I recently did makeup for a cousin at a family wedding. It’s something I love doing and we went shopping months in advance to get the best products and shade matches for her skin. We also used some of the products from my makeup stash. my products. This makeup routine made her look flawless and…
Throughout the years, I’ve tried many lipsticks and much of the shades I’ve been drawn to were nude pinks and browns. For special occasions – bold pinks, reds, and oranges. I could never leave the house without putting something on my lips. Mainly because of my super dark upper lip that didn’t match my pink…
I wasn’t always into bronzer. When I had begun wearing makeup regularly in University, I thought bronzer was only for fair skinned girls. I saw these girls with what looked like warm contours and wished to have that same look. Years later I found out – ‘Yes, dark skinned girls can do the same! And…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. My current nighttime skincare routine: Step One If I wore any sort of makeup that day I start by removing my makeup. I use the Cliganic Jojoba oil. It’s a great multi-use product and I’m on my second bottle. I use it in my hair too (mixed with Rosemary…
Ever since I entered my 20s I was weary about aging. This is when I started wearing SPF everyday even in the winter and overcast days. I’ve tried many drugstore and Sephora brands over the years. As a dark skinned woman, it’s hard finding something with no white cast. I’ve even tried some that claim…
So first off, what is the difference between the two? Physical sunscreen provides a layer of protection that sits on top the skin and repels the harmful UV rays. Its ingredients consist of titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, which are what cause the white cast we often see with physical sunscreens. Chemical sunscreens do not…