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Best foundations for darker skin

The struggle is still very much real when it comes to finding foundations for darker skin. We’ve compiled our top 7 foundations for dark skinned beauties

 
1. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick, Cool Espresso – £32.50
A medium to full coverage foundation that comes in a convenient swivel-up stick.
 

 
2. Black Up Matifying Fluid Foundation, Teinte 18 – £29.50
A fluid mixture with immediate matte effect that rebalances combination to oily skins.

 
3. Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation, Shade 18 – £32.50
A lightweight easily blendable foundation that is suitable for most skin types.

 
4. L.A. Girl Illuminating Liquid Foundation, Dark Chocolate – £9
An incredible full coverage foundation ideal for creating a flawless finish.

 
5. NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation, Khartoum – £32
A pigmented breakthrough formula that provides natural looking coverage.

 
6. Bare Minerals Original Foundation, Deepest Deep – £15.90
This foundation gives you the flawless coverage you want with a natural luminous finish that won’t cake.

 
7. IMAN Second to None Luminous Foundation, Earth 6 – £24.95
A versatile wet/dry powder formula that evens out skin tone and texture.

Vanessa Ojapah

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