Those with darker skin are more prone to things like hyperpigmentation, melasma, dark spots, and more.
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1. Let’s Begin With Lip Care. A Lip Liner Is A Necessity.
I don’t believe there’s a single brown girl who wouldn’t need lip liner specifically brown or chocolate liner. It goes great with nude shades or lipstick and any other shade. This Barry M lip liner is a great place to start.
Price: £2.95
2. The Maybelline Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner.
This lip liner comes in several shades and it’s absolutely gorgeous. It’s very creamy and makes the lips look fuller.
Price: £3.99
3. MAC Matte Lipstick.
The beige/rose colour of this lipstick is absolutely beautiful and well pigmented. It would suit that beautiful brown face and gorgeous lip anytime.
Price: £16.75
4. I Saved The Best For Second Because Sunscreen Is Extremely Important. Using The Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen Has Been Life-Changing For Me.
Although this Sunscreen is quite watery as the name implies, it is wonderful. It leaves no white cast and gives you a subtle glow and moisturised skin.
Price: £13.50
5. Olay Complete Defense Daily UV Moisturizer SPF 30.
If you are a brown skin girly with dry skin this is great for you. It will perfectly moisturise your skin while protecting it.
Price: £25.59
6. IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream with SPF 50+
This sunscreen contains Hyaluronic acid, peptides and hydrolyzed collagen. It works wonders for acne scars and marks on brown skin
Price: £30.99
7. Neutrogena Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock Lotion.
This sunscreen is great for brown skin. It leaves the skin soft, and smooth, it’s water and sweatproof, lightweight and non-comedogenic.
Price: £11.57
8. A Vitamin C Serum With Other Acids Is A Key Ingredient In A Brown Girls Skincare Routine.
This product greatly reduces the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation on the face in a week. It’s also non-comedogenic, so it’s a good choice for acne-prone skin.
Price: £8.03
9. CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid.
If you are a brown girl with sensitive skin, this is what you need. Not only will it brighten your skin but it will keep its moisture.
Price: £23.15
10. If Vitamin C Serum Doesn’t Do It For You, A Niacinamide Will.
The INKEY List Niacinamide is great to reduce blemishes or spots that are caused by acne or UV rays. This product is also great for oily skin, it controls excess oil, and may reduce the outbreak of acne.
Price: £5.55
11. Revolution Skincare London, 10% Niacinamide + Zinc
Huge pores? This serum takes care of that as well reducing blemishes.
Price: £4.00
12. CeraVe Foaming Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin 236 ml with Niacinamide and 3 Essential Ceramides
In place of a serum, use this foaming cleanser. Perfect for all skin types and contains Hyaluronic acid to retain moisture.
Price: £6.40
13. Petroleum Jelly
Recently, the internet has been abuzz with “slugging”. Slugging is basically slathering a form of moisturizer on your skin after your routine to lock in moisturise.
Most people use petroleum jelly for this. As a brown girl applying it just before bed gives your skin a healthy glow in the morning. If you have acne-prone this wouldn’t be wise but if not, you need to try it.
Price: £3.99
14. Vaseline Original Pure Petroleum Jelly.
This is another brand of petroleum Jelly to try. You can also apply this on your lips if they’re dry as well.
Price: £1.50