Flawless Face: The Perfect Make-Up for Black Brides

For women of color, the most challenging aspect of beauty shopping is finding face makeup--ie, foundation, concealer and powder--that seamlessly matches our skin tone. And for brides, it's even more important (no one wants to look like they're wearing a mask in their bridal portrait--pictures last a lifetime!). The good news is, beauty brands are working overtime to develop extensive face makeup shades to suit our skin. Give great face on your wedding day with our favorite foundations, concealers and powders for brown skin. Check out our gallery of the Perfect Powders, Concealers and Foundations for Black Brides. Meet four couples who were recently engaged in the pages of ESSENCE. Read their stories and vote for your favorite pair. Not only will the winning couple receive a dream wedding, but you, the voter, may win a four-night stay in Maui, Hawaii.

By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020

For women of color, the most challenging aspect of beauty shopping is finding face makeup–ie, foundation, concealer and powder–that seamlessly matches our skin tone. And for brides, it’s even more important (no one wants to look like they’re wearing a mask in their bridal portrait–pictures last a lifetime!). The good news is, beauty brands are working overtime to develop extensive face makeup shades to suit our skin. Give flawless face on your wedding day with our favorite foundations, concealers and powders for brown skin. Check out our gallery of the Perfect Powders, Concealers and Foundations for Black Brides. Meet four couples who were recently engaged in the pages of ESSENCE. Read their stories and vote for your favorite pair. Not only will the winning couple receive a dream wedding, but you, the voter, may win a four-night stay in Maui, Hawaii.