Continuation- Lips

Halo beauties, Continuation on "Tips To Guide You When Buying Your Makeup For Your Perfect Skin tone". 2) Lips: Earth tones, neutrals, pinks and dark burgundy instantly add glam to lips. For a more natural look, dab on some lip-gloss. Choose a lip liner that is close to the shade of your lip-gloss or lipstick to avoid a dark outline. HOW TO HIDE DARK LIPS: a. Before starting with the makeup see if your lips are dry or not. Dry skin in the lips can spoil the makeup and make it appear chapped. If the skin on the lips are dry then gently scrub with brown sugar or lip scrub and then softly wipe it with a towel or wipes. b. Apply a thin layer of lip balm to soften the skin. Leave it for 2 minutes and then start with the lip makeup. Choose a dark colored lipstick or lip gloss to hide dark lips. Light lip colors can make the lips appear clearly. If you want to get pink lips, go for nude colors or pink lip color. Glossy shades help you get the chic look! c. Apply light colored foundation cream on your lips and then draw a thin line on the lips with a lip liner matching with the lipstick or gloss color. You can also apply little concealer under lip makeup to hide dark lips. Rub a finger in concealer and then apply it on your lips. Now apply lipstick or gloss on the lips. d. If you are applying lipstick, follow it with a gloss for a lasting look. Avoid using bright colors and shimmery shades on lips. Stay tuned for more and please do leave your comments below. Jummykay

Tips To Guide You When Buying Your Makeup

Hi Beauties, In the next few days i will be sharing "Tips To Guide You When Buying Your Makeup For Your Perfect Skin tone". 1) Face: Avoid makeup that is lighter than your skin , as it can make skin look chalky. Yellow-based foundations work best for women with darker skin. The goal is to see the makeup disappear after applying it on your skin, with no visible boundary between. Test foundation colors in natural light -- if you have trouble finding the right color, try mixing two shades (one darker than your natural color and one lighter). When searching for blush or bronzer, brown and copper complement Dark/African Skin tones. A touch of shimmer and contour powder will highlight cheekbones nicely. Use powder that would blend into your skin and give you that natural look i.e not making your face appear too light or too dark than your shoulder. The powder should also complement the foundation used. Stay tuned for more! Jummykay

Makeup for Groom's Mum and Sister

Hi Beauties, I did this makeup for a client(Tolani) and her mum 2weeks ago. My client's(Tolani) brother was getting married and she and her mum needed a makeover and contacted me. Groom's Mum

My Client (Tolani) My client who is heavily pregnant wanted a loud eyes and cool lips.

Hope you find it interesting and do leave your comments. I'll be uploading the procedures tomorrow. Chaos..... Jummykay

Committed Henceforth

Hi Beauties, The past one year as been demanding due to my work ethics but now that have decided not to allow anything come between me and my passion. I know i said something like that last year but i really mean to be constant with interesting and informative updates on makeup, jeweleries and everything beauty. So stayed tuned for mouthwatering packages on this blog as i share my thoughts and ideas with you. “For Attractive lips, speak words of kindness.  For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.  For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.  For beautiful hair, let a child run their fingers through it once a day.  For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.  People, more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms.  As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and the other for helping others.” ― Sam Levenson Jummykay

Nigerian Makeup Brands

Hello Beauties,

Am here with a haul on Nigerian Makeup Brands. Have you ever wondered like me about what Makeup products in Naija market are actually owned by Nigerians (either by makeup artists or cosmetics lovers).

Many Nigerians are into the distributorship business and as such import makeup brands ranging from: L'oreal,Iman,Sacha,Marykay,Flori Roberts,MAC,Black opal,Revlon,MUD,Cover girl,Black up,Black Radiance,Forever living and many more even nameless ones but few Nigerians own(i mean established a cometics line)a makeup brand.

Nigeria is an emerging market for Makeup Artists(either freelance MUA's or intending MUAs) and Lovers of makeup(brides and everyday woman) so its kind of expected that there should be more beauty and skin care products and makeup brands owned,circulated and controlled by Nigerians because i believe that as a Nigerian and an African you get to understand the weather conditions and skin infections that are prone to our skin so you make reasearches and come out with products containing not just SPF(for sunscreen) but also anti-bacterial and fungi treatments.

And so i have been able to gather the few Nigerian makeup brands that i know of and they will be discussed below:
1.Bmpro
2.K.K
3.Lise Beauty range
4.House of Tara(Orekelewa)
5.Blush Nigeria

1.Bmpro is owned by MUA Banke Meshida Lawal and was founded in 2006 with 14products in the line.Today the brand boasts about 65makeup products in the Nigerian market such as Brush sets,Eyeshadow,Oil control blotting powder,Lipsticks etc.
For more info about Bmpro products check out their website: www.bankemeshidalawal.com

2.K.K Beauty was established by MUA Kemi Iwevbore Uwaga based in the United Kingdom but is regular in the Nigerian makeup scene. Her products ranges from Eyeshadows,Lipsticks,Brush set holder,Anit-shine serum(for oily skin)etc.
For more info on K.K beauty products check them up on:www.kemikings.com

3.Lise Beauty Range was first launched in NYcity in 2004 but was newly launched into the Nigerian market in 2006 by MUA Eniola Balogun.products ranges from Eyehadow palette,Lip scrub,Brush sets,Body bronzing shimmer etc.
To know more check up:www.lisebeautyrange.com

4.House of Tara(Orekelewa) was founded in 1999 by MUA Tara Fele-Durotoye and has outlets in Nigeria and other West African countries.Their products cares for face,lips,eyes and cheeks and tools.
Checkup their website for more info:www.houseoftara.com

5.Blush Nigeria was launched in February 2009 by Omobola Adepero Fadina.Blush is strictly into cosmetics.
Contact their website for more info:www.blushnigeria.com

These are my honest opinions and if you do know any Nigerian makeup brand not listed above or if your opinion differs from mine please drop them in the comment box.stay glued for more.

Mmuah..............

Miss my Blog!

Hello Beauties,

How u doing y'all? I have been off my blog for some weeks now and the reason is because i just got a new job at a oil and gas company as a Business Devt Officer (yay!).Actually am so happy cos my earnings has increased so i get to buy all the makeup products have been yearning to buy all this while.lol.

But not to worry cos am fully back and would be uploading the works i got to do during those weeks.so stay glued to this blog. Luv ya!

Mmuahh(kisses).

Cool Date Look

Hi Beauties,

Here's a quick bronzed smokey eye i did on my friend Ife(Her name means Love). She had me do it on her on the evening of her date but she also wanted something not too loud cos she's not really a makeup person.So i went for a Smokey look with a cool pink lips.Do leave your comments and suggestions below. Oh sorry took the picture with my phone so the picture didnt come out well but it was really lovely cos she told me she was going to wear the makeup everyday(hmmm how sweet lol).

Kisses......