Yesterday I gave you what I hope were helpful tips from the beauty and brains behind Thevi Cosmetics on which eye shadow shades work best for African-American women and other women of color.  But I didn’t share my favorite brands and shades.   Like Thevi, I’m a fan of gold,  golden brown, and burgundy.
In no particular order, here are my affordable picks, all available at Walgreens:
 
 
 
For more tips on eye shadow and how to achieve a glamourous “Red Carpet” look, watch this video from Iman Cosmetics.
Image credit: Walgreens, Iman Cosmetics

Finding the perfect shade of eye shadow can be a challenge for women of color.  But Thevaki Thambirjah, whose hypoallergenic and mineral oil free Thevi Cosmetics line is made specifically for women of color, has a few suggestions.  
First she says to use moisturizer as a base so the color will stick.  Secondly, Thevi, who is of Sri Lankan descent, says women of color should highlight their pigment.
“Culturally we thrive with color,” she says.  ”It looks amazing on darker skin.”
Here are the makeup artist’s eye shadow tips:

Don’t fade away.  Color brightens darker skin.  Purple, greenish gold, muted brown, and gold are good …read more