The Best Foundation For Dark Skin Tones, According To Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling's Favourite Foundation For Dark Skin
Rosy Cherrington— The Huffington Post UK
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The best foundation for dark skin tones is a much debated topic, but Mindy Kaling reckons she's found the one.
The actress shared this behind-the-scenes snap from her dressing table while filming her comedy series The Mindy Project, and she couldn't help but wax lyrical about her new beauty find.
Kaling's makeup artist Cindy Williams used French beauty brand black|Up Cosmetics' Cream to Powder Foundation on the star.
With a range of 16 different shades and a non-ashy finish, the foundation has been hailed as one of the best bases for dark skin tones.
The matte cream-to-powder formula is said to leave skin velvety soft and is completely buildable, from a light powdery veil to complete coverage.
It's also oil, paraben and fragrance-free (good news for those with sensitive or spot-prone skin).
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Along with her flawless skin, Kaling is known for rocking statement lips on the red carpet and revealed in an interview with Refinery 29 that she loves experimenting with her looks:
"I worship makeup," she said. "The basics are always: Stila shadows, LeClerc powder for my crazy shiny skin, Bobbie brown liner pot, Chanel mascara, and Koh Gen Do for foundation, Nars for colors and sparkles."
NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation(01 of10)
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NARS' All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation comes in 20 shades, including darker hues with yellow, red, golden and espresso undertones. Its oil-free formula gives weightless, natural-looking coverage and delivers up to 16 hours of wear, so you'll never have to worry about re-applying. $57. Available at all NARS retailers. (Sephora, Hudson's Bay, Holt Renfrew and Murale) and narscosmetics.com. (credit:NARS)
Black Up Cosmetics Cream To Powder Foundation(02 of10)
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Black Up is one of the first makeup artist-created beauty lines for women of colour, so naturally it's a top pick in our roundup. Their Cream To Powder foundation goes on creamy and transforms to a silky powder with a matte finish. It also comes in a range of 16 shades with some of the darkest swatches on the market. $41. Available at blackupcosmetics.com. (credit:Black Up Cosmetics)
Black Opal True Color Stick Foundation SPF15(03 of10)
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This hypoallergenic foundation stick features Broad-Spectrum SPF15 and delivers maximum coverage for perfect, even skin tone. Plus, the portable stick makes it perfect for throwing in your bag in case you need any touch-ups. $9.95. Get it here. (credit:Black Opal Beauty)
For all the lazy gals out there (don't worry, we don't judge!) who want the simplest makeup routine possible, try Covergirl's Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 foundation. Its long-lasting formula has a built-in primer and concealer and includes broad spectrum SPF 20. So go ahead, and catch those extra zzz's. $14.99. Available at mass retailers across Canada. (credit:CoverGirl)
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer(05 of10)
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This moisturizing foundation and concealer combo is suitable for all skin types and gives lightweight, natural coverage without clogging pores. $34. Available at Clinique counters. (credit:Clinique)
Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation SPF 19(06 of10)
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Taking the technology of its iconic Touche Eclat, this YSL Beauty foundation targets shadowy areas and highlights the contours of the face to conceal imperfections while enhancing the skin's natural beauty. $62. Available at Yves Saint Laurent counters and Sephora. (credit:Sephora)
This velvety formula provides weightless, buildable coverage that can be applied both wet and dry. Available in three darker shades, the hues work along with your skin's undertone so you can find your perfect match. $43. Available at Sephora. (credit:Urban Decay)
For women looking for full, yet breathable coverage, try this formula from Becca Cosmetics. It features a balance of 21 per cent pure pigment and 22 per cent water, as opposed to the typical formula with 10 to 15 per cent pigment and 5 to 10 per cent water. It comes in five different shades for darker skin tones and the brand offers "Beauty Stylists" to help you find your perfect match. $53. Available at Sephora. (credit:Sephora)
MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15(09 of10)
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MAC Cosmetics is known for its impressive shade range, and its Studio Fix Fluid foundation is no exception. Available in 35 shades, you're bound to find one to match your complexion perfectly. $32. Available at MAC. (credit:MAC Cosmetics)
IMAN Second To None Luminous Foundation(10 of10)
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Created by supermodel Iman, her eponymous makeup line is designed for African American, Asian, Latina and multi-cultural women with skin tones in a myriad of shades. The brand's luminous foundation has a versatile wet/dry formula that evens out skin tone and texture by deflecting light from imperfections. Supermodel in a compact -- literally. $16. Available at Ulta. (credit:IMAN)