Product Review: Real technique brush

Hi Beauties,

Hope you all are having a great day. Today's review is on this set of brush I got a while ago on Amazon, I have been using it for almost a year now and it just occurred to me I didn't review it.
So here it comes, Real Technique Core collection Brush set

These brushes from Samantha Chapman includes a four full sized brushes and a beautiful case, I'm so in love with the packaging. Its quality is amazing for a $13.85 set.Though each brush has its specific use, I can tell you they are multipurpose which makes this set wonderful. Its bristles are soft and does not consume much products, blending excellently well to achieve a flawless look.

From this picture, the first from top is the Contour brush, next is the Foundation, the detailer brush and the buffing brush.

The Contour Brush
This brush is round and pointed at the tip perfect for contouring. I use as a contour brush, blush brush and sometimes to set powder under the eyes.

The Pointed foundation Brush
This brush for me is rather too small for a  foundation brush. but It can be used to apply liquid foundation on those hard to reach areas of the face. However, I use mostly as a concealer brush to cover dark circles under the eye.

The Detailer brush
this is also a good brush though meant as a concealer brush, but too small compared to other concealer brushes. I use to highlight the inner corner of the eyes, and also as a lip brush.

The Buffing BrushThis is my favorite from the collection. I love how it blends makeup giving a flawless finish. It can be used with Liquid foundation and powder products.


My Overall thought

Packaging very attractive.
Very affordable.
Soft synthetic bristles.
Bristles don't shed and drys out quickly after wash
The brushes are versatile as can be used in many different ways.

I would highly recommend this set. Anyone tried it please share your thoughts

Till my next post, Stay beautiful....

Oge's Makeover

Hi Beauties,

Its an historic day in my Country Nigeria today, as Nigerian decides who rules her for the next four years. I pray that the elections go well, peace in every state and poll center and that this elections will bring about a new season of progress in our dear county. Lets go out to exercise our right even though I won't be doing that today because my PVC ( Permanent Voters Card) is no where to be found, *sad* but no worries I decided to update my blog... *smiles*. GOD BLESS NIGERIA.

Oge walked into the studio with her sister to purchase some products, while she was shopping, It occurred to me to offer her a makeover after her purchase, trust me, most ladies would jump at such opportunity and so did Oge.  We fixed a day and here's Oge
enjoy pictures below....

    

I'm so in love with her final look, the colors worked well on her skin giving a glow to her beautiful dark skin. From the final look, I think Oge can pass for an Hausa lady, but from her name its obvious she's not though, I later confirm she grew up in Sokoto,  so she's got the Hausa gene or beauty in her.....lol.

Beads by Flora Josh Creations to order call 08023620290

Till my nest post,
Stay beautiful....

Product review: Hegai & Esther Eyebrow definer

There was so much rave about this indigenous product late last year, that I couldn't resist the urge to go buy mine. Though I'm not always quick to purchase every new product in town but I finally made up my mind to go get it 2 months ago. 

 

Packaging

The product comes in a small jar packed in a white box with a brush applicator for applying the brow gel. 

Hegai &Esther says

H & E eyebrow definer glides smoothly on the eyebrow giving a vibrant finish. it is waterproof, smudge-proof, and safe to use on the waterline. use brush to pick and apply.

My thoughts

The H&E eyebrow definer is very easy to apply, and  little goes a long way. Although it looks creamy in the jar, but gives a dry finish after application. One thing I found most interesting is that its ideal for different skin shades so I use on both light and dark skinned clients. It now comes in 2 shades "Nubia"  and "Ebony".

Where to buy 

Hegai & Esther.com

Price
#2000

I will definitely repurchase this product as its a great buy. who else has tried it? please share your thoughts....

Till my next post,
Stay beautiful...

LOTD: Purple Eyes

Hello lovelies, 

Sure most of you don't know that purple is one of my favorite colors. I thought I had not created a purple eye look in a while. So when Chioma walked into the studio with her pink flowing gown, I got the inspiration for a purple eye look....

On her face,
Milk of magnesia as primer
Mary Kay 607 and 708
LA pro HD concealer -fawn
Ben Nye powder -banana
Maybelline clear smooth powder - mocha
Maybelline clear smooth powder - cacao to contour
Zaron contour kit
Mary Kay  blush

On her Eyes,
Hegai & Esther brow gel
BH party girl palette - silver & purple
Black opal shadow -crease
Zaron gel liner
BH false lashes

On her lips, I liner using Tara lip pencil and Bh Rouge lip liner and applied  Mac Ruby woo on her entire lips. I didn't use a lipgloss because she has full lips so as not to make them appear fuller.

This look is  Simple and very easy to recreate.

Thanks for stopping by...
Till my next post, stay beautiful..

Ugo's makeover

My friend Folake a creative beadmaker came up with some lovely design and we needed models to help rock some of these pieces, so when Ugo stopped by at the studio, I asked if she could be our muse and few days later, I had Ugo in my chair for a face beat

see pictures below...

On her Face I used
Mary kay Foundation 507
Maybelline Foundation caramel
Iman oil blotting powder
LA pro HD concealer 82
Ben Nye banana powder to highlight
Zaron contour kit
Sleek blush by 3

On her Eyes

Hegai &Esther brow gel

BH party girl palette -outer V

Mabrook Eyeshadow -lid

Black opal duo shadow -crease

Zaron gel liner -black

BH lashes 

1st Lips

Jordana plum lip liner

Milani lipstick- Uptown mauve

2nd lips

BH RougeLip liner

Jioney longlsting lipgloss

I totally love the beads the and the headgear combination on her skin. What do you think?


Till my next post,
Stay beautiful.....

Valentine Giveaway winner

Hello beauties,

Hope you all enjoyed your valentine, and I'm sure you are so eager to know the winner of my valentine giveaway.... yaay.

image: anthonybidulka.com

......Ololade Idowu

Congratulations dear, please check your E-mail for confirmation and information on picking up your gift.
 
So here's a very big thank you to everyone who took time to participate, I really appreciate your comments and thoughts. If you didn't win today, please don't get discouraged, I'm sure gonna have more giveaways soon. so, keep up with my blog and you could win next.

Thank you everyone.


Till my next post, stay beautiful.....

Valentine give away

Happy Valentine's Day all. Its a day to show love, embrace and give ... So I will be giving out these makeup goodies to one lucky winner.

1. Milani lip shaped makeup bag
2. Milani matte red lipstick
3. Milani haute flash shimmer lip gloss
4. Milani color statement lip liner
5. Milani nail lacquer
6. Milani eye tech liquid liner
7. Milani distinct lash mascara
8. EOS lip balm
9. Zaron eyeshadow
10. Zaron flavored lip gloss


HOW TO WIN

* Subscribe to tbmakeovers blog.
* Follow @tobibhanks on Instagram, Twitter and like Tobibhanks makeovers on Facebook
* Leave a comment on this blogpost telling me what love means to you.
* When you comment, please leave your Twitter or Instagram handle and your email address so I can  confirm followers and contact you if you win
* Only one entry per person.
* Contestants must reside in Lagos and be able to come pick up their gift at our studio.

To give everyone a fair chance, winners will be chosen randomly
The lucky winner will be announced  Wednesday 18th February, 2015.

* Ensure you follow all the steps accordingly to win, if you leave any step out, your entry will be disqualified.

Have fun everyone....