Find Your Match-Made-in-Heaven Shade from These Perfect Foundation Creams for Dark Skin and Make Your Complexion Pop!

Foundation, the word says it all. It’s the base for something that we start to construct be it a building or your makeup. Just like a strong foundation is needed to have a building stand tall and strong, your makeup requires it too. Let's say you use the best makeup brands to enhance your beauty but if you leave out the foundation it won't give you the desired result. It is the base on which you build your makeup and that is why it is necessary. Makeup foundations come in various forms like in liquid, powder or cream base. It helps in giving your makeup a refined and even look, it also uniforms your complexion and corrects flaws like spots, scars, covering up wrinkles and fine lines or blemishes.

Some foundations work as a moisturizer, sunscreen and astringent. If you use the wrong foundation under your makeup it will end up looking like fake skin and will give you a cakey look which is not attractive at all. Earlier foundations were used only by women but now men use foundations as well on special occasions to even out their skin tone. It is quite difficult to find the right foundation according to your skin tone and if you are a woman with dusky to dark complexion it gets harder. Initially, foundations only came in light colours suitable for women with fair skin but now you can find good foundations in all brands which can be used for a darker skin tone. Being an Indian most people have whitish or darker skin and we intend to make it easier for them to find the right foundation as their makeup base. Here is a list of some great foundations for dusky skin, they have great reviews and are affordable in price.

It might be difficult to find the best foundation but it's not impossible. Earlier there were limited shades available but now most of the manufacturers have added great foundations for all skin tones. These shades come in a wide variety for you to choose from. Here are some tips on how you can choose the perfect foundation for your skin type.

Estée Lauder's double wear stay in place makeup is a good buy for people with dark skin. It is suitable for all skin tones and undertones. It is a natural liquid matte foundation that feels lightweight on the skin and it stays on for a long time. You won't need any touch-ups between a party. It covers imperfections and it does not look cakey or grey on deep skin tones. It is oil-free and waterproof so you don't have to worry about it leaking of smudging in the hot, humid weather.

You can buy this great foundation for Rs.1,800 from nykaa.com. It comes in 5 different shades for dusky skin which will make it easier for you to decide on which one suits you the best.

Maybelline is known for its great beauty products. This particular foundation has a matte finish and it stays on up to 5 hours. If you are worried about finding the right foundation for oily skin then this one is made just for you. This foundation helps refines pores and gives you a natural oil-free look. It is suitable for all skin types and best for oily skin because the micro powder in it helps remove excess oil from your face and gives a perfect finish to your makeup however it does not have yellow undertones but you can correct that through a yellow-toned compact or pressed powder.

You can buy a 30ml pack of Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid foundation for Rs.375 on flipkart.com.

L'Oreal is another brand that is always in demand for its beauty products and its True Match Super Blendable Liquid Foundation Golden Cappuccino, shade 8D8W is a great foundation for dark skin. This foundation is specially made for Indian Skin. It has micro-fine pearl particles to give a natural finish to your skin. Its super hydrating formula offers complete coverage. It has various shades to help you match your undertones.

This foundation is loaded with Vitamin B and E, Glycerine and SPF 17 to protect your face from the harmful sun rays. It is suitable for all skin types from dry to oily skins. It comes in a pump packaging.
You can buy this wonderful foundation for Rs.799 from Amazon.

Another great foundation for darker skin is Avon Simply Pretty Fresh Radiance Gel Foundation (Natural Beige shade). This foundation is a water-based foundation and comes in yellow tones perfect for medium to dusky skin women. It works wonders on dry skin but does not stay too long on oily skins due to being water-based. It stays for about 5 hours without needing any touch-up. You can buy this foundation for Rs.210 from Amazon.

Coloressence Aqua Shimmer Base Foundation, shade Brown LFS-2 is a great foundation for working women or college students. It provides a strong makeup base and keeps your skin looking flawless for a long time. It has a pleasant smell to it and it blends into your skin easily. It has SPF of 20 and its smooth texture gives your skin a soft and shiny look.

It has shimmer pigment for an extra glossy effect. You can buy this Aqua Shimmer Base foundation for Rs.225 from Nykaa.

Lakme does not need an introduction. It has been providing great beauty products for ages. The Lakme Absolute Skin Natural Mousse Mattreal Foundation (Medium Toffee shade) is a light mousse foundation which is available in 3 new shades for dark-skinned women. The shade Medium Toffee is a great shade for dusky women. It has a matte finish and has an SPF of 8. It gives your skin a soft peachy finish and stays for a long time. You can buy this great foundation for Rs.800 in a 25g packaging from bigbasket.com.

You can buy Natio Mineral Crystal Loose Foundation, Beige for Rs.1,049 from Amazon. This foundation is a skin-friendly foundation which has ultra-fine mineral crystals which provides a lightweight makeup base on your skin. The mica pigments in the foundation make your skin glow and conceal the imperfections on your face. It is a natural product made from plant extracts which makes it worth trying for chemical-free makeup.

M.A.C Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation (NC 46) is a great foundation which comes in more than 50 shades and NC 46 is perfect for dark skin toned woman. It is a foundation that works as a powder too, it gives your skin a smooth, matte finish with a velvety texture. It is also good for women with oily skin as it controls excessive oil and shines built up on your face. It stays fresh for almost 12 hours. You can choose from a variety of shades depending on your skin tone. Buy this foundation for Rs.2,900 from nykaa.com.

If you have been searching for the perfect foundation for a long time, search no more. Huda Beauty Faux Filter Foundation (coffee bean 530R) is a foundation you will fall in love with instantly. It gives an extra velvety, smooth finish to your skin and leaves it glowing for a long time.

It is loaded with ultra-refined pigments that correct blemishes, erases hyperpigmentation and blends easily without making it look unnatural. This foundation comes in 30 shades and you can choose the one fit for you. It has a matte finish and is paraben, sulphate free as well as vegan and gluten-free (don't eat it though). You can buy this foundation for Rs.2,990 from Nykaa.

This Dermacol Waterproof Hypoallergenic Foundation Shade 228 is a great foundation for dark skin. You need a very little amount of this foundation to cover your imperfections, skin pigmentation, post-surgical marks and even tattoos. It comes in 16 shades, out of which shade 228 is for women for darker skin tone. It balances out the skin tone and is used by professionals. It is waterproof and has SPF-30 for protection from harmful sun rays. You can buy this foundation for Rs.1,999 from Amazon.

Women always struggle with how to use foundation perfectly. Here are some tips you can use for applying foundation which will enhance your skin by adding an extra glow to it.