Some of us here at TBF are women of color, and some of us are not. Regardless, anyone who’s spent a little time learning about the beauty industry knows that the make-up made for the masses is generally not geared towards the skin tones of women of color. The big brands have done better as of late—like Cover Girl’s Queen Collection —and Kathryn, of course, has referred readers to brands like Black Opal (specifically for their great foundation) in the past, But we want to know your thoughts—what’s your favorite make-up brand/product for women of color, on a budget?
CoverGirl Queen Collection Oil-Free Moisturizing Make up, $6.99 at drugstore.com.
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My vote for the best budget makeup for women of color goes to L’Oreal. L’Oreal is a little more expensive than other drugstore brands but the breadth and compatibility of foundation and color options is almost unmatched.
I like the Loreal Hip line as well because their colors have more pigmentation than other drugstore brands. I also like Mizani, who lipsticks are the best you find for under $4.
I have yet to find a concealer or foundation that works for traditional (i.e. yellow-toned, but not dark enough to be olive) Asian skin.
Are you serious Minidiva!? L’Oreal could care less about women of color. We are the last to be catered to, and the first to have our shades pulled. Those typical 2 shades of brown aren’t dark enough for the majority of women of color not to mention it’s an insult! Most major companies don’t offer enough range for us.
L’Oreal has my vote as well; their True Match collection has the best foundations and all the colors to go with it I use Nut Brown in the summer, and Cappucino in the winter it incorporates undertones as well. At my local beauty supply they have at least 30 shades and many of them are for women on of color.
IMAN has my ultimate vote!! The second to none cream to powder foundation is awesome on almost every one in Africa!
Who in there right mind would use a makeup named “Urban Decay”
@Sharon- It is very popular make up line (even though it does have a crazy name). It’s not targeted to the “urban market” (aka Black women) persee, but has colors with high pigmentation which tends to work well on darker skin tones
Hi
You are all very lucky to have so many foundations for women of colour to choose from as I live in Australia and us women of colour are not so lucky. I am travelling to the US in May for a vacation I can not wait to go and have a consultation with a makeup expert for chosing a foundation.
Tracy