Tag: african american
Video: Beautiful Berry Blue Eyeshadow Tutorial
I love this tutorial from The Fancy Face! She calls it Dark Berries, but I think it’s a great look for those who love blue peacock tones with a bit of teal. It’s very bold, but it’s also practical and controlled. That’s hard to have with that much color on your eyes. This look is [...]
Vamp It Up with this Great Vampire Makeup Tutorial
Ms. JJ is giving us Vampire REALNESS with this great Vampire inspired makeup tutorial for dark skinned ladies! I love that she kept the eyes light. It makes the look very wearable. As a black woman, I know that a dark, almost black lipstick paired with the kind of dark eye makeup you usually see [...]
A Review of Rimmel’s Popular Bordeaux Color
In this video, Ms. PhillyDiva19154 tells us all about her favorite lipstick, Rimmel’s Lasting Finish Lipstick in Bordeaux (#124). It is a great cranberry color that looks good on brown skin tones and it’s become very popular. She points out that Wet and Wild has a similar color called Cherry Bomb (918D) that is more matte. I think the Wet [...]
Video Tutorials: Easy Daytime Makeup for Black Women
Most ladies just need a simple, quick easy day look for work. Most of us are not putting on tons of war paint during the day. Check out these 2 great, simple daytime makeup tutorials for Black Women. Check out more videos from Africa Nicole on Youtube and Unfading Beauty on Youtube.
Tangerine: What I Think about one of the Year’s Hottest Colors on Black Girls
Allure Magazine reported that Tangerine was one of the 10 colors we’d want to have for 2012. I think it looks amazing on black women. It’s bright and bold. There was a ton of it in the stores this spring and summer. From shoes, to cardigans, to handbags…Tangerine has been a great pop of color. [...]
Great Autumn Glam Makeup Tutorial from U Love Megz
Love, love, love this bright and glittery tutorial. The gold tones are doing it for me. I love pure golds on black skin. Key to the look is the gold on the lower lid. It’s a very glam look so lashes are a must. Check out ULoveMegz Channel for more great makeup tutorials. Products she’s [...]
Video Tutorial from Holmique: Natural Glamour Look
Love this Jennifer Hudson inspired makeup tutorial from Mo. Fierce Natural Glamour! Work, Sis. This girl has cheekbones for Days!! You’ll definitely want to subscribe to her YouTube videos.
Eye Makeup Video Tutorial from EyeLuvMakeup: M.A.C Ungaro
I LOVE the look that “EyeLuvMakeup” does with this great MAC Ungaro palette. I love it because it’s glam but not over done. Very soft.
Love it: African American Owned Vegan Makeup Company
Valerie Reed is making my day. She owns Valana Minerals in San Marcos, California. She is a pioneer in the creation of vegan makeup for women of color. I really appreciate that as I’m going vegan. It’s mineral makeup for us, YAY! The color palate contains rich, deep colors that coordinate well with tan and [...]
Question: What is Worse
Ladies, what is worse?: Foundation that is too dark for your complexion or foundation that is too light? I have to vote for too light. When sistas wear foundation that is 2-3 shades too light, you can see a mask effect around the temples and the forehead at the hairline. If the powder is too [...]
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