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Another peek into my makeup kit ....Foundation for Women of Color

A quick note on another foundation favorite -

The Iman products are fantastic! I am using them on Xosha Roquemore,(from the movie Precious) The "Luxury Radiance Liquid Makeup" not only stays fresh take after take, but combined with the "Second to None Semi-Loose Powder" I no longer have to worry about constant touch ups. I love the packaging as well because I don't have to worry about spillage thanks to the unique razor sifter, and it always dispenses the perfect amount.
 I noticed a difference in her skin the very second I used the foundations on her! I used both the Clay and the Earth, but instead of mixing it together I used the lighter color on her cheekbones, the bridge of her nose and her chin to highlight, the darker color on the other areas of her face to contour and her face not only took on more dimension but lit up !

I then used them on a photoshoot to see how it held up on print......
The inspiration for this look was Diana Ross.I think you'll agree that it not only holds up to fashion lighting, it looks pretty good!
I wouldn't feel good about posting this photo without giving  credits to those involved.
Photographer- Richard Cordero
Hair- Christopher Naselli for 40 East 3rd Salon
Makeup- Dyana Aives

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