TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTERS FOR WOMEN OF COLOUR

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Black Up Sublime Powder - NPS 01

Bobbi Brow highlight powder - Bronze Glow 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlighter - So Hollywood

Mac Mineralized Skin Finish - Gold Deposit

J Cat beauty only you glow girl baked highlighter - Pink Goddess

"You will seek me and you will find me because you will seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13

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REACTING TO OLD VIDEOS

In todays video, I'm reacting to some of my earliest videos with my friend Nelo Okeke! I hope that you guys enjoy.

"The Kind of fasting I want is this: remove the chains of oppression and the yoke of injustice, and let the let the oppressed go free." Isaiah 58:6

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WATCH ME TRANSFORM

PRODUCTS USED

Brows

Mac brow pencil in spiked

Mac studio finish concealer - NW 40

Eyes

Mac prep and prime 24 hour extend eye base 

Urban Decay vice 4 palette - Bitter, Framed, Bones, Flame
Feather & Furs Lashes - Allure 3D
Clinique high lengths mascara

Mac studio sculpt mascara
Mac Fluidline Pencil - Black brilliance

Face 

Illamasqua matte veil

Mac studio Fix fluid - NW45
Nars Radiant Creamy concealer -  Amande

Ben Nye Banana powder
Illamasqua pressed powder - 325 

Cheeks
Mac Mineralized skin Finish - Gold Deposit

Mac blush - Raizin 

Lips
Mac Lip pencil  - Chestnut

Anastasia Beverly Hills lipgloss - Warm Bronze

"Give to other and God will Give to you. Indeed, you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your hands all that you can hold. The measure you use for other is the one that God will use for you." Luke 6:38

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PRODUCTS USED

Brows

Mac brow pencil in spiked

Mac studio finish concealer - NW 40

Eyes

Mac prep and prime 24 hour extend eye base 

Urban Decay vice 4 palette - Bitter, Framed, Bones, Flame
Feather & Furs Lashes - Allure 3D
Clinique high lengths mascara

Mac studio sculpt mascara
Mac Fluidline Pencil - Black brilliance

Face 

Illamasqua matte veil

Mac studio Fix fluid - NW45
Nars Radiant Creamy concealer -  Amande

Ben Nye Banana powder
Illamasqua pressed powder - 325 

Cheeks
Mac Mineralized skin Finish - Gold Deposit

Mac blush - Raizin 

Lips
Mac Lip pencil  - Chestnut

Anastasia Beverly Hills lipgloss - Warm Bronze

"Give to other and God will Give to you. Indeed, you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your hands all that you can hold. The measure you use for other is the one that God will use for you." Luke 6:38

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10 MUST HAVE MAKEUP BRUSHES

BRUSHES MENTIONED

Mac 224. (DUPE - Sigma E40)

Mac 217. (DUPE - Bdelluim tool 776)

Mac 266. (DUPE Sigma E65)

Mac 239

Sigma E45

Real Techniques blush brush

Sigma F30

Sigma F80

Sigma F05. (DUPE - Sephora small contour)

Anastasia Beverly Hills A23

“You are the light of the whole world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14

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STYLVO CREATIVES CONNECT

Hey Guys, I will be speaking at the Stylvo creatives connect event! You all should go register and come, you will not regret it :) 

Below are details of the event:

Venue: Workstation, 7 Ibiyinka Olorunbe Close, Off Saka Tinubu, VI. Lagos

Time: 9:00 AM

Supported by: Workstation and Nuli Juice

Event Focus: Digital Influence & Entrepreneurship 

Speaker Line up and topics:

KEY SPEAKERS

• Eyo Bassey, Founder, PayPorte l Topic: Using Technology to Leverage Your Business (Pending) 

• Noble Igwe, Founder, Style Vitae l Topic: Strategy for Building and Monetizing Your Influence

• Dimma Umeh, YouTuber/Blogger at DimmaUmeh.com l Topic: Creating Impact and Influence Through Video

• Tosin Alabi, YouTuber/Blogger & Founder of Naija Naturals l Topic: Building Structure in Your Business as a Creative Entrepreneur 

PANEL SPEAKERS 

Panel Focus: How to Break into the Fashion and Beauty Industries 

• Ezinne Alfa, Founder of Beauty in Lagos & BIL Directory 

• MaryJane Ohobu, General Manager, Zaron Cosmetics 

• Pepper Okwese Chikezie, Founder of The Assembly, Former SpiceTV Editor 

• Dodos Uvieghara, Founder of D'artiste by Dodos

• Nwando Ebeledike, Founder of  (Pending)

• Adebayo Oke Lawal, Founder of Orange Culture (Pending) 

This event is in partnership with Workstation and Nuli Lounge. 

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GET READY WITH ME

PRODUCTS USED

Brows

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow wiz in Dark Brown

Mac studio finish concealer - NW 40

Eyes

Mac prep and prime 24 hour extend eye base 

Anastasia Beverly hills eyeshadows- Chiffon, Lace  & Fudge  (Lid, Browbone &  Crease)
Makeup Geek Eyeshadows - Morocco & Bada Bing ( Transition & outer corner)
Nel Cosmetics Lashes - Omoge
Clinique high lengths mascara

Mac studio sculpt mascara
Mac Fluidline Pencil - Black brilliance
NYC liquid liner - Black

Face 

Illamasqua matte veil

Mac studio Fix fluid - NW45
Nars Radiant Creamy concealer -  Amande

Ben Nye Banana powder
Illamasqua pressed powder - 325 

Cheeks
Mac Mineralized skin Finish - Gold Deposit

NYX blush - Desert Rose

Lips
Mac Lip pencil  - Beet

Mac lipstick  - Flat out fabulous
Anastasia Beverly Hills lipgloss - Weekend Barbie


"And because of God's gracious gift to me I say to everyone of you: do not think of yourself more highly than you should." Romans 12:3 

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOUNDATION LAST IN HOT WEATHER!

"Never take revenge, my friends, but let the God's anger do it." Romans 12:19

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LIES

"There is no fear in love; perfect love drives out all fear. so then, love has not made been made perfect in anyone who is afraid, because fear has to do with punishment." 1 John 4:18

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THE NIGERIAN TAG

"For it with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved". Romans 10:10 

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS MAKEUP

PRODUCTS USED

Brows

Mabrook Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown

Mac studio finish concealer - NW 40

Eyes

Lorac  - Behind the Scenes eye primer 

Sigma Warm Neutrals Palette (crease, Browbone, Lid)
Eedas beauty glitter - Queen
Nel Cosmetics Lashes - Omalicha & then Omoge
Mabrook extremely soft eyeliner black
Clinique high lengths mascara

Mac studio sculpt mascara

Face 

Illamasqua matte veil

Black Opal Stick Foundation - Hazelnut & Nutmeg
Milani Secret cover concealer - 03 Honey

Ben Nye Banana powder
ABH contour creme  - Espresso  

Party Star  - Absolute Matte cheek beauty

Cheeks
Ruby kisses all over glow bronzing powder - Bronze glow

Classic makeup blush - 05

Lips
J cat Beauty soft matte lip cooler - Frosty Raspberry


"May the Lord bless you and take care of you; May the Lord be kind and gracious to you; May the Lord look on to you with favor and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26

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MY TOP 5 RED LIP COLOURS FOR BLACK WOMEN

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

Mac  lip pencil - Cherry (Check your nearest Mac store)

NYX lipliner pencil - 844 Deep Red

Colour Pop Lippie stil - Bossy

Colour Pop Lippie Stix - Bichette

Mac lipstick -  Ruby woo (Check your nearest Mac store)

Jioney USA long lasting lip gloss - LLG18 click here

Dose of Colors - Kiss of Fire

"Do not think of yourself more highly than you should. Instead, be modest in your thinking, and judge yourself according to the amount of faith that God has given you." Romans 12:3

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GLOWY MAKEUP LOOK

PRODUCTS USED

Brows

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow wiz in Dark Brown

Mac studio finish concealer - NW 40

Eyes

Mac prep and prime 24 hour extend eye base - Original

Juvia's Place Nubian 2 Palette (crease, transition, Lid)
Mac eyeshadow - Bamboo (Browbone)
Feathers and Furs Lashes - Allure 3D
Clinique high lengths mascara

Mac studio sculpt mascara

Face 

Illamasqua matte veil

Mac studio Fix fluid - NW45
Nars Radiant Creamy concealer - Caramel & Amande

Ben Nye Banana powder
Black opal stick foundation - Carob 

Anastasia Beverly hills Contour Powder  - Cinnamon

Cheeks
Mac Mineralized skin Finish - Gold Deposit

Mac blush - Sweet as cocoa

Lips
Kayge cosmetics Lip pencil  - Toast

Kilienma lipstick  - Abuo
Anastasia Beverly Hills lipgloss - Gilded

"Love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. Love never gives up; and its faith, hope and patience never fail." 1 Corinthians 13:6

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ANKARA INSPIRED 11

PRODUCTS USED

Brows

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow wiz in Dark Brown

Mac studio finish concealer - NW 40

Eyes

Mac prep and prime 24 hour extend eye base - Original

Morphe 35C Palette (crease, transition, Browbone, Lid)
Magnolia makeup pigment - Fleur De Fab (Lid)
Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Envy
Nel Cosmetics Lashes - Omoge
Clinique high lengths mascara

Mac studio sculpt mascara

Face 

Illamasqua matte veil

Mac studio Fix fluid - NW45
Nars Radiant Creamy concealer - Caramel & Amande

Ben Nye Banana powder
Black opal stick foundation - Carob 

Anastasia Beverly hills Contour Powder  - Cinnamon

Cheeks
Mac Mineralized skin Finish - Gold Deposit

Nars - Taj Mahal

Lips
NYX Lip pencil  - Deep Red

 Colour pop Lippie Stix - Bichette
Anastasia Beverly Hills lipgloss - Socialite

"God is to be trusted, the God who called you to fellowship with his son Jesus Christ, our Lord." 1 Corinthians 1:19

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PRODUCTS USED

Brows

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow wiz in Dark Brown

Mac studio finish concealer - NW 40

Eyes

Mac prep and prime 24 hour extend eye base - Original

Morphe 35C Palette (crease, transition, Browbone, Lid)
Magnolia makeup pigment - Fleur De Fab (Lid)
Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Envy
Nel Cosmetics Lashes - Omoge
Clinique high lengths mascara

Mac studio sculpt mascara

Face 

Illamasqua matte veil

Mac studio Fix fluid - NW45
Nars Radiant Creamy concealer - Caramel & Amande

Ben Nye Banana powder
Black opal stick foundation - Carob 

Anastasia Beverly hills Contour Powder  - Cinnamon

Cheeks
Mac Mineralized skin Finish - Gold Deposit

Nars - Taj Mahal

Lips
NYX Lip pencil  - Deep Red

 Colour pop Lippie Stix - Bichette
Anastasia Beverly Hills lipgloss - Socialite

"God is to be trusted, the God who called you to fellowship with his son Jesus Christ, our Lord." 1 Corinthians 1:19

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PRODUCTS THAT I HAVE USED UP

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

Neutrogena -Visibly Clear Pink Grape Fruit Cream Wash

R & R Luxury - Virgin Coconut Oil

Black Up - Ultra Matifying Rebalancing Fluid

Aunt Jackie's - In Control "Anti Poof" Moisturizing & Softening Conditioner

Natural Nigerian - Lemongrass & Eucalyptus Black Soap

Zara - Pear & White Flowers

"Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out." 1 Corinthians 10:13

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DIMMA LIVING #04

"May the Lord show his constant love during the day, so that I may have a song at night, a prayer to the God of my life." Psalms 42:8

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UPDATED HIGHLIGHT AND CONTOUR ROUTINE

PRODUCTS USED:

Illamasqua matte veil

Mac Studio Fix fluid - NW 45

Nars Radiant Creamy concealer - Amande

Ben Nye Banana powder

Black Up two way cake - TW 11

Mac Blush - Raizin

Black Up Sublime powder - 01

Lip color - Colourpop Lippie stix - Grind

"God made everything, and you can no more understand what he does than you can understand how new life begins in the womb." Ecclesiastes 5:11

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5 MUST HAVE BLUSHES FOR BLACK WOMEN

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

Mac Blush - Raizin

NYX Powder Blush - Desert Rose

Sleek Makeup - Coral

Mac Blush - Sweet as Cocoa

NYX Blush - Cocoa

Nars blush - Taj Mahal

Casabella blush - Sunkist

"The Lord guides people in the way they should go and protects those who please him." 

Psalms 37:23

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THREE STATES IN ONE WEEK | DIMMA LIVING #03

I travelled to the south east this past weekend, this vlog is mainly on that  trip :). I hope that you guys enjoy!

"Fill your minds with those things that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely and honorable." Philippians 4:8

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