Best Foundation for Black Women of 2026
We tested foundations for deep skin tones, comparing shade depth, undertone accuracy, wear, and finish — from budget drugstore picks to premium formulas.
We analyze thousands of real customer reviews and product data to surface the best makeup picks — so you can buy with confidence.
We tested foundations for deep skin tones, comparing shade depth, undertone accuracy, wear, and finish — from budget drugstore picks to premium formulas.
We tested foundations for mature skin and found the best for hydration, coverage, fine lines, and shade matching.
We tested tinted lip balms for sheer color, hydration, and how they wear. Here are the sticks and tubes worth keeping in your bag.
Tubing mascaras that hold through a long day and slide off with warm water, plus the pick for sensitive eyes and the best budget tube.
We tested tweezers from Tweezerman, Revlon, and Tweezer Guru to find the pairs that grip fine brow hairs and splinters without cutting them.
We tested under-eye concealers on puffiness, dark circles, and creasing. Clinique's caffeine formula is our top pick for tired, puffy eyes.
Waterproof concealers tested for coverage, wear, crease resistance, and shade match. These stay put through sweat and tears without drying out under-eyes.
We tested waterproof eyeliner pencils through full days of wear. These held their line on the lid and waterline without smudging.
We tested waterproof eyeliners in liquid, pencil, and gel formats to find the ones that hold through sweat, tears, and a long day.
We tested waterproof mascaras for tears, sweat, humidity, and long days. Here are the ones worth buying, plus what to know about removal and wear.
We tested setting powders for mature skin to find the ones that blur fine lines and set makeup without looking cakey, plus pressed picks for touch-ups.
We tested setting powders on oily skin to find the ones that control shine without looking cakey, from a drugstore compact to a clean mineral splurge.
We tested pressed and loose setting powders to find the ones that blur pores, hold back shine, and stay put — plus the best pick for dry, mature skin.
We tested setting sprays for oily skin to find matte, long-wear picks that control shine without a stiff, sticky finish.
We misted our way through drugstore and luxury setting sprays to find the ones that hold makeup through heat, oil, and long days.
We tested nine skin tints for sheer, natural-looking coverage. Our pick suits most skin, with alternatives for dry, oily, mature, and sensitive skin.
We tested glosses, oils, balms, and lipsticks to find summer shades that flatter in daylight and stay comfortable through the heat.
We tested sweat-proof foundations for heat, humidity and transfer resistance, and picked the ones that stay matte without going cakey.
We tested mascaras for length, volume, curl, and wear. Our top pick is a drugstore lengthener, plus picks for drama, separation, and soft brown lashes.
We tested mineral foundations, pressed powders, and a loose concealer to find the ones that look like skin and suit sensitive skin.
We tested clean, cruelty-free mascaras for natural everyday definition, ranking them on wear, removal, and eye comfort. Here are the ones worth buying.
We tested nude lipsticks in cream, satin, matte, liquid, and crayon formats to find comfortable everyday shades and longwear options for every budget.
We tested pore-minimizing primers from e.l.f., Benefit, Maybelline, and more to find which ones blur pores, hold makeup, and stay comfortable all day.
We tested hydrating primers on dry, flaky skin to find the ones that smooth, plump, and keep makeup from clinging — with picks for every budget.