EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 37 MIN
40 Shades, But only 10 faces: The Truth About Makeup Inclusivity
from Mood Swings the Podcast · host Kendra Marshall & Jae VanBuskirk
Enjoying MoodSwings? Send us a text!!Today on Mood Swings, we are talking about makeup inclusivity for darker skin tones.Why do some companies have 50 shades, but only show 10 in their ads? Why do so many “magic” foundations leave darker skin looking orange, gray, or ashy? And why do so many brands still stop at tan?We are breaking down:The struggle of finding the right foundation for darker skinConcealers, contour, hyperpigmentation, and color correctionWhy darker skin needs different undertonesBlack-owned brands that actually get it rightThe “Fenty Effect” and how Rihanna changed the beauty industryOur Sip On It or Skip On It review sectionWe are also sharing our funniest makeup fails, horror stories, and why under our sink looks like a foundation graveyard.Featuring brands like Fenty Beauty, UOMA Beauty, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Black Opal, Black Radiance, Mented Cosmetics, and more.Like, comment, subscribe, and tell us your biggest makeup fail or favorite foundation for deeper skin tones.Support the showCredits: Hosted and produced by: Jae VanBuskirk & Kendra MarshallMood Swings theme song produced by Thumper Studios, CA.Composed by Joel G Drums.
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Enjoying MoodSwings? Send us a text!! Today on Mood Swings, we are talking about makeup inclusivity for darker skin tones. Why do some companies have 50 shades, but only show 10 in their ads? Why do so many “magic” foundations leave darker skin looking orange, gray, or ashy? And why do so many brands still stop at tan? We are breaking down: The struggle of finding the right foundation for darker skinConcealers, contour, hyperpigmentation, and color correctionWhy darker skin needs different un...
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