyes. 

She also normally wears glasses, so I wanted to take a glasses shot to show that your makeup can still look fab even with your spectacles. 

If you have any questions on my techniques or particular products, or just want to make post suggestions, feel free to leave me some comments! I'm open to new things.  :) 

Products Used:

Face Primer: Skindinavia The Makeup Primer Spray  $35-49

Eye Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion   $20

Foundation & Concealer: Graftobian Hi-Def Glamour Creme Foundation in shades "Midnight Marigold" "Deep Xanthe" & "Golden Sunset"   $19.99 each 

Setting Powder: Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder in "Translucent Extra Coverage"  $7

Bronzer: NYX Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Pro Palette  $24.99

Blush: NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush "Pinched"  $5

Highlighter: The Balm Cosmetics "Betty Lou-Manizer"  $24

Eyeshadow: 

• stal Scents Hot Pot in "Chamois Nude"  $1.95
• Jaclyn Hill Favorites Palette by Morphe Cosmetics (no longer available) shades es20, es13, es16, es24, es71
• Lorac "The Resort Palette" (no longer available & no shade names)

Eye Liner: L'OREAL Infallible Laquer Liner 24HR "Blackest Black"  $9.95

Mascara: Maybelline Volum' Express The Mega Plush Mascara "Blackest Black"  $7.49

Brows: ABH Brow Pro Palette   $88

Lip Liner: NYX Cosmetics Lip Pencil "Nude Beige"  $3.50

Lipgloss: NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss "Creme Brûlée"  $5

Setting Spray: UD All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray  $30