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https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/style/makeup-for-asians-darker-skin-tones-rihanna-fenty-pat-mcgrath-13090666

Foundation colours for darker-skinned Asians can be tricky, since the (a) darker-skinned Asians are not necessarily the same shades as darker-skinned African-Americans, and (b) big international Asian brands are Japanese and Korean, and therefore as far as I can tell from their ranges mostly formulate on the basis of their own home markets, diaspora and China, which is basically more than a billion people who are pale, very pale, and paler than you would believe is humanly possible if you didn't see them in person.

However as Western-based international brands start extending their ranges for darker-skinned women, albeit mostly on the basis of women with some African and Middle-eastern origin, it has got a bit easier. There are also more regional Asian brands available on-line now.

https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/india-cosmetic-brands/

Given the size of the Indian market, Indian cosmetic and skin-care brands are not so well known outside India except possibly among the diaspora, but probably don't need to be. Ditto for brands from Indonesia.

https://coconuts.co/jakarta/lifestyle/5-homegrown-indonesian-makeup-brands-loved-local-beauty-enthusiasts/

My own view is that for a normal person, not someone who makes their living as a model or on Instagram, most make-up is unnecessary. The better the condition of your skin, the less make-up you need. It is a worthwhile lifetime investment to instead put the money into olive-oil soap, a good moisturiser (I am a lifelong devotee of Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion, like a good bourgeoise Gen X-er), a good sunblock (or a really good UV-blocking umbrella, ideally from Japan), and a lifestyle high in fruit, vegetables, plain water and enough sleep, while being low in alcohol, nicotine and sun-tanning. And also, obviously, removing your make-up before bed like a civilised person.

If that is too boring, Sulwhasoo and Shiseido skin-care products are indeed very good, though a bit expensive. My absolute favourite Yojiya is a niche Japanese brand that sees no need to acknowledge the existence of the outside world, so stocking up will have to wait until I can get to Kyoto again, SOME DAY.