Makeup Tips for Dark Hair and Fair Skin

Makeup Tips for Dark Hair and Fair Skin
Written By
Rosallee Scott
Rosallee Scott
Published: Mar 12, 2013
Updated: Dec 13, 2021
2 minute read

A creamy complexion with raven hair looks dramatic in the best way possible. Here are some makeup tips to accentuate this beautiful contrast.

Eyes

Eye makeup depends on eye color. For brown eyes, create contrast with green eye shadow. For blue eyes, opt for smoky greys and browns. For green eyes, blue shades add drama. You can also match the specks of other hues in your eyes. For example, brown eyes with a hint of gold look gorgeous with golden eye shadow.

To create a dark, sultry look, apply black or dark brown eyeliner along the upper lash line, then apply shadow along the same line, blending slightly upwards. For a fresher wide-eyed look, sweep a lighter, brighter shadow along the whole top lid, and apply a thin lick of eyeliner just along the top lash line. Finish up with a couple coats of mascara for both looks.

Cheeks

To emphasize cheekbones, choose a shade that's pretty close to your skin tone, and sweep it just on the apples of your cheeks. If you have a reddish undertone, stick with a more neutral hue and avoid rosy colors. If you have a yellowish undertone, a rosy blush helps neutralize your overall tone.

Lips

For lips, a deep burgundy or red adds another lovely contrast to porcelain skin. If a girl-next-door look is more your style, line your lips with a pencil that matches your natural lip color and finish it off with a tinted gloss.

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Skin Care

Protecting your complexion is super important for fair-skinned beauties. All the makeup in the world cannot completely cover or repair damage from the sun and other elements. Wear sunscreen every day in addition to your regular skincare routine.

Rosallee Scott

Rosallee Scott has been a freelance writer since 1998. Currently, her career is focused on creating informational articles for Web content. Though Scott's articles cover a variety of topics, her concentration is predominately on…

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