If you love wearing brightly-colored makeup on your caramel skin but don’t want to look too shiny, you can paint on the pretty with matte makeup.
The trick?
Knowing what colors to buy – and where to apply it!
The key to finding the right matte makeup is to use the hues that complement the yellow undertones found in your beautiful brown skin.
Whether you are prepping for a first date or planning an evening out with the girls, swipe on a little sexy with a hot matte lipstick or vibrantly-colored eyeshadow.
Here’s how:
Apply three or four shades of foundation colors to your jawline
Step out into direct sunlight to view the foundation hues.
The best matte foundation for your yellow undertones will have a yellowish and peachy base – instead of a pink one — that will blend in with your cappuccino skin perfectly.
Sweep on matte shadows that complement your caramel and honey-toned skin best
As a cappuccino-hued beauty, your sun-kissed skin can rock a variety of shades from mochas and purples to browns and forest greens.
To give your matte shadow maximum staying power, prime lids with translucent powder first, and then add a layer of your highly-pigmented matte eye makeup on your lids.
If you’re hesitant to try a highly pigmented matte shadow color, try a taupe or brown-hued color on your lids.
Make your cappuccino skin glow with matte lip colors featuring yellow and brown-based hues
To keep the matte makeup from clinging to any dry skin, prep your pout by gently exfoliating your lips with a warm, damp towel.
Then, apply a clear-colored lip balm to rehydrate and plump skin.
To apply the color like a pro, press the lip color into your skin with your fingertips or use a lip brush to fill in the edges and add definition.
Blot your lips with a tissue for the perfect finish. Touch up your lips throughout the day with a non-greasy lip balm to prevent dryness or flaking.
- Skip any lip colors featuring pastels shades and wear deep pinks, wines, berries, mochas and true reds instead.
- These white-based lavenders and pale pinks will make lips look chalky and wash your beautiful brown skin out.
Makeup for Caramel Skin Tone: Do’s and Don’ts
- To convert a creamy lipstick from shiny to matte, brush translucent powder on your lips before applying your favorite lip color.
- If you have dry skin, smooth on a creamy matte foundation that contains moisturizing agents to help banish dullness and quench your parched skin.
- Extend the life of your matte foundation and eyeshadow by smoothing a primer on freshly-washed and moisturized skin.
Resources:
- InStyle: The Best Makeup Shades for Your Skin Tone
- Elle Canada: The Best Makeup Colors for Your Skin Tone
- Telegraph: How to Get the Modern Matte Look Without Losing Your Shine
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