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From The Pros: How to Match Your Makeup

Blend your way to a flawless face with these expert tips from celeb makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff.
How to Match Your Makeup
Beauty Matchmaker LEAD
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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If you’ve ever brought home a shopping bag full of makeup only to put it on in the bathroom mirror and discover you purchased the wrong shade, you’re not alone.  Purchasing makeup that matches your skin tone is no easy feat.  The same goes with concealer—If you purchase a shade too dark, you’re stuck with raccoon eyes.  Concealer that’s too light looks even worse.

Find your perfect shade with the ESSENCE Beauty Matchmaker now!

In order to solve your shade matching dilemmas, we caught up with celeb makeup and CoverGirl brand ambassador Ashunta Sheriff. Here are eight easy tips from Sheriff’s arsenal that will help you find your perfect match.