Foundations, skin types .... undertones.

Finding the right shade of base to match your complexion always seems like a daunting task. And according to Jamie Greenberg, a celebrity makeup artist for Mark., most of us aren’t wearing the right color anyway. Often foundations and concealers prompt you to choose a shade based on your undertone, especially when shopping online. But if you don’t know what your undertone is, that isn’t much help!
An undertone is the color that's just beneath the skin, and while your skin tone can change (over time, with sun exposure, etc.), the undertone does not. Foundations usually come recommended for one of three undertone types: “cool,” “neutral,” or “warm.” It’s possible, though, to fall somewhere in between (you could be “neutral-warm,” for instance). To get you closer to finding the perfect match, we asked Greenberg to outline how to figure out your undertone. Note, these same principles apply on all skin tones, from very fair to dark. And remember, if you're having trouble DIY’ing it, you can always ask a professional makeup artist for a skin analysis.

Those with cool undertones will notice their skin has a pink, red, or blue tinge to it.
You have a “cool” undertone if:
• If the veins on your wrist are blue or purple
• If silver jewelry flatters your skin more than gold
• When you look at your skin in the sun, it appears blue-ish

If you have neutral undertones, your skin is neither pink/red/blue nor yellow/gold/peach, but somewhere in between.

You have a “neutral” undertone if:
• The veins on your wrist are blue-green
• Both gold and silver jewelry flatter your skin
• When you look at your skin in the sun, it appears greenish

Those with warm undertones will notice their skin has a yellow, gold, or peach tinge to it.
You have a “warm” undertone if:
• The veins on your wrist are slightly green or olive
• Gold jewelry flatters your skin more than silver
• When you look at your skin in the sun, it appears yellowish

Three More Tips for Finding the Right Foundation

So now you know your undertone, you can start to narrow the field. If you’re trying foundations in a store, here are Greenberg’s three tips to help you find the right one.

1: Prep Skin First

Before you do anything, exfoliate and moisturize your skin. “Slough off those dead skin cells and prepare that canvas so it can honestly accept color,” says Greenberg. “If your skin is sweaty or isn't totally clean, the color won't be accurate!”

2: Test in Good Lighting

Make sure you test your foundation in good lighting. It's always a good idea to first test it out in one location, and then go somewhere else with different lighting to see if it still matches. And make sure you're wearing white, as other colors might alter your tone. Greenberg warns that you should never try to correct your color with a base. “It's best to match your undertone, and then if you feel pale, you can always add bronzer or blush for dimension,” she says.

3: Match The Color You See Most

There are three parts of the body you have to think about: the face, the neck, and the décolletage—and Greenberg points out that all of these can differ. “The most natural thing would be to match your neck, but because of sun exposure and elements, the face are often darker than your neck,” she says. To even things out, Greenberg suggests choosing a product that matches the color you see the most, and then applying base to the face and neck so that you get even color all over.

 4: See foundation that varnishes into your skin

After picking at least three shades try it on your face and not the back of your palm and see which shade varnishes into your skin. That will there for be your foundation color.

Know your skin type 

There are 3 types of skin, the oil, dry and combination skin.

If your T-zone ( areas from the tip of your nose up to above your brows) are oil, your cheeks are oil and underneath your lip you have oily skin and is best to avoid foundation that contains oily chemicals that will make the foundation look cakey after application. Go for matte,non-luminous or oil-free foundations instead.

If your skin type is dry that is no shine on your cheeks or nose you have dry skin and is best to go for foundations that are luminous and not oil-free. Its the opposite for oily skin

Then lastly combination skins, just like mine. You find out that your face  is a mix of oily and dry some places are dry  some places really oily then you have combination skin. You can use matte foundations, but when contouring and highlight its best to go for products that suits certain areas of the face 


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Have a lovely day *___-

Do Not Disturb-That pimple

   I remember this saloon I go to in Lagos, just opposite my grandparents place. They can make hair soo beautifully and nice you even feel like tipping the workers for nice work done, but there was a problem. The owner of the shop was obsessed with ZITS (pimples), any time I come to visit and she sees a zit on my face... she's popping it. Lol she's follow my face movement and make sure she gets her hands on my pimple, it was very upsetting but I was just soo helpless.

I never liked to pop my pimple since my dad told me it wasn't good, and since then i never popped a pimple and my face has been pimple free tho my skin breaks out whenever I eat too much oil or before I see my period.

Today I'll be fighting for the right of the pimple and also for the right of your face... it has come to my notice that both can co-exist

DND.... but you can treat it well so it leaves your face without scarring you or leaving your face rough and bumpy! Here are some tips

1- Drink a lot of water, it helps the skin a lot. I gave you guys some mathematics to solve on one of my post where I said at least 1litre a day, we know that 100cl = 1litre so buy a 50cl bottle water and drink 2 bottles it makes it easier to measure you intake of water... you could increase your intake for better results.

2- Do not pop your pimple because it contains a bacteria that when burst can spread to another part of the face and like that your face is full with zits.

3- If you have a special event and the zit is just soo large and attention seeking use baking soda(make a smooth paste with water), tooth paste that contains silica, natural lemon juice. If you look at the list you see that all these items have that drying agent ability soo what it does it suck out the moisture from the zit... be patient leave it long enough for better results.

4- Use iced water, this cold really help to stop the inflammation of the zit.... so rubbing the ice in a circular motion could get some attention reduced

5. I wont forget to tell you to please wash your face at least twice a day. Use a mild soap not something medicated or harsh, a small towel and an exfoliating glove. DO NOT SCRUB YOUR FACE! be gentle with exfoliating. Splash warm water unto your face to open up your pores, wash,exfoliate, then use cool water not cold for final rinsing the dry up with your towel :)

6. We know your soo pretty/handsome quit over touching your face because your hands has alot of dirt packed on it from different areas you might have been. If you cant help it trying sanitizing your hands soo your face won't suffer.


So that's it for today... If you have more tips, please let me know and leave a comment below *___*

Who doesnt want KISSABLE LIPS?....

     WHO? LOL

I must confess if there's a part of my body that is the most pampered I will say its my lips... yes oh i love to keep them moisturized and soft it just gladdens me to know that my lips look kissable. I take care of them using different methods depending on what i can get my hands on...

1- Using olive oil and sugar

  Olive oil (extra virgin) is known to be good for moisturizing the lips with the help of the sugar it helps to exfoliate the dead cells that may be lying on your lips making it look dark and yes!! UNKISSABLE!. Just mix the two together forming a paste then use your fingers in circular motions to exfoliate gently not to harsh gentle strokes. After that take a small towel dip it in warm water and wipe off the paste from your lips


2- Mixing Natural lemon juice and sugar

  This is just the same method as the first only the lemon juice serves as a lightening agent, the sugar remains at its job. You may want to apply a little olive oil to the lip after exfoliating.

3- Buy a lip balm
 
  Lip balms are good easy to wear and carry around, even if you're a fan of lipsticks and glosses endeavor to  use a lip balm before application... in naija a good one should cost at least less than N1000

A happy lip creates a happy smile ..

4- An old tooth brush and Petroleum Jelly

   Get an old tooth brush or buy a new one specially for your lips ....make sure its bristles are straight and soft put a little petroleum jelly on it... start exfoliating in circular motions....

5- Using a Towel with honey

Just dip the point you'll be using to exfoliate in a little honey... work with your hands and the help of the towel round your lips. This shows your the amount of dead cell your rubbing off especially if your using a light colored towel.

So you could mix and combine to fit however you like to exfoliate.

What is the use of BLEACHING...your skin? When you can simply do this CLICK HERE

I do not judge... judging is for God. Many black African women tend to want to bleach their skins to a fairer version not minding if the skin tone will suit them or not. Anyways i do not know personally why alot of people bleach, but i guess most of them will have some touching stories....

As for me I LOVE MY SKIN COLOR! It doesnt make me less of a human being... If i feel my skin doesnt look its best there are a few things I do that enhances the quality of my skin

WHAT I DO AND RECOMMEND
- Buy exfoliating gloves... these babies do wonders... they do more than a normal sponge will do on your body... they scrub off dead skin cells easily allowing the skin to breathe. I will also recommend that if you do not have much and want to exfoliate your face you could use this gloves and your normal bathing soap or shower gel... just remember to be gentle and patient... if you scrub hard and you do not like end results you caused it. Its exfoliating not scrubbing

  I got mine for N800 in shopright Abuja, I am sure they have this everywhere you just have to look for quality ones.

- Using Sunscreen Protection SPF 30-60 Depending on the climate conditions. This is a very good product that helps protect the skin from sun burns. If you think you're too black to be sun burnt.... you'll be deceiving yourself because it might not be noticeable but your skin is suffering consequences of harsh sun rays....The product should be used adequately for a better result and it doesnt leave your skin looking white and pale like other sunscreen products do.
This can be purchased from Konga... It is N2800
Click here ... When the site opens write in the search box SUNSCREEN PROTECTION SPF 30!

- Buy Umbrellas.... with the way the weather is, really hot and dry umbrellas are needed more to shield yourself from harsh rays of light. Carry that umbrella out its not only for Raining season.

-When going out in order to avoid dark circles and too much light straining the eyes .... Buy Sun glasses ... dont be waiting till its night before you wear your own or because burna boy wore it that night!
- Drink a lot of water .... 100cl makes 1liter soo what i do is get a bottle of water that measures 50cl then make sure I finish two bottles a day. Hope this helps you to measure your water intake.


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BEAUTY UNMASKED: Connecting Beauty Ideals of The Past to the Beauty Revolution of the Future

We are experiencing a revolution of beauty in Africa. No longer are African women willing to subject themselves to the western ideals of beauty. Our generation is starting to embrace natural hair, curves, and even tribal marks could be next. In order to fully realize this impending beauty revolution, we need to connect our current and future beauty ideals to our heritage as African women. The goal of the #SMWBeautyUnmasked panel is to empower Nigerian women by re-thinking the way we as African women see beauty in ourselves.
The goal of this discussion is to empower Nigerian women by discussing how we can connect our current and future beauty ideals to our heritage as African women. We will also highlight current misconceptions around “beauty” in Nigeria and the Diaspora. Lastly, we will explore how we as content curators can determine trends on social media while incorporating tradition and culture.
At the end of the event, an audience member will be chosen to share their beauty story. Their story will also be on the Social Media Week Lagos blog and they will receive N10,000 worth of beauty products from My Makeup & Cosmetics.

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I really wish i could attend such a conference... unfortunately i am in Abuja @ the moment. So for all of you that live in Lagos and are beauty crazy DONT MISS OUT!!

 

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My facial scrub REGIME!!!!

Most women, girls deal with oily skin, acne, acne scars and everyday and  it drives us crazy... cause we like perfect skin to apply wonderful makeup which would make our look more gorgeous!!! Just having the idea of joining the TEAM!! #webreaknecks... this tip isn't just for girls, guys be free to try it once in a while 

So this is what i found out and have been doing for the past 2 months and i cant say i don't feel a difference..

Natural Facial Scrub

This varies cause we have alot of natural fruits and beverages we could use on our skin, but what I found out to be more comfortable for me was the HONEY+LEMON+SHEA BUTTER(RAW, UNPROCESSED)+ SUGAR facial scrub. Yes!!! it works ... what to do?

First you need a mixing container, personally for mixing your scrub anytime you feel you need a good facial scrubbing, a spoon, natural honey also unprocessed, lemon juice (buy the fruit and squeeze out its juice) and sugar (white or brown sugar).. Okay lets start with the mixing

STEP 1
Get warm water rinse your face with the warm water, make sure your face is free from makeup. The warm water general opens up the pores ready to receive whatever you give to it.

Use a small face towel and dab your face with it .... so the skin is not completely dry.

Take the shea butter and distribute a reasonable amount around your face ...massage into pores with circular motions

Do not rinse off the shea butter, use your finger and take some sugar and distribute over face after that ex-foliate by massaging the face hands moving in circular motions do not scrub hard in order not to damage skin cells

Wait for at least 5 minutes then put your facial towel into the warm water and gently use over the face to remove dead ex-foliated cells.

Now mix the honey and lemon juice a spoon each... the honey helps to moisturize the skin while the lemon kills bacteria and serves as a natural skin toner. massage over face and use the facial towel in the same manner to clean of the scrub!

Feel that... doesn't your face feel smooth

Another tip you could use the honey and sugar to ex-foliate lips removing dead skin cells ....prevents lips from cracking and darkening do not forget to also apply lip balm and your moisturizer after lip and facial scrub! *wink

Leave your comments below and also suggest if you know a better skin REGIME!!!

                                                 DIY- Honey,lemon sugar scrub!! have fun

For most people that don't have the patient and feel they believe more in the power of cosmetic product i recommend.....@neutrogena.. This product is amazing they have the soap,body cream, facial scrub, cleanser, hair care neutrogena products its just loving but it is also pricey ....

DO YOU KNOW: Its not adviceable to wash your VAGINA with soap!?

Yes  I said it if you didnt know... know now. Its harmful to wash the vagina with soaps mostly all these antiseptic or antibacterial soaps. The vagina is a self cleaning oven it cleans it self up and the use of these soaps kill some of the useful bacteria in the vagina leaving the vagina prone to soo many infections especially we girls that are in the university and hve to use tiolets thousand of people have used.

I suggest when washing the vagina just use your hands (clean hands) and clean warm water. Wipe dry before wearing your underwear.

Also many women find vagina hair growth a nuisance and tend to shave the whole VAGINA MOLO!!.... that is wrong girls even if that boyfriend is saying he likes it like that he isnt the one that going to be prone to infections.

I suggest shaving of the vagina surface completely den leaving a little hair around the vagina opening therefore the vagina still looks well kept... some may call the vagina hairstyle MOHAWK!

Also after use of the toilet and after washing the vagina use a wipe or a tissue always soo the wet vagina doesnt smell.

Finally do not go to bed with panties allow the ecosystem to breathe air....


NOW YOU KNOW *WINK

The Perfect Lips!! how to achieve gradient lips!

@tokemakinwa

The picture gives an example of gradient lips or it is sometimes called ombre lips. Achieving this look is very easy... it makes the whole look unique and beautiful. People popularly achieve the look in red, but purple is another way, or any colour that suits you.

Tools needed in achieving the gradient lips (assuming we are achieving red ombre lips)

1. A darker shade of red lip pencil

2.Red lip stick (MAC,Sleek,zaron,fm) whatever brand you like and can afford

3. A lip brush (its a thin makeup brush that enable you get the product on well)

4. Concealer (to make it flawless, helps conceal products that aren't on the lips).

5. A pink lipstick

Tip: There are lipsticks that are long lasting, but in case they are too expensive here is a tip you could use to leave your lipstick on longer than usual.

*Get a normal powder lets say #ponds, take a tissue paper and place over the lips. Get a cotton wool and deep into pond powder and gentle dab the lip area where the tissue covered. Trust me it works.

After the cut is a picture of me with my gradient read lips look! If you like it and would like me to do a tutorial on how i achieved this just leave a comment and I'll get back to you. 

click here to watch the video for the tutorial