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CHECK OUT THESE BEAUTIFUL FACES OF TOKE MAKINWA.

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Hello makeup lovers, Below are different beautiful faces of our own girl, Toke Makinwa. one thing I love about her is that her makeup is always on point and fresh. Nice contouring, clean brows and beautiful lips. Go girl!  

14 QUICK MAKEUP FIXES. (YOU NEED TO READ THIS).

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Hello makeup lovers,     I thought I should share with you these simple makeup fixes that work like magic      Sometimes we run out of vital products or simply stuck and don't know what to do. The following makeup fixes will give you all the help you need. 1. Dry mascara: When you use your mascara for a long time, and becomes too old and the oil in it dries out. You can revive an old mascara by dropping it into a glass of warm water for few minutes before applying it. Replace your mascara every 3months. 2. Polish remover has run out : if you want to re- paint your nails and found out you have run out of Polish remover, don't worry, you have a quick fix by applying a clear base coat on the old Polish, leave for a few seconds then press a tissue over the nail and remove quickly. The base coat and the old coloured Polish will come off in one quick move. 3. Scattered eye lashes: eye lash curler can change the way scattered lashes look in a minute without applying mascara. Sim

THE POWER OF POWDER.

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    Hello makeup lovers, Pressed powder. Loosed powder. Powder is a magical makeup product, it can make your skin really look beautiful, that's why it's a makeup artist's best friend. Why you should use powder.  -when you apply powder on your face, there is an evident transformation. It gives a super smooth sheen with or without foundation. -It helps absorb oils from your skin to prevent a shiny face. -It helps covers open pores. -It helps your foundation sit properly to enable it last longer. We have the loosed and the pressed powder. The loosed powder should be dusted on the face when applying your makeup before going out while the pressed powder should be kept in your hand bag in case you need a touch up on your face later in the day.  Always choose a shade of powder that is close to your skin tone to give you a natural look.    So you see why a lady should always carry her powder with her in her makeup bag? It will always give you a magical look ever

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE.

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Hello makeup lovers, We talked about how to know your skin type in the last post. Today we will learn how to care for our different skin types. Normal Skin: this is usually the easiest skin type to care for. Those with this skin type can also have breakouts and skin blemishes like other skin types but once they use the right skin care products, their skin bounces back to its healthy glow. Care for your normal skin by using gentle cleansers, moisturizers and toning gels. Also use facial masks once a week. Dry skin: People in this category require extra special care especially during dry seasons. Regular and effective cleansing is needed but the cleanser shouldn't be harsh in order not to worsen the dryness. Avoid washing and cleaning your face too many times as it strips the skin of essential oils and moisture. Avoid alcohol based toners that dry out the skin. Use creams that have vitamin E to give your dry skin new life. Massage with natural oils (coconut/olive). Oily skin:

TIWA SAVAGE'S MAKEUP TO THE MTV MUSIC ViDEO AWARDS, 2016

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Hello makeup lovers, Here's Tiwa Savage's makeup to the MTV music video awards, 2016. Would you change anything?. 

7 WAYS TO BEAT WRINKLES.

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Hello makeup lovers, Here are some simple ways to beat wrinkles.  Wrinkles are inevitable especially when one gets to his or her mid thirties.  1 Makeup disguise : wrinkles can be less noticeable  by using light-reflecting foundations, concealers and powders. These contain luminescent particles to bounce light away from your skin. Also,look for makeup products that contain UV filters and skin nourishing ingredients.  2 Sun protection : Always apply sunscreen when ever you will be in the sun as sunlight  is the biggest cause of. Skin ageing. 3 Deep cleanse and moisturize: Deep cleanse to clear your skin of dead skin cells to give it a youthful look. Apply thick layer of moisturizer or night Cream, leave for 5-10 minutes and remove excess with a clean tissue or use a moisturizing face mask. 4 Stop smoking : When you smoke cigarette, the smoke speeds up the ageing process as it strips your skin of oxygen and slows down the regeneration of new cells. It gives fine lines a

HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR SKIN TYPE 1.

Hello makeup lovers ,    Today, am going to talk about knowing your skin type and basic tips on how to care for different skin types.     It is essential that you know your skin type. This is important because you may just end up buying expensive skincare products that are wrong for your skin thereby having a collection of products that you can't use again.      Simple Tissue -test To Know Your Skin Type There are other tests to determine your skin type, but here's a simple test- Wipe your face with a clean tissue when you wake up in the morning.  Normal Skin: The tissue is oil free and your skin feels supple as ever.  Dry Skin: The tissue is oil free but your skin feels dry and tight. Oily Skin: The tissue has oil spots and your face looks oily especially the T-zone. Combination Skin: The tissue has oil traces when you wipe your T-zone or chin but it's clean when you wipe your cheeks. Sensitive Skin: People with this type of skin don't need this test to fig