Day and Night smokey

Good morning reader, Today am going to go over a look I did sometimes last year, the aim of this eye makeup was to smoke the eye and still look subtle. It can serve as a day and night look. 

Here are 5 easy steps to achieve this look;

1. Use a medium-sized round brush to apply a dark blue shadow in anarch shape just      above the crease of the lid. Then blend down to the lash line.

2. Trace the upperlash line with a soft black pencil,then gently smudge with your fingertip or brush. 

3. With a smalller,firm-bristle brush,press a desired shadow shade into the lower lash line I used purple and nude brown. 

4. Apply a pale silver powder to the inner corners of the eyes to lighten the overall effect

5. Apply mascara or false lashes for a more dramatic look.

Remember to clean up excess shadow without ruining your makeup, Dip a cotton bud in concealer,then skim it over the skin.The concealer will pick up shadow without smugdging.

How to prep the skin

Welcome to another interesting week, Mondays are always full of stress and most times the thought of wearing layers of makeup just upsets us. I am going to share with you three easy steps on how to care of our skin properly to get the right results so we wouldn't have to apply so much makeup to cover our facial flaws.

SKIN PREP
1.Begin with applying a toner on face and neck I recommend, (kuddy face toner) followed by a moisturizing cream I recommend (Nivea face cream) also applied to your face and neck. 

2.You need to assess whether or not your skin is oily or dry and find a face cream suitable for your specific skin type. A visit to a Dermatologist will inform you on what your skin need, If your skin is dry you would need an intensive hydrating face cream, but if your skin is extra oily, you would need a face cream that is oil-free.

3. Apply a face toner with a cotton wool, Press your face cream into your face and neck do not rub. Pressing will ensure that you never break out from the pile up of too much cream and the pressing motion will bring back blood flow to the surface of the face giving you a natural, healthy glow.

It's pretty simple and in few minutes you are done, remember consistency is the key to visible results. If you have tried other methods do share with our reader.

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Two easy remedies to grow the eyelashes

Are you concerned about your thin and scanty lash growth? Well you are not the only one. Long and fuller eyelashes makes every lady look more attractive, I personally have full and long lashes. False lashes are in vogue but I prefer wearing it only on special occasions.

So I figured a way to grow my lashes naturally, it's affordable and easy to get. I tried them on my lashes and I saw visible results after few weeks of consistency. Today am sharing my secret with you because I love you my amazing reader.

Here are two Remedies you can try at home;

1. Castor oil: It contains beneficial antibacterial and anti inflammatory ingredients which is very powerful in follicle stimulation. It is also good for the hair and eyebrow.

How to apply

I. Wash your eye area to cleanse it of any makeup you can use baby wipes if you have sensitive skin
II. Dip a cotton bud (Qtip) into the Castor oil and  apply directly to your lash from bottom to top before going to bed, leave it over night and rinse it off the next morning. You can do this for 2-3months
If you cannot get Castor oil you can use Virgin olive oil or coconut oil.

2.Eyelid Massage:  Massaging the eyelid increase blood flow to the hair  follicles and so more nutrients reach your follicles. It prevents breakage, you can do this every night, substitute it for itching our eyes and turning them red

Methods
I. Wash your hands first, use a few drops of coconut oil, petroleum jelly or shea butter then use your finger to gently massage along the eyelid and lash-line. Remember to apply little pressure but don't be so hard that you hurt yourself in the process. Massage everyday for few months to see results.


NOTE: If you suffer from any eye related issues consult a dermatologist before you use any product on your eyes. If you experience any irritation stop application immediately.
Do you have other remedies?  please do share with our readers.

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Is your makeup Aging you?

This is a major problem to many ladies, most times you here people say "you better with no makeup", most times what they are trying to say is "you look younger" this was my problem until I tried a different means of applying my makeup.

Here are 10 mistakes that add 10years to your look

1. Using too much foundation: A foundation that is to thick will settle into fine lines, Foundation should be applied mildly. I would apply so much foundation to my face just to get those black spots gone but instead of looking flawless I looked aged and caked, until when I stopped covering every inch of my face, I only cover the discoloured part.
I stopped buying matte foundation and replaced it with illuminating foundation. If you have dry skin you can consider exfoliating twice or three times weekly.

2. Over concealing your under eye circles:  I wear glasses 24/7 so I have deep eyes which makes my dark circles more pronounced than it should be, you may think applying a whole lot of concealer will create that flawless under eye look but it will only age you. You should apply concealer only  near the inner corner of the under eye area, where shadows are most prominent.

3. Wearing deep dark lip colour : I try my best to avoid dark colours it makes my full lips fuller and takes the spot light off the other part of my face, yes dark colours make any surface look smaller perhaps the hip but definitely not the lips.

4. Finishing powder: Its almost impossible to see a flawless makeover without the help of a finishing powder, have ever been in a position where your makeup game is coming out strong and as soon as you add powder the face becomes caked up, if this happens you can try applying the powder to your Tzone (nose, chin,and forhead) then sweep the leftover on the brush across your face.

5. Wearing black liner: This does not mean you should erase liner completely from your look, liner gives the eyes   sharper effect remember you want to define the eyes with softness not strick lines.

6. Excess lip liner: A lip liner should serve as guide for the application of the lipstick it shouldn't be done in excess it would only make you look older.

7.Excess Mascara to the bottom lash: The aim of Mascara is to uplift the eyes so when you apply  too much on the lower lash it's gives your eye a dropping effecting and no I don't mean drop death grog.

8. Skipping Blush: I love the effect Blush gives to the face and at a point I went over broad and it wasn't funny, your Blush should be applied to the most fleshly part of your cheek. If applied correctly it can offer a little lift and contouring might not be needed.

9. Apply lipstick straight from the tub: The secret is really simple to avoid a colour bleeding lips apply the lipstick first to the center of the lips and blend out with a finger or a brush.

10. Dark eyebrow pencil: Did you know the brow colour fades as you age, always choose a pencil a shade or two lighter than your natural brow colour.  If you have a full brow you can use a brow gel first.


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Saturday motivation

Master the art of contouring

 The word "contouring" was barely part of the beauty dictionary , but today a quick Google search brings up over 75 million results.

How should we be contouring now? Putting to one side the countless tutorials demonstrating how to apply product across your face to create a brand new bone structure, what is the best way to make use of the wealth of new products on the market to subtly complement rather than to change your face?

1.The easiest and most flattering way to sculpt and shape the face is by adding light

You notice that when ever you start applying your highlight your face begins to fall in place, suddenly there is a little definition to your face,When you think of contouring you think of sharp cheeks and slimmed-down noses right  but the easiest and most flattering way to sculpt and shape the face is by adding light.In terms of adding depth, bronzers provide the perfect opportunity to create sunkissed skin that's sculpted at the same time. 

Try dotting a cream formula across the bridge of the nose, around the edges of the face and into the cheekbones for a look that's natural but gently structured. Use your fingers or a sponge to prevent harsh lines, or choose a soft brush to disperse product evenly. Basically it's bronzing. 

2. Foundation Application. 

   Cream foundations and colours close to your own natural skin tone are key in creating a natural look. If contouring is done right it should be your own little secret, not an indication that you spent hours in front of the mirror buffing and blending before leaving the house. Another way to ensure your face looks sculpted rather than stripy is to do your contouring before you apply your foundation, so it serves as a barely-visible base.

So how to contour now? Keep it simple, blend like there's no tomorrow  and remember that outside the world of the selfie, razor-sharp cheekbones can feel a little aggressive under the sun.  Instead keep your look simple and your application methods careful. 

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Home made face mask.

Giving your skin a treat with a weekly face mask is a must for glowing, healthy skin. However, face masks can cost a lot of money and may not even be that effective. That’s why it is a great idea to make your own face mask at home – and hey, the natural ingredients are way better for your skin anyway.

Here are our two easy mask you can make at home 

Avocado & Oats

With Avocado being super rich in essential oils and Vitamin E and Oats being the perfect, non-irritant, natural scrub, these two pair up to make one mean natural scrub mask. Here’s how:

Combine one tablespoon of oats with one tablespoon of mashed up avo in a bowl. Mix until you have an even mixture.

Smear your face with the mixture and leave on for approximately 15 minutes. Then, rinse off with warm water and pat dry your face with a clean towel.

No need to moisturize afterwards because of the rich oils in the avocado!

Egg white, honey & lemon

Egg white is famed for its many beneficial properties, from vitamins to minerals – its seriously healthy, which makes it perfect for glowing skin.

Honey and lemon have also been used together for hundreds of years for their soothing properties and helping to make your skin sparkly! This face mask is perfect for damaged skin and it also helps to fight bacteria that causes acne.

You will need:

1 egg white, half a lemon, and a teaspoon of honey. In a bowl, squeeze the juice of the lemon into the egg whites. Then add the honey and whisk until you have a fluffy consistency.

Then, using a cotton wool ball, dab the mask all over your face. Leave it one for about 10 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

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Victoria Beckham partners with Estee Lauder

 

A lot seems to be happening the the beauty world, we can say that's where the money is as celebrities are trying to create a name for themselves in the beauty world, Victoria Beckham wife of footballer David Beckham is set to partner with the luxury makeup brand Estee Lauder. 

Victoria is creating a limited-edition make-up collection, launching later this year. The designer has previously expressed her wishes to make a foray into the beauty industry - she also launched two nail polishes with Nail Inc in 2014 - but this is the first time she has worked on a full make-up line bearing her name.

While being interviewed she said

"I am thrilled to be launching this limited-edition make-up collection with Estée Lauder,"
"The whole process has been both inspiring and eye-opening - from going back and revisiting the Estée Lauder archives through to working on the product with the Estée team, this feels like the perfect make-up partnership for me and my brand. I had long admired Estée Lauder the woman, and the powerful brand that she created, so I am excited to offer both of our customers this make-up range and play a small part in her vision for women."


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Rihanna signs LVMH beauty deal

Rihanna's first ever make-up brand, is coming and its gonna be called Fenty Beauty. The singer has signed a deal with the Kendo division of LVMH (which also produces Marc Jacobs Beauty) to create a full cosmetics collection to launch in 2017.

Rihanna has previously collaborated with MAC on its Viva Glam lipsticks,Other collaborations include her collection with Mando Blahnik this spring - unveiled in Vogue April issue 2016 - her ongoing Puma partnership and her 2013 river island range. She also has seven fragrances to her name, produced with Parlux Ltd.

"Kendo is honored to work with Rihanna," David Suliteanu, chief executive officer of Kendo, told WWD. Fenty Beauty by Rihanna is a beauty rocket ship that will appeal to a huge and diverse global audience. We are aiming for the stars."


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kylie's lip kit now safe to use?

Last week Kylie Jenner got slammed by Jeffree Star for not having a quality check on her products on twitter although she didnt reply him. two days later she posted a snap showing her lip gloss. (Literally) she gushed about its pigmentation, colour  and also the quality of the new product. focusing on the applicator which her fans bitterly complained about.

I guess she is trying to tell us she got it fixed and its safe to use again. Jeffree hasn't said anything after his last post but we guess all is well and business is booming again for Kylie Jenner.

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Aisha Buhari a beauty therapist.

There has been speculation that our first lady Aisha Buhari as been a lover of beauty and is passionate about the beauty world. It was confirmed on the 14th of April when she lunched her book,"Essentials of beauty therapy''A complete guide for beauty therapy.

Prominent guests like the VP Yemi Osinbanjo, his wife Dolapo,Senators, and Governors attended the book lunch. she opened the first beauty therapy in the north far back as 2010.The proceed of the book lunch will be given to the family of the Chibok girls and the parents of the boys abducted in Buni Yadi

VP Osinbanjo said the presentation of the book highlight the importance of the girl child education.He said ''Girl child education is still an issue,education not having the opportunity to reach others''.

However Aisha did not disclose the amount donated by guests,judging from comments from our VP he said he would not be donating any large amount as the president is really particular about spending.

Personally i cannot wait to read the book to brush up my skills.*WINK*

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Saturday Motivation

Horrible reviews for klyie from Jeffree star

It was a bad day for Kylie yesterday as celebrity makeup artist Jeffree Star gave terrible reviews about her lip kit,  Kylie knows that her new lipstick product is faulty and even briefly applogised during a Snapchat video that she plans to correct the issue with the applicator wands in future releases of the product. It didn't stop Jeffree  to air out his views.So far, Kylie has not commented on it.

In his Twitter, Jeffree Star wrote, “So I got the new @kyliecosmetics lip glosses…. SO disappointed in this product. That wand is unacceptable.” The social media star, who also has a cosmetics line, followed that complaint up by saying, “No shade but… How the f*** can a multimillion dollar celebrity, think this is acceptable?? Was there no quality control?”

Within minutes of Jeffree Star’s criticism of the Kylie Lip Kit, other upset customers began posting pictures of the faulty applicators that came with their lipstick products, too. It turns out that the quality of the first round of Kylie Jenner’s product was awful. Hundreds of complaints have poured in just in Star’s timeline alone. There’s no telling how many other unhappy customers are out there, wishing they hadn’t worked so hard to purchase one of Kylie’s extremely popular cosmetic items that tend to sell out within minutes.

So far, Kylie Jenner hasn’t addressed any plans to make things right with the first customers who purchased her Kylie Lip Kit. Jeffree Star called her out for planning to get the applicator right with the next release.

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Friday motivation

Constant dry lips?

Dry lips can be pretty annoying they are caused by varieties of things like licking your lips,dry weather and certain medications.It occurs more during dry season but few people suffer from dry lips on a daily base.

But i can end today because you plan to take better care of your lips starting from now

1. Drink plenty of water:

I bet 78% of today's readers already know this but still find it difficult to drink water, probably because your don't know how helpful water is to our body.Doctors recommend 8 glass of water daily but i manage to stay on 5.

2.Petroleum jelly:

 Apply Vaseline regularly to your lips,you can get the really small once in case you are thinking of space its very handy.

3.Check your intake of vitamins:

 Having any vitamin deficiencies can cause your lips to dry and crack. Vitamins like V-B,Iron,Multivitamins,Essential fatty acid and Mineral supplements will help keep your lips hydrated and soft

4. Coconut oil:

 Apply coconut oil on your lips daily before going to bed,you'll see visible result in less than two weeks. I am personal on this and i am seeing results in less than a week



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