and why do some companies still think we come in 3 colors, light, medium, and dark??? i´m tired of never finding my color for foundation!!! it either looks too yellow, or pink, or even grey!!i tried everything (mac, clinique, loreal...) and still can´t find a match for my color...agggghhhhhhh
2006-07-18 19:26:26 · 10 answers · asked by ingrid 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
You already look fabulous! If you really must wear foundations, check with Bobbi Brown, or Ben Nye... Ben Nye is a theatrical makeup company and they have a pallette of about 100 colors of foundation... when a guy at a shop pulled it out one day for me, I was amazed to see how diverse this planet really is. Beauty in so many shades :)
2006-07-18 19:34:36 · answer #1 · answered by polly_peptide 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a completely true and frustrating thing.
I'm a olive toned person and I can find a close shade okay BUT when i go to the store i never see the whole tone spectrum available like it should be.
it almost reminds me of band-aids... before the clear ones came out, they were all that generic peachy colour.
Bobbi Brown cosmetics I heard as the best foundations for all skin tones and colours.. she suggests to everyone to try mixing three close bottles until it matches truly when using other brands because an over the counter shade will rarely match anybody perfectly.
(i get turned orange alot, or look chalky so don't feel bad!)
2006-07-19 02:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by tami 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! Have you ever tried Mary Kay?! Mary Kay has so many different foundations anf blushes for dark skin! Check out my website and look at all the colors! If you like I will send you a sample of any foundations!!
www.marykay.com/
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2006-07-19 10:13:15 · answer #3 · answered by Crystal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what? I just noticed that. But as a tip, go on everydayminerals.com. This company sends samples for free. See if any of those dark shades go with your skin color. Good Luck.
2006-07-19 11:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by Kat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check in some stores like Dillard's and you'll find a brand called "Fashion Fair" and it's specifically for women with dark skin. I have a few friends that love it.
2006-07-19 04:21:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been asking myself the same question until I discovered Prescriptives, famous for their custom blends. BobbyBrown is also another alternative. If price is a factor, check out the darker range that Bodyshop offers.
2006-07-19 02:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by Maya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is one in the market which adapts to your skin color, m trying to remember the name.Try asking this at a beauty counter.
2006-07-19 02:35:50 · answer #7 · answered by josh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because dark skin already looks so good!
2006-07-19 02:31:10 · answer #8 · answered by Beckee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because most of the big companies refuse to cater to black women, and especially mixed women.
2006-07-19 02:30:28 · answer #9 · answered by lavendergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to look in brands formulated for dark skin- not only do they have the shades they are formulated not to look chalky on deep skin tones:
http://www.floriroberts.com
http://www.imanbeauty.com
2006-07-19 07:06:45 · answer #10 · answered by Luci 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋