Best Foundation For Really Dark And Tanned Skin?

inanya · Jul 18, 2016

Which foundation works best for a really tanned and dark skin? Even the darkest shade in any brand, when applied on the face make it look patchy and "white-ish" it never blends with my skin tone. Even after setting it with pressed powder, it looks so artificial. Which brand and which shade actually works for dark skin like mine?

Previously i used "lakme invisible finish matte foundation - Shade 8" which roughly cost about 300 bucks. But now, the last shade from this lakme series is Shade-4. This doesnt blend well on my skin.

Help me!

blindpup10 · Jul 19, 2016

Try Mac products. I know they are on the pricey side, but they are worth it.

shreyasingh · Jul 22, 2016

Hi, you can try Oriflame's The ONE illuskin Foundation that comes in different shades. You can pick any that suits your skin tone. My friend who is dusky has been using it and it looks great on her.

bron · Aug 12, 2016

Mac is good but so pricey ..

johnsonalisha · Dec 6, 2017

I would recommend Huda beauty faux filter foundation. Try out this and see the changes in your skin tone.

Ponnovium · Jan 10, 2018

I too have faced the same issue. shade wise you can pick up Maybelline fit me matte foundation in shade 330 or 320, they are priced around 500 something, you can always get it at discount online. Shade 330 has orange undertones and works well with dusky skin. Otherwise as suggested invest a bit and get a MAC foundation (i dont have one)

divyarnair · Jan 10, 2018

Maybelline fit me

RishabhBansal · Jul 17, 2019

Hey Inanya, let me benefit you some useful tips to choose the right Foundation for you:

1. Determine your Undertone

2. Find the right shade
(If you don't know how you can do that here is a guide about best foundations for skin in India where you can get the perfect shade for you)

3. Watch out for Oxidation

4. Choose the right Coverage & Finish

5. Don't be afraid to Mix and Match

That is how you can find a perfect Foundation for you