Expert Makeup Guide for Black and Mixed Skin Tones: Pro Tips from Sisley Artist Angloma

For flawless makeup on black and mixed skin tones, follow these essential steps. Sisley makeup artist Angloma shares her proven techniques to hydrate, even out the complexion, and accentuate eyes and lips with suitable products.

The beauty of black or mixed-race skin shines through proper hydration, complexion correction, eye and lip enhancement using tone-adapted products. Angloma reveals her expert secrets for stunning results.

Hydrate the Skin Thoroughly

According to Angloma, great makeup starts with optimal hydration. Darker skin types often dehydrate and overproduce sebum, leading to an oily appearance that lacks glow.

To address this, start your morning with a purifying lotion for sensitive skin. Skip soap and astringents that can irritate. Follow with rose or orange blossom floral water for instant soothing. Seal in moisture with a lightweight serum, then apply a mattifying cream that evens without greasiness.

Recommended Products: Sisley Hydra-Global Serum, €181; Sanoflore Organic Ancient Rose Floral Water, €16; Clinique Anti-Shine Gel (+ concentrated active cartridge of your choice), €52

Enhance the Face

For the complexion, consider two cases:

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• Clear skin: Focus on shadow zones—more prominent on darker tones—using a neutralizing concealer. Target under-eye, nose bridge base. Use concealer to unify, choosing lighter shades for lip corners, dark circles, and brow bone to brighten eyes.

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• Imperfect skin: Build in 3D with lighter foundation at the center and darker on edges/contours for sculpting effect like contouring. Then mattify key areas with concealer. "Visualize the face in three dimensions to avoid flat, uniform color that erases relief—complexion is all about highlights," Angloma explains.

Boost radiance with coral or fuchsia blush.

Recommended Products: Sisley Instant Correct Color Correction Primer, €60.50; Sisley Instant Radiance Primer, €62; Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Concealer, €25; BlackUp High Coverage Cream Foundation, €38.50; Sisley L'Orchidée Highlighter Blush, from €75.99.

Dare Bold Colors on the Eyes

Black skin pairs beautifully with any shade. Avoid talc-based powder shadows, as they dull and flatten the look, per Angloma.

Choose ultra-pigmented pencils or creamy textures for shine and contrast. Opt for golden browns, coppers, chocolates, or emerald to warm and elevate the gaze.

Black is bold—intensify with pigmented mascara and eyeliner for graphic structure. Fill brows fully to widen the eyes.

Recommended Products: Sisley Phyto-Eye Twist waterproof eyeshadow pencil, €32.99; Kat Von D Lolita eyeshadow palette, €38; Sisley So Volume Mascara, €45.

Balance is Key for Lips

"Sublimate lips by trusting your instincts and balancing shades," advises Angloma. Go intense with wine, plum, or chocolate. For elegance, try taupes and beiges for subtle depth.

Recommended Products: Sisley Le Phyto Rouge lipstick, €39; Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Liquid Lipstick, €22.99

Follow Angloma's work on Instagram: @anglomamakeup