Is choosing the right makeup products to suit you a mission because of the colour of your skin? Has your skin tone stopped you from wearing certain shades of makeup?

What if I told you there are makeup shades that go well with just about EVERY skin tone? Even yours! Yes, you too!

No matter what your skin tone, you can’t go wrong with these universal makeup shades:

Deep Purple Eyeshadow
Rich purple eyeshadow has the perfect blend of blue and red. It complements every skin tone and is a great colour for day or night. Just make sure to apply it properly. If it is applied or blended wrongly, it could be mistaken for a bruise. We love Rimmel London Scandaleyes Eyeshadow Crayon Stick in Paranoid Purple.

Peach blush
Peach blush, with a hint of shimmer, carries well with every skin tone. Women with fair skin should wear it on the apples of their cheeks, while women with dark skin should apply it up to their cheekbones for a highlighting effect. We love MAC Cosmetics Sheertone Shimmer Blush in Peachtwist.

Navy eyeliner
Navy eyeliner is the secret to making your eyes look brighter. No matter what your skin tone, the deep blue colour will emphasise the whites of your eyes, making you look more awake. We love Yardley Retractable Eye Pencil in Navy.

Gold Eyeshadow
If you’re looking for the ultimate metallic shade, this is the one. Gold eyeshadow with a pearlescent finish looks glamorous and edgy on every skin tone. Be careful not to overdo it. A light wash on the lids or a subtle highlight on the brow bone is all you need to spunk up your look. We love Essence Mono Eyeshadow in Party All Night.

True Red Lipstick
Most women feel intimidated by this daunting shade of lip colour. What they don’t realise is that it can be easy, as long as you go with a true red shade. It’s when you venture into brick red and berry red that the colour becomes less attainable for all. We love Nars Semi Matte Lipstick in Jungle Red.

Bronzer
Everyone can benefit from the warmth of a bronzer. They are versatile enough to work on every skin tone, but just as with peach blush, women with different skin tones should wear it in different ways. Women with dark skin should apply it on the tops of their cheekbones. This way, it works as a highlighter. Women with fair and medium skin, on the other hand, should dust it lightly on places where the sun naturally hits. This includes the temples, cheeks, and chin. Your bronzer can even be used as an eyeshadow. Bonus! We love Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer.

Sheer Rosy Lip Gloss
You can’t go wrong with a rosy pink lip gloss. This shade of gloss resembles most people’s natural lip colour and adds only a hint of colour, making it flattering for every skin tone. We love Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Luminous Lip Gloss in Rose Petal.

Brown Eyeshadow Quad
A traditional brown eyeshadow quad is a must for every woman’s makeup arsenal. The perfect brown eyeshadow quad should have a range of shades from taupe to espresso to adapt your skin tone, as well as define and complement your eyes. Women with fair skin can create soft or smoky looks with these shades, while women with dark skin can use the light shades as a highlighter under the brows and the deeper browns on the lids as an everyday eyeshadow. We love Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Mocha Latte.

Turquoise Eyeliner
This playful shade will make a statement on every colour of skin. The darker the complexion, the more vibrant the colour will appear. To add a dash of colour to your makeup look, draw a thin line right at the upper and lower lashes. We love Yves Rocher Waterproof Eye Pencil in Turquoise.

Shimmery Deep Bronze Eyeshadow
Because it’s an amped-up version of brown, all skin tones can pull it off on the lids or in the crease. When you want something a little more festive than your basic neutrals, a glimmering deep bronze shadow is your go-to makeup product. We love Catrice Cosmetics Intensif’Eye Wet & Dry Shadow.

Why sacrifice looking and feeling your best because of the colour of your skin? Embrace your skin tone and your beauty with these versatile makeup shades.

Article by: Kelly Abrahams