Black Opal Foundation Stick is hands down one of the best foundation sticks for women of color. It won't clog pores and blends smoothly to give you the flawless face you've always wanted. Im using nutmeg can I highlight with tan??? Q2: What drug store powder do you recommend to set the contour? i loved wearing this foundation a few years back but one day my skin reacted terribly to it and i stopped wearing it, too bad, the finish is lovely. | I just went back to using these last week. Can I substitute with Beautiful Bronze? Theres also a chart here that might help. Endless reasons to love it, endless ways to use it. Which one should I use? (Posted on 10/8/2015), Review by JordanK917 / . Q1: Do you happen to know where I can get a map for contouring longer faces? They have a matte finish but do tend to transfer easier than some of my other foundations. Which you think is the best combination for foundation concealer and pressed powder? Endless reasons to love it, endless ways to use it. See more info via my highlight/contour posts: https://www.thestyleandbeautydoctor.com/category/beauty-health-makeup-hair/makeup/face/contouring/. If you have a foundation that matches you well, look for the one that matches that most in the swatchesthats more than likely your shade. MakeupAlley is a registered trademark of MUA, Inc. For more coverage, apply stick directly to face, then blend with fingertips.










Usage tips: Stroke the top of stick with fingertips, then apply to face, one area at a time. Thanks, Pauline! Yes, I would recommend this to a friend! These long-wear pigment sticks deliver full-coverage in a velvety finish. You can use it as a full on foundation and you can also vary coveragesheer it out for a lighter look or layer it if you need more coverage. Hi! That's just business. It's such an easy application and blends smoothly. (Posted on 1/27/2016), Review by Lameka / Its also something non-makeup artists will like in their stashyou can easily and quickly get coverage and vary how you use it for just about any makeup look. I have pretty oily skin but these sticks are perfect for NY autumns & winters! Im not familiar with the Mary Kay shades. Join the BLK Beauty Movement and receive 10% off your order. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. either all Foundations should have a good shade range or some are made for a certain tone.
Now I just gotta find the perfect match for my skintone. For reference Im shade Carob and I would use Nutmeg to highlight (for a subtle highlightif I wanted something more dramatic, Id go for Truly Topaz) and Id use Black Walnut to contour. Lol.
lol. Every other foundation out there is slandered if they don't have a massive shade rangebut this one is lauded for completely excluding multiple groups of people. Thank you, I am using the shade heavenly honey or kalahari sand please which shade should i use for my highlight and contour. I also dont know what you mean by loose or dark? Winter came and it was NOTICABLELY red. Its a little thick but I love it. The basic rule of thumb is to use a shade 1-2 shades lighter than your skin tone for highlighting and a shade 1-2 shades darker than your skin tone for contouring. The color was exactly like the color online when I looked at them side by side. My complexion is medium brown with yellow undertones. I dont know that it will replace it, but Im going to give them a try. Available in various shades. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser.
I always see round faces. I think Truly Topaz is fine for a subtle highlightlike you can tell the area is brighter but its subtle. Yeahbut thankfully bloggers make things easier :). I use it for a light coverage so not sure how it would look if you use it differently. Velvet Matte finish. Theyre a fave of many makeup artists (along with cream formulas) as they can easily be manipulated to give them the coverage and finish they need to beat a face. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Paraben-Free, Fragrance-Free. Perfect for highlighting, contouring, touch-ups and seamless full coverage applications, this best- selling formula delivers moisturized, even-toned flawless complexion. Then when you hug people, make sure to do it an angle to avoid getting it on them and their clothes. The color was beautiful! There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Im thinking Black Walnut but that may be too dark. Very concise and informative. It would be nice to have more choices in a line designed for black women if we also like the product. I have yet to find another foundation in their brand to match my more medium brown golden winter tone(Truly Topaz was too light).Could you do their foundation color swatch? Really nice. This Broad-Spectrum SPF15, hypoallergenic formula protects skin from UVA/UVB damage. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. This Broad-Spectrum SPF15, hypoallergenic formula protects skin from UVA/UVB damage. They have a velvet, natural-matte finish making it perfect for all skin types. Curbside Pickup Available! I had mine on for over eight hours on that one unexpected really warm 75 degree day we had this week in NYC and even by the time I got home in the evening, my foundation still looked good. It delivers the maximum coverage for perfect, even skin tone. You can see what shades I wear in other brands here. Youd have to try it out to see which one you preferreally depends on the look youre going for. Yes, but practically all foundations will have some transfer as you go about your day and especially as shine breaks through or you perspiresetting with a powder helps to minimize it, but youre going to have some transfer regardless. I used to wear Black Opal Foundation in the 90s. A foundation and concealer in one, your beauty game is sorted. I really do love the shade of it. Edit Store, Out of Stock Your email address will not be published. You might have to choose another brandtheres tons of foundation posts here (search by topic via my menu bar) that will help you figure out how to get closer to finding a better match in the colder non-tan months. Thanks in advance for any response. The coverage is quite good My usual stick foundation is a little pricey, so I decided to try this as a cheaper alternative.
Im not sure I understand your question or perhaps its hard for me to answer since I dont know what any of this looks like on you.
Blend with sponge or fingertips.
Im sure you can find info on contouring a longer face on google, pinterest, or even search youtube for a video. in the Black Opal concealer Mahogany ? View cart for details. With its maximum coverage there is no time for imperfections. Ill definitely be grabbing a handful of these foundation sticks soon! These long-. It also hasn't been sitting in my fine lines or making my skin look dry and cakey - which is the best and most surprising part of this foundation. Changing your store will remove Rx items from your Theres a gazillion drugstore powders you can use depending on what works/looks best for you.
Perfect for highlighting, contouring, touch-ups and seamless full coverage applications, this best- selling formula delivers moisturized, even-toned flawless complexion.