Women who are blessed with lovely olive or wheaty complexions should know these essential makeup tips and tricks.

Makeup should enhance our natural facial features rather than masking or hiding them. But makeup becomes a little tricky when you are trying to wear it on dusky skin and to make things worse, the societal norms consider fair skin to be the best. Which is of course a lie. With the correct techniques and products, you can achieve a flawless look and make heads turn! Read on to find out about essential makeup tips that every dusky woman should follow.

Choose the right foundation

Finding the right foundation plays a key role because it can make or break the charm of your appearance. Consider opting for a foundation in a shade that matches your skin tone or is at least the closest to your complexion. Never pick a shade that is lighter than your complexion because it will make your skin appear patchy and grayish. You may also blend two shades to get the perfect match for your skin.

Stick to warm tones

Always pick warm tones when choosing blush, eyeshadows, and lipsticks – shades of red, orange, and brown will work wonders on your dusky skin. If you have warm undertones, gold can accentuate your look. You may use gold eyeshadow on the areas of your face where the light hits – below and above the brow bone, the bridge of your nose, and the Cupid’s bow – to highlight your best facial features and offer a radiant glow.

Highlight your peepers

Women with darker skin tones are generally gifted with dark eyes and lashes. Hence, you should try highlighting your eyes with makeup. Apply a cream-based eyeliner instead of opting for a liquid one because the former is easier to blend and offers a more natural look. For eyeshadow, stick to dark shades such as brown, copper, burgundy, and prune. Avoid lighter colors like purple or pink. You may also apply dark metallic colors to your eyes.

Bronzers matter

You might wonder: why try a bronzer when I am already brown? But you should use a bronzer to enjoy the best version of your brown skin. Pick a bronzer that complements your skin tone and offers a natural glow. Try not to overdo it. Your makeup should appear effortless. Try to tone down the shimmer and finish your look with a peachy blush.

Follow these simple makeup hacks and celebrate your dusky skin every day.