With a warm olive base to their skin and a glow that comes from just the tiniest amount of sun, morenas are blessed with a beautiful skin color that can work with almost any vibrant shade in the color spectrum. But what about those times when they want to go have that barely there makeup look? Here are some tips to make that nude makeup work for one of the most coveted skin shades.
Foundation tips Be sure to look for a shade with a yellow base since pink-based formulas can make morena skin look ashy. Try not to go for heavy coverage and only spot cover with concealer when needed.
Recommended Product: L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation, P675.00
Blush tips Opt for shades in coral, peach, apricot, or even bronze. Brands that have a little golden shimmer to them will also help bring out the natural golden flush of your skin tone. The usual pink or berry blush shades might look too fake.
Recommended Product: Pink Sugar Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color in South Beach, P399.00
Highlighter tips Morena skin can definitely benefit from a healthy amount of glow. Don’t forget to place a bit of highlighter for your upper cheekbones, bridge of your nose, under your jawline and under the arch of your brow. Honestly, anywhere the sun hits can actually benefit from a gentle swipe of highlighter.
Recommended Product: Colourpop Highlighter, P675.00
Brow tips Even if you’re one of those blessed with thick brows, they can still benefit from a little bit of filling. Draw in your brows with a light brown pencil in small strokes, giving them a bit more definition. You’ll be surprised by how much better you look by just making sure to give your brows some love.
Recommended Product: Malissa Kiss Super Shape Ultra HD Brow Pencil, P349.00
Lip tips Morenas can rock a bright red and coral shade like it’s nobody’s business, but if you’d like to try a more subdued look, opt for shades in the brownish side. Those with names like cinnamon, nutmeg, or toffee are often flattering.
Recommended Product: L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Matte Browns, P400.00
Eye tips Opt for shimmery and matte shades in brown, gold, nude, and beige. Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette has a number of lovely eyeshadow shades that are super flattering for olive skin tones.
Recommended Product: Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Collection, P3,500.00
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Text by: Cat Juan Ledesma