Yes. Our brand is specifically formulated for ethnic skin tones. That is African and African mix.
I HAVE HAD A REACTION TO OTHER MAKEUP BRANDS IN THE PAST, WOULD I BREAK OUT USING THIS BRAND?
You shouldn’t, however we recommend you discontinue use if you develop any reaction.
OUR COLOUR SPECTRUM
Please note our colour spectrum is from African dark skin-tone up to mixed race skin-tone. The lower the Skin Tone (ST) number the darker the colour therefore, ST-1 is the darkest shade, and ST-9 is the lightest shade.
WHO IS DORIS MICHAELS?
Doris is a Black woman here in the UK who got fed up of not finding the right colour match for her skin tone. Her solution was to come up with her own brand specially formulated to match African Caribbean skin tone.
I WANT FOUNDATION, BUT DON’T KNOW HOW TO MATCH MY COLOUR. HOW CAN I GET THE CORRECT SHADE SELECTION?
It’s a good idea to choose three shades: one that looks just right, one that is a little lighter and one that is a little deeper. These should be swatched next to each other, without blending, for comparison.
Choosing three shades will also make it easier to select noticeable yet natural contour colours. Whichever of the three shades is the hardest to see in natural light is the one that matches the skin best.
The foundation should then be worn for at least a few hours to check it doesn’t oxidise. There is more information on colour matching on the blog on our website or click here
WE OFFER FREE CONSULTATIONS ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
Yes, you can buy our Colourmatch Tester Palettes so you can match your tone in the comfort of your own home. Each palette comes with 5 shades so you can experiment at your leisure. For the palettes click here
WHAT MAKES THIS BRAND BETTER THAN ALL THE OTHER HIGH STREET BRANDS?
This brand was tailored for ethnic skin. The needs of ethnic skin were carefully considered and studied before production; therefore the makeup does not sit on ethnic skin, but complements and enhances it.
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE CORRECT CONCEALER SHADE FOR YOU?
If you don’t know the best concealer shade to use, then you can purchase the colourmatch concealer tester palette so you can match your tone in the comfort of your own home. Each palette comes with 5 shades so you can experiment at your leisure.
These palettes are available in crème to powder, concealer and pressed powder. For the palettes click here Each tester palette cost just £8.99 including shipping.
WHERE ELSE CAN I SOURCE THIS BRAND?
The range is available in various locations spread across London, Europe and Africa. To find your nearest stockists, please click here
DO YOU MAKE CLEANSERS?
No, we sell only colour cosmetics that is makeup.
WHY IS MY FACE DARKER THAN MY BODY?
The body is not exposed to sunlight and the elements as often as the face, whereas the face, especially in tropical countries suffer from extreme heat and sun burn. These are some of the major factors to skin darkening or skin discolorations.
WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE ON MY BODY TO MATCH MY FOUNDATION?
It’s best to apply it on the jawline, vertically from the cheek to jaw.
WHAT ARE UNDERTONES?
Undertones are the invisible colours hidden beneath the top layer of skin. It is rarely noticeable.
HOW TO ORDER AND PAY ON OUR WEBSITE?
Browse and add to basket the product you want. Go to checkout , pay with Paypal or pay direct with your credit or debit card.
CAN YOU RECOMMEND SOMETHING FOR ME?
If you are not sure of what you want, you can browse our products on our website click here
HOW LONG DOES UK DELIVERY TAKE?
All orders are normally sent by Royal Mail. Depending on the service you choose, your order will be sent either by 1st class or 2nd class service. 1st class post is not a guaranteed service. If you want a guaranteed service then we would suggest you pay for a Special Delivery service, which guarantees delivery next day excluding Saturday and Sunday.
HOW DOES CONCEALER WORK?
Our concealer conceals and colour corrects. Concealers works in a similar way to foundation but, the formulation is thicker. Use it alone or over foundation to minimise dark circles, large pores, even skin tone, blemishes, and imperfections. It can also be used as a base for eye shadows, a highlighter around the browbone and under the eyes. Set with pro setting powder for a matte finish, if preferred. To purchase concealer click here
CAN YOU DELIVER TO MY COUNTRY IF I PLACE AN ORDER?
Yes, we ship worldwide. If you’re not sure of your skin shade we would recommend that you purchase our Colourmatch Tester Palettes so you can exact match in the comfort of your own home so you know which colour to order. To browse our products, please click here
DO YOU HAVE PRODUCTS TO COVER BLEMISHES?
Yes. There are several products you can use to cover blemishes such as concealer, crème to powder, crème stick foundation. Even our pressed powder provides some coverage of blemishes. The choice is yours!
I WOULD LIKE TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR A FREE MAKEOVER SESSION?
To see our free makeover sessions details click here
I WANT TO BUY WHOLESALE
If you are interested in retailing our products, you can request our order form and wholesale price list by email. Please send your email to info@dorismichaelscosmetics.com
I NEED COLOURMATCH TESTER PALETTE?
If you are not sure of the right shade for you, you can buy our Colourmatch Tester Palettes so you can match your tone in the comfort of your own home. Each palette comes with 5 shades so you can experiment at your leisure. These palettes are available in crème to powder, concealer and pressed powder. For the palettes click here
LIQUID FOUNDATION TESTER PALETTE?
Sorry we do not have a separate colourmatch tester palette for liquid foundation because most of the colours in crème to powder are similar to the colours in liquid foundation.
However, please note, there’s no ST-2/1, ST-5/1, ST-8/1 and 8/2 in Liquid foundation. ST-9 in liquid foundation is a different colour to ST-9 in liquid foundation.
If you purchase the creme to powder colourmatch tester palette and you find a match then you can order the same colour in liquid foundation bearing in mind the colour exceptions outlined above.
HOW MUCH IS SPECIAL DELIVERY GUARANTEED NEXT DAY SERVICE?
Royal Mail’s next day special delivery guaranteed service (not including Saturday or Sunday) is £7.50
WHAT DOES YOUR POSTAGE COST?
All UK orders are sent by Royal Mail. The options are:
1st Class Service is £4.50
2nd Class Service is £4.00 and
Special Delivery (next day Service, not including Saturday and Sunday) starts from £7.50
CAN YOU RECOMMEND FOUNDATION THAT COVERS BLEMISHES?
For medium to maximum coverage of blemishes try our Crème Stick Foundation or Crème to powder foundation. Our liquid foundation provide light to medium coverage.
CAN YOU COACH ME ON HOW TO APPLY MAKEUP?
If you go to www.youtube.com and type in doris michaels cosmetics, some of our videos should pop up. Please click on whichever one takes your fancy and also see our blogs on our website click here
HOW MUCH DO YOUR PRODUCTS COST?
Please go to our website click here to browse our products and prices.
ARE THESE PRODUCTS SUITABLE FOR MY OLIVE SKIN TONE?
I am not sure, but our products can be used for bronzing and contouring. We do not have free samples however, if you are still interested in sampling our products, you can purchase our Colourmatch tester Palettes so you can match your tone in the comfort of your own home. Each palette comes with 5 shades so you can experiment at your leisure. These palettes are available in crème to powder, concealer and pressed powder. For the palettes click here
Each tester palette cost just £8.99 including shipping.
WHY ARE YOUR PRODUCTS SUITABLE ONLY FOR PEOPLE OF COLOUR?
The beauty industry is huge and consists of highly competitive sectors. A company can choose to operate in all sectors or choose to specialise, and therefore operate in a sector in which they have expertise, which is what our company has done. There are lots of companies that provide makeup products for both Caucasian and ethnic skin tones, we chose to specialise.
Our foundation and pressed powder colours go up to mixed race. By the way, those with Caucasian skin tones can still use our pressed powder as bronzers, our foundation and concealer can be used for contouring. Eye shadows, lipsticks, liners, blushers, etc., can be worn by all skin tones.
WHAT DO YOUR SKIN-TONE (ST) NUMBERS MEAN?
The lower the Skin Tone (ST) number the darker the colour therefore, ST-1 is the darkest shade, and ST-9 is the lightest shade.
AM I LIKELY TO REACT TO YOUR PRODUCTS?
You shouldn’t, although it is still possible for you to suddenly start reacting to products that you may have used for many years because your body has or is changing, which happens as we age.
As a process of elimination, we would suggest you stop using our product to see if the irritation persist or not, and go from there. If the irritation persists after stopping all the products, you should consult your GP.
DOES YOUR FOUNDATION, CONCEALER AND POWDER CONTAIN OIL?
Our foundation, concealer and powder contain oil to help it adhere to the skin so it lasts for longer. As you are not familiar with our formulation, I would suggest you try our colourmatch tester palette to see how you get on.
Each tester palette comes with 5 shades so you can experiment at your leisure. These tester palettes are available in crème to powder, concealer and pressed powder. For the tester palettes click here
Each tester palette cost just £8.99 including shipping.