great video on the next video can you make a list of your products for us and where we may purchase i would like to get that setting powder thanks in advance
Hey Scandalousbeauty, how are you? I am in mac nw50, and revlon cappuccino what shade will I use in black opal? And is stick the best for oily skin? Or should I use liquid foundation? Thankks for your reply.
Right now, for undereye (and dark sides) concealer I use MAC studio finish in NC50 then highlight over it with the Select Cover up liquid concealer in NC45. But that black opal looks amazing under your eyes, really brightens up. I may have to check it out.
Does this foundation for rub off? I've only ever used pressed powder-my whole life. Currently using Lancom dual finish, but wanting to try these sticks.
For some reason beautiful bronze on you looks alot darker than it is on me. Im a NC45 in Mac and i got Beautiful Bronze in Black opal and its pretty much the same conversion.. and im caramel colored (a bit darker than rihanna) but on you it looks more Red dark brown undertone.. thats wierd on me its lighter. Are you sure you did not get Hazelnut color or carob?
I have the Black Opal stick foundation beautiful Bronze and it really does give great coverage i also have the Blush Cranberry -- and i use them often! i have oliy sking and once u use the powder its great!
I have the Black Opal stick foundation beautiful Bronze and it really does give great coverage i also have the Blush Cranberry -- and i use them often!
i bought mine yesterday and gave it a test today and its a pretty good foundation.. i have oily skin and it was a little oily but wasnt that oily so what i am planning on doing it using a powder to keep down the oil but other than that i like it.. oh i am not really a fan of black opal but this foundation as turned me into one...
@trinidadianbeauty1 Oh and about your hair, I've worked in a salon for many years. You may find it helpful to straighten your roots with either a hot comb or small flat iron before adding spritz to it and using the wave iron. That way it won't get as crunchy and will blend better. Just a piece of advice.
@trinidadianbeauty1 I got upset because this channel has a lot of useful information and Erin puts her heart and soul into her videos. Her videos had a big impact on the success of my own career as a makeup artist. So yes, I do tend to get defensive when her videos are attacked. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
@trinidadianbeauty1 If that is the case then let me apologize for my rude comments also. Yes, your sister was rude so I'd suggest she get her own channel so people won't respond negatively to you or make you lose subscribers.
@trinidadianbeauty1 Just peeped your videos... you might want to find SOMEONE to do something to your face A.S.A.P. ! If you don't like the video don't watch it, but the nasty comments is not necessary. I could've said something about at least straightening the roots of your hair before trying to rocking that tacky weave... but that wouldn't have been nice would it? LOL!
@squeakynee .......i was really confused when i saw ur comment because i had never watched ur videos or anything when i finally realized what went on....i never sign out of my youtube account so anyone on you tube can comment on anything and it shows up as if i did....this happened b4 but my sister happened to have said something positive that time so i didnt mind.....i apologize for whatever she said cuz i see that she clearly upset you.....
@squeakynee by the way my hair was permed....i used hair spritz and my deep waver to match the hair and on camera i observed that it looks greyish and kinda hard but whatever......do u ma......im cool ....i guess i have to sign out from now on
what is the equivalent of beautiful bronze in revlon colorstay? I've been using BO for a while now...i love it...but I need some variety b/c its not smudge resistant enough for me
The color of the foundation was too light for your skin like several shades!! you looked yellow after you applied it, Im not trying to be rude but I just think you should get a darker color so it blend in more with your natural color
@ladyphatkat oh ok so if i can wear beautiful bronze i can get away with nc 50. so nw 45 is darker or lighter or equal to nutmeg & b-bronze? I'm still a bit confused.
@MSEBONYSEDC nw 45 is alot redder than beautiful bronze and depper in color than nutmeg. I'm an nc 50 in mac and i wear nutmeg. beautifuzl bronze is too red and a tad bit dark for me even in the summer. beautiful bronze is lighter than nw 45 in mac though. So it wolud be nc 50 =nutmeg and then beautiful bronze is a half shade lighter than mac's nw45
hello erin i just want to say thanks i normally wear mac studio tech and the black opal stick is just as good i am a NW47 and suede mocha works great for me i really dont hear anyone talk about that one. i was wodering could i use topaze as a high lighter or am i to dark.
@maimaimaired I am NW50 and I use truly topaz as a highlighter/concealer as well as a combination of mocha and hazelnut for the rest of my face. Good luck!
Yellow is not the foundation of your skin tone-, therefore, it has only made you lighter when you should stay with you natural colour-which actually has a nice shade of red in combination with a deep rich brown. The finishing product of this make up session hides your true colour- very beautiful colour. Observe the drastic difference between the skin on your arm and neck to the skin the make-up has given you.
i think u did an awesome job! I love they coverage this make up gives, but would u recommended this foundation for sensitive and acne prone skin? or is there another brand u would recommend?
I just bought mine on Saturday, and I was wondering if I should've bought two colors b/c my forehead is a different shade from my cheeks/nose etc. Great video, I'll definitely be trying your technique :)
@AffiaDaBoss i use mac and black opal. i also wear nw45 in the black opal collection you won't find an exact match in one stick shade. the shades you need are hazelnut and carob. i use the two for a complete foundation look. hazelnut on the inside of my face the lighter area and carob on the outer side the darker area. it gives a nice finish when blended properly. hope that helps
okay so after watching this, i went and bought the truly topaz, beautifully bronze and hazel nut, i use the trylu like you did under the eyes and on the nose, but the bronze is too red for me, i seem to need to use the hzelnut to make it less red, but after it all i feel too dark, smh its so frustrating, i love the foundation but the colors are crazy for me... what do you think i should do?
i love black opal products , i use the concealor stick, but how did you find your color? i always have a problem with that, its always too dark or too light? not like i can try it in the store
i use beautiful bronxe but in the summer time its fine in the winter i look like a umpa loompa lol thanks the video i guess i need the topaz too. have you tried the luminess air ?
great review of black opal...headed out to buy some now I usually use Iman in earth 2. Two questions- Which do you like better IMAN or Black Opal? What color is the Ben Nye powder you finished with???
@bohomommie Hmm....I love the creaminess of the Black Opal, I think it's much more pigmented. But, it gets oily, which I don't think the Iman really did. I used the Ben Nye Banana Powder.
does Black Opal have a site or should i try like ebay or something because i have looked everywhere in wisconsin and no one seems to have it or i just cant see. plse help someone, i really wanna try it
@nellya1 - Thanks for the heads up on where to purchase the black opal, I've never seen it here in CA. And since it's more affordable then MAC, it's all good as far as I'm concerned :)
I'm a MAC NW45/NC50, and I use the truly topaz under the eye, with beautiful bronze all over. I LOVE THIS STUFF!!!! I USE IT MORE THEN MY MAC EVEN....I freakin LOVE IT!
yeah, thanks to you, i went out and bought my opal foundation today, no more mac for me,i was watching your videos last night thank you so much, love your tutorials
ok so you are a mac nc 50 and so am i how are you using msf in dark..let me tell you i was on a wild goose hunt for the right color. i go in and the girl tells me im medium dark so i take it home and im like mmmh! no this aint gone work i take it back and they give me deep dark. but now i see you using dark we are the same complexion. what do you think about that?
In a Mac foundation I m a NW 50 When I started using Black Opal the first one I bought was Hazlenut which had a red case to it Now I am using Beautiful Bronze, is not a true match but is very close, Thanks for doing the video, I love Black Opal foundation stick,
I like black opal but years ago when their makeup first came out I couldn't stand the taste of their lipsticks which sadly look great. Do they still taste bad and strong?
love black opal and i have every color! i love them since you can go from light coverage to heavy. they all seem to have more yellow tones in them. i use these sticks when i have WOC clients. i can mix colors or use them to highlight and contour if needed. thanks for doing a video!
For those who fall between MAC's NC42 and NC44 (i.e. me), the Black Opal stick in Heavenly Honey is a REALLY good match. Matches better than my MAC stick foundations.
Hello Erin, I am trying to find my correct shade in Black Opal and I was wondering if I sent you a picture if you could tell me where to start and what my highlight color would be?
I know it could be difficult,but I thought I would ask.
Loved how you simply removed where you didn't want highlighter. Good tip. I went to get Mac 109 brush yesterday & they had Christmas pkgs. out. Well, I got one at $49.95 with 5 brushes, short handled ones, but good way to build collection. Pros & cons on short handles. Still don't have my 109, but was a good deal. Included: 190 Love & needed this one,212,129, 275, 227 .Wish they had a little more weight short but work. Pros & cons on long or short handles. Appreciate you!
Is there no way around the "ashy" look w/ talc powders...I just bought a powder that matches perfectly in natural light, but it has TALC :-( and in flash photos...it looks like I bought my make up 3 shades too light!
mary kay just got in 6 new shades of mineral powder foundation and it works!! i've always had a bad time with finding my true color,since i'm dark skinned. matter of fact i just put a vid up about it, if u wanna check it out!
Hi, I have been watching ur videos for a while now. I notice u love ur mac foundation but u are an oily girl. Well I really need help with my foundation pick. I will be a bride in Dec. & I am having a destination wedding so I have to be my own makeup artist, but I am having a hardtime finding a foundation that will give me that mac finish w/o me oiling up/ looking cakey. Or maybe u can suggest something I can use & set it so it won't move! I've tried everything so far. Pls help! Thanks!
Mary kay has great foundation for oily skin, just started using it on myself, want more info message me about it! congrats on the wedding, i've been married for 6months now and i love it! lol
Fabulous Erin. Beautiful Bronze works on most women of color in addition to Truly Topaz, Heavenly Honey, Carob and Hazelnut. Love 'em. Your eyes are on FIYAH HONEEEYYY!
how do i find my shade. the scale thing you match with your hand dont work cause my hands and face are so many shades apart.. i dont even know where to begin.
Oh my! The dramatic eye looks really BEAUTIFUL on you! I love it. I'd like to try out this foundation, but my skin is really oily, that Studio Fix can barely control the shine :<.
I love this on you! Beautiful! I have to try this. I can't keep up with all the gorgeous foundations you review. I just got MUFE Mat Velvet and I love it. But BO shouldn't be too bad since its only like $10 at the drugstore.
Great tutorial. I enjoy your videos. I think you resemble a young Whitney Houston!
Mac foundations don't look good on me. I can wear some of their powders but the liquid & cream foundations just don't work for me. Black Opal Truly Topaz matches me perfectly, Beautiful Bronze is a great contour shade for me. Black Opal also makes wonderful loose powder, pressed powder, liquid foundation. Their products are great!
What I am realizing in my makeup journey is sthat most black women are darker in the upper forehead area and light in the middle. We need to approach foundation like this to avoid looking like a mask.
I agree absolutely. I am a darker skinned female and I always ignored drugstore foundation because I always figured it wouldn't work. Department store foundation is too expensive to buy two seperate shades, but this Black Opal is something I think I can give a try. Have any of you tried Illamasqua? The new British brand carried by Sephora?
i was the same way! i'm dark skinned and i've always had to mix 2 diff shades but i've just got into mary kay and i found my perfect shade Bronze 708!i just put a 2 vids up about foundations.
You are definitely talking my language now. Black Opal is all that I use. Some SELECT walmarts carry it. I've bought a "LOT" of BO off of ebay, new and unused lot of eyeshadow, lipgloss concealer, makeup sticks, liquid makeup all for less than 20 bucks, the seller even told me to send her my preferred colors in and she'd send them to me....Checked for her recently and seems she out of commission. I don't understand MAC TERMINOLOGY, lol, so thanks for this.
that is so beautiful on you!! I love the coverage you have and you don't look made up!!! kudos on that one!!!!! I've always wanted to try guess I put my big girl pants on and go do it!! lol
hi Erin great review ,love the look. i wanted to know do you think that this product is good for a professional photo shoot ,i have one coming up next week and am on a budget .thanks again keep up the good work .stay fabulous and god bless. your girl fabulouslystyle
Great review Erin!! I have never used Black Opal before!! The color looks great and appears to blend in wonderfully!! You eyes are beautiful. I will have to check out your tutorial!! Question. Do you use fix plus with all foundations? Do you reccomend using fix plus and why? Thanks for such a great review!! Hugs, Tasha :)
I wear MAC Select spf 15 foundation in NC 43 and 44. I found that B.O. "Heavenly Honey" is a great match for me. I was pleasantly surprised how well it blended in with my skin tone. I hope this helps some of your viewers!
luv your videos, now i must try black opal... i must thank you for the juice beauty tip--that stuff really works! You are a life saver, please keep up the good work- can't wait to see your next video!
That is my all time favorite foundation I just can't find it to often anymore. I use beautiful bronze and it matches me perfectly. I'm so glad you did this video I dont see anyone talking about this foundation.
great video on the next video can you make a list of your products for us and where we may purchase i would like to get that setting powder thanks in advance
greathouse60 1 month ago
I bought these for my kit and the coverage its amazing! I would have never thought that Black Opal would be on point like that. love your videos.
Honeibfly 2 months ago
if you can remember what pigment color is that on your eyes? it looks amazing.
Honeibfly 2 months ago
i love your eyeshade
Purplemuslimlina2010 3 months ago
i bought one yesterday, worked great...i love ur smile when ur puttin on the blush :)
mizkayzee 4 months ago
i like this bc of the full coverage but as an oily person,it just makes me look too greasy.I was kind of sad about that.
79blt 7 months ago
@79blt Try sweeping a little cornstarch over your foundation. It works super well.
MegaBrooke16 6 months ago
I've been looking for this EVERYWHERE! For MAC I use NC35. I'm debating if I'm Heavenly Honey or Truly Topaz. heellppp!
LilaMontage 7 months ago
@LilaMontage i'm unsure if im heavenly honey or truly topaz too,I'm just going to order both
Keesh8181 7 months ago
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b3autiful13 8 months ago
Hey Scandalousbeauty, how are you? I am in mac nw50, and revlon cappuccino what shade will I use in black opal? And is stick the best for oily skin? Or should I use liquid foundation? Thankks for your reply.
beacheson 8 months ago
lmfao were are you from.. gotta be from up north. gotta be lol
IiiShadowJunkie 9 months ago
y dont u stick to the beautiful bronze alone?
nikii4900 10 months ago
@nikii4900 I wanted to highlight and contour. Usually, I only use one, but for this tut, I used a couple. I like the effect that it gives.
scandalousbeauty 9 months ago
I love foundation sticks way more then liquid foundation
YourNumberOneFan100 11 months ago
I use medium beige
YourNumberOneFan100 11 months ago
Right now, for undereye (and dark sides) concealer I use MAC studio finish in NC50 then highlight over it with the Select Cover up liquid concealer in NC45. But that black opal looks amazing under your eyes, really brightens up. I may have to check it out.
evisionaryloveslife 11 months ago
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Does this foundation for rub off? I've only ever used pressed powder-my whole life. Currently using Lancom dual finish, but wanting to try these sticks.
artistsway1 11 months ago
Does this foundation for rub off? I've only ever used pressed powder-my whole life. Currently using Lancolm, but wanting to try these sticks.
artistsway1 11 months ago
I wear a NW 43-45 and for black opal beautiful bronze is amazing for me. Id say truly topaz is kinda like nw 40-ish.... hazelnut is like nw45-ish
AidenJules 11 months ago
@bohomommie , Black opal is better than iman because black opal had many different thing .
hammyannie 1 year ago
Perfect!! Love it..totally about to use this technique
FYESTFEMME86 1 year ago
For some reason beautiful bronze on you looks alot darker than it is on me. Im a NC45 in Mac and i got Beautiful Bronze in Black opal and its pretty much the same conversion.. and im caramel colored (a bit darker than rihanna) but on you it looks more Red dark brown undertone.. thats wierd on me its lighter. Are you sure you did not get Hazelnut color or carob?
SuperBlackbeauty19 1 year ago
I LOVE this line.. My mother hates it she swears by people having rashes from it but it did me justice
crit1227 1 year ago
in pleasantly surprised.
Marieeazy 1 year ago
I have the Black Opal stick foundation beautiful Bronze and it really does give great coverage i also have the Blush Cranberry -- and i use them often! i have oliy sking and once u use the powder its great!
BillionaireMandy 1 year ago
I have the Black Opal stick foundation beautiful Bronze and it really does give great coverage i also have the Blush Cranberry -- and i use them often!
BillionaireMandy 1 year ago
i bought mine yesterday and gave it a test today and its a pretty good foundation.. i have oily skin and it was a little oily but wasnt that oily so what i am planning on doing it using a powder to keep down the oil but other than that i like it.. oh i am not really a fan of black opal but this foundation as turned me into one...
choochiXluvzXMakeup 1 year ago
@trinidadianbeauty1 Oh and about your hair, I've worked in a salon for many years. You may find it helpful to straighten your roots with either a hot comb or small flat iron before adding spritz to it and using the wave iron. That way it won't get as crunchy and will blend better. Just a piece of advice.
squeakynee 1 year ago
@trinidadianbeauty1 I got upset because this channel has a lot of useful information and Erin puts her heart and soul into her videos. Her videos had a big impact on the success of my own career as a makeup artist. So yes, I do tend to get defensive when her videos are attacked. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
squeakynee 1 year ago
@trinidadianbeauty1 If that is the case then let me apologize for my rude comments also. Yes, your sister was rude so I'd suggest she get her own channel so people won't respond negatively to you or make you lose subscribers.
squeakynee 1 year ago
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trinidadianbeauty1 1 year ago
@trinidadianbeauty1 Just peeped your videos... you might want to find SOMEONE to do something to your face A.S.A.P. ! If you don't like the video don't watch it, but the nasty comments is not necessary. I could've said something about at least straightening the roots of your hair before trying to rocking that tacky weave... but that wouldn't have been nice would it? LOL!
squeakynee 1 year ago
@squeakynee .......i was really confused when i saw ur comment because i had never watched ur videos or anything when i finally realized what went on....i never sign out of my youtube account so anyone on you tube can comment on anything and it shows up as if i did....this happened b4 but my sister happened to have said something positive that time so i didnt mind.....i apologize for whatever she said cuz i see that she clearly upset you.....
trinidadianbeauty1 1 year ago
@squeakynee by the way my hair was permed....i used hair spritz and my deep waver to match the hair and on camera i observed that it looks greyish and kinda hard but whatever......do u ma......im cool ....i guess i have to sign out from now on
trinidadianbeauty1 1 year ago
how do you know what your shade is.... i mean im pretty sure u cnt try it on in the store
tacobelladdikt 1 year ago
I have Sam Fine's book! :D
vanitysadeparis 1 year ago
what is the equivalent of beautiful bronze in revlon colorstay? I've been using BO for a while now...i love it...but I need some variety b/c its not smudge resistant enough for me
prplheart 1 year ago
The color of the foundation was too light for your skin like several shades!! you looked yellow after you applied it, Im not trying to be rude but I just think you should get a darker color so it blend in more with your natural color
shawndiorifyify 1 year ago
I use Studio Sculpt spf 15 foundation-nc50 (What foundation would you recommend, and also the other items to go with it
DivaBeaute 1 year ago
Your tips where really good :)
shayla2015 1 year ago
Anyone know the MAC equals to Nutmeg or Beautiful Bronze from Black Opal?
MSEBONYSEDC 1 year ago
@MSEBONYSEDC nc 50 and nutmeg are equal beautiful bronze is a half a shade darker than nc 50 not quite nw 45
ladyphatkat 1 year ago
@ladyphatkat oh ok so if i can wear beautiful bronze i can get away with nc 50. so nw 45 is darker or lighter or equal to nutmeg & b-bronze? I'm still a bit confused.
MSEBONYSEDC 1 year ago
@MSEBONYSEDC nw 45 is alot redder than beautiful bronze and depper in color than nutmeg. I'm an nc 50 in mac and i wear nutmeg. beautifuzl bronze is too red and a tad bit dark for me even in the summer. beautiful bronze is lighter than nw 45 in mac though. So it wolud be nc 50 =nutmeg and then beautiful bronze is a half shade lighter than mac's nw45
ladyphatkat 1 year ago
@ladyphatkat thanks for clarifying more :)
MSEBONYSEDC 1 year ago
@MSEBONYSEDC Beautiful Bronze = NC50. Nutmeg = NW45
relaximdointhis 1 year ago
@relaximdointhis Beautiful bronze is NC45 and Hazelnut is NW45
SuperBlackbeauty19 1 year ago
Your eyes are beautifully done. Do you have a tutorial for the look? Or the products used.
Thanks!
thecreativelady 1 year ago
thanks .
maimaimaired 1 year ago
hello erin i just want to say thanks i normally wear mac studio tech and the black opal stick is just as good i am a NW47 and suede mocha works great for me i really dont hear anyone talk about that one. i was wodering could i use topaze as a high lighter or am i to dark.
maimaimaired 1 year ago
@maimaimaired I am NW50 and I use truly topaz as a highlighter/concealer as well as a combination of mocha and hazelnut for the rest of my face. Good luck!
jllowen88 1 year ago
Yellow is not the foundation of your skin tone-, therefore, it has only made you lighter when you should stay with you natural colour-which actually has a nice shade of red in combination with a deep rich brown. The finishing product of this make up session hides your true colour- very beautiful colour. Observe the drastic difference between the skin on your arm and neck to the skin the make-up has given you.
Lynnnily 1 year ago 6
@Lynnnily I used it as a highlight, for the effect. I'd use more of the red based foundations for a more natural look.
scandalousbeauty 1 year ago 2
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i think u did an awesome job! I love they coverage this make up gives, but would u recommended this foundation for sensitive and acne prone skin? or is there another brand u would recommend?
Jazlicious89 1 year ago
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Jazlicious89 1 year ago
I just bought mine on Saturday, and I was wondering if I should've bought two colors b/c my forehead is a different shade from my cheeks/nose etc. Great video, I'll definitely be trying your technique :)
pinkpeach26 1 year ago
@pinkpeach26 Sometimes, it's essential!!!
scandalousbeauty 1 year ago
very pretty!
Benzo271 1 year ago
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pianogurls2 1 year ago
Thank you I was trying to figure out which black opal color I was I am an NW45 I think I will go with your colors. Your skin is beautiful
TheMzpink 1 year ago
@TheMzpink Thank you!
scandalousbeauty 1 year ago
when you use that mac spray does it keep the makeup from coming off on your hands?
MsBlackbarbie757 1 year ago
@MsBlackbarbie757 Not at all! lol
scandalousbeauty 1 year ago
Thanks for such Great Video :-)
If I use MAC NW 45 which Black opal color should I get. Please let me know. Thanks
AffiaDaBoss 1 year ago
@AffiaDaBoss i use mac and black opal. i also wear nw45 in the black opal collection you won't find an exact match in one stick shade. the shades you need are hazelnut and carob. i use the two for a complete foundation look. hazelnut on the inside of my face the lighter area and carob on the outer side the darker area. it gives a nice finish when blended properly. hope that helps
ShortMocha 1 year ago
@ShortMocha That even helped me! I used the Hazelnut on my face the other day and loved it!
scandalousbeauty 1 year ago
Love the eyeshadow!
mrsdevine09 2 years ago
okay so after watching this, i went and bought the truly topaz, beautifully bronze and hazel nut, i use the trylu like you did under the eyes and on the nose, but the bronze is too red for me, i seem to need to use the hzelnut to make it less red, but after it all i feel too dark, smh its so frustrating, i love the foundation but the colors are crazy for me... what do you think i should do?
misses400mdash 2 years ago
Loved the video. Can you please do a review/tutorial on the iman second to none stick foundation?
QUEENMTS 2 years ago
i love black opal products , i use the concealor stick, but how did you find your color? i always have a problem with that, its always too dark or too light? not like i can try it in the store
misses400mdash 2 years ago
wre can i get the black opal sticks what stores/shops
8thluv 2 years ago
Girl, I am LOVING LOVING your eye shadow, please share where you brought it from. Thanks
hourglas39 2 years ago
i use beautiful bronxe but in the summer time its fine in the winter i look like a umpa loompa lol thanks the video i guess i need the topaz too. have you tried the luminess air ?
mistyday 2 years ago
great review of black opal...headed out to buy some now I usually use Iman in earth 2. Two questions- Which do you like better IMAN or Black Opal? What color is the Ben Nye powder you finished with???
bohomommie 2 years ago 4
@bohomommie Hmm....I love the creaminess of the Black Opal, I think it's much more pigmented. But, it gets oily, which I don't think the Iman really did. I used the Ben Nye Banana Powder.
scandalousbeauty 1 year ago
@bohomommie i am having the same problem but black opal is cheaper soooooo
TheOfficalPageOfTolu 8 months ago
how do you stop it from transferring
kily6666 2 years ago
@kily6666 : use their invisible blocking oil powder, its great for oily foundation
nellya1 2 years ago
Do you have to use the powder 2 set ur foundation all of the time?? I'm a beginner and u r my complexion so I am gonna try this foundation
almondbrown09 2 years ago
It is so frustrating because Black opal is sold in Walmart back home, but where I am now it is not sold in the Walmart stores.
wsmw85 2 years ago
i use beautiful bronze in the stick foundation,(same as you) and the total coverage foundation in the little jar, and nutmeg in the perfecting powder
sams123973 2 years ago
black opal is the best : )
sams123973 2 years ago
does Black Opal have a site or should i try like ebay or something because i have looked everywhere in wisconsin and no one seems to have it or i just cant see. plse help someone, i really wanna try it
aTsBg21 2 years ago
@aTsBg21 : Afrocare(dot)com has it , its in uk but i think they ship everyehere
then try black opal (dot)com
nellya1 2 years ago
@nellya1 - Thanks for the heads up on where to purchase the black opal, I've never seen it here in CA. And since it's more affordable then MAC, it's all good as far as I'm concerned :)
hourglas39 2 years ago
I'm in wisco too. Nowhere to be found... but I would try searching online, like on Amazon. I ended up going to Illinois and finding it on accident.
TAMZ412 2 years ago
Hello, eyes!!!! beautiful!
DerrickMayFan 2 years ago
Thanks for this vid!
I'll try it and add them to my kit.
Thanks again!!!!
HappitoRelax 2 years ago
I'm a MAC NW45/NC50, and I use the truly topaz under the eye, with beautiful bronze all over. I LOVE THIS STUFF!!!! I USE IT MORE THEN MY MAC EVEN....I freakin LOVE IT!
relaximdointhis 2 years ago
yeah, thanks to you, i went out and bought my opal foundation today, no more mac for me,i was watching your videos last night thank you so much, love your tutorials
pillowsoft65 2 years ago
great. i like how u blended the 2 colours
PrincessNUN 2 years ago
Thanks!
scandalousbeauty 2 years ago
ok so you are a mac nc 50 and so am i how are you using msf in dark..let me tell you i was on a wild goose hunt for the right color. i go in and the girl tells me im medium dark so i take it home and im like mmmh! no this aint gone work i take it back and they give me deep dark. but now i see you using dark we are the same complexion. what do you think about that?
bellejohnson 2 years ago
LOL! Wild!
scandalousbeauty 2 years ago
where can i get opal imin SA
BongiweSA 2 years ago
Oh wow...I'm not sure :-(
scandalousbeauty 2 years ago
where can i get opal im in South Africa
BongiweSA 2 years ago
I LOVE BLACK OPAL
MzBrazilian87 2 years ago
you look very beautiful in this video!
jenniandthebets2 2 years ago
Hmmm...I'll have to try Black Opal again
Bully4oru 2 years ago
In a Mac foundation I m a NW 50 When I started using Black Opal the first one I bought was Hazlenut which had a red case to it Now I am using Beautiful Bronze, is not a true match but is very close, Thanks for doing the video, I love Black Opal foundation stick,
love4godable 2 years ago
I like black opal but years ago when their makeup first came out I couldn't stand the taste of their lipsticks which sadly look great. Do they still taste bad and strong?
jrmetmoi 2 years ago
love black opal and i have every color! i love them since you can go from light coverage to heavy. they all seem to have more yellow tones in them. i use these sticks when i have WOC clients. i can mix colors or use them to highlight and contour if needed. thanks for doing a video!
shortdub78 2 years ago
your eye make up is great :)!
you are so beautiful especially in this video!
keep up the good work!
and your smile is just gorgeous
MelandyJuunanagou 2 years ago
For those who fall between MAC's NC42 and NC44 (i.e. me), the Black Opal stick in Heavenly Honey is a REALLY good match. Matches better than my MAC stick foundations.
highlytextured 2 years ago
@highlytextured What if your a NC45? What do you use in the black opal stick?
SuperBlackbeauty19 1 year ago
@SuperBlackbeauty19 you will need a truly topaz. I'll send you a vid for you to see the colours.
AbiolaSful 9 months ago
@AbiolaSful okay thanxx i never got the video tho
SuperBlackbeauty19 9 months ago
@SuperBlackbeauty19 hey you will need to go to your channel and check your inbiox!
AbiolaSful 9 months ago
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ThompsonMiss 2 years ago
your eyemakeup in this video is beyond fabulous.
ContrastY 2 years ago 5
@ContrastY Thank you!
scandalousbeauty 1 year ago
@ContrastY Thank you!
scandalousbeauty 1 year ago
Hello Erin, I am trying to find my correct shade in Black Opal and I was wondering if I sent you a picture if you could tell me where to start and what my highlight color would be?
I know it could be difficult,but I thought I would ask.
THanks so much,
Miriam
mirruss87 2 years ago
Its good that Rite Aid has them because Rite Aid let's u bring makeup back
KellyJelly9976 2 years ago
looks great
sewingstardom90 2 years ago
Loved how you simply removed where you didn't want highlighter. Good tip. I went to get Mac 109 brush yesterday & they had Christmas pkgs. out. Well, I got one at $49.95 with 5 brushes, short handled ones, but good way to build collection. Pros & cons on short handles. Still don't have my 109, but was a good deal. Included: 190 Love & needed this one,212,129, 275, 227 .Wish they had a little more weight short but work. Pros & cons on long or short handles. Appreciate you!
TheSharperWon 2 years ago
Absolutely love the intro music for this clip..mind telling who/what is it?
sleepygirl7tt 2 years ago
Is there no way around the "ashy" look w/ talc powders...I just bought a powder that matches perfectly in natural light, but it has TALC :-( and in flash photos...it looks like I bought my make up 3 shades too light!
bsthornton 2 years ago
If you can, try MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish. I know it's a bit expensive but it doesn't make you look ashy.
glamorousdollface 2 years ago
mary kay just got in 6 new shades of mineral powder foundation and it works!! i've always had a bad time with finding my true color,since i'm dark skinned. matter of fact i just put a vid up about it, if u wanna check it out!
brittaneys352 2 years ago
My good friend has mentioned black opal foundation and it looks good on her. I may have to check out their concealers and foundation. Great video!
yaaharriott 2 years ago
Wow! You had GREAT seats at the concert! And I love Black Opals concealers.
HomeGirlBlog 2 years ago
girlll...ur making me want to go buy some makeup!...so addictive..u do great work!
upscalehair 2 years ago
hey have you ever tried NARS foundation?
fev1588 2 years ago
I really do like the coverage Black Opal gives.
ansbach74 2 years ago
yes u made beyonce proud
kesiena80 2 years ago
Hi, I have been watching ur videos for a while now. I notice u love ur mac foundation but u are an oily girl. Well I really need help with my foundation pick. I will be a bride in Dec. & I am having a destination wedding so I have to be my own makeup artist, but I am having a hardtime finding a foundation that will give me that mac finish w/o me oiling up/ looking cakey. Or maybe u can suggest something I can use & set it so it won't move! I've tried everything so far. Pls help! Thanks!
lala1980k 2 years ago
Mary kay has great foundation for oily skin, just started using it on myself, want more info message me about it! congrats on the wedding, i've been married for 6months now and i love it! lol
brittaneys352 2 years ago
You just make it all look so easy. Very nicely done. I may even give Black Opal a try!
ScentfulIndulgence 2 years ago
Fabulous Erin. Beautiful Bronze works on most women of color in addition to Truly Topaz, Heavenly Honey, Carob and Hazelnut. Love 'em. Your eyes are on FIYAH HONEEEYYY!
artiastry 2 years ago
how do i find my shade. the scale thing you match with your hand dont work cause my hands and face are so many shades apart.. i dont even know where to begin.
billohneekitty06 2 years ago
LUV IT.....
Tesha410 2 years ago
eye make up in this vid is too pretty! will try
ReginaYvette 2 years ago
I'M SO LOVING THIS LOOK
soulcandy24 2 years ago
what's the name of the eyeshadow you used??
okonkwoobiageli 2 years ago
you look so gorgeous, do you have a how to on your eye makeup it is so glam
okonkwoobiageli 2 years ago
BEAUTIFUL! ERIN :)
micab00 2 years ago
Wow! I love it.
mpenny226 2 years ago
aww Erin you're so cute! lol thanks for the vids girlie!
Neeshpeesh123 2 years ago
Your eyes look stunning x
saliha12345 2 years ago
COOLLL i love it:)
sarahpatch 2 years ago
Hi Erin, did you see the color called nutmeg?... and if so, do you think it was too light for you?
trasco50 2 years ago
love the eye look, but more importantly this foundation looks great, I'm def going to get some for my kit.
girlcanpaint0412 2 years ago
Oh my! The dramatic eye looks really BEAUTIFUL on you! I love it. I'd like to try out this foundation, but my skin is really oily, that Studio Fix can barely control the shine :<.
KUAXAM 2 years ago
from one makeup artist to the next...beautiful job!!!
tgarland05 2 years ago
I love this on you! Beautiful! I have to try this. I can't keep up with all the gorgeous foundations you review. I just got MUFE Mat Velvet and I love it. But BO shouldn't be too bad since its only like $10 at the drugstore.
4rmthamidwest 2 years ago
Great tutorial. I enjoy your videos. I think you resemble a young Whitney Houston!
Mac foundations don't look good on me. I can wear some of their powders but the liquid & cream foundations just don't work for me. Black Opal Truly Topaz matches me perfectly, Beautiful Bronze is a great contour shade for me. Black Opal also makes wonderful loose powder, pressed powder, liquid foundation. Their products are great!
EdieCiaoBaby 2 years ago
What I am realizing in my makeup journey is sthat most black women are darker in the upper forehead area and light in the middle. We need to approach foundation like this to avoid looking like a mask.
TiMalice2009 2 years ago
I agree absolutely. I am a darker skinned female and I always ignored drugstore foundation because I always figured it wouldn't work. Department store foundation is too expensive to buy two seperate shades, but this Black Opal is something I think I can give a try. Have any of you tried Illamasqua? The new British brand carried by Sephora?
GullahGyal 2 years ago
i was the same way! i'm dark skinned and i've always had to mix 2 diff shades but i've just got into mary kay and i found my perfect shade Bronze 708!i just put a 2 vids up about foundations.
brittaneys352 2 years ago
isn't the difference to big beetwen your neck and face? why didn't you put anything on your neck?
larisa1cristina 2 years ago
ur supposed to try out foundation by putting it on ur jawline or neck bcuz those are ur true tones.
brittaneys352 2 years ago
Great video and tutorial. I need to check out the BO stick foundations.... I will definitely need them for my kit.
TantalizingEyez3 2 years ago
....oh yes I almost forgot, I wear hazelnut.
angeeqt 2 years ago
You are definitely talking my language now. Black Opal is all that I use. Some SELECT walmarts carry it. I've bought a "LOT" of BO off of ebay, new and unused lot of eyeshadow, lipgloss concealer, makeup sticks, liquid makeup all for less than 20 bucks, the seller even told me to send her my preferred colors in and she'd send them to me....Checked for her recently and seems she out of commission. I don't understand MAC TERMINOLOGY, lol, so thanks for this.
angeeqt 2 years ago
if u r a Makeup Forever 177 what r U in MAC?
vmwye 2 years ago
that is so beautiful on you!! I love the coverage you have and you don't look made up!!! kudos on that one!!!!! I've always wanted to try guess I put my big girl pants on and go do it!! lol
Kelley87 2 years ago
hello Erin it's me again ,i wanted to know where can i buy the ben nye powder from i also leave in new york and you did say it was 8 $ xoxoxo thanks
fabulouslystyle 2 years ago
hi Erin great review ,love the look. i wanted to know do you think that this product is good for a professional photo shoot ,i have one coming up next week and am on a budget .thanks again keep up the good work .stay fabulous and god bless. your girl fabulouslystyle
fabulouslystyle 2 years ago
Great review Erin!! I have never used Black Opal before!! The color looks great and appears to blend in wonderfully!! You eyes are beautiful. I will have to check out your tutorial!! Question. Do you use fix plus with all foundations? Do you reccomend using fix plus and why? Thanks for such a great review!! Hugs, Tasha :)
nhop76 2 years ago
try black radience foundation i love it i use the foundation stick as a concealer and then the oil free color perfect lliquid foundation on top if it
i would love to know what u think of it
thedoubledigitdiva 2 years ago
Hey Erin!
I wear MAC Select spf 15 foundation in NC 43 and 44. I found that B.O. "Heavenly Honey" is a great match for me. I was pleasantly surprised how well it blended in with my skin tone. I hope this helps some of your viewers!
Take Care!
nikkimo75 2 years ago
Thanks nikkimo75 I am NC 42-44 depending on my tan and this does help. I will have to check out BO Heavenly Honey..
TantalizingEyez3 2 years ago
yeah Nikkimo75 thanks! I am clueless when it comes to mac coversions and I definitely want to try a cheaper alternative. :)
shuppet88 2 years ago
i looove it erin!
LovingWhoIReallyAm 2 years ago
luv your videos, now i must try black opal... i must thank you for the juice beauty tip--that stuff really works! You are a life saver, please keep up the good work- can't wait to see your next video!
rhambosia 2 years ago
I love black opal....I have been using it for a very long time and was suprised that Mr. Sam Fine uses it too!! Great video!!!
EbonieButterfly 2 years ago
you beat that face out....love the look
129kkda 2 years ago
wow that foundation seems great! im a NC50 as well so i'll be picking up this shade asap! thanx for the video!
kaymari00 2 years ago
Does this foundation work well with oily skin?
KillaKookie 2 years ago
That is my all time favorite foundation I just can't find it to often anymore. I use beautiful bronze and it matches me perfectly. I'm so glad you did this video I dont see anyone talking about this foundation.
1cutefox 2 years ago