Not Fair | Beauty for Darker Skin Tones
In her column, Ayesha Muttucumaru seeks out the best beauty products for olive and dark skin tones and Asian, mixed-race and Afro hair types. From the best foundations with the most inclusive shade ranges to the new launches that are currently making waves, the landscape of the beauty industry is changing and now couldn't be a more exciting time to get shopping.
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The best hair oils to smooth and revive dehydrated locks
August 13th 2020
No matter what hair type you have, these are the oils to reach for to add shine and movement to your hair and protect it from damage >>>
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The 15 best foundations for olive and dark skin tones
March 1st 2019
Looking for a new liquid foundation? Brands that cater for darker skin tones used to be few and far between, but now more and more brands are raising their shade range game. Here are the best >>>
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10 of the best concealers for olive and dark skin tones
October 2nd 2018
Whether you're looking to cover up dark circles, spots or redness, these concealers hit the mark >>>
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The best body foundations and concealers for olive and dark skin tones
September 14th 2018
If you’re looking for a body base hardy enough to disguise thread veins, tattoos, uneven skin tone or scarring, we’ve got you covered >>>
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Why the myth that darker skin tones don’t need sunscreen needs to stop
July 21st 2018
Yes our melanin protects us a little, but not enough. Here’s why every skin tone needs to be vigilant about SPF >>>
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The 12 best powder foundations for all skin tones
April 17th 2018
Powder foundations have come a long way over the past decade. Meet the best powder compacts that are leaving their predecessors firmly in the dust >>>
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7 brilliant beauty blogs & vlogs for darker skin tones
January 17th 2018
From makeup tutorials to hair how-tos, these British-born beauty bloggers, vloggers and digital powerhouses are changing up the beauty game >>>
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Not Fair: Literally everything you need to know about hair weaves
August 9th 2017
Your go-to guide for mastering Hollywood’s hottest type of hair extensions >>>
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Not Fair: how to master the art of long-lasting henna
May 22nd 2017
From hands to backs to Beyoncé's baby bump, Mehndi has never been more in demand. I spoke to the world’s fastest henna artist to find out her ultimate how-to >>>
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Not Fair: The best makeup brands for olive and dark skin tones
October 18th 2016
Have brands finally become fairer in their shade ranges? From budget beauty to beyond, here’s my pick of the very best >>>
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Not Fair: Anita Bhagwandas’ beauty essentials
October 4th 2016
The multi award-winning beauty and features journalist reveals the makeup and skin and hair products she can’t live without >>>
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Not Fair: what makes Huda Kattan tick?
September 20th 2016
I caught up with the beauty blogging superstar turned successful businesswoman to talk all things Huda Beauty, makeup and her incredible career to date >>>
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Not Fair: foundations - can you now create your perfect shade at home?
September 6th 2016
The new Autograph Custom Colour range looks to make foundation faux pas a thing of the past. I put it to the test to see if I could cheat my way to colour match success >>>
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Not Fair: Nicole Scherzinger on her beauty, hair and fitness secrets
August 26th 2016
I caught up with the beautiful singer, actress, dancer and songwriter to find out about her beauty regime and her thoughts on whether women of colour are better represented in the media today >>>
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Not Fair: Superdrug steps up budget beauty game for darker skin tones
July 12th 2016
Beauty for darker skin tones and afro and Asian hair types used to come at a price - but times are (thankfully) changing. Superdrug’s Shades of Beauty campaign looks to help put this right >>>
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Not Fair: 10 questions with the new star of Cats, Leona Lewis
June 14th 2016
What are the backstage makeup, skincare and haircare essentials of Broadway’s brightest new star? I found out >>>
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Not Fair: Are darker foundation shades harder and more costly to make?
May 31st 2016
I donned gloves, a lab coat and a rather fetching hairnet at Boots HQ to find out if darker shades are more difficult and more expensive for brands to create >>>
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Not Fair: Laura Mercier’s 10 makeup dos & don’ts for darker skin tones
May 17th 2016
The world-renowned makeup artist and creator of Laura Mercier Cosmetics shares her top 10 makeup tips and tricks for deeper complexions with me >>>
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Not Fair: the Temptu Airbrush Makeup Device - a beauty game changer?
May 4th 2016
What does airbrush makeup mean for the future of foundation and makeup brushes? I put the new Temptu Airbrush Makeup Device to the test to see if it could change the way we apply makeup for good >>>
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Editor's Vlog: Foundation Guide for Darker Skin Tones + Beautyblender Giveaway
April 7th 2016
Editor-in-Chief Susannah Taylor and Senior Features Writer, Ayesha Muttucumaru talk through our ultimate guide to foundations for darker skin tones >>>
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Not Fair: Is manketti oil the new coconut oil?
April 5th 2016
Could Afro and curly hair have a new hero ingredient on their hands? A key component in two-time Afro Hairdresser of the Year Charlotte Mensah’s new hair care collection, we caught up with the woman herself to find out more >>>
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Not Fair: how to find the best foundation for your skin tone
March 21st 2016
Makeup artist Ruby Hammer shows us how to apply foundation like a pro; from picking the best foundation for olive, medium and dark skin tones to her top makeup tips for achieving beautiful, healthy looking skin >>>
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Want to read a foundation guide like no other? Right this way...
March 11th 2016
Ayesha Muttucumaru introduces the new GTG e-guide written to help those with olive, brown and black skin tones find their perfect foundation match. Here’s why this industry first needs to be your next must-read >>>
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Not Fair: Ella Eyre on her hair, makeup and fitness favourites
January 26th 2016
How does the face of Emporio Armani Diamonds sparkle both on and off screen? I caught up with the British beauty to gain a glimpse into her makeup bag, her skincare regime and her workout playlist >>>
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Not Fair: light or dark, is YSL about to launch the best foundation for glowing skin?
January 11th 2016
Revitalised and rebooted to suit a wider range of skin tones than before, I put YSL’s new Touche Éclat Le Teint Foundation to the test to see if it could help me get my glow back and prove the perfect match for my dry skin... >>>
