Dark Skin Makeup Tutorial | Flawless Smokey Glam |step by step, by Cyntibenmakeover on YouTube. 22 min 47 s.
- Video length
- 22 min 47 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Cleanse and moisturise your face, then wait a minute so the moisturiser sinks in. Apply a thin layer of face primer and let it set before makeup.
Apply eyeshadow primer or a cream base across both lids and up to the brow bone. This helps deep shades show up and stops creasing.
Build the base with a foundation matched to your skin tone. Use a damp sponge or brush and press it in, then set with a light layer of powder.
Sweep a mid tone brown through the crease with a fluffy blending brush. Use small circles and build the colour slowly.
Pack a deep charcoal or black shadow onto the outer half of the lid with a flat brush. Blend the edge into the crease so there is no hard line.
Line the upper lash line with black or dark brown eyeliner and smudge it slightly with a small brush. Add a little liner under the lower lashes.
Curl your lashes and apply two coats of mascara, or fit false lashes for more drama. Let the first coat dry before the second.
Contour the cheekbones and jaw with a cool bronzer, then add blush on the apples of the cheeks. Tap highlighter on the tops of the cheekbones.
Line and fill the lips with a shade that flatters your undertone, then apply lipstick or gloss on top.
Tips and common mistakes
Blend the deep shadow in small circles with a clean brush to avoid a muddy look.
Use shades a little richer and more pigmented than you think you need, since light colours can look ashy on dark skin.
Keep a makeup wipe or cotton bud nearby to clean up any fallout under the eyes.
Test new shadows and liners on your inner arm first if you have sensitive skin.
Questions
Do I need an eyeshadow primer for a smokey eye?
Yes, especially on dark skin. A primer or cream base makes the shadow stick, keeps the colour strong and stops it creasing through the day.
How do I stop black shadow looking patchy?
Build it in thin layers with a flat brush, then blend the edges with a clean fluffy brush. Packing on too much at once is what makes it patchy.
Can I do this look with drugstore products?
Yes. You mainly need a deep shadow, a mid tone brown, a dark liner and mascara. Expensive palettes are not required.
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