After several questions from our readers, I realized that many cosplayers don't think drugstore makeup will work for them if they have a darker skin tone. I made a quick list of products my friends use. Don't be fooled - there are inexpensive, quality makeup options for women of color! Here's the short list:
Look for colors like deep, mahogany, cappuccino, ebony, etc. Also, you can use bronzers as basic highlighters if you have darker skin, just find a good match. The most difficult thing for gals with darker skin tones to find in drugstores is a decent contour kit. I know ladies who use an Ulta brand one and absolutely love the NYX one. Below is a good tutorial for contouring. Hopefully this helps!
- Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Shadows
- Mabelline Dream Fresh BB Cream
- Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation
- Revlon Color Stay Foundation
- Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
- ELF pink blush
- Wet N Wild eye shadow palettes
- NYX Matte Lipstick in Tea Rose
- NYX Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel
- NYX Butter Gloss in Meringue
Look for colors like deep, mahogany, cappuccino, ebony, etc. Also, you can use bronzers as basic highlighters if you have darker skin, just find a good match. The most difficult thing for gals with darker skin tones to find in drugstores is a decent contour kit. I know ladies who use an Ulta brand one and absolutely love the NYX one. Below is a good tutorial for contouring. Hopefully this helps!
Fret not, pale cosplayers - we'll have some tips and ideas for you next week!
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