Blue pigment improves foundation makeup shades for dark skin

On the shelves of makeup counters and drugstores sits an array of foundations in various olive, ivory, and fair shades. But for people with darker skin tones, finding the right foundation shade can be a challenge. Dark foundations on the market often fall flat, appearing gray-like once applied on the skin. But now, researchers report a blue cosmetic color additive that gives these foundations the warmth and depth they currently lack.