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6 Beauty Buys for Darker Skin Tones

The undertones of darker skin is warmer than the lighter counterpart – either yellow or olive or red for black skin. With this in mind, many products on the market are designed specifically for cooler undertones – what’s a bronze goddess to do?

Discover 6 products that will flatter your gorgeous color.

  1. Perricone MD No Blush Blush (10ml)
    $35.00 Buy now with Skinstore US

    Perricone MD No Blush Blush (10ml)

    Perricone MD’s No Blush Blush is a blusher for all. It restores the color and radiance of youthful cheeks while addressing the compromised architecture of cheekbones with DMAE. Blend your way to a healthy, rosy glow that’s universally flattering.It comes in a self-adjusting shade and simulates the flush of youth.

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  2. Cane and Austin Miracle Pads 20%
    $54.60 Buy now with Skinstore US

    Cane and Austin Miracle Pads 20%

    Darker skin tones are a lot more susceptible to hyperpigmentation, which is caused by the overproduction of melanin. Cane and Austin’s miracle pads are a one-step, at-home treatment that delivers a professional level of exfoliating and tightening. These pre-treated, single-use pads are infused with potent antioxidants and ultra pure, buffered glycolic acid, which allows for maximum exfoliation and moisture retention to reveal younger, refreshed-looking skin.

    It provides effective performance equal to a 20% glycolic acid treatment.

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  3. Laura Geller Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator - Gilded Honey
    $26.00 Buy now with Skinstore US

    Laura Geller Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator - Gilded Honey

    When you’re choosing a product to help you highlight, be sure to avoid pearly-pink or champagne tones. Reach for something warm such as bronze golds and coppers, something like Laura Geller’s Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator, a baked 3-D highlighter that feels like a cream but applies like a sheer powder.

    Perfect for targeting high points such as the brow bone and cheekbones, or for sweeping across the whole face for an all-over glow, swirl your way to natural-looking radiance and luminosity.

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  4. Supergoop! Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF 50
    $28.00 Buy now with Skinstore US

    Supergoop! Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF 50

    Darker skin tones are at an advantage in the sun, because the naturally higher levels of melanin provide an automatic defense against the chances of burning and prevent a whole host of lobster jokes.

    I don’t know about you but that makes me and my skin tone a little more lazy, and a little more thoughtless about applying sun protection. This is no longer a sin with Supergoop’s Defense Refresh Setting Mist.

    Not only does the 3-in-1 mattifying mist deliver UV photo-ageing protection, but sets make-up and controls oil. This weightless formula is infused with antioxidant-rich rosemary and mint to help improve skin’s complexion and deliver an invigorating essence.

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  5. DuWop Lipstick - Private Pink
    $15.40 Buy now with Skinstore US

    DuWop Lipstick - Private Pink

    Every make-up wardrobe needs Duwop’s Private Pink – the color-changing lipstick that morphs into each woman’s personal plum. The first of its kind, this self-adjusting formula transforms a single pink shade into an endless variety of hues to create your own signature shade of pink. 

    This silky lipstick goes on smooth, and the rich pigment changes within five minutes to leave behind the ultimate perfect pink.

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  6. NUXE Multi-usage Dry Oil - Golden Shimmer
    $36.00 Buy now with Skinstore US

    NUXE Multi-usage Dry Oil - Golden Shimmer

    Create shimmer and shine with the renowned dry oil by NUXE.

    This gorgeous liquid gold formula is enriched with 30% precious plant oils and vitamin E to nourish, repair and soften the face, body and hair in a single gesture. The result is a beautiful glowing and glittering effect and a soft, velvety touch.

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