Five Makeup Tricks You Should know

Good  Evening Beauties...Got this from my Beauty Instructor Mrs Lola Valentine Shanu and i totally agree with all this...Thought i should share this with my ladies..

1. The Matte Factor: You can turn any lipstick matte by adding a small amount of powder blush on top. Apply lipstick, blot with a tissue, and pat blush on top with your finger until it’s fully matte. This is a perfect way to test matte texture to see if you like it while utilizing products you already have.

2. Ms. Mix-A-Lot: You can easily make an at home tinted moisturizer by mixing your foundation with your daily moisturizing cream. This will thin out the texture of your makeup when you want sheer coverage, and hydrate your skin at the same time.

3. Double Duty Eyes: Did you know mascara can double as an eyeliner? Smudge some mascara from your wand on your hand, and apply as a liner with a brush to the lash line. Finish with 3 coats of the same mascara on the lashes. This is a great tip for traveling.

4. Instant Brow Lift: Highlight brows with concealer and blend with a foundation brush. By placing concealer around the brows and blending, you add shape and lift, without an eye-raising bill from the plastic surgeon.

5. Cheeky Fix: Lipstick can double as a cream blush when you’re in a bind. I was on set one time and left my blushes in a different makeup bag that wasn’t with me. I used a soft peach lipstick blended on the cheek instead, instant cream blush!

SKIN TYPES

There are different skin types..Every being has  a skin type or combination of two skin types...

OILY SKIN

Oily skin is shiny skin, especially in the T-zone (from the forehead, down the nose to the chin). You may have enlarged pores, and you may be prone to blackheads and breakouts due to the overproduction of the sebaceous (oil-producing) glands.The good thing about oily skin is it ages better than dry skin because the oils keep the skin plump allowing fewer wrinkles to form.Many young women have oily skin but as they age, they may find their skin becomes more dry, especially after age 35.

To take care of your skin, wash with a cleanser formulated for oily skin before you go to bed. Exfoliate twice weekly with a gentle scrub and use oil-free moisturizers. If you suffer from breakouts, an astringent may help..When it comes to blush and bronzers, powdered blends work better than liquid ones and look for oil-free options for tinted moisturizers or foundations.

CHARACTERISTICS OF OILY SKIN

If you have oily skin, you likely know it. Your skin becomes shiny within the hour after cleansing. You'll notice your T-zone (the entire forehead, down your nose to the chin) is most oily. You have a tendency to get acne if a teenager or young adult and you're prone to enlarged pores, blackheads..

COMBINATION/NORMAL SKIN

Most women (some experts say up to 70 percent, although how anyone arrived at that number is beyond me), have combination, or "normal" skin. Combination skin means you may have a slightly oily T-zone and drier cheeks with dry patchy spots here and there. You may also have larger pores on your cheeks and possibly your forehead. 

This skin type has medium pores, a smooth and even texture, good circulation and a healthy color.To take care of your skin, you may need to treat the T-zone differently from your drier spots. If your T-zone tends to be oily, try an astringent on those areas only after you've washed your face.Make sure you exfoliate twice weekly to remove any dead skin cells and use a heavier facial moisturizer on your dry spots as need be.

CHARACTERISTICS OF COMBINATION/NORMAL SKIN

If you find your t-zone (the forehead, down the nose to the chin) is oily, prone to blackheads and breakouts while your cheeks may remain dry and flaky, you have combination skin. Most people's skin changes a lot over the course of the year. Skin is seasonally and hormonally affected.You may find your skin is oilier in summer and dry in winter. In spring and fall, your T-zone is oily while your cheeks are dry. When you are on your period, your skin may experience breakouts causing you to think your skin is oily. But once your period is over, the breakouts clear right up and your skin can become flaky.

DRY SKIN

Dry skin feels tight, especially after cleansing. You have a tendency towards fine wrinkles, flaking and red patches. In women of color, skin may appear ashy or dull from dead skin buildup. This skin fluctuation can definitely be attributed to hormones. Dry skin requires special care. Use heavy cleansers and moisturizers over the lightweight products of your oilier years.Exfoilate  weekly and even slather on primers before You apply foundation just to plump the skin up as much as possible.

CHARACTERISTICS OF DRY SKIN

If your skin feels dehydrated shortly after cleansing, making you reach for the moisturizer, your skin is likely dry. Your pores tend to be small, your skin may be sensitive and you may notice flaky skin if you examine your face in a magnifying mirror.

SENSITIVE SKIN

Sensitive skin tends to be thin, and delicate with fine pores. If you are easily irritated by the sun, certain cosmetic products and if you are prone to redness, itchy patches or blotchy skin, you likely have sensitive skin.

Finding the right cleansers and moisturizers for your skin type can be tricky. The good news is many companies have developed products specifically for sensitive skin. Look for mild products that contain no scents.

AGEING OR SUN DAMAGED SKIN

This skin also feels tight with visible wrinkles, slack skin tone -- especially around the cheeks and jawline -- with leathery texture and broken capillaries.

To care for aging skin, you should consider using moisturizers and heavy creams to plump up your fine wrinkles

Eyebrow Stencils

Eyebrow stencils refers to patterns, which people use to draw certain eyebrow shapes and for brow shaping.They are often made from flexible plastics that are translucent.While using them, often the stencil is placed on top your brows and the pattern you want is drawn using an brow pencil after which you can tweeze, wax, pluck or thread any eyebrow hairs that are not within the regions you want.

Cream Eyeshadows

Most of us grew up using those powdery eye shadows and weren’t even aware of cream eye shadows out there. Yet, as I grew a bit older, becoming more interested in cosmetics and skin care, I found myself drawn to the appeal that cream eye shadows had to offer. Specifically, they offered a shimmery finish instead of a flat, matte one, which I love for added shine and making the skin glow. The key to using cream eye shadows is to know how to apply them, and choose ones that won’t rub off and look oily. I hope you enjoy them as much as i do!

Concealers

Coloured concealers are known as correctors, and here are a few brands you can try out

BH cosmetics

Makeup forever

Graftobian makeup company

Sleek

MUD

colorescience

makeup atelier

so Google them to find out which brand delivers to your area of residence..I own a palette from BH cosmetics..   

                                                                   Color of the Scar                    Color of Concealer to Use   

Red scar                                   Green concealer

Pink scar                                  Green concealer

Brown scar                              Yellow concealer

Purple scar                              Yellow concealer

White scar                                Regular foundation

NYX JUMBO EYE PENCIL-Milk

NYX jumbo pencil(milk) is a great product...It has multi-purpose effect..It goes as an eye base and also as a highlighter...It can also be used as a white eye shadow...

When used as an eye base,it gives your eyeshadow sumtin to stick on..It makes it last longer...It makes your eyeshadow not to crease..

When used as highlighter,it blends in perfectly well nd gives u your desired finish..

This product is creamy nd therefore allows easy blending....

This is a MUST have ladies...This can be used instead of eye primer and in MY opinion,this is way beta dan eye primer...

Products Review

Gm ladies,Hope ur wik is starting off well?I Trust so...

So yesterday i posted a look and steps used in creating d look and promised to come back and post products used in creating the look...

PRODUCTS USED IN CREATING THIS LOOK

 EYES:Mac eyeshadow pallette,sleek contour kit,Tara precision eyeliner,Air woman brow pencil,Marykay concealer,Tara Eye Primer,Black opal Mascara,Ardell false lashes,Kajal..

 LIPS:Mac Lip Pencil(cherry),Tara Lipstick..

 

FACE:Marykay foundation,Black opal Loose powder,L.A girl Pro concealers,Sleek contour kit,NYC bronzer,Tara Powder..

Acne Treatment

Are u battling with ACNE?Is it making u hate ur face?

Swty,av got news for u nd of course YES!!!!!Gud news...

No nid to conceal spots nd pimples...All u nid is Acne.org Regimen....This kit contains the CLEANSER,TREATMENT nd MOISTURIZER....

This kit is the sure answer to treating your acne nd getting a clear skin...

Traditional Marriage Look by Sandrella

Hello lovelies,How have u been?I noticed most MUA always give reviews of how they created a look and i dnt tink its a bad idea...

I will give a review of how this look was created and products i used to create it..

Step 1-I moisturized her face..After dat i used Oil mattifier on her face..

Step 2-I applied Foundation on her face till i got my desired coverage...Den i set the foundation with loose powder.

Step 3-I drew out her brows and cleaned out with a concealer.

Step 4-I applied eyeshadow...contoured her eyes with a brown eyeshadow.

Step 5-I lined her eyes..Used Mascara wand on her Lashes(to stretch dem out).

Step 6-I fixed False Lashes.

Step 7-I highlighted under her eyes with a lighter shade of concealer...

Step 8-I contoured her chin and nose with contouring powder.

Step 9-I applied Lip primer to her lips,Lined her lips and applied lip stick..(Didnt clean out her lips cos it wasnt necessary).

Step 10-I applied powder on her face and blushed her cheeks..

Tied her head gear....

Getting the perfect brows

Happy Sunday Beautiful Ladies....One major makeup issue ladies have is their eyebrows...Your eyebrows define your face and if its done in a wrong way,you might not like your look..There are so many posts on GETTING YOUR DESIRED EYEBROW but i prefer this cos the steps are well stated and actually easy to understand...Follow this easy steps and trust me!!!You would see a great improvement ...

Look

Hello Beauties,So sorry i have bin offline for a long while...How have u been?

This is a look i created yesterday...I love wen people appreciate my handwork..Makes me wanna strive harder..Well i recieved lots of beautiful comments regarding this look...

Winged eyeliner has bin in vogue for a while now...Trust me u wanna try it out...

PRODUCTS USED IN CREATING THIS LOOK

EYES:Marykay Eye primer,Gold eyeshadow from Tara's Magaret Ekpo eyeshadow pallete,contour powder from sleek contour kit,Tara Eye Precision Pencil,Kajal,Maybelline Mascara..

BROWS:Airwoman pencil,brow brush,Marykay Concealer.

LIPS:Marykay Lip primer,Tara's ARESE lipstick(purple),Tara's Iyanga(pink),Cleaned out with Black Opal concealer..

FACE:Marykay Primer,Marykay Foundation,Tara Powder.

IMPORTANCE OF HIRING A MAKE-UP ARTISTE ON YOUR BIG DAY

There are many activities regarding marriage. Therefore, it is important to plan and consider spending a little more. This will help you get a situation where you find yourself saying “I know ” , but to avoid using makeup and hair that is below the average .
 For best results, you SHOULD hire a makeup artist for your wedding. In addition, it is easy to transfer the responsibility of a makeup artist on your special day.
 The importance of hiring a makeup artist for your wedding includes:•
-IMPROVING YOUR SKIN AND LOOK: Professional makeup artists often examine the skin before makeup.They recommend helping improve the skin. They provide FLAWLESS makeup application on your wedding day.For best results, a professional often recommends a makeup test. In addition, he / she will be able to examine your skin to determine if it is dry, and, therefore, should be expanded. The makeup artist recommends a visit to a dermatologist or esthetician, if necessary. He / she will make recommendations on how to avoid scaly lips.
-GOOD INVESTMENT: In addition to the wedding, the couple ends up spending a lot of money on photographers, wedding dress, venue, flowers, food and drinks. You can not ignore the way you look on this special day for you to get a good return on investment. You must tell the photographer to capture the best photos to ensure that you remain in consideration to be shown on the rest of your life. Therefore, it is perfect for professional make-up artists; make sure you are the center of attention for all. If you hire a professional, there will be a significant amount of money by avoiding the purchase of products that you never register again to use.
-HIGHLIGHT YOUR BEST ASSESTS: Professional makeup artist have the necessary training to ensure your best features are highlighted, while defects are minimized. They know how to produce the best framework for defining the forehead and right buttons. Therefore, it is advisable to leave the makeup for your wedding in a professional setting. They will ensure that you get the most important face of the day.