This! A question that I got asked a lot as an editor at EBONY.com. It took me a good little while, but I tested enough products to know at least a good top 5 brands that really know how to make foundation for dark skin. Let me be clear: most of these brands are a…
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The Find: My Favorite Hot Pink Lipstick (for Spring)
I may be getting ahead of myself, wishing for the spring during this gross winter NYC weather. However, I happened to come across my favorite hot pink lipstick while packing for Jamaica (I’ll finally be out of this weather!) The Details Perfectly named “Girl About Town”, this MAC lipstick is creamy, giving a bit of…
Read MoreWelcome To Beautifully Brown
Welcome to BeautifullyBrown.com It was only a year or so ago that I thought about how tired I was of not seeing ample information on the internet about black women and beauty. Yeah, there were many black beauty vloggers, bloggers and influencers that were creating amazing content for black women to absorb. But there was…
Read MoreWhat’s a good multi-usage powder for setting my makeup?
Tried and tested by myself, personally, I recommend the Make Up For Ever Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation. I love this product for Brown women because it comes in various shades and offers as a foundation or as a setting powder. If you’re looking for buildable foundation coverage, it’s very lightweight and will offer a matte…
Read MoreAre there any safe ways to use Vaseline on my skin?
Such a tricky question, now that many of us know that petroleum can clog your pores. When it comes to Vaseline, your best bet is to use in only high-dry prone areas, such as your knees, feet, elbows, and maybe back. We suggest keeping Vaseline away from your face. Unless you happen to run out…
Read MoreWhat do the “N”, “C” and “W” mean when it comes to foundation?
You’ve probably seen these letters more often than not while searching for your best foundation match. They have everything to do with the undertone of your complexion. Basically, they stand for “Neutral”, “Cool” and “Warm”. Women with Warm undertones usually have a golden, yellow tint to their complexion. Women with pink or red undertones are…
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