Foundation Colors for Deeper Desi Skintones!

When buying a new foundation there are tons of things you need to consider -texture, finish, formula, budget all play a role in your decision-making process.  For deeper Desi skin tones however, finding the perfect base has a lot to do finding the perfect color before anything else.  For many of my deeper skin girls, they end up mixing foundations to create the perfect match waiting to find just one foundation that will actually match their skin.

I put together this list of foundation brands and colors to help you narrow down and find the perfect foundation for yourself.  Have a look below!

MAC MatchMaster Foundation

I know a lot of women of color say that they cannot find their perfect match in MAC’s foundations.  MAC released a newer foundation for women of color.  MAC’s Matchmaster foundation works completely different then the regular range of NC and NW foundations that MAC carries.  Matchmaster foundations work on a number system ranging from 1 to 11.5.  Check out the range I’m sure you’ll find one that matches your skin tone perfectly.

The foundation itself is excellent. It’s a liquid foundation with a light to medium build-able coverage.  It’s long lasting and blends well into the skin.

Popular Deeper Desi Colors:  6, 7 and 7.5

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NARS Sheer Glow/Matte Foundation

NARS has two ranges of Sheer foundation.  One is the Sheer Matte foundation for those who desire a matte finish and Sheer Glow for those who desire a glossy finish.  NARS is a line for women of color.  They have a great range of colors for a broad spectrum of skin tones.

Popular Deeper Desi Colors: Macao, New Orleans, New Guinea, Benares and Trinidad

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Bobbi Brown Stick Foundation

Bobbi Brown Stick Foundation are awesome! The texture, finish and color range is great and will work well with Desi skin.  Though this is a cream foundation it gives the skin a natural finished look.  Bobbi Brown overall is a range that suits Desi skin tones well.

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Popular Desi Colors: 5 Honey, 5.5 Warm Honey, 6 Golden and 6.5 Warm Almond

If your a deeper skin Desi, please share which foundation and color you use!  Also those looking for drugstore foundations stay tuned, a new post is coming soon.