The Best Foundations for Black Girls

Discover your match among these six brands.

Find Your Match - Shopping for makeup can be tricky, and with scarce options on the market, Black women often get stuck in an eternity of makeup trials without ever finding the cosmetics line that is perfect for us. While many cosmetics lines offer a few dark shades, finding the right makeup is so much more complicated than identifying a surface tone. Thankfully, cosmetics lines are increasingly venturing into understanding Black skin and developing makeup that works for us. Keep reading... By LaToya Bowlah (Photo:  Jason Homa/Blend Images/Corbis) 

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Find Your Match - Shopping for makeup can be tricky, and with scarce options on the market, Black women often get stuck in an eternity of makeup trials without ever finding the cosmetics line that is perfect for us. While many cosmetics lines offer a few dark shades, finding the right makeup is so much more complicated than identifying a surface tone. Thankfully, cosmetics lines are increasingly venturing into understanding Black skin and developing makeup that works for us. Keep reading... By LaToya Bowlah (Photo:  Jason Homa/Blend Images/Corbis) 

MAC - Perhaps every girl’s go-to makeup line, MAC, offers a range of shades as well as a vast variety of lip colors for every tone. As most girls have learned the hard way, finding the best red lip for your tone can feel impossible. Along with a vast variety of reds, MAC also offers 35 shades for their Studio Fix Fluid, $27, from light to dark. (Photo: MAC)

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MAC - Perhaps every girl’s go-to makeup line, MAC, offers a range of shades as well as a vast variety of lip colors for every tone. As most girls have learned the hard way, finding the best red lip for your tone can feel impossible. Along with a vast variety of reds, MAC also offers 35 shades for their Studio Fix Fluid, $27, from light to dark. (Photo: MAC)

Fashion Fair - This is not only the largest Black-owned cosmetics line, but it also offers 18 shades specifically for Black skin. For a lightweight finish, try the True Finish Refining Mineral foundation, $28. (Photo: True Finish)

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Fashion Fair - This is not only the largest Black-owned cosmetics line, but it also offers 18 shades specifically for Black skin. For a lightweight finish, try the True Finish Refining Mineral foundation, $28. (Photo: True Finish)

Bobbi Brown - Though some may find it a bit pricey for makeup, if you’re looking for a smooth, glowing foundation that seems to melt into your own skin, the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation, $48, paired with the Long-Wear Ever Finish Compact Foundation, $46, is a worthy investment. Both products are offered in 20 shades. (Photo: Bobbi Brown)

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Bobbi Brown - Though some may find it a bit pricey for makeup, if you’re looking for a smooth, glowing foundation that seems to melt into your own skin, the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation, $48, paired with the Long-Wear Ever Finish Compact Foundation, $46, is a worthy investment. Both products are offered in 20 shades. (Photo: Bobbi Brown)

CoverGirl Queen Collection - This entire collection offers a range of products made specifically for the nuances of Black skin. The All Day Flawless Foundation, which fuses a foundation concealer and powder all-in-one, comes in 14 shades with a "you’ll love it or your money back" guarantee. (Photo: CoverGirl)

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CoverGirl Queen Collection - This entire collection offers a range of products made specifically for the nuances of Black skin. The All Day Flawless Foundation, which fuses a foundation concealer and powder all-in-one, comes in 14 shades with a "you’ll love it or your money back" guarantee. (Photo: CoverGirl)

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IMAN - Throughout supermodel Iman’s career she would carry around her own homemade makeup for artists to use on her. Her 4-year-old makeup line came out of the lack of makeup for Black tones on the market. With the Meet Your Match feature on Iman Cosmetics you’re sure to find your perfect shade among the sand, clay and earth tones offered. (Photo: IMAN)

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IMAN - Throughout supermodel Iman’s career she would carry around her own homemade makeup for artists to use on her. Her 4-year-old makeup line came out of the lack of makeup for Black tones on the market. With the Meet Your Match feature on Iman Cosmetics you’re sure to find your perfect shade among the sand, clay and earth tones offered. (Photo: IMAN)

Black Opal Beauty - Black Opal offers beauty products spanning from cosmetics to skincare and hair with Black women in mind. My personal favorite, the True Color Foundation Stick, $9.50, is not only budget-friendly, but it also comes in 10 shades. If you have acne-prone skin, the hypoallergenic formula of this foundation won't clog your pores or contribute to breakouts. (Photo: Black Opal Beauty)

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Black Opal Beauty - Black Opal offers beauty products spanning from cosmetics to skincare and hair with Black women in mind. My personal favorite, the True Color Foundation Stick, $9.50, is not only budget-friendly, but it also comes in 10 shades. If you have acne-prone skin, the hypoallergenic formula of this foundation won't clog your pores or contribute to breakouts. (Photo: Black Opal Beauty)

Black Up - Since 1999, Black Up has been creating makeup specifically for Black skin tones. The foundation provides a range of 16 shades and offers one of the darkest tone pallets. For a velvety smooth finish, try the Black Up Cream Powder Foundation, $41. (Photo: Black Up)

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Black Up - Since 1999, Black Up has been creating makeup specifically for Black skin tones. The foundation provides a range of 16 shades and offers one of the darkest tone pallets. For a velvety smooth finish, try the Black Up Cream Powder Foundation, $41. (Photo: Black Up)