A few of my go-to brands for quality foundation and press powder are Black Radiance and Black Opal, found in your local drugstore, and Clinique and Christian Dior, found in your local department store.

And when it comes to eye shadow and blush, I can always count on Wet n Wild and Black Radiance.  For lipstick and lip gloss, I’m fond of Boots No. 7, MAC, and Revlon in sheer and warm, rich shades. 

But when you have adult acne and dark spots, applying makeup can get even trickier.  For professional tips on concealing acne and dark spots on darker skin tones, I found this helpful video on TotalBeauty.com.  

So watch and learn. 

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As a biracial woman, I have always had a hard time finding a foundation that would match my skin properly – they were always too dark or too light.  Revlon’s new Beyond Natural Skin Matching Makeup could mean the end of my troubles.  If you believe the claims made in the commercial (see below), the foundation goes on white but then self-adjusts to match your exact skin tone!  That’s incredible!  You still have to choose the shade closest to your own skin but that’s it!  This product also provides protection from harmful UV rays (SPF 15).

Even if it does work, it’s important to know how it feels.  Some of the reviews I have seen refer to it as feeling weightless and sheer which is a good thing, usually, but some people think it is so light that it should be referred to as a tinted moisturizer and not a foundation.  I guess it boils down to personal preference.

Need to see it to understand how it works?  Watch this commercial featuring Latina actress, Jessica Alba.

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