Hey Erin, you rock. i am 53 light skin with yellow undertones and today i put grey shadow over my black eye liner and then used the grey to create the smoky eye look. i use the make up forever HD foundation and love it too ! i also made some primer for my matte eye shower and it definitely made it pop! keep teaching! i am going to buy some cream blush too!
Girl I so agree with u... I have no idea why African American woman tend to shy away from bight colors. Well maybe I do, they tend to see woman that jack up there makeup and tend to say it can't be worn...lol But we sooo look good in those bright colors that bring our skin out!
ATTENTION NIGGERS, SPADES, COONS, PORCH-MONKEYS, SPOOKS: Niggers are the scum of the earth, useless to society and themselves and cursed by God (curse of Ham). The world would be a better place without this sub-human slave-race (less disease, criminals, laziness and stupidity)
P.S. YOU ALL LOOK LIKE THE SHIT THAT COMES OUT OF MY ASS AND I WANT TO USE YOU ALL AS TOILET PAPER….LOL!
I am a black woman and this video was very inspirational for me! When you pulled out the blue liner and pink lip color I had the reaction of OMG and then you made the comment that we shouldnt FREAK OUT over those colors. If it looks a hot mess take it off! (My new motto btw for trying different makeups). Thanks again for this, glad I found it!
I use this foundation, a primer and the MAC mineralizing finishing powder. How do you stop it from tranfering to your hands, paper, etc. I get brown color on everything.
I am a white woman and I love love love your videos - esp. these which are informative. You address issues not everyone else covers and whether they pertain to me personally, I just can't get enough of my beauty education by scandalous beauty! I know this is an old vid but I've literally watched it 100's of times - you're awesome!
Hi Erin thank you for the video. my question is i've tried mac cosmetics and i just can't seem to find a combination that works for me so i gave up on it. the thing that i loved most about mac studio fix powder was that it was longlasting and stayed on the skin, and i'm looking for something that doesn't transfered. what would you recoment?
Great vid! ... Another great makeup brand who have a great range of colours are Napoleon perdis ( in there foundation stick and china doll foundations) and model co (3in1 liquid foundation) Both Aussie brands! I have worked with both currently stocking model co in my makeup studio ;)
YOU are awesome. I love your videos! EVERY video is so informative and FUN to watch. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Plus I have brown skin and Im always needing makeup advise thank you!!!!!!
Hi, I was wondering around YT in the early hours an found your vids. However, I have a question about your hair. It appears that you are rocking a natural style and I was wondering which kind of style? Also what kind of products do you use. I am rocking a natural style as well and I am open to any product that works organic or not!
I think darker skin toned women look AMAZING when they use color. I'm an NC35 and I think sometimes I'm too pale to pull off using colors that I think would look even better on darker women.
You are soooo funny (I love the side comments, sounds and tangents you go on) makes the video seem more personable and intimate (like I'm talking to one of my girlfriends). Your so right on all your points! I just started wearing eyeshadows an have definitely begun to experiment with more pigmented colors, brighter colors, shimmery you name it I'm with it! I'm probably your shade or a shade darker and I love wearing PInk lipstick! Women who I work with who first would grimace when they would as
Also are thereany cheaper products that you would suggest? I don't want to spend and arm and a leg on some of the MAC products when i don't really know how to use them yet. Please & Thank you :)
I am a 16 year old girl and I'm beginning to experiment with foundation and concealer. Anyway I just want to say how much i love your videos; they help sooo much. Quick question, how do I effectively blend my super darks (upper forehead, side, mouth area) with my lighter (cheeks, nose, brows) without making the tones look different from my neck. My dad is "red" and my mom is dark skinned and i didn't get a solid tone, I got patches sort of. Please help me.
I got my makeup done at mac and i was nw50. idk how they can just look at you and kno lol. but now only go to mac and sephora. all you have to tell sephora is ur mac color and they will find you any other foundation to match that. everyone goes of mac colors now. but put me in a drugstore to find my own foundation and i'm lost lol
Thanks for this video--i am terrible at finding my fondation so I usually have to ask the make up artist at mac for assistance..I love bronzers though
Im 15 and i love makeup i usulaly dont wear foundation, concealer, or powders only for stage makeup since i act. I wanted to know if you think 15 year old is a age to start wearing makeup on a regualry day basis.I wear mascara, eyeliner and eyshadow you know the basics (yes i doo rock color!) But what about foundation and concealer? Am I too young? Is it to heavy?
@jtgirl7 i'm sixteen and i wear bronzer and foundation occasionally we have youthful skin so we don't really need it like that i started wearing light makeup at thirteen or fourteen so personally i think it's ok :) but anyway i'll let her answer
@jtgirl7 when i was 15 i did the same thing as you. i didnt really kno ne thing about foundation or concealer. i didnt start wearing concealer until a few months ago and im 18. i think that at fifteen you really should keep it simple. it will keep you looking fresher than other girls and keep ur skin better longer. besides no one wants to look back on high school pics and say wat the heck was i doin?! check out my channel for more tips
I understand why people say it`s only for white girls for example gloss, I don`t like using it because it makes my lips look huge. White girls can pull it off because they generally have smaller lips. I don`t like using eye-liner either because it makes my eyes look huge because I have big eyes to begin with, I think it`s because I apply it too thick.
LOL. SO TRUE! You have hit the nail on the head sista. I dont really wear makeup because I am afraid of outrageous colors. I like looking as natural as possible so when I do wear say a lip gloss I tend to gravitate toward browns or golds. You have inspired me to move out of my comfort zone and explore COLOR. Thanks :)
This is the first time that I have watched your videos. Girl you r 2 funny.
I just subscribed. I do not always stick to "safe" colors but I do not wear the kind of colors I want to because I was in the military during my "free to be" days and we had restrictions...
Thank you for this. I can never find my "perfect foundation color. I am yellow in the winter and red in the summer. I will look into prescriptives.
Erin why you calling folks out lol I am a C-thru, an Ohh, baby fool! and being fancy is wearing the lip liner in Chestnut??lol thanks lady for the kick in da pants, I needed that but in my defense it am a gold mineralizing queen and got a beautiful lavendar for the eye that everyone raves about! I heard if your adventurous with the eyes then the lip should be suddle. Still, your the best keep up the great work!
Help pls. On fri I am gona try applying makeup 2 a mature lady of colour, it'll b in her hair salon so not the best set up; school said I can't use their class or their stupid makeup. So I need just a guide of what 2 have in a make up kit on a BUDGET. I have access 2 all the labels but theres way 2 much 2 choose from...All I have on my wish list 4 fri so far is brick red colour corrector, pink blush, black, green & gold eyeshadows, gloss, masc, kohl, liq liner, translucent powder :o) Thanx
I am totally not a make-up wearing chick and when you were talking about the brown, I laughed because that is me when i do wear make-up. SO how do i find the perfect make-up for me if I have NO CLUE about it. I am about Kelly Rowland's Color.
this was actually VERY GOOD! i wonder those same things... and it's true.. just TRY things, and i bet you'll find your favourite thing. but yes i LOVE neon type coloured eye liner. it makes the eyes pop out especially when i dont feel like putting on eye shadow. and you DONT have to be light for it to be noticeable. just cuz they say we're black doesn't mean we're BLACK! USE SOME COLOUR! lol
Wow! You had some beautiful things to say about women of color and the things that we have accustomed ourselves to. I really feel inspired to do something different!
u are right about that blueish color! I think your eyes look great and hey, "white" girls like me wouldnt want to plaster a bright color all over either haha . so you are so right about , its just how you use the colors and dont be afraid to try different things. Plus i got big ol' glasses so i think makeup looks bad on my eyes anyways 'cus i dont know what im doing! lol
can you make a video about glasses and makeup? I hope a lot of girls see this and take your advice here.
I hav used Iman before but i am right in the middle between light and dark, and i can never find anything that fits my skin tone, i am little on the lighter side but not so fair i could pass for white.
What shade do you wear in Becca? We have similar skin color, with me having a bit of variation *lol*. I have been lemming after the foundation stick for a while and I am ready to make the splurge.
really good information in this video. loved it. just a suggestion though: please use better lighting in your videos. it would would highlight your face and your makeup. 5 stars
Personally I don't care for the brand because the undertones of that line for the foundation is too red and it makes me break out like crazy. I would love to support black businesses but man they need to do a complete overhaul on that line. From packaging design to the reformulation of the foundation and skincare line.
u are so right i went and got some yesterday and the really dark one was a good fit because it came out lighter on my face, but the rest were red, but if you know of a better brand please let me know, thanks so much
Well what I like so far is Iman foundation sticks, but again it is not 100% perfect since I need two shades and it rubs on everything. I tried Black Opal foundation sticks but it was too emollient for my skin type (my fault). I tried NARS foundation, the firming formulation, and I hated it. It was too heavy and plain weird. I probably needed two different shades to make it work but it is pretty pricey and I do not care much for liquid foundations. I will keep you posted.
i so agree! my sister and nieces said that bcuz i'm dark skin i cant wear blush but beyonce can, i was shocked that once i thought the same thing when i was younger. it's a shame that we aren't taught different. i just started using mary kay and i finally found my true color! i no longer have to use 2 diff shades and mix them! and it's only $18 for tinted moisturizer, medium & full coverage,loose, pressed & mineral powder, and creme foundation.
Im an african girl living in ireland and i absolutely agree with you, i cannot STAND this idea that black girls cant wear bright makeup it does my head in because, i wear bright makeup and lipstick and i look GOOD in it. c'mon girls, try out something that is not brown for once! its a powerful feeling knowing you refuse to be confined to makeup that is not expected of you!
@DarkPanthera Exactly once in a while I'll see a dark skinned black young woman wear a dark hot pink lipstick and it will look good on her so what's the problem?
haha, you are one funny chick! I feel black girls on the skin tone stuff though, finding the right shade can be really hard. Even though I'm considered Caucasian by decent, my roots are Mediterranean, I have a hard time finding a color that isn't pink or ashy on me. MUF 153 seems perfect though. Keep it up, thanks for the vid.
do your makeup ever get on your clothes? or when you hug boys if its on their shirt tips to help girls of cover, yes im asian but i refer to myself as a woman of color.
tips are very helpful to me and my black girlfriends thxx.
You speak with clarity, I agree with you I'm over the brown liner and gloss... But thats what they give the us at the makeup counters. I'm dark complected with full lips and I prefer brighter colors on me i feel it makes my skin tone pop. I appreciate your video, thank you sis
I love all of your videos and I'm so happy that we are the same complexion. I'm going out today to purchase a number of the different Mac lip colors that you have tried. Can you recommend and good moisturizer for combination skin? I'm still trying to go through all of your videos so I apologize if you have already discussed this. Thank you for all that you do.
This video isn't just for "The Sisters" or Women of Color' as you; Scandalous Beauty's video demonstrator put it. I'm a fair skinned woman who found this video very useful. I plan on attending Beauty School to become an Esthetician to do skincare and makeup on any color of a woman's face. The video helped me to think, Hey! I need to know how to do makeup on a huge variety of women's skin tones. Fair-skinned that's what I'm used to doing makeup on is my skin tone. Thank you so much.
I tried percriptives and was not happy.. With all of that mixing they could not get it to my shad. I wore it and look like a corpse. I look ashy and dead... I have very dark skin and it is hard to find colors that complement me.
I'm sorry you are struggling with this. I am dark skinned as well and am often trying new things. Right now I'm happy with Cover FX pressed mineral powder in B35 and B45. To warm up, I use the Guerlain Terracotta bronzer in 02. Shop at Sephora. If you're not satisfied you can make returns - no questions asked. Also, avoid products with talc and titanium dioxide as the first few (primary) ingredients. They cause the ashy look. I hope this helps and good luck!
This comment was for Kacheampong. I'm not sure why it didn't line up with her comment about Prescriptives custom foundation.... BTW, I also use MakeUp Forever full cover waterproof liquid concealer and waterproof face & body makeup.
This comment was for Kacheampong. I'm not sure why it didn't line up with her comment about Prescriptives custom foundation though... BTW, I also use MakeUp Forever full cover waterproof liquid concealer and waterproof face & body makeup.
I love love love this vid. I had to agree with everything u sd. I too am an NC50 and I hate brown lippies. I have 3 out of like 50: Touch, Film Noir and Oh Baby! LOL, the rest are pinks, plums and coral combos. I've subscribed and can't wait to watch ur other stuff.
omg my cousin bought me oh baby for my birthday..and by that time i loved colored lip glossess and eyshadows..etc..and i tried it on and I said WTF lol! this is so glittery and bland! and brown..i stopped using it lol but i thanked her and didnt tel her i didnt like it lol
I remember the last makeup I bought and applied to my face made it look orange and weird...hard to choose which one is right for my skin tone....thanks
I'm sad to hear that a lot of black women don't feel comfortable using colors. I usually tend to notice that colors look amazing on darker skins because GOOD eye-shadows really pop.
Either way, we always have the option to try things at home to see if we like them.
Girl! You just called me out. My first purchases from M.A.C were Oh Baby! lip glass and Chestnut lipliner. Ha! That is too funny. Okay, my new mission...get some color in my life. Thanks for this video, the info you've provided is invaluable.
I am trying to venture out and use makeup everyday and not be a plain jane. Where I have an issue is after using the mac studio fix that I have after a while I end up being shiney. I have used different things to help matify but still end up shiney what do you recommend? Also what is the best way to apply the studio fix brush or the puff thingy (sorry about the terminology :-) )that comes with it? What do you reccomend. PLEASE HELP!
Preach it Girl..Preach it...yes a lot of us are afraid to venture outside the neutral zone..I for one love bright color. But everything u said in this video is SO ON POINT..I JUST SUBSCRIBED TO YOU...
I LOVED this video. It was one of the best I've seen so far. What about mineral makeups. Every foundation I've tried (except macs pressed powder and prescriptives mineral) makes me itch... I've found a really good one and I'd like to see you do something on the minerals... finding the right color can be an adventure... the girl at the counter matched me with the wrong color and tried to convince me that the "tanned" look was good. I've found 1 I can blend & create but I'd luv 2 c u do it.
Hi SB, if were in Fashion Fair (Pure Brown Glow ) cream to powder. Whatt color would you recommend that I wear in Mac Studio Scuplt and the Studio Fix.
This video is for me..I don't wear much makeup,,I like it but don't know much about makeup..rather trying to look silly I do tend to stay on the safe side and go with brown colors,,I've always wanted to play with other colors but have been too scared. ..Thanks for this video : )
brown or yellow you cant be serious try honey beige golden bronze mocha caramel milk chocolate dark chocolate olive red undertones orange and yellow undertones beautiful array of colors
umm are you talking to me b/c i know that already. that what i was trying to tell her. i mean black women are sometimes yellow or brown. she asked about brown and yellow ppl and black ppl can bebrown or yellow. damn. read the username i obviously know the colors we come in.
when lights directly on you you will see either a yellow or light orange glow, if your a warm tone or a red or dark brown tone if your cool :D hope that helped
ok my question is this ; i use proaciv on my skin cus i have acne & they have makeup & i neva tried em & my skin kinda chanqes durinq the winter cus in ny its qets cold & i was wonderinq if th makeup you use will help keep acne to a minimum or make you breakout more ? or is it even qood to mix makeup .
girl i love it you was talking about me with that brown. I just started watching you tube within the past month, I just started wearing colors on my eyes, but i cant get rude of my chestnut lip gloss im afraid of color but i trying girl you had me laughing when you was talking about me.
hi! great video, but i have a question. what color becca powder do you use? my complexion is about that of sanaa lathan and i am not sure which color to purchase? please help? thanks soo much for the video!
hi erin , um i love what u did but im kinda clueless when it comes to make up sometimes . i was wondering if u cud help me with eye shadow choices for ma complexion which is really dark like DEEP DARK THANX
It's so strange about the colour thing because I'm the opposite!
My mother (who's white) wouldn't dream of wearing colour and is OBSESSED with brown whereas I always go for obscenely bright and fun colours. The way I see it, I'm brown anyway so why add more brown? Haha
A lazy place to start is eBay. There are sellers with hundreds of reviews who only sell cosmetics. Avoid sellers who do not specialise in vending cosmetics and only have a bottle or tube or compact of something to sell.
Hey Erin, you rock. i am 53 light skin with yellow undertones and today i put grey shadow over my black eye liner and then used the grey to create the smoky eye look. i use the make up forever HD foundation and love it too ! i also made some primer for my matte eye shower and it definitely made it pop! keep teaching! i am going to buy some cream blush too!
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i wear bright colors all the time. I dont care what anyone thinks either. I`ll wear neon in the winter!!!!
MysticDiamond 6 months ago
Girl I so agree with u... I have no idea why African American woman tend to shy away from bight colors. Well maybe I do, they tend to see woman that jack up there makeup and tend to say it can't be worn...lol But we sooo look good in those bright colors that bring our skin out!
DeyanaChic 7 months ago
how do I find out what my undertone is?
d2dmoore 8 months ago
I really appreciate the information about the foundation... iv had a hard time finding a foundation for my skin color.
ManDuhPandaPooh 9 months ago
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entertainmentvalues2 9 months ago
Love this.
BambiJorae 10 months ago
I am a black woman and this video was very inspirational for me! When you pulled out the blue liner and pink lip color I had the reaction of OMG and then you made the comment that we shouldnt FREAK OUT over those colors. If it looks a hot mess take it off! (My new motto btw for trying different makeups). Thanks again for this, glad I found it!
Ballachck2001 10 months ago
I use this foundation, a primer and the MAC mineralizing finishing powder. How do you stop it from tranfering to your hands, paper, etc. I get brown color on everything.
taloveme 11 months ago
Thanks a lot for the information, I have a hard time finding foundations and blush, also I agree with more colors than just brown.
TheMichikoMalandro 11 months ago
I am a white woman and I love love love your videos - esp. these which are informative. You address issues not everyone else covers and whether they pertain to me personally, I just can't get enough of my beauty education by scandalous beauty! I know this is an old vid but I've literally watched it 100's of times - you're awesome!
shellslove 1 year ago 6
@shellslove Wow, thanks so much!
scandalousbeauty 11 months ago
Hi Erin thank you for the video. my question is i've tried mac cosmetics and i just can't seem to find a combination that works for me so i gave up on it. the thing that i loved most about mac studio fix powder was that it was longlasting and stayed on the skin, and i'm looking for something that doesn't transfered. what would you recoment?
davincicode17 1 year ago
@2:27 WHOA..... You just taught me everything I need to know about my makeup!!!! Love u Erin, Thank you! :D
spinspinsugah 1 year ago
nice video, u uploaded this on my birthday! lol
Marieeazy 1 year ago
Great vid! ... Another great makeup brand who have a great range of colours are Napoleon perdis ( in there foundation stick and china doll foundations) and model co (3in1 liquid foundation) Both Aussie brands! I have worked with both currently stocking model co in my makeup studio ;)
teenaromaior 1 year ago
I KNOW THIS IS ONE OF YOUR OLDER VIDS BUT I LOVE YOUR STYLE AND THE COLORS YOU INCORPORATE INTO YOUR MAKEUP ROUTINE. I HAVE LEARNED ALOT FROM YOU.
smurphlove 1 year ago
YOU are awesome. I love your videos! EVERY video is so informative and FUN to watch. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Plus I have brown skin and Im always needing makeup advise thank you!!!!!!
NagiCairo 1 year ago
Hi, I was wondering around YT in the early hours an found your vids. However, I have a question about your hair. It appears that you are rocking a natural style and I was wondering which kind of style? Also what kind of products do you use. I am rocking a natural style as well and I am open to any product that works organic or not!
quirkychic1984 1 year ago
what's the difference between NC and NW?
MsDilishusB 1 year ago
I find that girls with darker skin can wear way more colorful makeup than me. Makes me jealous!!!!!
Canemikat 1 year ago
your makeup looks wonderful in this vid
eerised227 1 year ago
thnx for posting this vid...i think i may buy some makeup from my nearby Ulta. i especially love their Drama Color. thnx!!!
blukiss1920 1 year ago
This was a great video! kudos :) ":Stupid amount of foundations", lol!
ernestoisnaive 1 year ago
This was a great video! kudos :)
ernestoisnaive 1 year ago
I think darker skin toned women look AMAZING when they use color. I'm an NC35 and I think sometimes I'm too pale to pull off using colors that I think would look even better on darker women.
cinnabun7485 1 year ago
yr d best!
angelic1912 1 year ago
You are soooo funny (I love the side comments, sounds and tangents you go on) makes the video seem more personable and intimate (like I'm talking to one of my girlfriends). Your so right on all your points! I just started wearing eyeshadows an have definitely begun to experiment with more pigmented colors, brighter colors, shimmery you name it I'm with it! I'm probably your shade or a shade darker and I love wearing PInk lipstick! Women who I work with who first would grimace when they would as
MsSherryBlossom 1 year ago
Thank's u are amazing..U have helped me so much!!!<3
mzgeist 1 year ago
Also are thereany cheaper products that you would suggest? I don't want to spend and arm and a leg on some of the MAC products when i don't really know how to use them yet. Please & Thank you :)
prettyricky021 1 year ago
I am a 16 year old girl and I'm beginning to experiment with foundation and concealer. Anyway I just want to say how much i love your videos; they help sooo much. Quick question, how do I effectively blend my super darks (upper forehead, side, mouth area) with my lighter (cheeks, nose, brows) without making the tones look different from my neck. My dad is "red" and my mom is dark skinned and i didn't get a solid tone, I got patches sort of. Please help me.
prettyricky021 1 year ago 5
@prettyricky021 yes! i have the exact same thing! scandalousbeauty if you can help us that would be amazing.
ModelChic242 1 year ago
THANK YOU.
JJackeeeeee 1 year ago
I got my makeup done at mac and i was nw50. idk how they can just look at you and kno lol. but now only go to mac and sephora. all you have to tell sephora is ur mac color and they will find you any other foundation to match that. everyone goes of mac colors now. but put me in a drugstore to find my own foundation and i'm lost lol
fashiongrl2010 1 year ago
ha im really pale and this was in my suggestions
nickilovesyooh 1 year ago
grrat vid your lipgloss is pretty
ladyjosephinelover 1 year ago
which foundation brand would u recommend
mizztaurus09 1 year ago
i love you already. i am not a woman of colour. but i tottaly understand for some reason. i am asian i guess. =P
toufupowa 1 year ago
Love this video! Thank you so much.
tonjay2002 1 year ago
Thanks for this video--i am terrible at finding my fondation so I usually have to ask the make up artist at mac for assistance..I love bronzers though
sosheena2 1 year ago
Im 15 and i love makeup i usulaly dont wear foundation, concealer, or powders only for stage makeup since i act. I wanted to know if you think 15 year old is a age to start wearing makeup on a regualry day basis.I wear mascara, eyeliner and eyshadow you know the basics (yes i doo rock color!) But what about foundation and concealer? Am I too young? Is it to heavy?
jtgirl7 1 year ago
@jtgirl7 i'm sixteen and i wear bronzer and foundation occasionally we have youthful skin so we don't really need it like that i started wearing light makeup at thirteen or fourteen so personally i think it's ok :) but anyway i'll let her answer
ladyjosephinelover 1 year ago
@jtgirl7 when i was 15 i did the same thing as you. i didnt really kno ne thing about foundation or concealer. i didnt start wearing concealer until a few months ago and im 18. i think that at fifteen you really should keep it simple. it will keep you looking fresher than other girls and keep ur skin better longer. besides no one wants to look back on high school pics and say wat the heck was i doin?! check out my channel for more tips
fashiongrl2010 1 year ago
looks like a crackhead
bigspook999 1 year ago
@bigspook999 wha does a crackhead luk like?
girlluvs 1 year ago
@bigspook999 please put up your picture.
Pinkgreen190 1 year ago
you are so beautiful thank you so much for your videos God Bless You :)
fatsimaxx 1 year ago
I understand why people say it`s only for white girls for example gloss, I don`t like using it because it makes my lips look huge. White girls can pull it off because they generally have smaller lips. I don`t like using eye-liner either because it makes my eyes look huge because I have big eyes to begin with, I think it`s because I apply it too thick.
Anyway nice video
101feven101 1 year ago
LOL. SO TRUE! You have hit the nail on the head sista. I dont really wear makeup because I am afraid of outrageous colors. I like looking as natural as possible so when I do wear say a lip gloss I tend to gravitate toward browns or golds. You have inspired me to move out of my comfort zone and explore COLOR. Thanks :)
EnigmaticEvee 1 year ago
love your passion for makeup!!! i like it as much as you!!
LATIMBIRICHE 1 year ago
love your passion for makeup!!! i like it as much as you!!
LATIMBIRICHE 1 year ago
love your passion for makeup!!! i like it as much as you!!
LATIMBIRICHE 1 year ago
good vid
VeronicasPlace 1 year ago
This is the first time that I have watched your videos. Girl you r 2 funny.
I just subscribed. I do not always stick to "safe" colors but I do not wear the kind of colors I want to because I was in the military during my "free to be" days and we had restrictions...
Thank you for this. I can never find my "perfect foundation color. I am yellow in the winter and red in the summer. I will look into prescriptives.
blc52877 1 year ago
Erin why you calling folks out lol I am a C-thru, an Ohh, baby fool! and being fancy is wearing the lip liner in Chestnut??lol thanks lady for the kick in da pants, I needed that but in my defense it am a gold mineralizing queen and got a beautiful lavendar for the eye that everyone raves about! I heard if your adventurous with the eyes then the lip should be suddle. Still, your the best keep up the great work!
nitrasit 1 year ago
u r very inspirational,thank u 4e advice
871sher 1 year ago
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Why not just let makeup be solely the white woman's cigarette? After all, they're the ones that need it.
earthlingmike1 1 year ago
@earthlingmike1 thats beyond false lol
BrighterThanYours 1 year ago 2
Help pls. On fri I am gona try applying makeup 2 a mature lady of colour, it'll b in her hair salon so not the best set up; school said I can't use their class or their stupid makeup. So I need just a guide of what 2 have in a make up kit on a BUDGET. I have access 2 all the labels but theres way 2 much 2 choose from...All I have on my wish list 4 fri so far is brick red colour corrector, pink blush, black, green & gold eyeshadows, gloss, masc, kohl, liq liner, translucent powder :o) Thanx
sismail82 1 year ago
I am totally not a make-up wearing chick and when you were talking about the brown, I laughed because that is me when i do wear make-up. SO how do i find the perfect make-up for me if I have NO CLUE about it. I am about Kelly Rowland's Color.
msbre10 1 year ago
this was actually VERY GOOD! i wonder those same things... and it's true.. just TRY things, and i bet you'll find your favourite thing. but yes i LOVE neon type coloured eye liner. it makes the eyes pop out especially when i dont feel like putting on eye shadow. and you DONT have to be light for it to be noticeable. just cuz they say we're black doesn't mean we're BLACK! USE SOME COLOUR! lol
mlkfavcookie 1 year ago
i love color!! i actually had to buy neutrals cause i have soooo much color!!
ndcoach29 1 year ago
cocolo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Juelz906 1 year ago
thanx 4 this!
EllysaE 1 year ago
Do to the snow, I had the pleasure of watching most of your vids. Great advice. I'm new to the eyeshadow arena. Thx
sophia7840 1 year ago
Love the vids trying to figure this out to do an amateur photo shoot with some friends. THNX
cortazan 1 year ago
Glad to help!
scandalousbeauty 1 year ago
Great vid!!!
033nikki 2 years ago
i just recently discovered my perfect mac shade is a mix of warm and cool also, NW45 with NC50!
Chehlove 2 years ago
@Chehlove Yay great!
scandalousbeauty 1 year ago
i love that liner.. bought it 2 weeks ago...
Kawaiilolita13 2 years ago
Wow! You had some beautiful things to say about women of color and the things that we have accustomed ourselves to. I really feel inspired to do something different!
lovelysparkleshine 2 years ago 9
@lovelysparkleshine Thank you so much!
scandalousbeauty 1 year ago
u are right about that blueish color! I think your eyes look great and hey, "white" girls like me wouldnt want to plaster a bright color all over either haha . so you are so right about , its just how you use the colors and dont be afraid to try different things. Plus i got big ol' glasses so i think makeup looks bad on my eyes anyways 'cus i dont know what im doing! lol
can you make a video about glasses and makeup? I hope a lot of girls see this and take your advice here.
UltraDestructy 2 years ago
i love the points you make here! i'm hispanic, so i've got brown/tan skin too and it was fun to get your pep talk about color! :)
shortie6413 2 years ago
I hav used Iman before but i am right in the middle between light and dark, and i can never find anything that fits my skin tone, i am little on the lighter side but not so fair i could pass for white.
emopigscanfly 2 years ago
what store is Black Opal mostly sold at, I don think Ive seen any.
themissjasmine 2 years ago
walmart has it
icecreameboni 2 years ago
@themissjasmine
You can also try Iman and Black Radiance
maipai101 2 years ago
i love browns!! but in agree with you tho!!
travis19870 2 years ago
What shade do you wear in Becca? We have similar skin color, with me having a bit of variation *lol*. I have been lemming after the foundation stick for a while and I am ready to make the splurge.
gommiebears 2 years ago
Not true. It depends on what shade of red.
gommiebears 2 years ago
really good information in this video. loved it. just a suggestion though: please use better lighting in your videos. it would would highlight your face and your makeup. 5 stars
peaceloveandpearls 2 years ago
how do you guys feel about fashion fair, let me know thanks
treejay01 2 years ago
Personally I don't care for the brand because the undertones of that line for the foundation is too red and it makes me break out like crazy. I would love to support black businesses but man they need to do a complete overhaul on that line. From packaging design to the reformulation of the foundation and skincare line.
gommiebears 2 years ago
u are so right i went and got some yesterday and the really dark one was a good fit because it came out lighter on my face, but the rest were red, but if you know of a better brand please let me know, thanks so much
treejay01 2 years ago
Well what I like so far is Iman foundation sticks, but again it is not 100% perfect since I need two shades and it rubs on everything. I tried Black Opal foundation sticks but it was too emollient for my skin type (my fault). I tried NARS foundation, the firming formulation, and I hated it. It was too heavy and plain weird. I probably needed two different shades to make it work but it is pretty pricey and I do not care much for liquid foundations. I will keep you posted.
gommiebears 2 years ago
@gommiebears At least Fashion Fair's packaging is no longer that horrible pink looking so dated.
jrmetmoi 2 years ago
i so agree! my sister and nieces said that bcuz i'm dark skin i cant wear blush but beyonce can, i was shocked that once i thought the same thing when i was younger. it's a shame that we aren't taught different. i just started using mary kay and i finally found my true color! i no longer have to use 2 diff shades and mix them! and it's only $18 for tinted moisturizer, medium & full coverage,loose, pressed & mineral powder, and creme foundation.
brittaneys352 2 years ago
become a youtube partner , they can go over 10 minutes
ashesicecream 2 years ago
Im an african girl living in ireland and i absolutely agree with you, i cannot STAND this idea that black girls cant wear bright makeup it does my head in because, i wear bright makeup and lipstick and i look GOOD in it. c'mon girls, try out something that is not brown for once! its a powerful feeling knowing you refuse to be confined to makeup that is not expected of you!
DarkPanthera 2 years ago 2
@DarkPanthera Exactly once in a while I'll see a dark skinned black young woman wear a dark hot pink lipstick and it will look good on her so what's the problem?
jrmetmoi 2 years ago
haha, you are one funny chick! I feel black girls on the skin tone stuff though, finding the right shade can be really hard. Even though I'm considered Caucasian by decent, my roots are Mediterranean, I have a hard time finding a color that isn't pink or ashy on me. MUF 153 seems perfect though. Keep it up, thanks for the vid.
MarinaMarci 2 years ago
do your makeup ever get on your clothes? or when you hug boys if its on their shirt tips to help girls of cover, yes im asian but i refer to myself as a woman of color.
tips are very helpful to me and my black girlfriends thxx.
jboislover 2 years ago 2
also what do you feel a wedding look is for a bride
bellejohnson 2 years ago
are we the same complexion i also wear nc 50 aswell i need some more tips
bellejohnson 2 years ago
OMG! Chestnut and Oh baby! is so me! I don't wear make up but I'm trying to learn. Thanks for the vids!
loveleaone 2 years ago
You speak with clarity, I agree with you I'm over the brown liner and gloss... But thats what they give the us at the makeup counters. I'm dark complected with full lips and I prefer brighter colors on me i feel it makes my skin tone pop. I appreciate your video, thank you sis
uniquestylist 2 years ago
You may look good in true red lipsticks and glosses if you're around Erin's color and if your much darker than her, try the darker true reds.
jrmetmoi 2 years ago
I love all of your videos and I'm so happy that we are the same complexion. I'm going out today to purchase a number of the different Mac lip colors that you have tried. Can you recommend and good moisturizer for combination skin? I'm still trying to go through all of your videos so I apologize if you have already discussed this. Thank you for all that you do.
DeviousDavina 2 years ago
I LOVE ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS. They're very informative, inspirational and your beauty rocks. keep doing your thing :)
LatinaArdienta 2 years ago
girl i got d same exact powder and creme in mac nw43 in powder and in creme nc50
dee1184 2 years ago
Girl you got me dying laughing cuz everytime i go to mac they automactically show me oh baby and chestnut way to funny
yattamook 2 years ago
Really? They've never presumed anything with me. I'm glad because I don't like those assumptions.
jrmetmoi 2 years ago
this vid is so needed!
PLUSBLACKBARBiE 2 years ago
Thanx for this video, but sorry to tell....Loreal is dumping the Prescriptive line in 2010.
seahag54 2 years ago
thank you for making this vid. :) very truthful :)
MostWantiid 2 years ago
love that line at 2:41. "which is a lie" love it
tamekans 2 years ago
i jus cant get it right!!
kekilicious11 2 years ago
This video isn't just for "The Sisters" or Women of Color' as you; Scandalous Beauty's video demonstrator put it. I'm a fair skinned woman who found this video very useful. I plan on attending Beauty School to become an Esthetician to do skincare and makeup on any color of a woman's face. The video helped me to think, Hey! I need to know how to do makeup on a huge variety of women's skin tones. Fair-skinned that's what I'm used to doing makeup on is my skin tone. Thank you so much.
sillywitty 2 years ago
That's awesome!
scandalousbeauty 2 years ago
I tried percriptives and was not happy.. With all of that mixing they could not get it to my shad. I wore it and look like a corpse. I look ashy and dead... I have very dark skin and it is hard to find colors that complement me.
Kacheampong 2 years ago
I'm sorry you are struggling with this. I am dark skinned as well and am often trying new things. Right now I'm happy with Cover FX pressed mineral powder in B35 and B45. To warm up, I use the Guerlain Terracotta bronzer in 02. Shop at Sephora. If you're not satisfied you can make returns - no questions asked. Also, avoid products with talc and titanium dioxide as the first few (primary) ingredients. They cause the ashy look. I hope this helps and good luck!
jbscott612003 2 years ago
This comment was for Kacheampong. I'm not sure why it didn't line up with her comment about Prescriptives custom foundation.... BTW, I also use MakeUp Forever full cover waterproof liquid concealer and waterproof face & body makeup.
jbscott612003 2 years ago
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This comment was for Kacheampong. I'm not sure why it didn't line up with her comment about Prescriptives custom foundation though... BTW, I also use MakeUp Forever full cover waterproof liquid concealer and waterproof face & body makeup.
jbscott612003 2 years ago
I love this video ! I NEVER EVER USE BROWN ND REFUSE TO. ITS UGLY ! Lol
I love corals nd light pinkish-reds.
VintageBeauty019 2 years ago
lol
scandalousbeauty 2 years ago
I love this! I am a junkie when it comes to cosmetics! Thanks for the websites. I went and checked them out right away. Saw some really cool stufff!
rene995118 2 years ago
I love love love this vid. I had to agree with everything u sd. I too am an NC50 and I hate brown lippies. I have 3 out of like 50: Touch, Film Noir and Oh Baby! LOL, the rest are pinks, plums and coral combos. I've subscribed and can't wait to watch ur other stuff.
Driisluva 2 years ago
omg my cousin bought me oh baby for my birthday..and by that time i loved colored lip glossess and eyshadows..etc..and i tried it on and I said WTF lol! this is so glittery and bland! and brown..i stopped using it lol but i thanked her and didnt tel her i didnt like it lol
LovinCosmetics 2 years ago
lol that's how it goes!
scandalousbeauty 2 years ago
believe it or not i use my lipstick as a blush lol
chickwitthagoodies 2 years ago
Yay for creativity!
scandalousbeauty 2 years ago
What color are you in black opal foundation and iman foundation and powder?
Thanks for sharing.
Raymonbb 2 years ago
I'm beautiful Bronze in Black Opal, Can't remember the Iman names off hand
scandalousbeauty 2 years ago
OMG I am that same shade. In Iman you would probably fall under Earth 2 or Earth 3. I use both because of different undertones.
gommiebears 2 years ago
I remember the last makeup I bought and applied to my face made it look orange and weird...hard to choose which one is right for my skin tone....thanks
warn81 2 years ago
Thank u =.)
jekafekaaaaa 2 years ago
i personally think with me being back myself that bright pink looks good on us
mtisit 2 years ago
Exactly what is a beauty editor? Just curious.
jewelsagem 2 years ago
you have cool and warm in your hands. nw(warm) nc(cool)
ChickenWithMyGravy 2 years ago
i kno im late but this video is great.. color is "in"anyway... love the video erin!!!
nicoleaj03 2 years ago
I'm sad to hear that a lot of black women don't feel comfortable using colors. I usually tend to notice that colors look amazing on darker skins because GOOD eye-shadows really pop.
Either way, we always have the option to try things at home to see if we like them.
junetown 2 years ago 2
love ya subscribe
billohneekitty06 2 years ago
the best make-up vid so far...
azizajade 2 years ago
Girl! You just called me out. My first purchases from M.A.C were Oh Baby! lip glass and Chestnut lipliner. Ha! That is too funny. Okay, my new mission...get some color in my life. Thanks for this video, the info you've provided is invaluable.
MsMeila 2 years ago
I am trying to venture out and use makeup everyday and not be a plain jane. Where I have an issue is after using the mac studio fix that I have after a while I end up being shiney. I have used different things to help matify but still end up shiney what do you recommend? Also what is the best way to apply the studio fix brush or the puff thingy (sorry about the terminology :-) )that comes with it? What do you reccomend. PLEASE HELP!
mwillia75 2 years ago
MUFE does have a stupid amount of ranges..I love it im always the darkest but the undertone is PERFECT
Jstarzy920 2 years ago
Nice video !
its so ..brown ! loool
imma subscribe !
xbabyvainx 2 years ago
Thank you!
scandalousbeauty 2 years ago
This is fab. And as a black girl who LOVES colors, THANK YOU!
ashleyisasweatervest 2 years ago 2
Preach it Girl..Preach it...yes a lot of us are afraid to venture outside the neutral zone..I for one love bright color. But everything u said in this video is SO ON POINT..I JUST SUBSCRIBED TO YOU...
JAdoreSephora 2 years ago
Look at my last video and see how bad I look right now. I'm about to start a overhaul of my face and hair. Can you give me some basics to start.
arisdi1025 2 years ago
how do u figure out wat ur udertone is?
ROFLyaz 2 years ago
I LOVED this video. It was one of the best I've seen so far. What about mineral makeups. Every foundation I've tried (except macs pressed powder and prescriptives mineral) makes me itch... I've found a really good one and I'd like to see you do something on the minerals... finding the right color can be an adventure... the girl at the counter matched me with the wrong color and tried to convince me that the "tanned" look was good. I've found 1 I can blend & create but I'd luv 2 c u do it.
killanflex 2 years ago
I don't use mineral makeup b/c I've never found anything good enough!
scandalousbeauty 2 years ago
One really GREAT mineral makeup i absoulutley LOVE is Sheercover.
VintageBeauty019 2 years ago
I don't blame you. A lot of them look ashy on my skin also but my mother loves it *kanye shrug*.
gommiebears 2 years ago
Thank you I have been trying to find a foundation to match my skin. I'm going to check out the websites you recommend for women of color.
EbbyRo 2 years ago
Can u take a look at my slide show and tell me what my under tone should be..PLZ< PLZ<PLZ
BlackCherrySugar21 2 years ago
Hi SB, if were in Fashion Fair (Pure Brown Glow ) cream to powder. Whatt color would you recommend that I wear in Mac Studio Scuplt and the Studio Fix.
ansbach74 2 years ago
What is your background in makeup, as in, when did you start wearing makeup and how did you pick up so many different brands over the years?
BreNatural92 2 years ago
Here in the tropics we neva wear all brown! Great video.
fireriver29 2 years ago
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!! thank you sooo much for this it's sooo hard to find good info for darker skin tones ur my hero <3
spinspinsugah 2 years ago 3
what if your light skinned black like i am?
tmarie9815 2 years ago
was kinda dissipointed that you didnt talk about eyeshadow
worldwarme44 2 years ago
This video is for me..I don't wear much makeup,,I like it but don't know much about makeup..rather trying to look silly I do tend to stay on the safe side and go with brown colors,,I've always wanted to play with other colors but have been too scared. ..Thanks for this video : )
HEG027 2 years ago
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what abt women are who are not black, are just brown or yellow?? :p
heavenlites 2 years ago
alot of black women are brown of yellow so you sound strange...
brznebmbshll1 2 years ago
brown or yellow you cant be serious try honey beige golden bronze mocha caramel milk chocolate dark chocolate olive red undertones orange and yellow undertones beautiful array of colors
DAAPS07 2 years ago
umm are you talking to me b/c i know that already. that what i was trying to tell her. i mean black women are sometimes yellow or brown. she asked about brown and yellow ppl and black ppl can bebrown or yellow. damn. read the username i obviously know the colors we come in.
brznebmbshll1 2 years ago 2
hahaha, thats true. No one is truly the color black. Most are variations of brown.
Evicition 2 years ago
thankz for this vid i think i need to wear more bright colours rather than sticking to the safe ones thanks :D
PrincessJasmin225 2 years ago
how do you know if you have cool or warm undertones?
danceluver106 2 years ago
when lights directly on you you will see either a yellow or light orange glow, if your a warm tone or a red or dark brown tone if your cool :D hope that helped
PrincessJasmin225 2 years ago
Also, Perscriptives will test you and give you your undertones at no charge.
traccidee 2 years ago
ok my question is this ; i use proaciv on my skin cus i have acne & they have makeup & i neva tried em & my skin kinda chanqes durinq the winter cus in ny its qets cold & i was wonderinq if th makeup you use will help keep acne to a minimum or make you breakout more ? or is it even qood to mix makeup .
PINKamazinqSTAR 2 years ago
girl i love it you was talking about me with that brown. I just started watching you tube within the past month, I just started wearing colors on my eyes, but i cant get rude of my chestnut lip gloss im afraid of color but i trying girl you had me laughing when you was talking about me.
angeleyez287 2 years ago
im a nw 15 but i bought taj mahal cuz of u !! :)
pakasa87 2 years ago
hi! great video, but i have a question. what color becca powder do you use? my complexion is about that of sanaa lathan and i am not sure which color to purchase? please help? thanks soo much for the video!
aharr2591 2 years ago
hi erin , um i love what u did but im kinda clueless when it comes to make up sometimes . i was wondering if u cud help me with eye shadow choices for ma complexion which is really dark like DEEP DARK THANX
kerrida18 2 years ago
thanks for the video! I really want to try that eyeliner, what brand is it?
SugaNSpice10 2 years ago
thank u sooooo much
sparxrichie 2 years ago
It's so strange about the colour thing because I'm the opposite!
My mother (who's white) wouldn't dream of wearing colour and is OBSESSED with brown whereas I always go for obscenely bright and fun colours. The way I see it, I'm brown anyway so why add more brown? Haha
This was really helpful btw!
StephanieDJL 2 years ago
does anyone know where i can find IMAN cosmetics. i really wanna try it
sparxrichie 2 years ago
Hi,
A lazy place to start is eBay. There are sellers with hundreds of reviews who only sell cosmetics. Avoid sellers who do not specialise in vending cosmetics and only have a bottle or tube or compact of something to sell.
MsMichieMiche 2 years ago
I thought Target sold Iman? That's what the Target ads say in Essence mags. I know years ago JC Penney sold it when Iman first came to shops.
jrmetmoi 2 years ago
try macy's.
expertonmyself 2 years ago
Thanks for correcting so many of my misconceptions! You're a treasure!
MsMichieMiche 2 years ago