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Black Girl-Approved: Our Quest For The Perfect Foundation

Our inaugural episode is dedicated to the brands that have actually expanded their shade range. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated December 6, 2020
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It’s 2017 and there’s still an overwhelming need for more makeup shades that compliment brown skin.

Foundation is particularly challenging, as a lot of us are forced to mix colors or simply go without because a myriad of brands don’t provide enough options. 

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Our inaugural episode of “Black Girl-Approved” (above) is dedicated to unearthing the ones that have actually expanded their ranges. Whether your skin is fair, deep or something in between, you’ll be impressed by what we were able to find. 

Shop our top picks below! 

Black Girl-Approved Foundations

MILK MAKEUP Sunshine Skin Tint SPF 30 in Honey
$42 Buy Here
BECCA Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation in Tan
$44 Buy Here
Chanel Ultrawear Flawless Foundation in 91 Caramel
$60 Buy Here
Jay Manuel Beauty Photo Illusion Concealer in Deep
$36 Buy Here

Black Girl-Approved Foundations

Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Longwear Foundation SPF 25 #12
$64 Buy Here
IMAN Luxury Concealing Foundation in Clay 5
$16 Buy Here
MILK MAKEUP Sunshine Skin Tint SPF 30 in Deep
$42 Buy Here
Laura Geller Cover Lock Cream Foundation in Tan
$38 Buy Here

Black Girl-Approved Foundations

MILK MAKEUP Sunshine Skin Tint SPF 30 in Honey
$42 Buy Here
BECCA Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation in Tan
$44 Buy Here
Chanel Ultrawear Flawless Foundation in 91 Caramel
$60 Buy Here
Jay Manuel Beauty Photo Illusion Concealer in Deep
$36 Buy Here

Black Girl-Approved Foundations

Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Longwear Foundation SPF 25 #12
$64 Buy Here
IMAN Luxury Concealing Foundation in Clay 5
$16 Buy Here
MILK MAKEUP Sunshine Skin Tint SPF 30 in Deep
$42 Buy Here
Laura Geller Cover Lock Cream Foundation in Tan
$38 Buy Here
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