I never noticed this thread before and am so glad it exists! My friend and I were able to find our foundation shades in Make Up Forever's HD Invisible Cover Foundation.

Originally Posted by DC-Cutie

Garnier comes in other shades, but IMO the range for women of color isn't that great. I like IMAN cosmetics, too. She needs to jump on the BB cream train!

I love this thread, because it brings back so many memories.

I arrived stateside as a German girl of age 22, ready to marry an African-American GI in his home town in the Deep South. We met at work, where I was a translator.

We loved one another, the sort of innocent love which believes it can conquer all. The year was 1974, not a time when the Deep South (Texas/Louisiana border) was open to us.

I recall going to Parkdale Mall in Beaumont with my sister-in-law. Fashion Fair at Joske's had the most delicious-smelling body lotion, all as a part of a cosmetics line for women of color. The kind in the pink bottle!

There are so many fond memories. My hair is yardstick straight. My African-American girlfriends and sisters-in-law said, what do you do to get it so straight and smooth? Oh, I hated it at the time - I wanted curl! All the while I envied their black skin, the way it made a plain t-shirt glow while I looked like a maggot in my paleness.

Anyone try the Mayballene (sp?) cream. It's getting rave reviews. I think I'm going to try and find this tomorrow.

Originally Posted by DC-Cutie

Another brand I recently started back using, Becca. This is an Australian brand, but they have a great range for women of color with yellow, red and orange undertones. Very lightweight, but can provide more coverage if needed. Their system is: apply the tinted moisturizer, then go over problem areas with concealer or stick and top with their skin perfector, brush light powder if needed. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-oerLsHgis">YouTube Link</a> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-oerLsHgis as a reference I use Becca Cosmetics Luminous Skin Color - Nuba Becca Cosmetics Stick Foundation SPF 30 - Fudge Skin Perfector - Topaz

They sell this at Duane Reade in NYC. I'm going to go play tomorrow!

Originally Posted by LuxePRW

Can any of you ladies recommend a brand of sunscreen/sunblock for the face and body? Something that doesn't turn your skin gray!!! My skin tone is similar to Kelly Rowland or Brandy. Thanks!!

I've heard amazing things about devita. I've tried elta sunscreen for the face and no white cast. You can buy on Amazon. Usually whole foods sells devita products.

Originally Posted by CoutureMe06

They sell this at Duane Reade in NYC. I'm going to go play tomorrow!

What!!!! Since when?? I've been to too many Duane Reades and never seen Becca.

Originally Posted by CoutureMe06

I've heard amazing things about devita. I've tried elta sunscreen for the face and no white cast. You can buy on Amazon. Usually whole foods sells devita products.

Devita is my favorite sunscreen/moisturizer. I found out about it on another forum and have been so pleased with it, cant's see myself using anything else now.

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Urban Decay naked palette eye shadows

Originally Posted by CoutureMe06

I've heard amazing things about devita. I've tried elta sunscreen for the face and no white cast. You can buy on Amazon. Usually whole foods sells devita products.

Thank you! I struggle to find sunscreens and it's an expensive trial-and-error.

Originally Posted by DC-Cutie

What!!!! Since when?? I've been to too many Duane Reades and never seen Becca.

Select Duane Reades which have "the Boutique" for "hard to find/indie" brands.

Just wanted to share that I FINALLY found a bronzer that was not 'flat' or full of so much shimmer that my face could work partime as a disco ball on weekends. I'm in love with NARS bronzer in Casino. lol I'd received a sample of Laguna in a VIB bag and (in the voice and Blaine and Antwon) 'hated it!'. I never knew there were other colors. lol

Originally Posted by DC-Cutie

What!!!! Since when?? I've been to too many Duane Reades and never seen Becca.

Sorry to get back so late. Dont know why i dint get notifications when im quoted. Usually the new look boutiques have it. The one on wall street does and I'm sure in main tourist areas too

I found the bb cream at Walgreens in time square. I love it! Lightweight and gives a nice even coverage like your skin. No white cast since it does have sunscreen. I wear dark lol. I would say I am in Kelly Rowland complexion range.

I got my hands on Sleeks Cosmetics BB cream! I've been wearing it for about a week now and I absolutely love it. I received tan and dark, I have to mix to get the perfect match. That's the onky drawback. The coverage is nice and my face doesn't have a white or ashy cast. I set it with a mineral veil from bare minerals.

Originally Posted by CoutureMe06

Anyone try the Mayballene (sp?) cream. It's getting rave reviews. I think I'm going to try and find this tomorrow.

i've tried the bb creme in medium deep and I'm light skin. I like it not a lot of coverage just a good wash of color.